Classic Chinese design is ageless. Its forms are at home with the best of contemporary architecture and design, in part because they inspired many of the greatest architects and designers of the 20th century, from Le Corbusier to Tadao Ando and I.M. Pei. The purity, sophistication, and depth of Chinese Antiques mount a constant challenge to the contemporary. The result is often creative fusion of extraordinary brilliance, whether in the visual arts, architecture, or interior design.