What are Chinese roof tiles made of?

Chinese roof tiles are made out of ceramic and are placed so they are stacked one on top of another. The tiles are part of ancient Chinese architecture. Find a selection of ornate roof tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Chinese Green Tiles

Early 20th Century Chinese Tri Color Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile

$315Sale Price|30% Off

H 12 in W 9.5 in D 3.75 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Tri Color Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile

Located in Pomona, CA

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Green Glazed Oriental Tile

$1,284

H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Green Glazed Oriental Tile

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century Green Glazed Oriental Tile

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Green Glazed Oriental Tile

$1,284

H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Green Glazed Oriental Tile

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century Green Glazed Oriental Tile

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Panelling

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances

$2,569

H 20.87 in W 27.96 in D 21.66 in

Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances

By Frits Henningsen

Located in DK

-1965) in the 1930s. The table top is decorated with unique tiles depicting Chinese Fenghuang birds also

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Mahogany

A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene

$38,800 / set

H 10.25 in Dm 14.5 in

A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene

Located in New York, NY

nestled within valleys, and traditional Chinese dwellings with green or blue tiled roofs. Rivers and lakes

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Green Glazed Breezeway Tile, c. 1900

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H 1.75 in W 13 in D 13 in

Chinese Green Glazed Breezeway Tile, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century breezeway tile has a simple lattice design comprised of swirling clouds

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Breezeway Tile, c. 1900

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H 1.75 in W 13 in D 13 in

Chinese Green Glazed Breezeway Tile, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century breezeway tile has a simple floral lattice design with cloud-like ruyi

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Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Emerald Green Glazed Architectural Tile, circa 1900 Set of 2

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H 13 in W 13 in D 1.5 in

Antique Chinese Emerald Green Glazed Architectural Tile, circa 1900 Set of 2

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Chinese emerald Green Glazed Breezeway Tile, circa 1900 Set of 2. Early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Mahjong Game Set in Green Satin Brocade Carrying Case and Green Back Tiles

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H 1.07 in W 7.94 in L 1.07 in

Mahjong Game Set in Green Satin Brocade Carrying Case and Green Back Tiles

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful vintage Chinese Mahjong set in a green brocade carrying case. A great way to keep family

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Games

Materials

Satin, Plastic, Paper

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

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H 13 in W 4.5 in D 9 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

Located in Forney, TX

A whimsical pair of large Qing Dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Earthenware

green glazed Chinese ceramic garden wall tiles

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H 14 in W 14 in D 2 in

green glazed Chinese ceramic garden wall tiles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of three ceramic green glazed tiles recovered from a garden wall. These were used to provide

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Guillerme et Chambron Coffee Table, Oak and Ceramic, Votre Maison, France, 1960s

$7,007

H 17.13 in W 62.21 in D 18.51 in

Guillerme et Chambron Coffee Table, Oak and Ceramic, Votre Maison, France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking rectangular coffee table was designed by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme in the 1960s. It was produced by their company Votre Maison in Northern France. This part...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

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Chinese Green Tiles For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese green tiles available for sale. The range of distinct Chinese green tiles — often made from ceramic, terracotta and porcelain — can elevate any home. We have 62 antique and vintage Chinese green tiles in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese green tiles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese green tiles made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Chinese green tiles have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Minton, Theodore Deck and Charles Lemanceau are consistently popular.