$3,504Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Antique Chinese Handcraft 5 Panels Wooden Screen / Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
Description: This is a set of 5 pieces of Chinese antique open carved wooden panels which used to be the interior divider/door panels in ancient China that are put together to make i...
Elm
Antique Chinese Four Lucky Keys Wood Screen
Located in Merrimack, NH
The restoration to this amazing set of 5 antique Chinese panel screens is intentionally kept minimum.
Pine
$11,000 / set
H 79 in W 21.75 in D 1.75 in
Set of 5 Chinese Screens Antique Carved Wood Fine Latticework
Located in Somis, CA
In excellent condition, this exquisite set of five antique Chinese wooden screens is crafted in a beautiful natural wood finish and showcases remarkable traditional artistry. Each ta...
Wood
$3,600 / set
H 103 in W 65 in D 2 in
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Handcrafted 3 Panel Wooden Screen/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 3 pcs Chinese antique open carved wooden panels which used to be the interior divider/door panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Scree...
Wood
A Set of 4 Antique Chinese Openwork Wood Doors
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Set of 4 Antique Chinese Openwork Wood Doors. Later iron hinges modifying the 4 panels into a floor standing screen. Each panel deftly carved in low relief on the lower panels in...
Wood
$6,496Sale Price|35% Off
H 75 in W 72 in D 1.25 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rosewood Open Carved Screen/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 4 panels of Chinese antique open carved wooden screen which can be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Scre...
Rosewood
Chinese Antique Rosewood Open Carved Screen, 4 Panels, Circa 1940s
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 4 panels of Chinese antique double sides open carved wooden screen which can be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a...
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Window Panels Wall Arts - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a pair of Chinese antique Open Carved interior wooden Window Screen Panels. It features beautiful open carved Chinese traditional folk art design on it and some detailed deco...
Wood
$57,550
H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Wood, Paint
$5,333
H 95.28 in W 95.28 in D 1.19 in
LOVELY FULL SIZED ANTiQUE CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED FOLDING SCREEN ROOM DIVIDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made and super decorative Chinese floral room divider folding screen depicting Birds of Peach...
Hardwood
Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 6 All original 19th century solid wood screens, made with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery throughout. These antique Chinese screens feature the classic ice-crackle latti...
Wood
Set Chinese Carved Panels Screen Room Divider 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous set of four hand carved Chinese screens These were originally part of a screen or room divider and could be put back together to serve that purpose if required Good size at ...
Wood
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 carved open work at top and bottom of each panel, heavily gold-leafed. On the front ar...
Giltwood
$22,500
H 93.75 in W 114 in D 1.75 in
Six-Panel Teak Asian, 19th Century Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Stamford, CT
Asian 19th Century Folding Screen / Room Divider, Rosewood, Teak, Six Panel Six-panel rosewood / teak, Asian, Late 19th Century early 20th century. Folding screen / Room divider. A...
Teak
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 69 in W 60 in D 1 in
Rare 19th Century Chinese Carved Asian Hardwood Four-Panel Silk Screen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Ebonized wood four panel Chinese screen, circa 1850. Allegorical story depicting the dream of the red chamber beautifully presented on this rare four-panel silk room divider screen. ...
Hardwood, Silk, Wood
$1,375
H 50.5 in W 19 in D 2 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Fretwork Screen with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden screen from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, carved scrolling foliage pierced in the upper section and objects carved in low-relief at the ...
Wood
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Chinese folding screen has been crafted from wood, and fitted with Fine reverse glass paintings. The screen is composed of six wooden panels. These panels are subdivid...
Wood, Glass
$50,000
H 96 in W 156 in D 1.5 in
Unusual Eight Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen circa 1700-1800 with Carved Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Coromandel Screen, 18th Century, Rosewood, 8 Panel, Painted, Figural, Depicting Flying Geese One of a kind. Chinese Coromandel screen from the late 1700s with a fabulous ros...
Rosewood
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,937 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$5,333
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
Chinese Export Four Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Celestial Chinese export coromandel four-panel screen depicting figures in colorful robes in a heavenly landscape among the white clouds. Each scene is bordered on top and bottom wit...
Brass
$10,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 61.82 in W 66.93 in D 1.97 in
18th Century Chinese Coromandel Screen, Hand-Carved, Black Lacquer
Located in CABA, AR
Transport yourself back to the opulent splendor of the 18th century with this magnificent Chinese five-panel black Coromandel screen, a true masterpiece of artistic and cultural her...
Gold Leaf
1920s Chinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Folding Screen with Jade Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese antique hand carved wooden screen which can be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put together to make into a screen. Scre...
Hardwood
$12,533
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Scholars Day Bed. Worn red lacquer over Elm wood having a rich spectacular patina. Inset rattan platform is removable, entire bed separate...
Elm
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Window Lattice Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Window Lattice Screen. Very special Lattice Screen Window Panel from Shanxi China 19th century. Wonderfully assembled sculpted pieces of Cypress wood with each face ro...
Cypress
$22,629
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...
Elm
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...
Rattan, Elm
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Wedding Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese Antique Wedding Armoire features detailed carving works of Kylin - a lucky pet that brings peace, longevity, and many children，on the top, Crane, Pine tree and...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
This incredible pair of sancai-glazed Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 17th century...
Earthenware
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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