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Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

'Our strategy is collecting from the heart…The reason why we doubled down on artists of color is because much of our own community wasn’t collecting these giants.’ – Swizz Beatz ‘We...

Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Crackle Celadon Hexagonal Vase with Greek Key and Decorative Motifs
Crackle Celadon Hexagonal Vase with Greek Key and Decorative Motifs

Crackle Celadon Hexagonal Vase with Greek Key and Decorative Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage Chinese vase combines architectural form with layered surface detail, offering a bold decorative statement.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Console Table
19th Century Chinese Console Table

19th Century Chinese Console Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A superb example of a decorative yet functional altar table, ideal as a statement console, hall table or display piece. Key Details Origin: China Date: Circa 1860 Period: Mid-19t...

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Apple Green Jadeite Jade Happy Buddha Fine Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Apple Green Jadeite Jade Happy Buddha Fine Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Apple Green Jadeite Jade Happy Buddha Fine Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

The 18K yellow gold bail features an elegant Chinese key motif and is stamped "G18K" to certify its gold purity, providing a luxurious and secure accent that complements the organic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Key and Heart Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Key and Heart Necklace

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 14K Yellow Gold and features 0.14 ct. of round white diamonds on an adjustable 16"-18...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown Wool & Jute Greek Key Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6x9 Carpet
Brown Wool & Jute Greek Key Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6x9 Carpet

Brown Wool & Jute Greek Key Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6x9 Carpet

Located in New York, NY

American Hooked rug. Measures: 6'0" x 9'0". Handwoven. Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric and jute yarn to compose an all over greek key design in earthy...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Jute, Cotton

Chinese Export Porcelain Group of Batavia-ware Urns & Covers
Chinese Export Porcelain Group of Batavia-ware Urns & Covers

Chinese Export Porcelain Group of Batavia-ware Urns & Covers

Located in Downingtown, PA

V&A Publications, 1994. (A key source on Chinese Export porcelain styles and markets). • Sargent, William R.

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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy

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 decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

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 inch wide big sewing box , Decorated all-over with intricate depictions of ancient C...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie Oak Chinese Shou Ming Style China Display Cabinet Credenza 84"
Chinoiserie Oak Chinese Shou Ming Style China Display Cabinet Credenza 84"

Chinoiserie Oak Chinese Shou Ming Style China Display Cabinet Credenza 84"

Located in Dayton, OH

Made of oak featuring a large upper curio cabinet with Chinese Greek Key fretwork supported by a lower credenza with large brass Shou style medallion.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Old Mine Green Jadeite Carved Lotus & Ruyi Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Old Mine Green Jadeite Carved Lotus & Ruyi Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

Old Mine Green Jadeite Carved Lotus & Ruyi Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

The bail features an elegant Chinese key motif, while the entire piece is stamped G18K for authenticity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug Hand-Knotted Wool, 4'8"×6'4"

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Highly collectible and increasingly rare, Ningxia rugs are prized for their painterly aesthetic, harmonious palette, and historical ties to Tibetan and Chinese monastic traditions. ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Painted Chest with Exotic Birds, Circa 1955
Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Painted Chest with Exotic Birds, Circa 1955

Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Painted Chest with Exotic Birds, Circa 1955

Located in Queens, NY

Includes a lock, key and stone heart charm. (Prov: Chinese Porcelain Co) Lock, key and stone heart charm inside chest.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Wedding Cabinet, 19th C
Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Wedding Cabinet, 19th C

Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Wedding Cabinet, 19th C

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each door panel displays birds and objects including a scene of incense burners, censers, pots, ornate boxes and flowers. Featuring a Chinese Greek key medallions and happiness symbo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li, Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li, Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li, Circa 1890

By Heng Li

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the box is plain and unembellished, apart from the Chinese character hallmarks. The box retains the original fitted fully working lock and key.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Located in Downingtown, PA

There is the original Chinese lock and key. Dimensions: 40 1/2 inches wide x 21 inches high x 20 1/2 inches deep.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Original Asian Plate, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, China, 1920s
Original Asian Plate, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, China, 1920s

Original Asian Plate, Lacquered Wood, Well-Preserved Condition, China, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The artistic value of this piece lies in the masterful harmony between the dark background and the vibrant lines, creating an impressive visual contrast typical of Chinese decorative...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand

Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The stand with two frieze drawers, 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

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780
Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9" diameter x 1.75" deep Condition: Excellent Price: $340 Decoration: Hand-painted deer, butterflies, floral ground, and wide peony border Material: Porcelain Style: Qing...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and V...

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890

Located in San Carlos, CA

This exquisite piece boasts a distinctive horseshoe-shaped back and intricate carvings on the back-splat and front of the frame, embodying the essence of Ming-era craftsmanship. Key...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020
21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020

21st Century Gold and Brown Lotus Chinese Runner Rug, ca 2020

Located in Firenze, IT

Lotus flowers are the main protagonists of this Chinese carpet, which reworks a traditional element of Chinese iconography in a modern key.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest
Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest

Located in Portsmouth, VA

The lower cabinet doors feature decorative brass hardware and a fish-shaped lock plate, a symbol of prosperity in Chinese culture. The original key and tassel are included.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1960s Marbro Hollywood Regency "Onagadori" Blown Glass Table Lamps — A Pair
1960s Marbro Hollywood Regency "Onagadori" Blown Glass Table Lamps — A Pair

1960s Marbro Hollywood Regency "Onagadori" Blown Glass Table Lamps — A Pair

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Camden, ME

To structurally secure this complex mixed-media assembly without compromising the delicate foil artwork, Marbro's local craftsmen custom-machined multi-tiered ebonized wood bases fea...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Decorative Motifs Print – Lithograph of Floral & Symbolic Patterns 1869
Chinese Decorative Motifs Print – Lithograph of Floral & Symbolic Patterns 1869

Chinese Decorative Motifs Print – Lithograph of Floral & Symbolic Patterns 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

This print is not only a valuable visual reference but also a testament to 19th-century Europe's appreciation for Chinese aesthetics. It played a key role in the spread of Chinoiseri...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – by Blaeu
Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – by Blaeu

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – by Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

Nanjing, the region's centerpiece, served as the imperial capital during several Chinese dynasties and was a key political, cultural, and economic hub.

Category

Antique 1650s Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2.1' x 3.2' 1920s - 2B48
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2.1' x 3.2' 1920s - 2B48

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2.1' x 3.2' 1920s - 2B48

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1920s showcases a soft and elegant floral design, embodying the refined aesthetics of early 20th-century Chinese weaving.

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Fujian (Fokien) Province, China –  by Blaeu
Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Fujian (Fokien) Province, China –  by Blaeu

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Fujian (Fokien) Province, China – by Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

The province is also known for its tea production, particularly oolong tea, and its role in the migration of Chinese communities overseas. Important places in Fujian include Quanzho...

Category

Antique 1650s Maps

Materials

Paper

Pair of James Mont Asian Modern Brass Lamps
Pair of James Mont Asian Modern Brass Lamps

Pair of James Mont Asian Modern Brass Lamps

By The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont, Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Houston, TX

These stunning heavyweight Hollywood Regency brass lamps feature Chinese characters, Greek keys and lion heads handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty Ceramic Slippers
Pair of Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty Ceramic Slippers

Pair of Sancai Glazed Tang Dynasty Ceramic Slippers

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Their profile closely mirrors examples found in Asitana, Turfan, in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (see figure 178 in 5000 Years of Chinese Costume), a key Silk Road site where...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Concorde Cutlery & Plates British Airways
Concorde Cutlery & Plates British Airways

Concorde Cutlery & Plates British Airways

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

This unique assortment includes: stainless steel cutlery set, Royal Doulton Bone China tableware, napkin ring, key fob, black Carrs Concorde box and original Concorde tumbler, wine a...

Category

20th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Paravent - Two-fold screen painted in ink on silver ground with poem by Rengetsu
Paravent - Two-fold screen painted in ink on silver ground with poem by Rengetsu

Paravent - Two-fold screen painted in ink on silver ground with poem by Rengetsu

Located in Brussels, BE

He was the pupil and adopted son of Tanomura Chikuden (1777-1835) and as part of his artistic training he copied late Chinese painting. He was a key person in establishing the Kyōto ...

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nestled among the tomes are signature Fornasetti whimsical elements, including a pocket watch, a key, and a Chinese root brush holder. The object is topped with a distinct, porcelain...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Lotus Pattern Dish From Ca Mau Ship Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

The central circle with radiating petals is also a representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.
Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.

Mid-size Octagonal Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690.

Located in seoul, KR

The central circle with radiating petals is also a representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use...

Category

Antique 1690s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Saucer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Located in seoul, KR

The central circle with radiating petals is also a representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use...

Category

Antique 1690s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Map of Tartary by Isaak Tirion: Detailed Cartography of Northern Asia, ca.1740
Map of Tartary by Isaak Tirion: Detailed Cartography of Northern Asia, ca.1740

Map of Tartary by Isaak Tirion: Detailed Cartography of Northern Asia, ca.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

- Peking (Beijing): Represented in the map, reflecting its significance as the capital of China. - Samarkand: A key city along the Silk Road, crucial in Central Asian history

Category

Antique 1740s Maps

Materials

Paper

Moneyball (US Dollar)
Moneyball (US Dollar)

Moneyball (US Dollar)

Located in Miami, FL

In all forms of energy, balance is the key. Traditional Chinese medicine asserts that insufficient chi in the body results in discomfort, and in modern culture, we experience the ina...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Taurus Zodiac Key Pendant Necklace
.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Taurus Zodiac Key Pendant Necklace

.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Taurus Zodiac Key Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

It's as if the stars aligned to create this stunning .925 Sterling Silver necklace flaunting a Taurus zodiac pendant accented by a glimmering bezel set natural diamond. Brilliant bea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

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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.