How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?

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.

How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?

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

How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?

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.Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.

Antique Chinese Earthenware

16th Century Chinese Ceramics

Ming Dynasty Furniture 16th Century

Chinese Sancai

A Pair of Chinese Horse Sculptures

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A Pair of Chinese Horse Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A well modeled set of two pottery horses. Striding forward with heads turned to the side, mouths open, ears pricked and knotted tails. Oxford Labs TL tested. Tang Dynasty, 618-907 CE

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Han Dynasty Two Handled Vase

Sold|~~$3,000~~

Chinese Han Dynasty Two Handled Vase

Located in New York, NY

This Chinese Han Dyansty grey unglazed earthenware vase has two handles and stylized swirling

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Pair Hunan Teu-Chou Ware Storage Jugs, 19th Century

Sold|~~$7,800~~

Pair Hunan Teu-Chou Ware Storage Jugs, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Pair Hunan Teu-Chou Ware Storage Jugs, Glazed Earthenware, China, 19th Century. 22

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Grey Fish Oil Pot

Sold|~~$450~~

Grey Fish Oil Pot

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Matte gray earthenware pot

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Han Dynasty Green glazed eartenware "Hu" Jar

Sold|~~$800~~

Han Dynasty Green glazed eartenware "Hu" Jar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Han dynasty earthenware hu jar.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

8th Century Large Tang Dynasty Camel

Sold|~~$20,000~~

8th Century Large Tang Dynasty Camel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered by J R Richards Large Tang Dynasty Camel (618-907 A.D.) Made of earthenware. This powerful

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Earth spirits, tomb guardians

Sold|~~$18,000~~

Earth spirits, tomb guardians

Located in Winter Park, FL

., and confirmed the dating. Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 95

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

A pair of large courtesans

Sold|~~$65,000~~

A pair of large courtesans

Located in Winter Park, FL

, see, Sherman Lee China, 5,000 years. Innovation and Transformation in the Arts (Guggenheim Museum

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

An Outstanding Set of Tang Dynasty Seven Equestrian Figures

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An Outstanding Set of Tang Dynasty Seven Equestrian Figures

Located in New York, NY

The group comprised of five male and two female musicians, each seated atop a well-modeled horse standing foursquare on narrow rectangular plinths. All of the male equestrians are si...

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Exceptional Painted Pottery Figural Group of a Bactrian Camel

Sold|~~$25,142~~

Exceptional Painted Pottery Figural Group of a Bactrian Camel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

result of thermoluminesence test. Tang dynasty (618-907) Earthenware with pigments Provenance: Very

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Exceptional Painted Gary Pottery Figure of a Reclining Bactrian Camel

Sold|~~$5,866~~

Exceptional Painted Gary Pottery Figure of a Reclining Bactrian Camel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Lilly Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Indianapolis, 1983, pl. 59 and 60. And the pair in Klapthor

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Truly Exquisite and Important Pottery Cavalryman

Sold|~~$9,577~~

Truly Exquisite and Important Pottery Cavalryman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Shaanxi province, China * Note: Pottery Cavalryman of this type and style are most rare and examples

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Han Dynasty Grey Pottery Wine Vessel, Bianhu

Sold|~~$2,993~~

Han Dynasty Grey Pottery Wine Vessel, Bianhu

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Han period Measures: High 24.5 cm, wide 25 cm. With the original colors. No repairs or restorations. Excellent condition Note: A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany t...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Whieldon-Astbury Pottery Figure of a Violinist Staffordshire, Mid-18th Century

Sold|~~$3,755~~

Whieldon-Astbury Pottery Figure of a Violinist Staffordshire, Mid-18th Century

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Potteries. Dimensions: 2.00 inch wide 5.00 inch high 2.75 inch deep Medium: pottery earthenware

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1760s English Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Ceramic

1880s E J D Bodley Porcellain Moustache Cup and Saucer with Gilded Borders

Sold|~~$293~~

1880s E J D Bodley Porcellain Moustache Cup and Saucer with Gilded Borders

Located in Milan, IT

1882 it was called the Crown Works), Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, manufacturing China and earthenware.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Glazed Earthenware Vase, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Sold|~~$1,883~~

Large Antique Chinese Glazed Earthenware Vase, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

” button below and see them first! A large glazed Chinese earthenware vase from the Kuang Hsu period

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1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three Chinese Turquoise Glazed Earthenware Vases, Late Ming

Sold|~~$3,467~~

Set of Three Chinese Turquoise Glazed Earthenware Vases, Late Ming

Located in London, GB

A set of three Chinese turquoise glazed earthenware vases of tapering form. These vases were

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Pair of Chinese Song Dynasty Earthenware Vases

Sold|~~$2,219~~

Rare Pair of Chinese Song Dynasty Earthenware Vases

Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

A rare pair of Chinese Song dynasty, Qingbai funerary earthenware vases, highly decorated with a

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Set Five Antique Chinese White Glazed Candlesticks, circa 1875

Sold|~~$1,106~~

Set Five Antique Chinese White Glazed Candlesticks, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! This set of five antique Chinese candlesticks circa 1875 were originally used

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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Late 19th Century Set of Two Large Chinese Sancai Glaze Foo Dogs

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Late 19th Century Set of Two Large Chinese Sancai Glaze Foo Dogs

Located in Pau, FR

Lovely set of two late 19th century colorful Chinese Sancai glaze foo dogs. Sancai (literally

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware

Asian Porcelain Octagonal Bowl, circa Early 19th Century

Sold|~~$595~~

Asian Porcelain Octagonal Bowl, circa Early 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is a unique octagonal shaped oriental bowl. It is hand formed earthenware with hand painting

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Earthenware, Paint

Ancient Asian Han Dynasty Style Gilded Horse on Wood Stand

Sold|~~$425~~

Ancient Asian Han Dynasty Style Gilded Horse on Wood Stand

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Ancient Han dynasty style gilded terracotta horse on wood stand. The Chinese horse bust is hollow

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19th Century Chinese Han Antique Chinese Earthenware

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Antique Chinese Earthenware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Chinese earthenware you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique Chinese earthenware for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and pottery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Chinese earthenware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique Chinese earthenware bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Chinese earthenware over the years, but those crafted by Satsuma, Delft and Ironstone China are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Earthenware?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese earthenware at 1stDibs is $2,016, while they’re typically $128 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Chinese Earthenware

How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?
1 Answer
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
How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?
1 Answer
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.

Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.