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1950s Chinese Oriental Bamboo Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese oriental bamboo armchair.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Armchairs

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Bamboo

1950s Chinese Oriental Bamboo Armchair
1950s Chinese Oriental Bamboo Armchair
H 40.16 in W 26.38 in D 19.69 in
1950s Chinese Bamboo & Bronze Side Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s Chinese bamboo and bronze side table.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Brass

1950s Chinese Bamboo & Bronze Side Table
1950s Chinese Bamboo & Bronze Side Table
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1950s Chinese Brocade Trapeze Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Chinese Brocade Trapeze Coat. Hook and eye closure at neck. Fully lined, some staining on
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1950s Coats

1950s Chinese Lace Wicker & Bamboo Food Basket
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese lace wicker and bamboo food basket.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo, Wicker

1950s Chinese Lace Wicker & Bamboo Food Basket
1950s Chinese Lace Wicker & Bamboo Food Basket
H 13.78 in W 16.93 in D 8.67 in
1950s Chinese Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Chinese Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp 29 to socket x 8.5 diameter Original unrestored vintage
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Opaline 1950s 'China' Pendant Lamp, Italy
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s 'China' pendant lamp, in style designed of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Opaline glass diffuser and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Chinese Bamboo & Woven Wicker 1-Shelf Tall Side Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1950s Chinese bamboo and woven wicker 1-shelf tall side table.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker

1950’s Chinese Hand Painted Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Chinese hand painted credenza made of teakwood. From the 1950’s. This piece
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Brass

Restored 1950s Chinese Export Wood Trunk with Iron Accents - Vintage Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of Oriental charm with our Vintage 1950s Chinese Export Trunk, a piece that
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Vintage 1950s Korean Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

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Iron, Metal

1950s Chinese Jade and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuff links featuring jade green disks with 14K yellow gold Chinese characters mounted in a 14K gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

1950s Chinese Jade and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
1950s Chinese Jade and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
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H 0.12 in Dm 0.75 in
Vintage 1950s Chinese Blue and White Hex-Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Ancient Chinese story.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage 1950s Chinese Blue and White Hex-Pot
Vintage 1950s Chinese Blue and White Hex-Pot
H 7.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Circa 1950s Chinese Altar Table In Cinnabar Lacquer
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved and lacquered Chinoiserie altar table or console in the style of James Mont. Squared dowel legs with double side stretchers and triple Greek key brackets. Finished on both sid...
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Vintage 1950s American Tables

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Wood

1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Cherry

1950s Chinese Tall Lantern Candle Holder Incense Burner in Sculptural Cut Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artisan vintage handcrafted Chinese tall lantern candle holder incense burner sculptural cut brass
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass, Lead

1950s Chinese Female Artist Jade Snow Wong Lemon Yellow Enameled Copper Bowl USA
By Jade Snow Wong
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Chinese American artist Jade Snow Wong (American, San Francisco 1922–2006.) An amazing and rare
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Vintage Chinese Rug 2'11 x 4'9
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An unusual design in this 1950s Chinese rug. The two urns holding flowers are repeated in mirror
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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Teak Wood Two Handled Tray, China, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s Chinese hand carved two handle teak tray.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Teak

Large Kitschy Dolphin Ornamented Chinese Porcelain Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large 1950s Chinese porcelain vase / vessel. Very well executed and shows beautifully crackled
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Floral Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Chinese porcelain table lamp with floral decoration on a gold background.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Single Chinese Porcelian Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1950s Chinese porcelain table lamp. Measurements: Height 10.5" Diameter at
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Chinese Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese patinated bronze coins lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 23
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

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Bronze

Midcentury Chinese Table Lamps
Midcentury Chinese Table Lamps
H 23 in W 9 in D 5 in
Chinese Art Deco Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco style rug with a bold cranberry field surrounded by a sculpted
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dog Topper
Located in Dallas, TX
This large 1950s Chinese ginger jar is made of many bright, contrasting and vibrant colors. The
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Chippendale Style Silver Gilt Tole Turquoise Leopard Velvet Ottoman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s Chinese Chippendale style silver gilt tole ottoman newly upholstered in a turquoise
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Large Chinese Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese Export Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s. Chinese lacquer box
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Celadon Floral Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese celadon floral lamps with floral decoration. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Celadon Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury circa 1950’s Chinese celadon porcelain table lamps with gilt bases Measurements
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Celandon Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Chinese celadon table lamps with fish decoration and wooden bases
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Midcentury Faux Bamboo Aluminium Painted Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
brown skai upholstery, from the 1950s. Chinese -Chippendale style, Hollywood Regency style
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Large Chinese Export Round Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: Height: 5.25 in Width: 12.25 in Diameter. Style: In the Style Of Qing. Circa 1950s China.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

One of Two Porcelain Paris Blue and White Flower Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 1950s Chinese style blue and white porcelain table lamp with floral decoration and bronze base
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Vintage Chinese Silk Shawl 5.2' x 5.3', 1950s - 1W03
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Chinese Silk Shawl: Design and Colors: This square-shaped shawl is a testament to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Handmade Vintage Chinese Silk Shawl 5.7' x 5.7', 1950s - 1W04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Chinese Silk Shawl: Design and Colors: This square-shaped shawl is a testament to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Signed James Mont Design Pagoda Cocktail Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed "James Mont Design" 1950's 'Chinese Modern' pagoda-form black lacquer bar cabinet with red
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Chinese runner with a pale fuchsia field with a central swirling
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Runner
Vintage Chinese Runner
W 27 in L 141 in
Marbro James Mont-Style Chinese Archaistic Tall Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A towering 1950s Chinese archaistic-style brass table lamp by the Marbro Lamp Company, done in the
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Vintage 1950s American Archaistic Table Lamps

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Brass

20th Century Dark Blue With Cascades of flowers Chinese Deco' Rug , 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
decidedly Chinese style and the new art of furnishing in the West, the Nichols rugs (by the designer who
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Peach Dragon Peking Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Dragon Peking Chinese hand knotted wool rug with a peach field and blue accents
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nichols Chinese Art Deco Rug
By Nichols
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful Nichols wool rug in excellent condition. Field is a deep sable brown. A mix of claret red wine and black coffee. Colorful intertwined floral border. There is also a tracing...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Vintage Peking Handmade Chinese Wool Rug with Pictorial Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fine & Rare TAO IMMORTALS Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue color field and peach
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Dragon Peking Handmade Multicolor Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and multi-color
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Vintage 1950s Tibetan Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Chinese Vintage Peking Handmade Wool Rug with Mullticolor Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and multi-color
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Art Deco Chinese carpet, 6'2" x 8'6" #17145, c-1910's in very good condition with wear
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Mahal Rug 1950s - 1C1080
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, originating from the Middle East in the 1950s. This rug boasts original goodness with a touch of age wear that
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Black Handmade Vintage Chinese Peking Scatter Wool Rug with Traditional Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a black field. This piece has red and
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Vintage 1950s Tibetan Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Vintage Peking Blue Handmade Wool Rug with Mullticolor Dragon Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field and multi-color
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Vintage 1950s Tibetan Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
was made in China, circa 1910's or 1920's. Walter Nichols was great American rug producer (the Art
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Art Deco Handmade Blue Chinese Wool Rug with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Chinese art Deco wool rug hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Piece has a
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Vintage 1950s Tibetan Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
from 1910s-1950s and mostly with western influence.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Pictorial Landscape Rug of The Great Wall in Navy Blue, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
A Vintage Chinese pictorial rug depicting a panoramic view of the "Great Wall of China" and the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Peking Chinese/Art Deco Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
This wonderful antique Peking Chinese/Art Deco carpet was made early 20th Century. Measures: 8'10
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Oval
Located in Evanston, IL
This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920s. Measures: 3'10" x 6'9
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug, Brown, Medallion Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted on a luscious 9 x 12 scale from China circa 1950-1960, this vintage Art Deco rug hails
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Perfect
Located in Evanston, IL
wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920s. It has purchased from a nice home from
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Peking pictorial Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Handmade Antique Peking/ Art Deco pictorial Chinese Rug, 1'5" x 1'5" , c-1920's, in Ivory color
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Perfect Blue
Located in Evanston, IL
wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, starting from circa 1910's or 1920's and up. Walter Nichols was
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Perfect Blue
Located in Evanston, IL
wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, starting from circa 1910's or 1920's and up. Walter Nichols was
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, c-1920's, Chinese Village
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Art Deco Chinese village Carpet, c-1920's, 8'10" x 11'7". Woven with natural dyed
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Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Violet Losanges Khotan
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orgin: Mongolia Dimensions: 10’8? x 5’9? Age: 1950’s Design: Khotan Material: 100% Wool-pile
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Mid-20th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs, A Pair
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing our splendid pair of lake of Life Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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1950s China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1950s China — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 2332 options for an antique or vintage 1950s China now, or shop our selection of 36 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s China — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s China is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s China has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a 1950s China at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,362,625 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s China
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    China pottery is called china because it originated in the country of China. The earliest examples of the pottery commonly called china date back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which ruled the area now known as China from 25–220 A.D. It was the British who coined the term “china” when traders were first introduced to the unique porcelain produced by Chinese artisans. Shop a large selection of china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Mason china is a type of pottery developed by C.J. Mason & Company in 1813. People also call this type of pottery mason ware, and its official name, when sold by C.J. Mason, was Mason’s Patent Ironstone China. When it debuted, mason ware became popular because it resembled Chinese porcelain but was more economically priced. Shop a range of mason ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Bavarian china is a type of fine pottery produced at a certain time and place. Specifically, the term describes pieces that originated in the 18th and 19th centuries in Bavaria, now part of southern Germany. Some well-known makers of Bavarian china include J&C Trianon Bavaria, Z.S. & Co., Heinrich & Co. and Old Nuremberg. Explore a range of Bavarian china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bone china cups are made from a type of porcelain consisting of bone ash, kaolin and feldspathic material, and it contains a minimum of 30% phosphate from animal bone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are several Hermès boutiques in China. Hermés opened its first Chinese boutique in 1997 in Beijing and has since opened an additional 27 locations in China. Hermés is a highly coveted brand across the globe, and should only be purchased through vetted retailers. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted Hermès items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kutani china is a type of porcelain made in the Kutani region of Japan. Initially produced in the 1600s, Kutani was revived in the 1800s and is still in production today. Kutani china is characterized by pictorial designs, bold motifs and rich colors. Find a variety of Kutani china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gien china refers to pottery produced by the company Faïencerie de Gien. Thomas Edme Hulm founded the company in Gien, France, in 1821. It produces colorful tin-glazed pieces known as faience. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Gien china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cauldon china is bone china dinnerware and serveware produced by the company Cauldon, Ltd. The company opened in Shelton Stoke in Trent, England, in 1904 and operated there until 1920. After a decade-long cessation of operations, the company reopened in 1930 and produced pieces under the Royal Cauldon brand name until 1962. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Royal Cauldon china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To identify Bavarian china, flip the piece over and study its markings. Many pieces from the region bear the names of their places of origin, so seeing cities like Arzberg, Bayreuth, Schwarzenbach, Selb or Tettau on a piece is a good indication that they originated from Bavaria. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be of assistance as well. Find a range of Bavarian china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Haviland China is highly collectible. The fine china maker has produced more that 60,000 designs, and remains synonymous with high-end American and French dinnerware. Start your collection by shopping authentic Haviland China pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nippon was marked on china exported to the United States from Japan between 1891 and 1921. During this time, the country of origin had to be marked on all manufactured goods, and “Nippon” is the Japanese word for Japan. Browse a selection of authentic Nippon china from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wedgwood is bone china. According to its website, bone china is considered one of the most refined and luxurious materials for table use, no matter what the meal or occasion. Wedgwood has a long history of high-quality and luxurious bone china. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone china pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify Limoges china. There are certain marks that should be present on the bottom of the pieces as well as the keepsake boxes. Look for an official mark from the French government, a studio or manufacturer’s mark and the artist’s name. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Limoges has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Foley Potteries made Shelley china. Percy Shelley began working for the company in 1881 and went on to trademark the name Shelley china in 1910. He renamed the company the Shelley Potteries around the same time. Find a range of Shelley china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.