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"Each of the eight countries covered in this book - China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Tibet and the Philippines - developed its own particular furniture designs, as unmistakably distinctive as its flag or anthem. Rather than simply succumbing to practical necessities, Asian designers created pieces of furniture as works of art. Today these diverse pieces are treasured by collectors worldwide, from Manhattan lofts to London apartments, as well in the countries where they originated." "The examples featured in this book have been drawn from private collections, antique dealers and museums around the world and are organized by country and then by type: chairs, armoires, tables, chests and more. Each piece has been specially photographed and is described in detail, and the relations between the various periods and styles are explored. The texts have been written by experts from the eight countries represented in the book. The book also contains 451 color illustrations."--Jacket.

Furniture --- History