Six contemporary Chinese interiors work with timber, plaster and surfaces whose variations remain visible.
The interest is not in imitating rusticity. Joints, marks and changes of tone communicate assembly, labour and material behaviour.
Specifying texture means accepting tolerances, samples and a particular way of ageing.
Does visible imperfection guarantee authenticity?
No. It matters when marks come from material and process, and when maintenance accepts their evolution rather than replacing them at the first sign of wear.
