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.

Are antique prints worth anything?

Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.

Antique Chinese Prints

Antique Chinese Printed Ink Rubbing of Panthaka Arhat, (scroll mounted)

$800

Antique Chinese Printed Ink Rubbing of Panthaka Arhat, (scroll mounted)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese ink rubbing printing depicting Panthaka Arhat, no.4 of the 16 arhat images immortalized in stone at the former stupa at Shengyin Temple.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Chinese Costumes, c.1860

$85Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Engraving of Chinese Costumes, c.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Costume Chinese'. Print of Chinese costumes.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Chinese Noble with Attendant and Child, Hand-Coloured Costume Plate - 1815

$319

Chinese Noble with Attendant and Child, Hand-Coloured Costume Plate - 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario publication, Milan (Italy), circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese costume engraving, Ferrario costume print, Il Costume ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Very Fine Chinese Woodblock Print China Antique, 19th Century

$233

Very Fine Chinese Woodblock Print China Antique, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely made print Interesting and finely painted Chinese Silk painting.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Prints

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Porcelain

Original circa 1900 advertising chinese poster for Tat Cheong & Co. cigars, Circa 1900

$1,657

Original circa 1900 advertising chinese poster for Tat Cheong & Co. cigars

Located in PARIS, FR

This poster not only aimed to sell cigars but also to elevate the brand in the minds of consumers, making it a lasting symbol of refinement in early 20th-century Chinese commerce. A...

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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Prints

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Antique Chinese Architecture & Landscape Engravings, Ferrario China Views, 1815

$402 / set

Antique Chinese Architecture & Landscape Engravings, Ferrario China Views, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario publication, Italy, 1815 Keywords: Chinese architecture, antique China print, Ferrario engraving, Il Costume An...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Tombs and Chinese Farmers, 1748

$132Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Tombs and Chinese Farmers, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Sepulchres Chinois - Laboureurs'. View of Chinese tombs and Chinese farmers.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Vessels Near Lantam, China, 1665

$260

Antique Print of Chinese Vessels Near Lantam, China, 1665

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Lantam'. Old print depicting Chinese ships on the coast of Lantam.

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17th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, China, Hand Colored, 1815

$402 / set

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, China, Hand Colored, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, Ferrario China, Hand Colored, 1815 Description: This refined set of three original hand-colored copperplate engravings depicts scene...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Bathing Women

$227Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Bathing Women

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Baigneuses à leur toilette'. Print of Chinese bathing women.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Pompe funèbre'. Original old print of a Chinese funeral.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese School

$208Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese School

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Maison de Lettré'. Original old print of a Chinese school.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Vessels, 1748

$118

Antique Print of Chinese Vessels, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Diverses Sortes de Barques - Barque du Dragon'.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Deities, 1665

$123Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Deities, 1665

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Kingang'. Old print depicting Chinese Deities / Idols, the Deity of immortality and the Deity of lust.

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17th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Pagoda and Chinese Deities, 1834

$130

Antique Print of a Chinese Pagoda and Chinese Deities, 1834

Located in Langweer, NL

Print of a Chinese pagoda and Chinese deities. This print originates from 'Voyage pittoresque autour du monde (..)' by Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Woman and Chinese Mandarin, 1746

$142

Antique Print of a Chinese Woman and Chinese Mandarin, 1746

Located in Langweer, NL

Print of a Siamese Woman with her child and a Chinese Mandarin.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Temples, 1748

$208Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Temples, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Two views of Chinese temples. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Vagabonds, 1748

$208Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Vagabonds, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Mandians Vacabonds - Autres Mandians'. Two views of so-called 'Mandians,' either residents of the region in Anhui province, or some type of nomadic people. They...

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Tombs and Chinese Farmers by Chedel '1748'

$118

Antique Print of Chinese Tombs and Chinese Farmers by Chedel '1748'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Sepulchres Chinois - Laboureurs'. View of Chinese tombs and Chinese farmers.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Chinese Costume and Ritual Scenes – Set of Three Ferrario Engravings, Italy 1815

$438 / set

Chinese Costume and Ritual Scenes – Set of Three Ferrario Engravings, Italy 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engravings Maker: Luigi Giarre after Giulio Ferrario, Italy, 1815 Keyword block: Ferrario Le Costume Ancien et Moderne set, Chinese costume engra...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Tomb Pagoda in China, C.1875

$165

Antique Print of a Chinese Tomb Pagoda in China, C.1875

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'China - Una Pagoda Sepulcro'. Antique print depicting a Chinese tomb pagoda.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Military Station

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Military Station

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Station militaire'. Print of a Chinese military station.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Ceremony Hall

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Ceremony Hall

Located in Langweer, NL

Print of a Chinese rceremony hall. This print originates from 'La Chine, moeurs, usages, costumes, arts et métiers, peines civiles et militaires, cérémonies religieuses, monuments et...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Two Chinese Villages, 1748

$118

Antique Print of Two Chinese Villages, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

View of two Chinese villages. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Xiamen, China, circa 1870

$113Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Xiamen, China, circa 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Night Scene in Amoy'. View of Xiamen, alternately known as Amoy is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian, China.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Fishing Methods, 1749

$113Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Fishing Methods, 1749

By Jakob van der Schley

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts Chinese fishing methods. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Chinese Canton House Architectural Elevation and Floor Plan, Ferrario 1815

$509

Chinese Canton House Architectural Elevation and Floor Plan, Ferrario 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario (publisher/author), Italy, circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese architecture print, Canton house engraving, Guangzhou ar...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese Deity by Valentijn, '1726'

$94Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese Deity by Valentijn, '1726'

Located in Langweer, NL

Copper engraving of the entrance of the Chinese Temple in Batavia, Indonesia. Below the Chinese deity Calamija.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Fishermen and Fish

$170Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Fishermen and Fish

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Peche Chinoise'. The plate depicts a pair of fishermen resting beside their nets on a stone pier at the edge of a large sea enclosure. The enclosure is teeming ...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Tombs and Chinese Farmers by Van Schley, 1749

$132Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Tombs and Chinese Farmers by Van Schley, 1749

By Jakob van der Schley

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts Chinese tombs and Chinese farmers.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

$170Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

By Jakob van der Schley

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Chineesse Lykstaatsi. Funerailles Chinoises'. Engraved by J. van Schley after the drawing by Du Halde. A huge funeral of ondoubtly a very high ranking official,...

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Ruffian, a Chinese Pimp and His Concubine

$165

Antique Print of a Chinese Ruffian, a Chinese Pimp and His Concubine

By Johannes Nieuhof

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled Roffiaen'. Old print depicting a Ruffian, a Chinese pimp and his concubine / prostitute sitting on a donkey.

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17th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Print of Statues of Chinese Deities in China, 1823

$213

Antique Hand-Colored Print of Statues of Chinese Deities in China, 1823

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Dio della Voluttà, Dell'Immortalita'.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Costume Print Lady in Chinese Tartary Jefferys, 1749

$408

Antique Costume Print Lady in Chinese Tartary Jefferys, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Costume Print Lady in Chinese Tartary Jefferys 1749 This elegant engraving depicts a lady in Chinese Tartary, combining elements of Chinese and Central Asian dress.

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Mid-18th Century British Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Chinese Mandarin Officer of War, Antique Print, Jefferys 1749

$408

Chinese Mandarin Officer of War, Antique Print, Jefferys 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Chinese Mandarin Officer of War, Antique Print, Jefferys 1749 This striking engraving portrays a Chinese Mandarin of War, emphasizing martial authority and ceremonial dress.

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Mid-18th Century British Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Visiting Room, 1830

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Visiting Room, 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Salle des visites'. Print of a Chinese visiting room.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Family of Fishermen

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Family of Fishermen

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Famille de Pêcheurs'. Original old print of a Chinese family of fishermen.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Macao, China. Dated 1832

$35

Original Antique Print of Macao, China. Dated 1832

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of Macao Fine steel engraving after Purser Published by Fisher. Dated 1832 The measurement given is the paper size Unframed.

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1830s German Greco Roman Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Taa and Bridge

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Taa and Bridge

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Taa et Pont de forme moderne'. Original old print of a Chinese taa and bridge.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Original Print of Chinese Floating Village and the City of Baoying, China, 1747

$272

Original Print of Chinese Floating Village and the City of Baoying, China, 1747

Located in Langweer, NL

View of a Chinese floating village and the city of Baoying, China.

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1740s Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Chinese Street Punishments, 1859

$169Sale Price|35% Off

Original Antique Print of Chinese Street Punishments, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'No.1 Street Punishments'. Print of Chinese street punishments.

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1850s English Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Nankang in China, circa 1746

$165

Antique Print of Nankang in China, circa 1746

Located in Langweer, NL

View of Nankang, near Ganzhou, China. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese Deity Calamija by Valentijn, 1726

$94Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese Deity Calamija by Valentijn, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

Copper engraving of Mazu, also known as Matsu, a popular Taoist and Chinese Buddhist goddess. Below the Chinese God Quam Iem.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Junks by Wahlen '1843'

$94Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Junks by Wahlen '1843'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Jonques Chinoises'. Original antique print of Chinese junks (ships).

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral by Chedel

$236

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral by Chedel

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Funerailles Chinoises'. Copper engraving of a Chinese funeral, it shows many figures and Chinese sedan chairs.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Rare Antique Print of the Chinese Cavalry, 1668

$450

Rare Antique Print of the Chinese Cavalry, 1668

By Johannes Nieuhof

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print China titled 'Ordo equitanis exercitus'. Old print depicting the cavalry.

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17th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Mandarins by Didot, 1748

$75Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Mandarins by Didot, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Mandarins tirés de du Halde'. Copper engraving of Chinese Mandarins.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Ragged Cliffs in China, 1746

$118

Antique Print of Ragged Cliffs in China, 1746

Located in Langweer, NL

Print of ragged cliffs in China. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Chinese Architecture Design Prints — Temple Elevations & Plans, 1815

$556 / set

Antique Chinese Architecture Design Prints — Temple Elevations & Plans, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engravings Maker: Giulio Ferrario (publisher), engravings after Andrea Bernieri and workshop, Florence, Italy, 1815 Keywords: Giulio Ferrario, Il...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Chinese Porcelain Design Print — Vases & Teapots, Ferrario 1815

$319

Antique Chinese Porcelain Design Print — Vases & Teapots, Ferrario 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Andrea Bernieri after Giulio Ferrario, Florence, Italy, 1815 Keywords: Giulio Ferrario, Andrea Bernieri, Il Costume Antico e Mod...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Village and Chinese Soldiers by Dumont D'urville

$118

Antique Print of a Chinese Village and Chinese Soldiers by Dumont D'urville

Located in Langweer, NL

View of a Chinese village and Chinese soldiers. This print originates from 'Voyage pittoresque autour du monde (.)' by Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of two Huge Chinese Bells from Peking of Bejing, China, 1748

$170Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of two Huge Chinese Bells from Peking of Bejing, China, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Print of two Chinese bells, one from Peking (Beijing).

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Natives by Valentijn, 1726

$177

Antique Print of Chinese Natives by Valentijn, 1726

By F. Valentijn

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled print of the Dutch arriving and pointing their guns at Chinese natives, armed with rocks, knifes and spears.

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese deity Calamija by Valentijn, 1726

$378

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese deity Calamija by Valentijn, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

Copper engraving of the entrance of the Chinese Temple in Batavia, Indonesia. Below the Chinese deity Calamija.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese deity Calamija by Valentijn, 1726

$390

Antique Print of a Chinese Temple and Chinese deity Calamija by Valentijn, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

Copper engraving of Mazu, also known as Matsu, a popular Taoist and Chinese Buddhist goddess. Below the Chinese God Quam Iem.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of two Chinese Village Pau Ing Hyen with Windmills, China, 1748

$170Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of two Chinese Village Pau Ing Hyen with Windmills, China, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

View of two Chinese villages. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

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18th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Farmers by Nieuhof '1665'

$180Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Chinese Farmers by Nieuhof '1665'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Sineesche Boeren en Boerinne'. Old print depicting Chinese farmers (male and female).

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17th Century Antique Chinese Prints

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Paper

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Antique Chinese Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Chinese prints is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Chinese prints — often made from paper, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique Chinese prints have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Chinese prints made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique Chinese prints have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by F. Valentijn, Johannes Nieuhof and Bernard Picart are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chinese Prints?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $280, while they’re typically $27 on the low end and $16,500 highest priced.

Questions About Antique Chinese Prints

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.
Are antique prints worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.