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The Connoisseur - Chinese Antique Chairs Page 2 | antiques and be observant and note details whenever the opportunity arises. We should study the form, shape, material, craftsmanship, the differences in style from region to region and the motifs on the carvings. Each piece of furniture was made to serve a function. Sometimes, the production involved the collaboration of the carpenter and the user when a particular piece was
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created for a special purpose. At other times, the production only involved the carpenter and his good sense.
The chairs in this article are like human beings to me. Each piece has a different style and temperament; some are expressive while others are subtle. Each chair is a physical expression of the carpenter’s
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