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Turkish Carpets, Antique Oriental Furniture (111)Learn about Turkish carpets and see the remarkable method for making these hand-woven treasures. It's a technique that has remained relatively unchanged for more than two millennia.
Then, take a look at the timeless appeal of Oriental furniture. Explore different varieties of antiques, including fine lacquered wooden pieces that feature exquisite design and unique craftsmanship.
Turkish Carpet Facts:
- Turkish carpets are typically used in religious settings, as artistic decorations, or as home furnishings.
- The art of Oriental rug weaving dates back as far as 2,500 years.
- Carpet weaving is unlike any other major art in that a carpet is not generally attributed to an individual artist, regardless how exquisite the carpet might be.
- Marco Polo noted the fine quality of Turkish carpets in his writings in 1271.
Contact Information:
Beauvais Carpets
201 East 57th Street,
New York, NY 10022
212-688-2265
www.antique-oriental-carpets.com
Sotheby's
1334 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
212-606-7176
www.sothebys.com
Antique Oriental Furniture Facts:
- The chair was introduced to China toward the end of the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). It is considered to have Buddhist origins and was first used as a seat of honor or throne.
- The practical, minimalist 'recessed-leg' form was established during the Song dynasty and was commonly applied to stools, chairs, tables and cabinets.
- The origins of decoupage can be traced as far back as 12th century China. Chinese peasants created paper cutouts in vivid colors to decorate windows, lanterns, gift boxes and other objects.
- The Chinese have been making exquisite porcelain and furniture by hand for 3,000 years.
Contact Information:
The Chinese Porcelain Company
475 Park Avenue at 58th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-838-7744
Gerald Bland Antiques
1262 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
212-987-8505
