Chinese Export Side Tables
CHINESE EXPORT STYLE
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Chinese Export
19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare Black Lacquer Carved Wood Elephant Garden Seat End Table with Brass Tusks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic black laquered carved wood garden seat or drinks table having intricately carved seat, red lacquer highlights and marvelous brass tusks.
Conversation piece in any room.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Elephant Form Garden Seats / Stools / Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style elephant form garden seats or side tables. They have a vibrant majolica glaze in blue, green and gold and are ceramic/ pottery. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Rosewood Mid Century Round Occasional Table
Located in Lomita, CA
The form of this rosewood circular table with delicate fretwork and graceful legs is rare and worth a second look. The outstanding feature aside from the design details is the dark c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the cabinet i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chinese Red Painted Distressed Altar Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinese altar table, unbranded. Solid wood painted red, distressed to give appearance of advanced age, brass hardware, banded plank top with smooth edge, carved angular side...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Tilt Top Rectangular Side or Center Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid 19th century beautiful Chinese Export chinoiserie tilt top table. Tripod base on original castors. Meticulously detailed decoration with pagoda and figures.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Pedestal Table
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an exquisite Chinese export tilt-top table with a quatrefoil base and four claw feet. The pedestal is in a baluster shape and the top is round. All in black lacquer with extr...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Oriental Black Lacquer Hand Painted Low Asian Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Oriental Black Lacquer Hand Painted Low Asian Side Table. Item features nice low form, carved and hand painted scenes with women, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Tables
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood side tables, each with an inset panel to the tops, carved scrolling foliate and motif decoration to the frieze, four square secti...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Baker Michael Taylor Far East Asian Burl Wood Square Occasional Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Asian Burl Wood Square Occasional Side Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 26" W x 26" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE CHINESE HARDWOOD SiDE TABLE WITH DECORATIVE SINGLE DRAWER & SHELF
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Chinese hardwood side table with a single drawer and tier.
This well made table is ideal to be used as a side or end table as it can...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Glazed Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed in a loose, free drip style that recalls ancient sancai ware, this colorful ceramic garden stool charms with a dark brown glaze accented with bold blues, greens, and yellows. ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Chinese Brown Majolica Glazed Elephant Garden Seats / Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Chinese brown glazed heavy ceramic elephant garden seats or side tables. They have are unmarked and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Chinese Rosewood Circular Drum Side Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A vintage pair of very well made Chinese side tables with mother of pearl inlay. These are a matching pair of good quality with perfect symmetry, unlike some of the cheaper examples...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Vintage Chinese Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Chinese wooden square side table. Features a cream lacquered finish with hand painted gold and floral accents.
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Teak Taboret Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century teak taboret table, Chinese export. Carved aprons. Nice faded color. Old joint repairs. Top shrinkage. 13.25" sq. x 20.25" h.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Black Ebonised Lacquered Chinese Side Table with Cane Top and Single Drawer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A good quality characterful Chinese side table with singe drawer. A nice decorative piece, with a lovely aged patina and some losses to the paint.
Single drawer with a lovely classi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table. Very sturdy. Measures 15.5" in width, 17" in depth and stands 21".
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Export Style Blue and White Ceramic Foo Lion Garden Stools / Tables - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese Export style hand painted ceramic blue and white garden stools or side tables. They depict running blue foo lions and have blue lion handles. They are in ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Two Beautiful Chinese Softwood Stand
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful chinese lamp table togheter with a similar one from early 20th century , the tables have carved apron shelves , and horse hoof feet . Two...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Softwood
19th Century English Bamboo Square Occasional Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century. English. Bird and flower lacquered panel. Hand painted.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Two Carved Wood, Marble and Onyx Chinese Tables
Located in London, GB
Two carved wood, marble and onyx Chinese tables
Chinese, Early 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 51cm
Intricately carved and elegantly formed, the two Chinese tables feature r...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Two Round Inlaid Hardwood Chinese Tables
Located in London, GB
Two round inlaid hardwood Chinese tables
Chinese, Early 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 51cm
The main body of these superb Chinese tables has been crafted from hardwood, and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Unusual & Beautiful 3 Tier Lacquer and Steel Side Table with Goldfish Motif
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully designed unusual 3 tier side table having burnished steel and brass form and lovely black lacquer graduated levels of table surfaces decorated with gold fish. Handsome br...
Category
1980s Indonesian Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Handcrafted Elm Side Tables, Made in China, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of handcrafted square elm wood side tables or stools made in China, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Elm Wood Side Table Handcrafted in China, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A handcrafted elm wood side table made in China circa 19th century. Solid single piece of wood used for the top. Beautiful rustic feel.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Tiered Teak Carved Side Tables Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely gorgeous pair of Chinese tiered teak carved side tables cabinets. Versatile use. May be used as side table s in the living room, family room ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Chinese Zitan Wood Tall End Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a wonderful 19th century Chinese Zitan wood tall end table, with intricate hand carved relief on it's apron, with a shelf that has a si...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Zitan
20th-C. Chinese Export Imari Style Blue and Orange Garden Seats / Tables, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are lovely. They are a pair of late 20th century Imari or Chinese Export style garden seats or side tables. They have vibrant hand painted blue and Orange hues on a white backg...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Famille Rose and Chintz Style Garden Seat / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is lovely Chinese Export Famille Rose style garden seat or side table. It depicts family pastoral scenes and has almost a chintz-like floral motif throughout the body. Itis in v...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Copper Red Lacquer Stacking Tables, 3
Located in New York, NY
Three Chinese copper red lacquer stacking tables with gilt painted borders. Provenance: Property from an estate at 180 East End Avenue.
Dealer...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Late 19thC Carved Chinese Rosewood Side End Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Antique hand crafted Chinese rosewood side table with a red marble top. Carved fretwork with rosettes. In excellent antique condition with ...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Coffee Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique shanxi Province elmwood coffee / side table.
This antique Chinese rectangle coffee table can be also used as a game table. The table was made in the Shanxi Province. With ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Black Lacquer Nightstand / Side Table with Stora
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Black Lacquer Nightstand / Side Table with Storage
This antique elm wood and black lacquer tall side table from the Shanxi Province has its original ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Occasional Table, Victorian, Chinese Elm, Octagonal, Coffee, Moorish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique occasional table. An English, Chinese elm octagonal coffee or lamp table in strong Moorish taste and dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Burnt red hues ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Accent Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Accent side table
This antique elm side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its original color and p...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Square Side Table, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elm square side table - pair
These rare side tables are from the Shanxi Province of China. They are made of elm and have their original color and patina.
...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm small side table with Carved Apron
This antique side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its origin...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Pierced Apron Elm Side Table - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province pierced apron elm side table - pair.
A rare pair of elm side tables from the Shanxi Province of China. These side tables have ...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Vintage Chinese Elm Tall Tea / Side Table with Decorative Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Elm tall tea / side table with Decorative Feet
This Vintage tall tea table/side table ia made of elm and has unique decorative feet. This table has its original co...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Elm
Vintage Chinese Natural Elm Tall Tea / Side Table with Decorative Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Natural Elm Tall Tea / side table with Decorative Feet
This Vintage tall tea table/side table ia made of elm and has unique decorative feet. This table has its ori...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Natural Patina Square Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Natural Patina Square Side Table
This square side table from the Shanxi Province of China has natural patina and color.
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 20...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Asian Modern John Widdicomb Square Lacquered Table with Incised Decoration
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern John Widdicomb square lacquered table with incised decoration. This gorgeous low table or end table is lacquered a Chinese burgundy /...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Rattan Flip Top Side Table Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A sunning Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Rattan Flip Top side table cabinet in good vintage condition measuring 18.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and stand...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan, Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Geometric Frieze Elm Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province geometric frieze elm side table.
This antique elm side table from the Shanxi Province of China has a unique geometric...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Vintage Shanxi Province Elmwood Side Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province elmwood side table / desk
This vintage Chinese side table / desk has four elegantly shaped legs with open friezes...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Stone Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm side table with stone top.
This antique Shanxi Province Side Table is made with Elm. It has all its original b...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Stone
19th Century Red Chinese Side Table
Located in London, GB
Red Chinese side table, dating to the 19th Century, in hard wood.
Dimension: H50 x W47 x D47.5 cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Square Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm square side table.
This antique Shanxi Province elm square side table from China, has its original color and patina.
Circa 1900
D 17.5”
W 17”
...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Side Tables, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm side tables - pair
These Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Tables have been wrapped in linen and painted with r...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Stone Insert Side Table, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Stone insert side table - pair
These rare pair of Shanxi Province elm tables have a stone insert. They are made of elm...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Stone
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm side table with original patina.
This elm side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its original patina and is a great piece that can work virtu...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Asian Round Coffee Table Carved with Dragons and Peacocks, Indonesia, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Asian side table / tea or coffee table in carved solid wood.
The carved top represents a majestic peacock surrounded by two serpents or mythologi...
Category
1920s Indonesian Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Antique Chinese Stool or Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood pat...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Side Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant Chinese side table with ornate open carving flanking two front drawers, 19th century.
Dimensions: H90 x W101.5 x D62.5 cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Blanc De Chine Style Asian Elephant Garden Stools / Side Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale blanc di chine style pair of white garden elephant garden stools or side tables. The are in very good condition and date to the 1960s.
My shipping applies only...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Export side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export side tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include and John Widdicomb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $30,579 while the average work can sell for $1,980.
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