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

19th Century Chinese Console Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

piece. Key Details Origin: China Date: Circa 1860 Period: Mid-19th Century Construction: Carved

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box

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

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

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Console Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

throughout — all part of its genuine appeal. Key Details Origin: China, 19th century Materials: Hardwood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Woven Rattan Baskets on Legs with Greek Key Motifs, Four Pieces Sold Each
Woven Rattan Baskets on Legs with Greek Key Motifs, Four Pieces Sold Each

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

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

Porcelain Illustrated from the Hodroff Collection. V&A Publications, 1994. (A key source on Chinese Export

Category

Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese key motif, while the entire piece is stamped G18K for authenticity. The white gold setting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds
Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds

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 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

. 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
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

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
Semi Antique Mahogany Secretary On Chinese Chippendale Style Stand

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

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

: 18th Century circa 1770 **Key Features** - Chinese export blue and white porcelain - Central scene with

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

the essence of Ming-era craftsmanship. Key Features: Authentic Chinese Ming style Horseshoe

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

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 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

This vintage apothecary-style cabinet was inspired by traditional Chinese herbal medicine chests

Category

Mid-20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

design, embodying the refined aesthetics of early 20th-century Chinese weaving. Key Features: Design: A

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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 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

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

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

Pair of Asian Modern Brass Lamps by James Mont

By Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont, Wildwood Lamp Company, The Marbro Lamp Company, Frederick Cooper

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
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

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

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

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

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

Moneyball (US Dollar)
Moneyball (US Dollar)

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
.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

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
Late 20th Century Chinese Elm Buffet Credenza

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
Chinese Pedestal

Chinese Pedestal

Unavailable|$1,500

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 Three Tiers Pedestal
Chinese Three Tiers Pedestal

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

Antique Khotan Oriental Rug
Antique Khotan Oriental Rug

Antique Khotan Oriental Rug

Unavailable|$8,500

Antique Khotan Oriental Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

pale camel field containing three medallions. The corners are worked in a modified Greek key Chinese

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Four Lucky Keys Wood Screen
Antique Chinese Four Lucky Keys Wood Screen

Antique Chinese Four Lucky Keys Wood Screen

Located in Merrimack, NH

The restoration to this amazing set of 5 antique Chinese panel screens is intentionally kept

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Greek Key Fabric
Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Greek Key Fabric

Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Greek Key Fabric

By Henredon

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Vintage lounge chair with ottoman in the Chinese chippendale taste. The curvaceous and sharp lines

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Edward Farmer Large Sterling Silver and Jade Table Box
Edward Farmer Large Sterling Silver and Jade Table Box

Edward Farmer Large Sterling Silver and Jade Table Box

By Edward Farmer

Located in San Francisco, CA

stepped body with Chinese key bright cut engraving and fixed handles rests on four round carnelian feet

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table with Greek Key Border
Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table with Greek Key Border

Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table with Greek Key Border

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese lacquered coffee table in black and gold paint with curved skirt and Greek key border on

Category

20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking

Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Key Pendant/Charm
Key Pendant/Charm

Key Pendant/Charm

Unavailable|$165 / item

Key Pendant/Charm

By KATHRYN New York

Located in New York, NY

When it comes to self-expression, the style possibilities are endless. This key pendant/charm gives

Category

2010s Chinese Modern More Jewelry

Materials

24k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Saucière Gravy Boat
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Saucière Gravy Boat

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Saucière Gravy Boat

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in Richmond, VA

is in the highly sought after 'Schleiger 962 - H SCH962' greek key geometric pattern. An elegant and

Category

20th Century French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in Richmond, VA

in the highly sought after 'Schleiger 962 - H SCH962' greek key geometric pattern. An elegant and

Category

20th Century French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Plates, Set of 5

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in Richmond, VA

in the highly sought after 'Schleiger 962 - H SCH962' Greek key geometric pattern. An elegant and

Category

20th Century French Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Dessert Plates, Set of 2
1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Dessert Plates, Set of 2

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Dessert Plates, Set of 2

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in Richmond, VA

set is in the highly sought after 'Schleiger 962 - H SCH962' greek key geometric pattern. An elegant

Category

20th Century French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Heart Key Pave Pendant or Charm
Heart Key Pave Pendant or Charm

Heart Key Pave Pendant or Charm

Unavailable|$195 / item

Heart Key Pave Pendant or Charm

By KATHRYN New York

Located in New York, NY

When it comes to self-expression, the style possibilities are endless. This heart key pave pendant

Category

2010s Chinese Modern More Jewelry

Materials

24k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Necklace Paperclip Chain (2mm) CZ Love Key, Rhodium Finish
Sterling Silver Necklace Paperclip Chain (2mm) CZ Love Key, Rhodium Finish

Sterling Silver Necklace Paperclip Chain (2mm) CZ Love Key, Rhodium Finish

By Charles Garnier

Located in Dallas, TX

Sterling Silver Necklace made with Paperclip Chain (2mm) and CZ Love Key (24x12mm) in Center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bracelet Paperclip Chain (3mm) CZ Love Key, Rhodium Finish
Sterling Silver Bracelet Paperclip Chain (3mm) CZ Love Key, Rhodium Finish

Sterling Silver Bracelet Paperclip Chain (3mm) CZ Love Key, Rhodium Finish

By Charles Garnier

Located in Dallas, TX

Sterling Silver Bracelet made with Paperclip Chain (3mm) and CZ Love Key (24x12mm) in Center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Necklace Paperclip Chain (2mm) CZ Love Key, Yellow Gold Finish
Sterling Silver Necklace Paperclip Chain (2mm) CZ Love Key, Yellow Gold Finish

Sterling Silver Necklace Paperclip Chain (2mm) CZ Love Key, Yellow Gold Finish

By Charles Garnier

Located in Dallas, TX

Sterling Silver Necklace made with Paperclip Chain (2mm) and CZ Love Key (24x12mm) in Center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bracelet Paperclip Chain (3mm) CZ Love Key, Yellow Gold Finish
Sterling Silver Bracelet Paperclip Chain (3mm) CZ Love Key, Yellow Gold Finish

Sterling Silver Bracelet Paperclip Chain (3mm) CZ Love Key, Yellow Gold Finish

By Charles Garnier

Located in Dallas, TX

Sterling Silver Bracelet made with Paperclip Chain (3mm) and CZ Love Key (24x12mm) in Center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set
Chinese Silver Pepper Shaker and Open Salt Pot W/ Ladle Cruet Set

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

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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.