Shows and Events

Chris Buckley will talk about the culture of tea drinking in China and Japan, and look at the utensils used for tea drinking and their origins in Tang and Song dynasty China. Illustrated with many examples of ceramics from China and Asia in Chris’s c...

Chris Buckley will discuss textiles from minority peoples in Southwestern China, including Miao, Dong, Bouyi, Li of Hainan and other groups. An introduction to types and techniques including batik, ikat, supplementary weft and embroidery and distinguishing...

Chris will explain the different types of antique rug available in Beijing, including Tibetan, Mongolian, Xinjiang and other old rugs, distinguishing the main types, judging age and quality, distinguishing natural and synthetic dyes, prices, spotting...

Roger will discuss the main points buyers must assess when purchasing or custom building antique Chinese style reproduction furniture. Topics will include carpentry and joinery aspects, proper use of quality materials, finishing details and general workmanship....

Roger will give and introduction to buying antique furniture in Beijing, covering types of furniture, wood and surface finishes, distinguishing new from antique, “what’s hot” in the furniture market, ordering new/reproductions and more.

Roger Schwendeman will introduce the main woods and materials used in Chinese furniture and discuss how to identify each type as well as discuss the differences and values in various hardwoods and softwoods.

Roger Schwendeman will talk about the main points buyers must assess when purchasing antiques or custom building antique style Chinese reproduction furniture. Topics will include carpentry and joinery aspects, proper use of quality materials, finishing...

Roger Schwendeman will host a combined talk and a guided trip to one of Beijing’s “industry only” antique furniture markets to see “furniture in the raw.”