Chinese Cinnabar Furniture
Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Side Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Enamel
2010s Chinese Natural Specimens
Crystal, Quartz
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Vases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Stone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Vases
Brass
20th Century Chinese Lacquer
Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Lacquer, Elm
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Console Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Vases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Enamel, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Chinese Vases
Brass
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars
Crystal, Other
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Lacquer
Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Softwood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Brass, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antiquities
Wood
Antique 1790s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Lacquer
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Chinese Cinnabar Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Chinese Cinnabar Furniture?
- What is Chinese cinnabar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese cinnabar is the art of carving lacquer. The lacquer is the sap that comes from a family of trees found in southern China. It is red in color, and was the base on which intricate designs were carved. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese cinnabar pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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. - 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese-style furniture is usually called Chinoiserie. The term indicates furniture and decorative objects produced in Europe and North America that borrow design elements from pieces made in China and other East Asian countries. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinoiserie.