{"product_id":"traditional-japanese-furniture-9780870117220","title":"Traditional Japanese Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese furniture has a rich heritage dating back to the seventh century. Masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity evolved with this furnitures long history. Yet  as with much that is Japanese  these pieces find virtue in restraint. The work is compelling yet sedate  with an understated simplicity distilled from a thousand years of knowledge and careful craftsmanship.  Though the West has long acknowledged the beauty and value of these objects  the history of their making--their milieu and craftsmanship-remain virtually unexplored. This volume  first published in 1986  fills that void. Author Kazuko Koizumi  a pioneer in the field  brings a thoroughness and warmth to the subject. A wealth of illustrated material puts the pieces in context. A historical account  laced with centuries-old drawings  traces the evolution of furniture design through the lens of Japans \"floor-based\" culture.  With 114 color plates and over 650 figures  Traditional Japanese Furniture documents and discusses the roots of more than eighty unique furniture types  including the many variations of the beloved tansu chest that has made its way into homes and museums around the world. Like many of the objects it portrays  Traditional Japanese Furniture has found its place among collectors and enthusiasts  standing today as the definitive volume on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652160479285,"sku":"ByrdShop_087011722X","price":125.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780870117220.jpg?v=1781849628","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/traditional-japanese-furniture-9780870117220","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}