Classical and Vernacular Chinese Furniture in the Living Environment

This ground-breaking book, in English and Chinese, features classical Chinese furniture in hardwoods alongside regional vernacular furniture in softwoods. Examples in both categories are drawn from the Kai-Yin Lo Collection as well as other sources. It is also the first time that furniture is placed in the context of the household, architecture and the living environment. Essays by leading scholars offers an in-depth examination and open new avenues of enquiry and scholarship creating new understanding.Lo, Kai-yin is the author of 'Classical and Vernacular Chinese Furniture in the Living Environment', published 1998 under ISBN 9781878529442 and ISBN 1878529447.