An 18th-century bamboo table from France featuring chased gilt bronze mounts and a black-and-gold lacquer tray. Photos: Liang Yi Museum

A similarly styled 18th-century square table from China made of rosewood but carved to look like bamboo.

When the worlds of design converge

Exhibition reveals the striking similarities between French court and Chinese imperial furniture at the same time in history

Published: 6:00am, 28 Jan, 2015

Updated: 6:00am, 28 Jan, 2015

An 18th-century bamboo table from France featuring chased gilt bronze mounts and a black-and-gold lacquer tray. Photos: Liang Yi Museum

A similarly styled 18th-century square table from China made of rosewood but carved to look like bamboo.

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