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Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Bulbous
Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Bulbous

Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Bulbous

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export Blanc de Chine Prunus & Bird Motif Relief Vase, Bulbous China, 20th Century

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Birds
Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Birds

Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Birds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mid-19th century Chinese export porcelain birds hand-painted with armorial crest. The base

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Rare Chinese Export Dragons Phoenix Bird Writing Table Desk and Matching Chair
Rare Chinese Export Dragons Phoenix Bird Writing Table Desk and Matching Chair

Rare Chinese Export Dragons Phoenix Bird Writing Table Desk and Matching Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Chinese export desk and matching

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare large Chinese Export Circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds
Rare large Chinese Export Circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds

Rare large Chinese Export Circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Chinese Export circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Export-Style Porcelain Ho-Ho Phoenix Birds
Pair of Chinese Export-Style Porcelain Ho-Ho Phoenix Birds

Pair of Chinese Export-Style Porcelain Ho-Ho Phoenix Birds

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of large Chinese export-style phoenix porcelain Ho-Ho bird figurines, decorated in vivid

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Holding a Bird
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Holding a Bird

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Holding a Bird

Located in Norton, MA

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Export Oil Paintings of Birds in Glass Veneer Frames, 19th Century
Chinese Export Oil Paintings of Birds in Glass Veneer Frames, 19th Century

Chinese Export Oil Paintings of Birds in Glass Veneer Frames, 19th Century

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of Chinese export oil paintings of birds framed in two-tone sage green glass veneer frames

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Mirror, Canvas, Wood

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Painted Ginger Jar Table Lamps with Birds
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Painted Ginger Jar Table Lamps with Birds

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Painted Ginger Jar Table Lamps with Birds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of elegant Chinese porcelain painted table lamps with beautiful colorful hand painted birds

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Pair Of Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Birds
Pair Of Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Birds

Pair Of Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Birds

Located in Essex, MA

A left and right each with red crop and curled tail standing on greenery.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting of Birds
Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting of Birds

Antique Chinese Gouache Pith Painting of Birds

Located in Bradenton, FL

Fantastic framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paint

Chinese Mottled Green Jade Bird Grouping
Chinese Mottled Green Jade Bird Grouping

Chinese Mottled Green Jade Bird Grouping

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Chinese mottled green jade Bird grouping 20th century. Measures: 8 5/8 in. (21.8cm) high 10

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Set of Six Chinese Watercolors of Song Birds
Set of Six Chinese Watercolors of Song Birds

Set of Six Chinese Watercolors of Song Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Set of six Chinese watercolors on paper of song birds in trees executed in a distinctive delicate

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Paint

Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Panel With Peacock & Bird Theme
Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Panel With Peacock & Bird Theme

Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Panel With Peacock & Bird Theme

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese silk embroidered textile panel with a peacock and bird theme surrounded by a border of

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Textile

Chinese Blue & White Jar with Birds & Flowers
Chinese Blue & White Jar with Birds & Flowers

Chinese Blue & White Jar with Birds & Flowers

Located in Chicago, IL

ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy life. In combination with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th C Small Painted Chinese Cabinet with Birds
Early 20th C Small Painted Chinese Cabinet with Birds

Early 20th C Small Painted Chinese Cabinet with Birds

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1910 small wood Chinese cabinet with two front hinged doors, single drawer at the bottom and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Box with Birds and Flowers
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Box with Birds and Flowers

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Box with Birds and Flowers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Box hand decorated with birds and flowers and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Bird Motife Porcelain Table Lamp
Vintage Chinese Bird Motife Porcelain Table Lamp

Vintage Chinese Bird Motife Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A lovely table lamp in typical Asian vase style decorated with foliage and birds. No shade.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Jade Bird of Qing Dynasty China
Carved Jade Bird of Qing Dynasty China

Carved Jade Bird of Qing Dynasty China

Located in CA, CA

Exquisitely carved jade songbird of the late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. Made of vivid green Feicui or Kingfisher Jade which became a favourite of the Qing dynasty. The base of carved ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Birds, Mid-20th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Birds, Mid-20th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Birds, Mid-20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good pair of mid-20th century Chinese export phoenix birds (Ho-Ho Birds). The opposing

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Pair Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Dragons & Ho Ho Birds
Chinese Pair Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Dragons & Ho Ho Birds

Chinese Pair Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Dragons & Ho Ho Birds

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine pair vintage Chinese cloisonne bottle vases decorated with panels containing dragons and Ho

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Chinese Painted Silk Bird and Flower Panels
Set of Four Chinese Painted Silk Bird and Flower Panels

Set of Four Chinese Painted Silk Bird and Flower Panels

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic set of four Chinese export wallpaper style panels featuring hand painted landscape scenes

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper, Silk

19th Century, Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds
19th Century, Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds

19th Century, Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY framed 19C Chinese Hand painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds. Rare collage of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Chinese Forged and Wrought Iron Framed Chrysanthemums, Branches and Birds
Chinese Forged and Wrought Iron Framed Chrysanthemums, Branches and Birds

Chinese Forged and Wrought Iron Framed Chrysanthemums, Branches and Birds

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chinese forged and wrought iron frame with chrysanthemums, branches and birds. All deeply hammered

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry of Birds among Cherry Blossoms, Hand-Woven
Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry of Birds among Cherry Blossoms, Hand-Woven

Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry of Birds among Cherry Blossoms, Hand-Woven

Located in Milano, IT

Very rare 20th century silk framed tapestry made in China, beautifully handmade, every single

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Satin, Silk, Giltwood

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Birds and Flowers
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Birds and Flowers

Chinese Blue and White Jar with Birds and Flowers

Located in Chicago, IL

ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy life. In combination with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large Late 19th Century Fine Chinese Silk Embroidery Depicting Multiple Birds
Large Late 19th Century Fine Chinese Silk Embroidery Depicting Multiple Birds

Large Late 19th Century Fine Chinese Silk Embroidery Depicting Multiple Birds

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare superfine antique silk Chinese embroidery in a large size depicting multiple birds against a

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk

Two Chinese Plates, Porcelain, Celadon, Birds and Butterflies, Qing, circa 1830
Two Chinese Plates, Porcelain, Celadon, Birds and Butterflies, Qing, circa 1830

Two Chinese Plates, Porcelain, Celadon, Birds and Butterflies, Qing, circa 1830

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are two 19th century Chinese export, (Canton) plates or dishes of the same style, type of

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Jian Ware Style Glazed Pottery Teabowl with Ho Ho Birds
Chinese Jian Ware Style Glazed Pottery Teabowl with Ho Ho Birds

Chinese Jian Ware Style Glazed Pottery Teabowl with Ho Ho Birds

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very impressive and stylish Chinese glazed pottery tea bowl decorated with ho-ho birds in the

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese set of four cloisonne plates depicting birds and blossom, circa 1930
Chinese set of four cloisonne plates depicting birds and blossom, circa 1930

Chinese set of four cloisonne plates depicting birds and blossom, circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This beautiful and vibrant set of four Chinese cloisonne wall or cabinet plates is most eyecatching

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Carved Mottled Stone Birds and Flowers Sculpture on Rosewood Base
Chinese Carved Mottled Stone Birds and Flowers Sculpture on Rosewood Base

Chinese Carved Mottled Stone Birds and Flowers Sculpture on Rosewood Base

Located in Tustin, CA

incredibly detailed Chinese sculpture of two birds on a branch above flowering, leafy roses is a work of art

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Fine Brush Painting, Anglo-Chinese School of Birds and Flowers
Pair of Fine Brush Painting, Anglo-Chinese School of Birds and Flowers

Pair of Fine Brush Painting, Anglo-Chinese School of Birds and Flowers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of fine brush painting, Anglo-Chinese school of birds and flowers, 19th century, ink and color

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Silk

Chikusa Yokkaichi Japan Blue White Ceramic Chinese Bird Platter Dish Plate
Chikusa Yokkaichi Japan Blue White Ceramic Chinese Bird Platter Dish Plate

Chikusa Yokkaichi Japan Blue White Ceramic Chinese Bird Platter Dish Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chikusa Yokkaichi Japan blue white ceramic chinese bird platter dish plate. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Silver Filagree Gold Washed & Enamel Bird Motif  & Coral Pagoda  Box
Chinese Silver Filagree Gold Washed & Enamel Bird Motif  & Coral Pagoda  Box

Chinese Silver Filagree Gold Washed & Enamel Bird Motif & Coral Pagoda Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Silver Filagree Gold Washed and Enamel Bird Motif and Coral Pagoda Box China, circa 1900s

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Bronze Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Bronze Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Bronze Bird Motif Vases, Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese bronze bird motif vases, now as lamps, each one with finely chased bird and floral

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nice Pair of Matched Blue and White Octagonal Chinese Export Planters
Nice Pair of Matched Blue and White Octagonal Chinese Export Planters

Nice Pair of Matched Blue and White Octagonal Chinese Export Planters

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of matched Chinese export octagonal planters with phoenix birds and chrysanthemums. ACC

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Hand Painted Chinese Cabinet with Bird and Lotus Detail and Deep Door
Hand Painted Chinese Cabinet with Bird and Lotus Detail and Deep Door

Hand Painted Chinese Cabinet with Bird and Lotus Detail and Deep Door

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Asian cabinet featuring upturned corners and Chinese script lining the interior. The top

Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Huge Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Cinnabar Dragon and Bird Vases
Pair of Huge Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Cinnabar Dragon and Bird Vases

Pair of Huge Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Cinnabar Dragon and Bird Vases

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand-carved pair of Chinese Cinnabar vase’s

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Red Lacquer and Gilt Panel with Bird in a Tree, Black and Gilt Frame
Chinese Red Lacquer and Gilt Panel with Bird in a Tree, Black and Gilt Frame

Chinese Red Lacquer and Gilt Panel with Bird in a Tree, Black and Gilt Frame

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully realized 19th century Chinese panel with a cockatoo-like bird looking regal sitting in

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

1950s Chinese Black Gold Cloisonne Brass Vase Zi Jin Cheng Birds Flowers Orient
1950s Chinese Black Gold Cloisonne Brass Vase Zi Jin Cheng Birds Flowers Orient

1950s Chinese Black Gold Cloisonne Brass Vase Zi Jin Cheng Birds Flowers Orient

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Chinese enamel and brass Zi Jin Cheng floral cloisonné vase that sits on a carved ebonised wooden

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread, Copper

Qing Dynasty Pair of Glazed Terracotta Birds
Qing Dynasty Pair of Glazed Terracotta Birds

Qing Dynasty Pair of Glazed Terracotta Birds

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Chinese Qing dynasty pair of glazed terracotta birds figurines. Both with antiques Chinese

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Planters with Birds
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Planters with Birds

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Planters with Birds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain planters or flower pots with a round form hand decorated

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Umbrella Stand Holder with Peacock Birds, ca. 1980s
Umbrella Stand Holder with Peacock Birds, ca. 1980s

Umbrella Stand Holder with Peacock Birds, ca. 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful umbrella stand with peacock birds, circa 1980s. Piece has beautiful decoration of

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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Flowers and Birds
Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Flowers and Birds

Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Flowers and Birds

Located in Pomona, CA

This Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter was hand made and hand painted with flowers and birds

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Carved Russet Jade Bird and Jade Parrot Sculptures
Pair of Carved Russet Jade Bird and Jade Parrot Sculptures

Pair of Carved Russet Jade Bird and Jade Parrot Sculptures

Located in Guaynabo, PR

These are a pair of carved russet jade bird and jade parrot sculptures. They are standing up in

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp Off White and Blue Perched Bird
Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp Off White and Blue Perched Bird

Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp Off White and Blue Perched Bird

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming Chinese export crackled porcelain vase dates to 1905 but was been newly rewired. In

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

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Chinese Export Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese export birds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese export birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. Find 221 antique and vintage Chinese export birds at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chinese export birds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese export birds bearing Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chinese export birds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Chelsea House and Dona & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Chinese Export Birds?

Chinese export birds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,081, while the lowest priced sells for $5 and the highest can go for as much as $1,492,810.

A Close Look at Chinese-export Furniture

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.

Questions About Chinese Export Birds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.