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Porcelain Birds by Samson, Pair
Porcelain Birds by Samson, Pair

Porcelain Birds by Samson, Pair

Unavailable|$1,500 / set

Porcelain Birds by Samson, Pair

By Edmé Samson

Located in Sheffield, MA

. Samson Ceramics copied designs by Chelsea, Meissen, Sevres as well as many Chinese export porcelain items

Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shrine
Chinese Shrine

Chinese Shrine

Sold|$2,450

Chinese Shrine

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese shrine is from Hebei, China late 1700s and is made from elmwood and black lacquer.

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese mother of pearl and hardwood cross
Chinese mother of pearl and hardwood cross

Chinese mother of pearl and hardwood cross

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine quality chinese inlaid cross , the mother of pearl with engraved decoration

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine This hand carved and crafted Antique Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Elm, Paint

Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Standing Guanyin Figure
Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Standing Guanyin Figure

Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Standing Guanyin Figure

Located in Kastrup, DK

. In fine condition with a natural, age-related patina. China, early 19th century.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C
Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C

Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Container Shrimp Shape Tianqi, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense burner from the late Ming period

Category

17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head
Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chinese bronze Buddha head This is an old artisan made piece dating from the 19th century, it is

Category

Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Bronze

Ming Period Chinese Bowl
Ming Period Chinese Bowl

Ming Period Chinese Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Green bowl from the MIng Dynasty period. China. Item on the right is available; the other is sold.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Place the Laughing Buddha in your living room or entrance hall, so he will be able to see the door. Meaning of happiness and abundance, this antique Buddha sculpture was hand carved ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings
Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

: Chinese Number of Seats: 1 Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 48"W × 53"D × 90"H

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Giltwood

Small Altar Dispaly Cabinet
Small Altar Dispaly Cabinet

Small Altar Dispaly Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Altar display cabinet from Beijing, original red and brown patina. Single center cabinet with two pull drawers, drop leaf hardware.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell
RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell

RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell

Located in Pomona, CA

This is handcrafted Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument Tibetan Temple Bell. It is all hand made and used in practice Tibetan religious law in local Temple. Look at the pictures, fine cr...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Brass

Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Style Ceremonial Funerary Burial Soul Hunping Jar
Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Style Ceremonial Funerary Burial Soul Hunping Jar

Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Style Ceremonial Funerary Burial Soul Hunping Jar

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Century Styles: Chinese Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 8.5"W × 8.5"D × 16.5"H

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Earthenware

Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity
Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity

Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Tibetan or Central Asian nine eye agate Dzi Bead, Qing dynasty or earlier. This Classic barrel shaped bead is biconically drilled for suspension in a necklace or bracelet....

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Agate

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

mache Color: red Period: 19th Century Styles: Chinese Item Type: vintage, antique or pre-owned

Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Scenic Painted Carved Wood Doors, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Scenic Painted Carved Wood Doors, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Scenic Painted Carved Wood Doors, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

: paint, wood Color: red Period: 19th century Styles: Chinese Item type: vintage, antique or pre-owned

Category

19th Century Ming Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Chinese Porcelain Blue White Gourd Vase Tongzhi Period, 1856-1875
Antique Asian Chinese Porcelain Blue White Gourd Vase Tongzhi Period, 1856-1875

Antique Asian Chinese Porcelain Blue White Gourd Vase Tongzhi Period, 1856-1875

Located in Dublin, Ireland

appearance, no visible restoration or imperfections which is rare for such an early Chinese item. Back and

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Silver Wine Goblet By Tuck Chang & Co.
Antique Chinese Export Silver Wine Goblet By Tuck Chang & Co.

Antique Chinese Export Silver Wine Goblet By Tuck Chang & Co.

By Tuck Chang & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1890 Origin: China Item ref. SKU: C7558

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century
Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century

Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century

Located in London, GB

1915. The company produced various china items, including Imari-style pieces and children's tea sets

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Porcelain

Four Antique Miscellaneous Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items C1920
Four Antique Miscellaneous Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items C1920

Four Antique Miscellaneous Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Four Antique Miscellaneous Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Items C1920 Measures - 3"h x 3.5"d x 6.25"w

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Collection of 3 Asian Items
Collection of 3 Asian Items

Collection of 3 Asian Items

Located in Doylestown, PA

A collection of 3 antique Asian items including a carved stone Buddha head, a bronze tray and a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Chinese Imari Export Porcelain Plate
Chinese Imari Export Porcelain Plate

Chinese Imari Export Porcelain Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Porcelain. (This item is eligible for a gift box)

Category

1790s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket
Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket

Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed

Stunning Large Antique Elm Cabinet Shanxi Province, China
Stunning Large Antique Elm Cabinet Shanxi Province, China

Stunning Large Antique Elm Cabinet Shanxi Province, China

Located in Round Top, TX

Stunning Large Antique Chinese Elm Hand Polished Cabinet. This cabinet is impressive not only in

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Qing Cantonese Teapot with Saucer, China, 19th Century
Qing Cantonese Teapot with Saucer, China, 19th Century

Qing Cantonese Teapot with Saucer, China, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Qing dynasty cantonese teapo is a beautiful lot composed by two items. China, end of 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Willow

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow

Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Rimmed Fisherman's Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Bentwood

A fine Chinese Lacqured Export Table Box
A fine Chinese Lacqured Export Table Box

A fine Chinese Lacqured Export Table Box

Located in Hudson, NY

This finely detailed lacquered box made in China as an export item for western consumption was

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, C. 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, C. 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Bentwood

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE
LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE

LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

small vase. This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase, with a scene with stunning flowers and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Willow, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl Circa 1900

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware. Item Ref. SKU: C5101

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Silver

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800
Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Items

Materials

Reed, Wood

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Antique Chinese Items For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Chinese items for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese items was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Antique Chinese items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique Chinese items to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Modern and Victorian antique Chinese items are of considerable interest. Antique Chinese items have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cartier and Wang Hing & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chinese Items?

Antique Chinese items can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,490, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
Questions About Antique Chinese Items
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020

    The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.