Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

Posted on December 23, 2020February 7, 2022by Roger Schwendeman

Odes-of-the-State-of-Bin-DT7421-daybed-1170x550 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

A collection of pre-Ming dynasty Chinese furniture styles as depicted in scroll paintings. Note these images have been cropped and adjusted to further highlight the furniture in the paintings. See the linked originals for the full scenes.

A Palace Concert

Tang dynasty (618-907)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

17009777-1024x718 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — A Palace Concert – Tang dynasty AD618-907 – Anonymous

17009777-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — A Palace Concert – Tang dynasty AD618-907 – Anonymous

A-Palace-Concert-stool-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — A Palace Concert – Tang dynasty AD618-907 – Anonymous

A-Palace-Concert-stool-2-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — A Palace Concert – Tang dynasty AD618-907 – Anonymous

Vimalakirti and the Doctrine of Nonduality

Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)

Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Artist: Wang Zhenpeng (Chinese, active ca. 1275–1330) Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). Date: dated 1308

Wang-Zhenpeng-DP258040_CRD-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Wang Zhenpeng – Vimalakirti and the Doctrine of Nonduality

Wang-Zhenpeng-DP302899-1-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Wang Zhenpeng – Vimalakirti and the Doctrine of Nonduality

Wang-Zhenpeng-DP302898-footstool-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Wang Zhenpeng – Vimalakirti and the Doctrine of Nonduality

Wang-Zhenpeng-DP258040_CRD-Copy-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Wang Zhenpeng – Vimalakirti and the Doctrine of Nonduality

The Classic of Filial Piety

Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Li-Gonglin-DP151528-837x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Li Gonglin The Classic of Filial Piety Period: Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) Date: ca. 1085

Li-Gonglin-DP151528-chairs-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Classic of Filial Piety Artist: Li Gonglin (Chinese, ca. 1041–1106) Period: Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

Li-Gonglin-DP151528-footstools-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Classic of Filial Piety Artist: Li Gonglin (Chinese, ca. 1041–1106) Period: Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

Li-Gonglin-DP151528-tea-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Classic of Filial Piety Artist: Li Gonglin (Chinese, ca. 1041–1106) Period: Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

Li-Gonglin-DP-18550-006-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Classic of Filial Piety Artist: Li Gonglin (Chinese, ca. 1041–1106) Period: Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

Li-Gonglin-DP151528-platform-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Li Gonglin DP151528-platform

18 Scholars of the Song Dynasty (plate 2)

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

18-scholars-of-the-song-dynasty-613x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — 18 scholars of the song dynasty – Song Dynasty

18-scholars-bamboo-chair-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — 18 scholars of the song dynasty – Song Dynasty

18-scholars-marble-inlay-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — 18 scholars of the song dynasty – Song Dynasty

18-scholars-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — 18 scholars of the song dynasty – Song Dynasty

The Demon Queller Zhong Kui Giving His Sister Away in Marriage

Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)

Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yan-Geng-DP317605-895x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Yan Geng – The Demon Queller Zhong Kui Giving His Sister Away in Marriage.

Odes of the State of Bin

Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)

Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Odes-of-the-State-of-Bin-DT7421-1024x405 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Odes of the State of Bin 13th century Unidentified Artist

Odes-of-the-State-of-Bin-DP-18554-022-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Odes of the State of Bin 13th century Unidentified Artist

DP-18554-005-Odes-of-the-State-of-Bin-painting-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Odes of the State of Bin 13th century Unidentified Artist

Odes-of-the-State-of-Bin-DT7421-daybed-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Odes of the State of Bin 13th century Unidentified Artist

Louhan-stand-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Louhan – Li Song – Song dynasty

Louhan-bed-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Louhan – Li Song – Song dynasty

The Night Revels of Han Xizai

Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279) / Five Dynasties (906-960)

Collection of the Palace Museum

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-original-1024x468 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Night Revels of Han Xizai – Gu Hongzhong

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-chairs-table-daybed-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-chairs-table-daybed-detail-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-meditation-chair-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-reclining-chair-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-reclining-chair-footrest-detail-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-square-chair-side-view-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings

The-Night-Revels-of-Han-Xizai-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Night Revels of Han Xizai – Gu Hongzhong

Preparing Clothes

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

Preparing-Clothes-17010521-1024x645 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Preparing Clothes – Mou Yi – Song dynasty AD960-1279

Preparing-Clothes-17010522-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Preparing Clothes – Mou Yi – Song dynasty AD960-1279

Preparing-Clothes-17010521-Copy-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Preparing Clothes – Mou Yi – Song dynasty AD960-1279

Preparing-Clothes-17010525-trunk-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Preparing Clothes – Mou Yi – Song dynasty AD960-1279

Preparing-Clothes-17010525-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Preparing Clothes – Mou Yi – Song dynasty AD960-1279

Preparing-Clothes-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Preparing Clothes – Mou Yi – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1)

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-original-17010491-1024x652 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-17010487-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-17010491-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-17010493-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-17010499-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-17010503-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

The-Ladies-Book-of-Filial-Piety-17010507-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — The Ladies’ Book of Filial Piety (Scroll 1) – Gaozong – Song dynasty AD960-1279

Listening to a Zither

Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

Collection of the Palace Museum

Listening-to-a-Zither-1024x576 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Listening to a Zither – Northern Song dynasty -Attributed to Zhao Ji

Listening-to-a-Zither-1-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Listening to a Zither – Northern Song dynasty -Attributed to Zhao Ji

Listening-to-a-Zither-3-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Listening to a Zither – Northern Song dynasty -Attributed to Zhao Ji

Listening-to-a-Zither-2-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Listening to a Zither – Northern Song dynasty -Attributed to Zhao Ji

Literary Gathering

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

Literary-Gathering-689x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Literary Gathering- Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Huizong

Literary-Gathering-round-stool-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Literary Gathering- Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Huizong

Literary-Gathering-low-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Literary Gathering- Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Huizong

Literary-Gathering-large-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Literary Gathering- Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Huizong

Literary-Gathering-assorted-furniture-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Literary Gathering- Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Huizong

Children at Play in an Autumnal Garden

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

Children-at-Play-in-an-Autumnal-Garden-17009778-564x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Children at Play in an Autumnal Garden –
Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Su Han-ch’en (fl. mid-12th c.)

Children-at-Play-in-an-Autumnal-Garden-17009778-round-table-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Children at Play in an Autumnal Garden – Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Su Han-ch’en (fl. mid-12th c.)

Children-at-Play-in-an-Autumnal-Garden-17009778-table-detail-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Children at Play in an Autumnal Garden – Song dynasty AD960-1279 – Su Han-ch’en (fl. mid-12th c.)

Scholar

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

Scholar-985x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Scholar – Song dynasty AD960-1279
Anonymous

scholar-footstool-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Scholar – Song dynasty AD960-1279 Anonymous

scholar-platform-bed-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Scholar – Song dynasty AD960-1279 Anonymous

scholar-wine-table-and-bamboo-stool-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Scholar – Song dynasty AD960-1279 Anonymous

scholar-wine-table-etc-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Scholar – Song dynasty AD960-1279 Anonymous

Louhan

Song dynasty (960-1279)

Collection of the National Palace Museum

Louhan--495x1024 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Louhan – Li Song – Song dynasty

Louhan-stand-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Louhan – Li Song – Song dynasty

Louhan-bed-150x150 Chinese Furniture styles as depicted in early historical Chinese paintings — Louhan – Li Song – Song dynasty

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