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Unusual Antique Chinese Armchair
Unusual Antique Chinese Armchair

Unusual Antique Chinese Armchair

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Unusual Antique Chinese Armchair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique hardwood Chinese armchair having a delightful design with a shaped centre splat to

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Armchairs In Teak
Fine Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Armchairs In Teak

Fine Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Armchairs In Teak

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of finely carved, highly decorative Chinese armchairs in solid teak. The chairs are full of

Category

1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Teak

Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs
Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs

Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant pair of 19th-century Chinese armchairs dates back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing

Category

1870s Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs
Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs

Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant pair of 19th-century Chinese armchairs dates back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing

Category

1870s Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Fruitwood

Qing Dynasty Style, Hardwood, Cane, Marble, Chinese Armchairs, China, 19th c.
Qing Dynasty Style, Hardwood, Cane, Marble, Chinese Armchairs, China, 19th c.

Qing Dynasty Style, Hardwood, Cane, Marble, Chinese Armchairs, China, 19th c.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Qing Dynasty Style, Hardwood, Cane, Marble, Chinese Armchairs, China, 19th c. Pair of hardwood

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Armchair
19th Century Chinese Armchair

19th Century Chinese Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Nicely proportioned Qing Dyanty, Chinese armchair with simple Ming lines is handcrafted with

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchair
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchair

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchair

Located in London, GB

An elm and huanghuali yoke back armchair China, late 19th Century - early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Rare Hongmu comb-back Chinese Armchairs
Rare Hongmu comb-back Chinese Armchairs

Rare Hongmu comb-back Chinese Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Very elegant pair of late hongmu comb-back armchairs, Late Qing Dynasty Each chair of elegant form

Category

1910s Asian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Armchair
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Armchair

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Armchair

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century hardwood oriental armchairs, with great original patina

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Two Provincial Chinese Armchairs
Two Provincial Chinese Armchairs

Two Provincial Chinese Armchairs

Located in Branford, CT

Two antique Chinese dining chairs. Continuous armchairs with carved medallion. Original red pigment

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Carved Chinese Dragon and Symbolic Armchairs, Pair
19th Century, Antique Carved Chinese Dragon and Symbolic Armchairs, Pair

19th Century, Antique Carved Chinese Dragon and Symbolic Armchairs, Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of antique chinese armchairs with absolutely exceptional carvings. Dragons all over, chinese

Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Early 19th Century Elm Chinese Armchairs
Pair of Early 19th Century Elm Chinese Armchairs

Pair of Early 19th Century Elm Chinese Armchairs

Located in Hudson, NY

and the central splat is decorated with a pierced Chinese linguistic character. Condition Disclosure

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese High York Back Armchairs, 1920s
Pair of Antique Chinese High York Back Armchairs, 1920s

Pair of Antique Chinese High York Back Armchairs, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of antique Chinese armchairs, often referred to as “official’s hat chairs,” dating

Category

1920s Italian Modern Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Armchairs Hardwood Seat Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Armchairs Hardwood Seat Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Armchairs Hardwood Seat Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Elegant pair of antique Chinese antiques in hardwood. - Feature round marble inserts to the back

Category

1910s Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880
Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880

Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Chinese armchair dates to circa 1880 and is constructed in elm, featuring the classic

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century
Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Pair of Chinese Chair in Lacquered Red Wood and Gold of 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Large and very elegant and well-made pair of Chinese armchairs from the late 1800s. The pair of

Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchairs in Carved Elmwood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchairs in Carved Elmwood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchairs in Carved Elmwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined pair of Chinese armchairs, crafted in solid elmwood and likely dating to the Qing Dynasty

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century, with open back, carved splat

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armchair from the early 20th century, with pierced splat

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm, Rattan

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century, with open back, carved splat

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A primitive 19th century elm horseshoe back armchair. This classical Chinese armchair has good

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Incredible Antique Chinese Rattan & Bamboo Armchairs
Incredible Antique Chinese Rattan & Bamboo Armchairs

Incredible Antique Chinese Rattan & Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rare and beautiful pair of antique Chinese rattan and bamboo armchairs with great style and

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

19th Century Chinese Carved Bentwood Armchair
19th Century Chinese Carved Bentwood Armchair

19th Century Chinese Carved Bentwood Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century Chinese Carved Bentwood Armchair exemplifies traditional craftsmanship and

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair

Located in San Marino, CA

19th century Chinese bamboo chair with a black seat.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Bamboo

Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China
Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China

Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China

Located in New York, NY

Armchair Red Horseshoe chair 19th century, China. A beautiful armchair made in a horse shoe style

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair

Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS  Chinese, 19th Century
Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS  Chinese, 19th Century

Fantastic Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Four (4) ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century, in hardwood and marble. Dim.: 96 x 59 x 44 cm good

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS  Chinese, 19th Century
Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS  Chinese, 19th Century

Fantastic PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS Chinese, 19th Century in hardwood, with carvings and marble inserted. Dim.: 88 x

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Open Armchair
Late 19th Century Chinese Open Armchair

Late 19th Century Chinese Open Armchair

Located in Norwich, GB

An antique Chinese open hardwood armchair. Circa 1880. The chair shows good patina and age related

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese elm armchairs with shaped crest rail and curved back splats with pierced and

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Horse Shoe Shaped Armchairs
Pair of Chinese Horse Shoe Shaped Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Horse Shoe Shaped Armchairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A late 19th-early 20th century pair of Chinese hardwood horse shoe style armchairs, each with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs
Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs

Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood armchairs, each with inset blue and white porcelain

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Armchairs

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood arm chairs, each with carved bats above a

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An impressive pair of Asian armchairs having a faux tortoise finish with a lacquered black seat

Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Horseshoe-Back Elmwood and Hardwood Armchairs
Pair of Chinese Horseshoe-Back Elmwood and Hardwood Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Horseshoe-Back Elmwood and Hardwood Armchairs

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of Chinese elmwood and hardwood Qing Dynasty horseshoe-back armchairs. Set of two. Signs of

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of 19th century Chinese painted horseshoe back armchairs. Made from elmwood.

Category

19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900
Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900

Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of very interesting horse shoe back armchairs, China, circa 1900. Chinese elm with carved

Category

1910s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair
Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair

Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Antique circa 1850 Northern Chinese Ju Mu "Hat" or

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm, Wicker

1920s Chinese Scarlet Painted Lacquered Armchair
1920s Chinese Scarlet Painted Lacquered Armchair

1920s Chinese Scarlet Painted Lacquered Armchair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s Chinese scarlet painted lacquered armchair.

Category

1920s Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Rosewood Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Details
Antique Chinese Rosewood Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Details

Antique Chinese Rosewood Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Details

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Chinese Rosewood armchair with Mother of Pearl inlaid details. Beautiful

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Pair of Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Pair of Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Pair of Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful pair of horseshoe-back armchairs (quanyi) in patinated hardwood. The continuous curved

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood. A stunning antique Chinese

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Pearwood

Pair of Chinese Openwork Red Lacquer Armchairs, Late 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Openwork Red Lacquer Armchairs, Late 19th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of Chinese red lacquer armchairs with openwork on the sides and golden ornaments, 57 cm wide

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Hardwood Yoke Back Armchairs

Located in Milford, NH

A fine pair of Chinese hardwood yoke back armchairs with carved foliate splat decoration, dating to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs
Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs

Pair of 19th century Chinese folding armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of 19th-century Chinese folding armchairs, the arched backs profusely carved and detailed with

Category

19th Century British Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'

Located in Austin, TX

A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs. The back features two facing

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms
Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms

Early 20th Century Chinese Elmwood Armchair with Curved Back and Arms

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique elmwood armchair from the early 20th century, featuring an open back with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

A fine pair of large late 19th century Chinese Chippendale armchairs
A fine pair of large late 19th century Chinese Chippendale armchairs

A fine pair of large late 19th century Chinese Chippendale armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine pair of oversized late 19th century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany carved open

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Carved Elm Armchair with Heavy Foliage Detailing
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Carved Elm Armchair with Heavy Foliage Detailing

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Carved Elm Armchair with Heavy Foliage Detailing

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand-carved solid elm lacquered throne armchair

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Elm

Pair Of Carved Wooden Armchairs, China, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Pair Of Carved Wooden Armchairs, China, Late 19th Early 20th Century

Pair Of Carved Wooden Armchairs, China, Late 19th Early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Pair of armchairs in carved exotic wood, with superb openwork backrest Some old restorations (legs

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Wood

Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style
Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style

Pair Of 19th Century English Armchairs In The Chinese Chippendale Style

Located in Dublin, IE

A beautiful pair of 19th century armchairs in the Chinese Chippendale taste, the domed crest above

Category

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Antique Chinese Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Chinese armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique Chinese armchair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique Chinese armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique Chinese armchair, those designed in Georgian, Art Deco and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Chinese armchair over the years, but those crafted by Alexandre Pihouée, Arthur & Bond and Thomas Chippendale are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Armchair?

An antique Chinese armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $149,722.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About Antique Chinese Armchair
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

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