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8 Panel Chinese Screen

18th Century Chinese Heavily Detailed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen
18th Century Chinese Heavily Detailed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

18th Century Chinese Heavily Detailed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century Chinese heavily detailed 8-panel Coromandel screen, decorated on either side, with

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Giltwood

A spectacular Chinese 18th century Coromandel Lacquered 8-panel floor screen
A spectacular Chinese 18th century Coromandel Lacquered 8-panel floor screen

A spectacular Chinese 18th century Coromandel Lacquered 8-panel floor screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and most impressive Chinese 18th century Coromandel Lacquered screen. Each of the

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquer 8 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider 128"
Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquer 8 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider 128"

Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquer 8 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider 128"

Located in Dayton, OH

Impressive mid 20th century Chinese coromandel lacquered eight panel folding screen featuring a

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen
Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

$5,600

H 84 in W 128 in D 1 in

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large chinoiserie 8-panel Coromandel two-sided lacquered wood room divider screen. One scenic side

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Flowers and Ducks Sculpted Room Divider Screen - 8 Panels
Chinese Hand Carved Flowers and Ducks Sculpted Room Divider Screen - 8 Panels

Chinese Hand Carved Flowers and Ducks Sculpted Room Divider Screen - 8 Panels

Located in Delray Beach, FL

and ducks. The 8-panel screen showcases intricate floral designs on one side and graceful ducks amidst

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Monumental 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
Vintage Asian Monumental 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Vintage Asian Monumental 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the exquisite artistry of this vintage Asian monumental 8-panel Coromandel screen, a true

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional eight-panel Coromandel screen is a rare example of traditional Chinese lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin, Wood

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Chinese 8 panel two sided screen
Chinese 8 panel two sided screen

Chinese 8 panel two sided screen

Unavailable

H 84.5 in W 16 in D 0.75 in

Chinese 8 panel two sided screen

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

8 panel screen with village scene on one side and floral scene on the other. Beautiful ivory and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1800s Most Auspicious 8-Panel Lacquer Chinese Coromandel Screen-Signed
1800s Most Auspicious 8-Panel Lacquer Chinese Coromandel Screen-Signed

1800s Most Auspicious 8-Panel Lacquer Chinese Coromandel Screen-Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a connoisseur! A 96" high 8 panel Chinese Coromandel lacquer screen with a most impressive design

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century 8-Panel Coromandel Screen
Early 20th Century 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Early 20th Century 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Unavailable

H 72 in W 128 in D 0.75 in

Early 20th Century 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century Chinese 8-panel carved and polychrome lacquered double-sided coromandel screen

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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large 8 Panel Chinese Screen
Large 8 Panel Chinese Screen

Large 8 Panel Chinese Screen

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H 96 in W 144 in

Large 8 Panel Chinese Screen

Located in Doylestown, PA

A whimsical 1930���s Chinese 8-panel screen. paper and gold leaf mounted on board. with painted

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20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

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Silver Leaf

Antique Chinese Porcelain 8 Panel Screen
Antique Chinese Porcelain 8 Panel Screen

Antique Chinese Porcelain 8 Panel Screen

Located in Cypress, CA

A beautiful antique Chinese porcelain 8 panel screen, 20th century. Each porcelain panel depicting

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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

8 Panel Chinese Painted Screen
8 Panel Chinese Painted Screen

8 Panel Chinese Painted Screen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(8) Panel Chinese painted screen depicting a beautiful scene.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Monumental Antique 8 Panel Hand Painted Chinese Screen
Monumental Antique 8 Panel Hand Painted Chinese Screen

Monumental Antique 8 Panel Hand Painted Chinese Screen

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A super chic Monumental Antique 8 Panel Hand Painted Chinese Screen depicting Chinese landscape and

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Vintage 8 panel Chinese Cormandel Screen
Vintage 8 panel Chinese Cormandel Screen

Vintage 8 panel Chinese Cormandel Screen

Located in Hudson, NY

Purchased in 1969 this was among the first big import items sold in this country after China

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

8-Panel Chinese Scroll Painting
8-Panel Chinese Scroll Painting

8-Panel Chinese Scroll Painting

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H 70.5 in W 152 in

8-Panel Chinese Scroll Painting

Located in San Diego, CA

Late Qing Dynasty framed 8-panel chinese scroll painting, c.1890. Good condition with overall wear

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Monumental Antique 8 Panel Chinese Black Lacquer Folding Screen Room Divider
Monumental Antique 8 Panel Chinese Black Lacquer Folding Screen Room Divider

Monumental Antique 8 Panel Chinese Black Lacquer Folding Screen Room Divider

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental antique Chinese black lacquer folding screen or room divider featuring a golden

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Exquisite Chinese Embroidered Silk 8 Panel Room Divider Screen of Birds, Flowers
Exquisite Chinese Embroidered Silk 8 Panel Room Divider Screen of Birds, Flowers

Exquisite Chinese Embroidered Silk 8 Panel Room Divider Screen of Birds, Flowers

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning eight panel Asian folding screen with exceptional embroidered detail on each panel. The

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

8-Panel Framed Porcelain Tile Screen, 19th Century Chinese Export
8-Panel Framed Porcelain Tile Screen, 19th Century Chinese Export

8-Panel Framed Porcelain Tile Screen, 19th Century Chinese Export

Located in Atlanta, GA

8-Panel Framed Porcelain Tile Screen, 19th Century Chinese Export

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Coromandel Screen
Chinese Coromandel Screen

Chinese Coromandel Screen

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H 78 in W 102 in D 1 in

Chinese Coromandel Screen

Located in Westwood, NJ

An early 19th century Chinese 8 panel carved coromandel screen.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Fine Late 18th early 19th Century Eight (8) Panel Chinese Coromandel Framed Scre
Fine Late 18th early 19th Century Eight (8) Panel Chinese Coromandel Framed Scre

Fine Late 18th early 19th Century Eight (8) Panel Chinese Coromandel Framed Scre

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine Late 18th early 19th Century eight (8) panel Chinese coromandel framed screen. All the panels

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Monumental Antique Chinese Coromandel 8 Panel Hand Painted Carved Screen
Monumental Antique Chinese Coromandel 8 Panel Hand Painted Carved Screen

Monumental Antique Chinese Coromandel 8 Panel Hand Painted Carved Screen

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive very large 8 panel hand carved and painted antique coromandel screen. Each panel

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Dramatic Large 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
Dramatic Large 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Dramatic Large 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

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H 92 in W 142 in D 2 in

Dramatic Large 8 Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dramatic very large ornate coromandel screen having gold background and meticulously carved and

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lovely circa 1900-1920 Qing Dynasty Canvas Chinese 8-Panel Folding Screen
Lovely circa 1900-1920 Qing Dynasty Canvas Chinese 8-Panel Folding Screen

Lovely circa 1900-1920 Qing Dynasty Canvas Chinese 8-Panel Folding Screen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

canvas Chinese eight-panel folding screen In terms of restoration absolutely nothing has been done to

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie 8-Panel Expandable Coromandel Screen Divider
Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie 8-Panel Expandable Coromandel Screen Divider

Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie 8-Panel Expandable Coromandel Screen Divider

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent eight panel lacquered Coromandel screen that measures seven feet tall. Front and back

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Coromandel Hand Carved Screen, 19th Century
Chinese Coromandel Hand Carved Screen, 19th Century

Chinese Coromandel Hand Carved Screen, 19th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

8-panel hand carved Chinese Coromandel lacquered screen with the depiction of a joyous ceremony

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

8 Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen
8 Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen

8 Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen

Located in Kensington, MD

Beautifully detailed 8 panel Coromandel Screen. Each Panel measures 19w x 86h

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Chinese Black and Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer 8 Panel Screen
Chinese Black and Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer 8 Panel Screen

Chinese Black and Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer 8 Panel Screen

Located in Stonington, CT

The front decorated with figures within pavilions and courtyards, with a border of landscapes within fan-form reserves to the top and fantastical beasts to the bottom; the reverse de...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens

Chinese 8 Panel Screen Small Painted Marbel Panels
Chinese 8 Panel Screen Small Painted Marbel Panels

Chinese 8 Panel Screen Small Painted Marbel Panels

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chinese. A Small Eight Panel Folding Screen Inset with Painted Marbel Panels. The marbel plaques

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Black & Gold lacquer 8 panel screen
Black & Gold lacquer 8 panel screen

Black & Gold lacquer 8 panel screen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Chinese Black and Gold lacquer 8 panel screen with bold scrolling Dragon borders the main

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Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Chinese Coromandel Screen
Chinese Coromandel Screen

Chinese Coromandel Screen

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H 99 in W 144 in

Chinese Coromandel Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall 8-panel double sided Chinese Coromandel screen in gold and black tones, depicts a continuous

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Carved, Gilded and Polychromed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen
Carved, Gilded and Polychromed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Carved, Gilded and Polychromed 8-Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Beautifully done and rare carved, gilded and polychromed 8-panel Chinese coromandel screen, circa

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Early 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

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19th Century Italian Oil Painting in the Manner of Antonio Panini
19th Century Italian Oil Painting in the Manner of Antonio Panini

19th Century Italian Oil Painting in the Manner of Antonio Panini

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine old painting is a typical pastiche of the kind popular throughout Italy and the world in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The most commonly associated artist who really m...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Samuraï Maeda Armor
Samuraï Maeda Armor

Samuraï Maeda Armor

$27,611

H 90.56 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in

Samuraï Maeda Armor

Located in Paris, FR

Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Fabric, Glass

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment
Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic Asian five panel screen fragment of a larger painted screen. The screen features a lacquered canvas over a wood frame depicting neoclassical style column architecture with f...

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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden

Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden

By Gracie

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowering trees, bushes, and flowers with ex...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty, crafted in the early 20th century, retaining its original dark brown/black lacquer and hand-painted decoration. The rectangular form is ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Leather Screen
Antique Chinoiserie Leather Screen

Antique Chinoiserie Leather Screen

$9,800

H 70 in W 72 in D 2 in

Antique Chinoiserie Leather Screen

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century painted leather Chinese screen with gilt details. Measurements: Height: 5 ft. 10" Width: 6 ft. 2"

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Antique 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

A Chinese 10-panel folding screen, C. 1940.
A Chinese 10-panel folding screen, C. 1940.

A Chinese 10-panel folding screen, C. 1940.

$4,800

H 95 in W 175 in D 2 in

A Chinese 10-panel folding screen, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each 17.5" wide panel is decorated on both sides with traditional lacquer, carved & painted motifs (the front featuring figures in a garden landscape and the reverse with variou...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's

Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's

$1,155Sale Price|30% Off

H 57.13 in W 33.75 in D 15.5 in

Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand painted Chinoiserie 2 door cabinet. America, circa. 1930's. In the manner of Baker Furniture.

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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

$21,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 96 in W 212 in D 0.75 in

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century Chinese late Qing dynasty twelve panel lacquered coromandel screen. The grand screen features a royal pavilion courtyard with figures. Each panel measures 17.5 inc...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels
Set of Six Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels

Set of Six Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels

$6,400 / set

H 48 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

Set of Six Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels

Located in New York, NY

A set of six chinoiserie panels lacquered in a deep red with accents of gold and teal blue. This work of art depicts a lively scene and intricate detail. Each panel could stand on it...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.

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2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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8 Panel Chinese Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 8 panel Chinese screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 8 panel Chinese screen — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 8 panel Chinese screen, we have 411 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 8 panel Chinese screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 8 panel Chinese screen, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 8 panel Chinese screen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gracie, André Fu and Dennis & Leen are consistently popular.

How Much is a 8 Panel Chinese Screen?

The average selling price for a 8 panel Chinese screen at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.

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