Mid-Century Chinese Wicker Bird Box or Basket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage Chinese bird box ambitiously hand crafted in wicker and reed with removable lid
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Wicker, Reed
Mid-Century Chinese Wicker Bird Box or Basket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage Chinese bird box ambitiously hand crafted in wicker and reed with removable lid
Wicker, Reed
Carved Chinese High Back Fantasy Chair Dragon, Birds, Iris
Located in Toledo, OH
Carved Chinese high back fantasy chair. Details of a bird, iris and dragon head on the legs.
Mahogany
Framed 20th Century Chinese Silk Love Birds Embroidery
Located in Lincoln, GB
Framed 20th century Chinese silk love birds embroidery. Framed and glazed very fine Chinese
Silk
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Birds or Parakeets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of Chinese parakeets or budgies crafted in terra cotta, decorated, glazed and perched
Terracotta
Set of Four Framed Chinese Silk Flower and Bird Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Chinese silk paintings, beautifully presented in matching gilt and burl wood frames
Silk, Wood
Large Chinese Bamboo Birdcage with Bird Feeders, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Chinese bamboo birdcage with birdfeeders, early 20th century. Constructed of bamboo with a
Bamboo, Wood
China Trade Set of 12 Pith Paper Paintings of Birds, circa 1840-1860
Located in Downingtown, PA
China trade set of 12 watercolor pith paper paintings of birds, circa 1840-1860. A full set of
1940’s Fine Chinese Silk Bird Embroidery In Pastel Hues & Bamboo Frame
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Expertly embroidered in silk in soft luxurious hues. The subject matter speaks for itself. A bird
Silk
Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chair Lotus Leaf and Birds Paintings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
birds and lotus leaf detailing armchair This is very old and have genuine patina marks all over
Hardwood
Exquisite Chinese Embroidered Silk 8 Panel Room Divider Screen of Birds, Flowers
Located in West Hartford, CT
pics. There is signature on front of each panel which we believe to be Chinese script. Each panel is
Silk, Wood, Paper
Mid Century Chinese Silk Paintings of Birds by Signed Artists in Gilt Frames
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant Chinese Export signed Silk paintings from the mid-century era. Excellent condition in gilt
Silk
Lucky Red Painted Round Chinese Side Table with Bird and Greek Key Design
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking side or occasional table in lucky Chinese red, hand painted with meticulous decoration
Wood
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Jars with Pheonix Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jars with bulbous form hand decorated with birds
Porcelain
Chinese Imperial Yellow Large Table Lamp with Pheasant, Birds, Flowers & Foliage
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese Imperial yellow large table lamp with pheasant, birds, flowers and foliage. Baluster shaped
Ceramic
Pair of Oriental Bronze Urns Vases Bird Serpentine Decorations Chinese Japanese
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
birds and serpents. A good looking and decorative pair in lovely order throughout, these are export
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Flowers and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases now table lamps decorated with classic chinoiserie birds
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Sculptures of the Guan Yin and Phoenix Bird
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand carved small Chinese Lapis lazuli sculptures of the Guan Yin and the Phoenix bird
Lapis Lazuli
Chinese Large Jar Decorated with Bird and Roses Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese large jar decorated with bird and roses mounted as a lamp. A fine and large Mid-Century
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Pair of Table Lamps With Bird and Flower
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant pair of Chinese family-rose porcelain table lamps, made from a pair of vases, painted
Porcelain
Lovely Four Panel Midcentury Chinese Lacquered Screen with Birds and Foliage
Located in London, GB
A lovely midcentury four paneled, double sided lacquered and painted Chinese export screen
Brass
Sold|$2,350 / set
Pair of Antique Cloisonné Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of antique cloisonné birds crafted with copper and decorated with multi-color enamel
Sold|$750 / set
Pair Asian Pottery Floor Jardinieres Birds
By Dona & Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of ceramic floor jars by Dona, Vietman. Circa. 1970. Bird and branch design. (notice one has
Pottery
Sold|$850 / set
Darling Pair of Imari Style Porcelain Birds
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely meticulously detailed pair of bird tabletop sculptures in the style of Imari Porcelain
Porcelain
Stoneware Umbrella Stand with Bird and Floral Motif
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage glazed stoneware umbrella stand, Asian export. Bamboo, bird & floral motif panels on
Stoneware
Monumental Famille Noire Bird and Flower Floor or Palace Vase Urn
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing Estate find very large Chinese Famille Noire Bird and Flower vase or urn. This piece is
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Box with Birds and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded box hand decorated with a bold composition of birds and
Porcelain
Sold|$2,450 / set
Pair of Porcelain Birds of Prey
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of porcelain birds or white falcons with their confident attitude and formidable talons
Porcelain
Sold|$895 / set
Midcentury Italian Exotic Mottahedeh Bird Figurines, a Pair
By Mottahedeh
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Italian porcelain exotic bird figurines by Mottahedeh. They have
Porcelain
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jars with Birds & Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
designs of fauna and flora, in the Chinese Export manner.
Porcelain
Sold|$895 / set
Five Antique Carved Asian Style Wall Plaques Birds, Flowers
Located in Toledo, OH
Five antique carved Asian style wall plaques depicting floral designs with birds. A couple edge
Wood
Sold|$1,450 / set
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Birds and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded ginger jars with classic form and hand
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics
Porcelain
Brass Little Tray with Birds decorative Pattern Japan 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small tray in brass, reperenting beautiful engraved Birds. Japan 1930, gold color. The brass plate
Brass
Polychrome Porcelain Umbrella Holder with Floral and Birds Decor, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cylindrical polychrome porcelain umbrella holder on a white background decorated with birds, leaves
Porcelain
Old Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Box Decorated with Birds Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
wood, it is decorated with birds flowers and butterflies, the Chinese symbols for happiness, there is a
Lacquer
Very Large Solid Bronze Pot Depicting Birds and Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely very large solid bronze pot depicting birds and
Bronze
Bird or Stork Sculpture with Blue and White Porcelain Shards
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with Chinese blue and white porcelain fragments.
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Style Decoupage Table Lamps with Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
technique with birds, bugs and berries presented in brass hardware.
Brass
Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese porcelain figurines of phoenix birds standing on a rocky outcrop. The pair are mounted on
Brass
20th-C. Hand Painted Chinoiserie Chest W/ Birds / Fruit / Lotus Made In Macau
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This chinoiserie chest is wonderful! It is had painted with a pretty birds holding cherry branches
Brass
Mid 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Bird Cage
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful bird cage is made from bamboo strip with wonderful carving works at bottom. The even
Bamboo
Mid 20th Century Chinese Bamboo Bird Cage
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful bird cage is made from bamboo strip with wonderful carving works at bottom. The even
Bamboo
Sold|$550
Polychrome Chinese Pagoda Birdcage
Located in Nashville, TN
applied tin. Popular for house canaries, possibly made for export market.More of a house nest than a real
Wood
Sold|$900
Chinese Pagoda Bamboo Birdcage
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style bamboo bird cage in the shape of a pagoda with painted detail.
Wood, Bamboo
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Bird Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Chinese export eight panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting a water landscape with
Brass
Chinese Export Blue and White Charger Bird Motif Charger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export blue and white charger bird motif charger, with scalloped edge and fine decoration
Porcelain
Pair of Midcentury Chinese Export Style Terracotta Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of Chinese terracotta birds or cranes with curious expression, hand-painted
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Swan Bird Figurines -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Great for gifting to yourself or someone else! This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style
Pottery
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Birds/Butterflies Miniature Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain teapot In a Famille Rose pattern. Decorated throughout
Porcelain
Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Pattern Porcelain Covered Soup Tureen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Chinese export sacred bird and butterfly pattern soup tureen is decorated overall in a
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Goose Bird Figurine in Polychrome Enamels, Ca 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Goose Bird decorated in polychrome enamels and dating to
Porcelain
Chinese Export Sacred Bird and Butterfly Centerpiece and Covered Vegetable Dish
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive Chinese export sacred bird and butterfly pattern centerpiece decorated overall in
Porcelain
Chinese Export Style Pottery Coastal Beach Cranes / Birds Figurines, S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of two Chinese Export style coastal pottery cranes. They are in very good condition
Pottery
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Flowers, Landscapes and Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A blue and white Chinese export porcelain vase from the early 20th century, with floral decor
Porcelain
Two Chinese Export Porcelain Geese or Goose Bird Figurines in Poychrome Enamels
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This are two different Chinese export porcelain goose birds, decorated in polychrome enamels and
Porcelain
Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Slender
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Slender China, 20th Century
Porcelain
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.