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Chinese Folk Painted Peony Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pine
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Limestone
Petite Reclaimed Elm Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of wood reclaimed from 18th-century Chinese buildings, this petite bench brings the farmhouse modern aesthetic to traditional forms. Constructed with classic joinery techniques,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the most iconic designs of Chinese furniture is the roundback chair, also known as the horseshoe-back chair or Grand Tutor chair. Used as a seat of honor, this ceremonial armc...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the small bottle has a gracefully curved f...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Reclaimed Elm Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This artisan-crafted side table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Night Stands
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$2,680
Chinese Mottled Green Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs such as this have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carv...
Materials
Stone
Chinese Glazed Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage ceramic garden seat is sculpted in the shape of a regal elephant and glazed in high gloss shades of warm brown, golden yellow and pale blue. The elephant is adorned in b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this rustic wooden press is carved with five round molds used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillin...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Famille Verte Cabbage Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of leafy green cabbage. Depicting the white stalks and curling leaves of a head of nap...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Two Door Keeper
s Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century locking cabinet from Shanxi province is the perfect place to stow household odds and ends. Crafted with traditional joinery, the small cabinet has an overhung top, ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Reclaimed Elm Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This artisan-crafted side table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of thick elmwood timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Night Stands
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$2,680
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully curved form kn...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully curved form kn...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Celadon Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicate ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The gracefully curved form is known as a yuhuchunping, or pear-sha...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Storage Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The gracefully curved form is known as a yuhuchunping, or pear-shape...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Pendant of Peaches
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Low Chinese Full Moon Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a simple silhouette and minimal ornamentation, this low coffee table from the late-19th century embodies the elegance and restraint of Chinese furniture design. Seamlessly const...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted Chinese cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. The narrow cabinet is finished with layers of dark brown and burgu...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for traveling poets or scholar-artists, a collapsible writing set allowed a Chinese calligrapher to paint in nature, whether a journey to a far-off vista or an afternoon spe...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Blue
White Tea Pot, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue-and-white porcelain teapot dates to the early 20th century and would have been used as either a teapot for brewed tea or as a ewer for dispensing boiled water during tea ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Blue
White Ewer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This petite ceramic ewer date...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Blue
White Floral Stem Cup
Located in Chicago, IL
The delicate, blue and white design of this porcelain stem cup was painted in a muted, grey pigment, only to be transformed to a rich, cobalt blue by the fiery heat of the kiln. Elev...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue
White Blossom Tea Cup, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite cup from the late Qing dynasty is appreciated for its delicate simplicity and charming imperfections. Used for dri...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Blue
White Tea Cup, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite cup from the late Qing dynasty is appreciated for its delicate simplicity and charming imperfections. Used for dri...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Orange Garden Plate, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite porcelain dish from the late Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) has a whimsical design of peonies, begonias and plum blossoms, hand-painted with famille rose enamels and set agains...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Famille Rose Four Flowers Plate, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, this small porcelain dish has a colorful design of four flowers representing the seasons. Rendered in shades of pink, green ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue
White Crab Plate, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, this vintage porcelain plate charms with expressive cobalt-blue decoration, loosely brushed against a blue-grey field. The pl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Travertine Display Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The narrow display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Travertine
$1,280 / item
Small Travertine Cube Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Travertine
$680 / item
Petite Chinese Blue
White Lotus Dish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite footed dish from the late 19th century charms with expressive sweeps of cobalt blue atop a blue-grey field. The lo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Crouse-Hinds Industrial Spotlight Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
An artifact of America's industrial history, this large aluminum spotlight from the early 20th century was created by the Crouse-Hinds Company, a manufacturer based in Syracuse, New ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
“Tiny Two-Toned Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
French Indigo Ikat Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Red
Gold Silk Brocade Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Arts
Crafts Floral Velvet Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Velvet
Arts and Crafts Embroidery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Japanese Silk Stripe Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Petite Austrian Silk Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Japanese Chrysanthemum Silk Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments collected during her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Meiji Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Italian Beaded Rose Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Vintage Indian Silk Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Striped Turkish Wool Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments collected during her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Petite Turkish Embroidery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Japanese Patchwork Silk Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Petite Japanese Flower Diamond Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Meiji Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Petite Blue Cashmere Pillow with French Ribbon
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of Vintage Atomic Age Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-crafted pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Th...
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$1,560 / set
Petite Dutch Badge Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
English Needlepoint Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Pair of Vintage Fortuny Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-crafted pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$1,560 / set
Petite French Embroidery Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Striped French Ticking Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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