Skip to main content

Chinese Key

to
20
133
26
96
46
37
24
21
18
14
13
11
9
8
8
7
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
Sort By
Chinese Key by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 pcs Dinner
By Allan Adler
Located in Big Bend, WI
movement in California. Dinner Size Chinese Key by Allan Adler sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Chinese Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with periwinkle accents, in a broad traditional Chinese key pattern border, between line stripes
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Rug with Modern Style with Double Greek Key Border
Located in Dallas, TX
77137, vintage Chinese rug with modern style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese rug with
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New China Rug in Silk - Size:4'0x3'2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New China Rug in Silk 4'0x3'2 Key Details: Pile: Silk Foundation: Silk Origin: China silk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Orange Tibetan Greek Key Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Tibetan Greek key handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'8" × 19'3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Greek Key Design Handmade Silk & Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Greek key design handmade silk & wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'0" × 9'4" (182
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Persian Tabriz-style Red and Navy Floral Rug 4'7''x6'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
addition to any interior. Key Features: Origin: China Material: Premium Wool Dimensions: 4'7" × 6'6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Aubusson-style flatweave Tan Brown Gold Wool 6'3''x8'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
rug speaks to both historical opulence and quiet sophistication. Key Features: Origin: China Design
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Aubusson-style flatweave Navy and Beige Rug 7'x7'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
-suited for living rooms, libraries, or centered beneath a round or square dining table. Key Features
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Peking Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
border derived from Chinese ‘Greek key’ fret design; a reduction of a classical Chinese border type from
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Peking Carpet
Peking Carpet
W 108 in L 140 in
A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key The rectangular lock with incised maple leaves, blossoms and
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key
A Vintage Chinese Brass Lock with Key
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Greek Key Rimmed China by Noritake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of china with Greek key rim, service for 8 including dinner, salad, and bread plates
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Greek Key Rimmed China by Noritake
Greek Key Rimmed China by Noritake
H 0.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Porcelain Bowl with Greek Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Porcelain Bowl with Greek Key, late 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Bronze Classic Lock with Key
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Chinese Bronze Lock with its accompanying key is a beautiful example of traditional
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

LV China Wall Bag Charm Key Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Louis Vuitton Monogram 2021 Christmas Animation China Wall Bag Charm Key Ring is crafted of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

LV China Wall Bag Charm Key Ring
LV China Wall Bag Charm Key Ring
H 3.25 in W 0.3 in L 3.25 in
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Etched Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Perth Collection
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Southern Chinese Painted Ceramic Bathtub from Annan with Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Southern Chinese handmade and painted ceramic oval bathtub with Greek key frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Yumu Wood Chair with Hand-Carved Medallion and Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent chair with lacquered finish, carved medallion
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Light Oak Ball Feet Glass Doors Shelves China Curio Display Cabinet Brass Key
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Oak Ball Feet Glass Doors Shelves China Curio Display Cabinet Brass Key MINT!
Category

20th Century North American Jacobean Vitrines

Materials

Oak

White Temple Jar with Blue Greek Key Trim
Located in Carson, CA
White temple jar with blue Greek key trim The special antique process makes it looks like a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Khotan Samarkand Oriental Rug. 6 ft x 12 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Persian influence, too. This carpet contains Chinese key patterns that give it a formal feel. Its
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkestan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
giant, that you are special, incredible, unique, one of a kind.’ – Alicia Keys The first book to
Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Key and Heart Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Unlock the Key to your Heart or the Heart of a Loved one :) This Beautiful Pendant is crafted of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lock and key. This Chinese box was crafted by Heng Li, a silversmith considered to have been one of
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Woven Rattan Baskets on Legs with Greek Key Motifs, Four Pieces Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Old woven rattan rustic Chinese baskets on wooden legs, with Greek key friezes. Imbued with rustic
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan

19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
Big beautiful lacquered chinese sewing box from the 19th century of the Qing dynasty .it is a 14
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds
Located in Queens, NY
over a network of leaves on a black ground. Includes a lock, key and stone heart charm. (Prov: Chinese
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair
Located in San Carlos, CA
the essence of Ming-era craftsmanship. Key Features: Authentic Chinese Ming style Horseshoe
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
. Key Features: Origin: Ningxia, Western China Material: 100% Hand-Spun Wool Technique: Hand-Knotted
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
drawer, the exterior with brass corners and clasp. There is the original Chinese lock and key
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, fine brass bales overall. Lacking a key. Raised on Chinese Chippendale style square legs with spandrels
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020
Located in Firenze, IT
of Chinese iconography in a modern key. In China, the lotus flower is more than a natural beauty to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Qing Chinese Silver Enamelled Highly Detailed Dragon Ashtray. Jade Rim
Located in London, GB
decorative collectible. Key Features: Origin: China Material: Solid silver with enamel detailing Design
Category

Antique 19th Century Ashtrays

Materials

Enamel, Tin

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
imperial capital during several Chinese dynasties and was a key political, cultural, and economic hub. The
Category

Antique 1650s Maps

Materials

Paper

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2.1' x 3.2' 1920s - 2B48
Located in Bordeaux, FR
design, embodying the refined aesthetics of early 20th-century Chinese weaving. Key Features: Design: A
Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship, with intricate detailing and refined design. Key Features: Origin: China Material: Solid silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays
Located in London, GB
Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays In Fabric Covered
Category

20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Fujian (Fokien) Province, China – by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
terrain, rivers, and towns, as well as its prominent position along the East China Sea. Key features
Category

Antique 1650s Maps

Materials

Paper

Patinated 19th Century Wooden Cabinet from Shanxi Province
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Discover a piece of history with this exquisite 19th-century cabinet from China's Shanxi province
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of James Mont Asian Modern Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
lamps feature Chinese characters, Greek keys and lion heads handles. This great pair of midcentury brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Asian Modern Brass Lamps by James Mont
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Wildwood Lamp Company, James Mont, Frederick Cooper, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Houston, TX
lamps feature Chinese characters, Greek keys and lion and lion heads handles. This great pair of brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use of symmetry and balance is seen as
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Free standing Swedish Modern secretaire in Walnut and Elm, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
details on Chinese furniture. Key included. Very good restored condition with minimal ware consistent with
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
watch and a key and a Chinese root brush holder against a "faux bois" background. The top is decorated
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" vintage documented silk jacket ss93
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Chinese Oriental-inspired design. Key features: Soft brown silk with a floral pattern. Elegant green
Category

1990s French Jackets

Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.
Located in seoul, KR
balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use of symmetry and balance is seen as
Category

Antique 1690s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese
Category

Antique 1690s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

AJD 20 Inch Flat Oval Turquoise Nugget Necklace Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 20-Inch Chinese Turquoise Necklace with Faceted Bronze Accents Elevate your fall wardrobe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

Map of Tartary by Isaak Tirion: Detailed Cartography of Northern Asia, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
significance as the capital of China. - Samarkand: A key city along the Silk Road, crucial in Central Asian
Category

Antique 1740s Maps

Materials

Paper

Moneyball (US Dollar)
Located in Miami, FL
kinetic and atomic energy, electricity, and heat. In all forms of energy, balance is the key. Traditional
Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Taurus Zodiac Key Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and hope, our Zodiac Keys are radiant symbols of a bright future. This airy design is both modern and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Late 20th Century Chinese Elm Buffet Credenza
Located in Charlotte, NC
each cabinet. Includes two Chinese keys for the cabinet doors. Made in China, in the late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chinese Pedestal
Located in Montreal, Quebec
lattice of Chinese key motif on all sides of the skirt. 19th century. Height 84.8 cm (33" 3/8). 27 cm x
Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Chinese Pedestal
Chinese Pedestal
H 33.39 in W 10.52 in D 10.63 in
Chinese Three Tiers Pedestal
Located in Montreal, Quebec
and flowers and pierced lattice of Chinese key motif on all sides of the skirt. On three levels
Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Chinese Three Tiers Pedestal
Chinese Three Tiers Pedestal
H 31.38 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chinese Key", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Chinese Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese key you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese key — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 31 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese key you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese key, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese key made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Allan Adler, Helle Damkjaer and Georg Jensen each produced at least one beautiful Chinese key that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Key?

Prices for a Chinese key start at $49 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $2,625.