Skip to main content

Chinese Ironwood

19th Century Chinese Ironwood (Teilimu) Kang Table
19th Century Chinese Ironwood (Teilimu) Kang Table

19th Century Chinese Ironwood (Teilimu) Kang Table

$4,500

H 14.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in

19th Century Chinese Ironwood (Teilimu) Kang Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th century kang table is rare because of the wood it’s carved from, Ironwood. Teilimu, Chinese Ironwood is a slow growing dense hardwood that is a very desirable wood for Chin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man
Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man

Located in NANTES, FR

Ironwood mask China early 20th century representing a wise man with rich ornamentation The eyes of this ironwood mask are probably made of sulphide, the patina is pretty.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850

$14,800

H 71 in W 67 in D 25.25 in

Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This very fine 19th century cabinet from Northern China is made of ironwood. Iron wood, known in Mandarin as Tieli and prized by collectors, comes from the tallest Chinese hardwood t...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet, China or Indochina, 19th Century, Ironwood with Mother-of-Pearl Marquet
Cabinet, China or Indochina, 19th Century, Ironwood with Mother-of-Pearl Marquet

Cabinet, China or Indochina, 19th Century, Ironwood with Mother-of-Pearl Marquet

Located in NANTES, FR

**Cabinet, China or Indochina, 19th Century, Ironwood with Mother-of-Pearl Marquetry Inlay This late 19th-century cabinet is likely Chinese or Indochinese.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Qing Dynasty Console Table from Ironwood
Qing Dynasty Console Table from Ironwood

Qing Dynasty Console Table from Ironwood

$4,000

H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in

Qing Dynasty Console Table from Ironwood

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This elegant console table was crafted in Northern China at the beginning of the 20th century. Crafted from Ironwood this table is unique given that the majority of tables in this st...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue
Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue

Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue

Located in Pasadena, CA

This Mid-Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue is a remarkable and unique piece of art that beautifully reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table
19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table

19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

19th century ironwood Chinese scholar's table. The table has slate inserts and ledges along the sides to hold the calligraphy inks.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ironwood Side Table Base
Chinese Ironwood Side Table Base

Chinese Ironwood Side Table Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A natural piece of Chinese Ironwood cut to form a base or side table.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Ironwood Feng Deng Stool, c. 1850
Chinese Ironwood Feng Deng Stool, c. 1850

Chinese Ironwood Feng Deng Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century feng deng, or "square stool," is finely crafted of ironwood - a hardwood so-called because of its heft and naturally dark color.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Ironwood Feng Deng Stool
19th Century Chinese Ironwood Feng Deng Stool

19th Century Chinese Ironwood Feng Deng Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century "feng deng" stool was originally commissioned in highly respected ironwood a hardwood so-called because of its heft and naturally dark color. "Feng" means square an...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Other

Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850
Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850

Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850

Sold

H 32.25 in W 64.75 in D 15.75 in

Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptionally fine example, this altar table is expertly crafted of ironwood (tielimu), a favored hardwood appreciated for its dark brown color and feathery grain.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Ironwood Couch or Daybed 'Luohan Bed'
19th Century Chinese Ironwood Couch or Daybed 'Luohan Bed'

19th Century Chinese Ironwood Couch or Daybed 'Luohan Bed'

Located in Austin, TX

Of classical form and crafted of ironwood (tieli mu), this luohan bed, with its elegant shape and generous proportions, would have originally graced the studio of a Chinese gentleman...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Rattan

Ironwood Ruyi Altar Table
Ironwood Ruyi Altar Table

Ironwood Ruyi Altar Table

Sold

H 33 in W 67 in D 23 in

Ironwood Ruyi Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese Ironwood altar table with dragon carved spandrels, ruyi (auspicious mushroom) carved sides, and legs ending in scrolled feet.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Chinese Tabouret
Chinese Tabouret

Chinese Tabouret

Sold

H 21 in Dm 20 in

Chinese Tabouret

Located in East Hampton, NY

Intrically carved Chinese ironwood table with marble top insert

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Ironwood and Rosewood Duban Altar
19th Century Ironwood and Rosewood Duban Altar

19th Century Ironwood and Rosewood Duban Altar

Sold

H 36.5 in W 81.5 in D 17 in

19th Century Ironwood and Rosewood Duban Altar

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese Ironwood (tielemu) and Rosewood (huali) duban altar table with one solid plank top with everted ends, and scrolling vine spandrels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs
Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs

Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs

Sold

H 20 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese ironwood square stools (feng dengs) with high waists, and legs ending in hoof feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood
Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood

Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood

Sold

H 9.5 in W 14.75 in D 6.75 in

Chinese Qing Jewelry Box in Carved Ironwood

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ironwood and wood treasure or jewelry box, with carved characters on the doors and internal drawers.

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ironwood Sculpture in Stand
Ironwood Sculpture in Stand

Ironwood Sculpture in Stand

Sold

H 61 in W 11 in D 4 in

Ironwood Sculpture in Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall Scholars' ironwood sculpture in carved stand. Reminicient of smoke, this piece echos the serenity of a room with burning incense.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Ironwood Feng Deng Stool
Ironwood Feng Deng Stool

Ironwood Feng Deng Stool

Sold

H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Ironwood Feng Deng Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century "feng deng" stool was originally commissioned in highly respected ironwood—a hardwood so-called because of its heft and naturally dark color. "Feng" means square an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Stools

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Ironwood Lingzhi Motif Altar
Ming Dynasty Ironwood Lingzhi Motif Altar

Ming Dynasty Ironwood Lingzhi Motif Altar

Located in Chicago, IL

Ironwood altar with carved Lingzhi ("herb of spiritual potency") side panels. Legs taper slightly outward, top has flanked sides, and the apron is carved with cloud motifs.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tables

An ironwood alter table
An ironwood alter table

An ironwood alter table

Sold

H 32.5 in W 55 in D 20.5 in

An ironwood alter table

Located in New York, NY

An Altar table with cloud motif Ironwood from Beijing China Circa 18th C.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tables

19th Century Chinese Table
19th Century Chinese Table

19th Century Chinese Table

Sold

H 31 in W 104.5 in D 41.5 in

19th Century Chinese Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century ironwood Chinese Scholars' writing table with carved cloud motif legs and feet from Northern Provincial China.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Dining Room Tables

20th Century Chinese Reclaimed Wood Altar
20th Century Chinese Reclaimed Wood Altar

20th Century Chinese Reclaimed Wood Altar

Located in Chicago, IL

A 20th century Chinese reclaimed ironwood altar table with gorgeous dovetail joinery and beautiful patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Indochinese Buffet Hand-Carved Ironwood 19th Century
Indochinese Buffet Hand-Carved Ironwood 19th Century

Indochinese Buffet Hand-Carved Ironwood 19th Century

Sold

H 35.04 in W 39.97 in D 17.92 in

Indochinese Buffet Hand-Carved Ironwood 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful buffet with two doors carved and richly decorated. The doors are decorated with refined vegetation and animals such as fir trees or storks. From the Indochinese coloni...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Wood

Asian ironwood cabinet / Wardrobe inlaid with bone, Indochina, circa 1880
Asian ironwood cabinet / Wardrobe inlaid with bone, Indochina, circa 1880

Asian ironwood cabinet / Wardrobe inlaid with bone, Indochina, circa 1880

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Indochina or south china. Circa 1880-1900 Brass hinges, handles and padlocks Double door cabinet with two shelves Pretty marquetry: vegetation, birds, mythological creatures / deitie...

Category

Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Bone

Chinese Ironwood Table
Chinese Ironwood Table

Chinese Ironwood Table

Sold

H 29.25 in W 29 in D 23.25 in

Chinese Ironwood Table

Located in New York, NY

Ironwood table with shaped apron and inset marble top

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Chairs

Located in Fulton, CA

A dimunitive pair of hand carved Hainan Tielimu ironwood Chinese side chairs dating from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

People Also Browsed

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with painted décor and pierced apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low kang coffee table ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

$3,814

H 81.89 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

$3,800Sale Price|34% Off

H 72.75 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinet. Early 1800's a wonderful piece from Shanxi Province. The warm w...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

$5,113Sale Price|26% Off

H 38.78 in W 34.85 in D 14.77 in

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful two doors cabinet is made of black and red lacquered wood presenting Chinese sceens and decorations in gold tones. This is a French work. Circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Side Cabinet
Antique Side Cabinet

Antique Side Cabinet

$1,600

H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique Side Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet. Also know as a Kang Cabinet. This diminutive low decorative cabinet was placed o...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750
Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

$9,800

H 89.5 in W 45 in D 23 in

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture design. Dated to the mid-18th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Brown Lacquer and Double Doors
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Brown Lacquer and Double Doors

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Brown Lacquer and Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century, with brown lacquer and two pairs of double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this side cabinet...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

$28,800

H 66 in W 40 in D 21.75 in

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with tradit...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Chinese Four-Panel Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Four-Panel Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Four-Panel Cabinet, c. 1850

$13,800

H 71 in W 57 in D 19.5 in

Chinese Four-Panel Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The Qing-dynasty cabinetmaker who designed this handsome two-door cabinet was a master of their craft, and elevated the joinery to a new artistic level. This monumental Chinese cabin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chinese Ironwood", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Chinese Ironwood For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese ironwood for your home. A Chinese ironwood — often made from wood, hardwood and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese ironwood — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese ironwood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Ironwood?

Prices for a Chinese ironwood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $16,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,220.