Welcome to Eastern Elements

Eastern Elements is a wholesale dealer of Fine Asian Furnishing from the Qing, Ming and Yaun Dynasties.
 

Yuan Dynasty: AD 1280-1368 

  • During the Yuan, for the first time in history, China was completely subjugated by foreign conquerors. At this time, Kublai Khan or "Last of the Great Khans" ascended to the throne and moved the capital to Beijing. Drawing on scholarly aesthetic; calligraphy enjoyed widespread participation by members of the literati. 


Ming Dynasty: AD 1368-1644 

  • During the Ming or "brilliant" Dynasty, China proper was reunited after centuries of foreign incursion and occupation. A gradual burgeoning of the commercial sector occurred, resulting in increased trade and production. This dynasty produced some of the most beautiful and intricate furniture ever constructed. 


Qing Dynasty: AD 1644-1912 

  • A Manchu dynasty, the Qing Dynasty continued the economic developments of the late Ming. At this time, three principal groups of artists were working: the traditionalists, the individualists, and the professional artists of the Manchu
Container sizes 20' to 40 high