Mid-20th Century Chinese Elephant Form Large Garden Seat or Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Chinese elephant form large garden seat or side table. Terracotta & polychrome
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Chinese Colored Glaze Ceramic Elephant Garden Seat/Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese colored glazed ceramic elephant garden seat are hand made and hand
Ceramic
Rare Stunning Victorian 1890 Solid Bronzed Chinese Elephant Lamp Highly Sculpted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand antique Victorian circa 1890 Chinese export sold
Bronze
Sold|$1,150
Wicker Elephant Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese elephant box ambitiously crafted in wicker with carved wood tusks, feet, and lid handle
Wicker
Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere. Late 20th Century, circa 1980-90
Bronze
Animalier Glazed Ceramic Elephant Form Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Polychrome glazed ceramic sculpture of an elephant forming a plant stand or stool / side table
Ceramic
Sold|$3,950 / set
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain table lamps with classic form and hand decorated with
Porcelain
Rare Black Lacquer Carved Wood Elephant Garden Seat End Table with Brass Tusks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic black laquered carved wood garden seat or drinks table having intricately carved seat, red lacquer highlights and marvelous brass tusks. Conversation piece in any room.
Wood
Mid-Century Blanc De Chine Style Asian Elephant Garden Stools / Side Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale blanc di chine style pair of white garden elephant garden stools or side
Pottery
Sold|$4,800
1960s Chinese Export Wicker Elephant Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Chinese export wicker elephant dry bar, a rare and wonderful, fully functional dry bar. Of
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Pair of Chinese Export Polychromed Wicker Elephant Garden Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese export Polychromed wicker elephant garden seats, each one of typical detailed
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Pair Chinese Export Famille Rose Enameled Elephant Candle Holders, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain candle holders, late Qing
Porcelain
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Elephant Form Garden Seats / Stools / Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style elephant form garden seats or side tables. They
Ceramic
Sold|$2,200
Chinese Cinnabar Elephant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful decorative elephant figure in red cinnabar. We believe this item is Chinese export, circa
Lacquer
Chinese Elephant Crackled Porcelain Bookend, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese elephant crackled porcelain bookends or diminutive plant stand with red floral
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Elephant Candle Holders
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large pair of Chinese export porcelain famille rose elephant candle holders. 20th century, white
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese porcelain elephant garden stools.
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burner
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sell is a magnificent Chinese antique carved bronze incense burner. It shows very detailed
Bronze
Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin Seated on an Elephant
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual early 20th century Chinese Blanc de Chine Guan Yin seated on an elephant holding lotus
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Figural Elephant Candle Stands
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain figural elephant candle stands. The joss sticks
Porcelain
Hand Painted Chinese Elephant Garden Stools or Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Asian elephant form garden seats or side tables. The green drip
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Elephant Form Garden Seat End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous rare pair of vintage ceramic elephant form garden seat tables in marvelous colors
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Profusely Hand-Carved Faux Elephant Tusks, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Before we start, you can relax, these are not real elephant tusks and are most definitely not made
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Paint
Rare Qing Dynasty circa 1860 Heavy Hand Carved Elephant Chair Japanese Chinese
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860 hand carved solid hardwood armchair depicting elephants. A really rare and expertly hand
Hardwood
Large Hollywood Regency Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage midcentury Asian Chinese elephant garden patio stool. Elegant garden seat in the
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Asian glazed ceramic garden stool or drinks table featuring a white elephant standing on a base
Ceramic
Pair of White Elephant Garden Stools or Side Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of Asian white ceramic garden stools or drink tables featuring colorful floral saddles. Simply decorated and mostly free of paintwork. These are the more rare larger ve...
Ceramic
Pair Hand Carved Polychromed Wood Elephant Garden Seats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A wonderful vintage pair of solid wood hand carved elephant garden seats. Beautiful polychroming in
Wood
Blanc de Chine White Ceramic Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish white ceramic elephant lamp having an Asian flair. No shade or harp.
Ceramic
Sold|$6,000 / set
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
These elephant treasures are truly mesmerizing and will be the focal point of any room. The candle
Metal
Sold|$4,700
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
These elephant treasures are truly mesmerizing and will be the focal point of any room. The candle
Metal
A Pair Of Chinese Export Porcelain Elephant-form Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
With famille rose decoration.
Sold|$1,600
Chinese Cinnabar Elephant Garden Stool
Located in Plymouth, MA
This brightly colored Asian elephant garden stool is a strong, vibrant piece to add to any indoor
Other
Sold|$2,658 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Elephant Plant Stands
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Chinese garden elephant stands/side tables hand painted in mid-night blue, leaded glaze
Ceramic
Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Large antique Chinese bronze and cloisonne figural elephant joss stick holder (vase) inserted in
Chinese Canton Enamel Large Casket with Elephant Decoration, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully decorated with hand-painted enamel on copper.
Copper
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Oval Censers with Brass Elephant Handles, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large and uncommon 1960s Chinese cloisonné & brass oval shaped censers with elephant head
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$750
Elephant Garden Seat
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charming elephant garden seat with colorful details in shades of green, blue and yellow.
Ceramic
Sold|$4,831 / set
Pair of Porcelain Orange Elephant Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century export porcelain candle holders, modelled in the form of elephants
Pair of Early 20thc Antique Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Early 20thc Oriental Antique Bone Carved Elephant sculpture.47w x 16w x 30h
Bone
19th Century Bronze Asian Urn Censor with Foo Dog and Elephant Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
foo dogs and elephant motifs.
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Chinese Export Green Glazed Elephant Garden Seat, by ArtAsia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hollywood Regency Chinese export green glazed elephant garden seat, by ArtAsia A substantial
Porcelain
Chinese Marble Elephant with Cloisonne and Brass Tusks
Located in San Antonio, TX
Marble
Chinese Gilt Splashed Bronze Bowl or Censer with Elephant Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese gilt splashed bronze bowl or censer with elephant handles, impressed mark on the bottom.
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Porcelain Famille Elephant Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Chinese export hand-painted, highly detailed famille elephant candlestick
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.
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