9 Finds Inspired By The Impeccable Detail Of Chinese Craftsmanship

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Step foot inside Beijing’s Forbidden City, constructed some 600 years ago, and a sense of reverence immediately sets in. The palace’s precise and complex carvings and bas-relief detail—all handmade—showcase exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Vibrant hues of red, gold and green bring the ornamentation to life—a centuries-old palette that still feels remarkably modern in today’s world of design. Here’s a roundup of products inspired by the timeless style.

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Taper Chair by Kara Mann / Price upon request / mcguirefurniture.com


Kortez Wall Art / Price upon request / madegoods.com


Marquetry Sphere by Silvia Furmanovich / $1,500 / bergdorfgoodman.com


Tommy Table / Other finishes from $2,835 / armani.com


 

Origami and Stellar Wallpaper / Price upon request / arte-international.com


 

Ornamenta Frog Closure in Persimmon / Price upon request / jimthompsonfabrics.com


Channel Placemat / $86 / kimseybert.com


 

Rivers Small Fluted Pendant by Marie Flanigan for Visual Comfort & Co. / $679 / circalighting.com