FOLDING SCREENS

Folding screens can have several functions.  

To divide a space
To hide a space

To fill a space

To accent a space 

If you have extremely tall ceilings or a large empty wall - it's a great way to fill a space. 

If you need a headboard - how to accent your space. 

As a room divider - or to section off a messy office area ...  yes, it's to hide a space as well as a divide it.

Use it for doorways.

 Remember in order to stand - they need to fan out which takes up space. 

 This is not a conventional screen - but think of an oriental painted white and hanging from the ceiling!

 Hide a desk area 

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 Easily painted up a screen - this looks like a stencil.  

TREGUNTER PURCHASE IN ZHUHAI

Last Saturday I took a large group to Zhuhai.  These were items purchased by one customer and the changes we are making.  

 19^th century walnut altar coffer, 

circa 1880 A.D.

Origin: Shanxi, China  

This beautiful patina cabinet is staying as is - just cleaning up and wax.  Please add a pin to closure.

 19^th century camphor wood chest, 

circa 1880 A.D.

Origin: Zhejiang, China   

Staying as is - please add a lock Pin 

 19^th century Ju wood side cabinet, 

circa 1880 A.D.

Origin: Suzhou, China   

This cabinet stays as is. - Please add a pin 

  The 2 stools that will be used as a small coffee table - were re-stained.  They are gorgeous!

 Before and After

Pair of 19^th century Nan wood carving panel, circa 1880 A.D.

Origin: Zhejiang, China 

These remain stripped with a light natural stain.  See below.  Add a wire or better yet - a pair of 'D' hooks so they cannot be seen in the back for hanging. 

 We stripped the original to create a french country chic look..... 

Pair of 18^th century walnut side table, 

circa 1780 A.D.

Origin: Shanxi, China   

These will also be stripped and lightly stained like shown below. The grains in the wood will then be seen. 
Again pins are needed. 

After we stripped and added shellac

 19^th century Elmwood altar table, 

circa 1880 A.D.

Origin: Shanxi, China

Again stripped and lightly stained as seen below. - shorten to 30" high

Close up. 

The screens were repaired - and a shellac added - then a frame to polish them off. 

Pair of 19^th century Nan wood carving panel, circa 1880 A.D.

Origin: Fujian, China  

These are cleaned up and framed.  They both need to look the color like the one on the left. - Darker Raspberry tone for the red. 

Add a wire for hanging.

18^th century Elmwood bench, circa 1780 A.D.

Origin: Shanxi, China

Stain a very dark chocolate brown.  Will be placed near this sideboard below which the customer already owns.  

Final look of the 3 living room items.  Alter table, sofa side cabinets and the screens. 

To update the beautiful colors of apple green, raspberry and yellow we are stripping the wood of several pieces and lightly staining them with a touch of yellow and red tones - to create a light pine raw look technique. It's all the rage in Europe and actually the look at Restoration Hardware.  

The lamps that were added to the mix.  The bases were purchased and our shades were added. 

CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLES

I have quite a selection of magazines at my office... my favorites are Veranda, Traditional Home and House Beautiful.  Every issue has Chinese furniture featured in a room and the coffee table tops the list.  

We can help you find a traditional old item in stock and have it painted red.  LOVE this screen in the back.  Probably a reproduction because if it's real - CHA-CHING!

Also note the black side tables.  Actually this entire color palette is one of my favorites. 

Modern and sleek.  Add an AMES CHAIR  with ottoman in the corner for a little more comfort and design.   I can make this carpet for you from a cut down wall to wall item. 

 Bohemian with Chinese.  Note the 2-tone on the chair for impact.  Also note the large oblong pillow on the sofa.  Very eclectic and homey. 

Traditional Home - with a Chinese coffee table. 

 Instead of using 1 trunk - use 2.  These are probably leather - so not great for a coffee table unless - like the photo - you are using a tray on top.   I have these (in a small version) on my bedside tables with a lamp. 

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 Another pop of red.  Also like the wicker blinds used with the curtains.  I'm a fan of layering. 

 A friend of mine actually owns a cabinet like this.  I also FOUND a cabinet like this recently at the factory!!!!!  The top has mirrors instead of the circles.  It's GORGEOUS!  Then note the olive green  opium table.  If you look carefully there is a blue and white garden stool in the hallway and I think another Chinese red table. 

Yes, I know the TV cabinet is absolutely wonderful.... but you're suppose to look at the coffee table.