Our pieces, each one unique, tell the story of old China. You can read it in
the lines of an Anhui farmer’s wedding bed; the wash basin of a
Shandong landlord; the wine cabinet of a wealthy Fujian merchant.
Traditional Chinese furniture-making is the apogee of the art, and
its ingenious craftsmanship is still unsurpassed by 21st century
technology.
Hu & Hu combs the Chinese countryside to bring you these historic
treasures - from deep in the mountains of Tibet to the old imperial
capital of Beijing, and the tens of thousands of villages in
between. And in keeping with the kaleidoscope of different
traditions throughout China, there are furniture styles for every
taste.
For example, the fabulous “Chinese rococo” tables of Sichuan, with
their intricate carving and complex lines. And then there are the
simple, clean lines of Shandong furniture; the beautiful lacquer
work of Zhejiang Provincial furniture, and the bright floral
paintings found on wood chests from Tibet.
The classic lines of antique Chinese furniture blend beautifully
with the design of today’s contemporary interiors, adding rich
accents to modern homes and offices. A textured granite bowl for
pounding rice becomes an unusual flower vase. An apothocary’s
cabinet, each drawer marked with the character of the particular
herbal remedy it contains, holds a modern woman’s jewelry
collection.
Select a finished piece from the showroom floor or browse through
the warehouse and allow us to meticulously restore a piece to your
specifications. Hu & Hu can also customize an older piece of
furniture to your modern-day needs: altar tables can become computer
desks; clothing cabinets can be transformed into television
cabinets. Provide your vision, and we’ll customize color, finish and
design details to produce an heirloom for your home.