Design for Export Furniture 1795 - 1805

This anonymous design for export furniture from 1795 to 1805 showcases a Chinese-style chair, table, and platform. The piece is rendered in watercolor on paper and features intricate details in the form of openwork designs, exemplifying the artistic and cultural exchange between China and the West during this period. The design highlights the trend of Chinoiserie in European decorative arts, a style that drew inspiration from Chinese motifs and aesthetics, popularized during the 18th and 19th centuries.