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Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850

Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850

$780

H 8.75 in W 14.5 in D 9 in

Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusually-shaped object is a 19th century Chinese kite reel, cleverly carved to contain small

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

MODEL WITH CHINESE KITE
MODEL WITH CHINESE KITE

Philip PearlsteinMODEL WITH CHINESE KITE, 2005

$1,470Sale Price|30% Off

H 26 in W 40 in

MODEL WITH CHINESE KITE

By Philip Pearlstein

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, titled, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Edition of 175. All reasonable offers will be conside...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases

$2,636Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.44 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases

Located in Ixelles, BE

vase a traditional Chinese kite and on the other a large lotus flower vase with three candles, further

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

"Peach Bloom, " Mixed Media Kite
"Peach Bloom, " Mixed Media Kite

"Peach Bloom, " Mixed Media Kite

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson

"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson

$5,480

H 38.5 in W 50.5 in D 2 in

"Peach Bloom" Kite by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Bamboo

Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles
Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles

Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles

Located in Dayton, OH

showing a Chinese family flying animal figured kites in a beautiful landscape showcasing trees and

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

$4,237Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 46.86 in W 13 in D 7.49 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

INSPIRATION A designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

$4,237Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 44.89 in W 13 in D 7.49 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

INSPIRATION A designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 1 Module Wall Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 1 Module Wall Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 1 Module Wall Lamp for Cassina

$2,427Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 30.71 in W 13 in D 7.49 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 1 Module Wall Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

INSPIRATION A designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

$4,237Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 46.86 in W 13 in D 7.49 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

A designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Lamp for Cassina

$4,501Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 6.3 in W 46.86 in D 13 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 3 Modules Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying. Two

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

$4,237Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 44.89 in W 13 in D 7.49 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Wall Lamp for Cassina

By Cassina, Neri & Hu

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

INSPIRATION A designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Lamp for Cassina

$4,501Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 6.3 in W 58.27 in D 13 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric 2 Modules Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying. Two

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Floor Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Floor Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Floor Lamp for Cassina

$3,663Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 61.42 in W 18.51 in D 14.18 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Floor Lamp for Cassina

By Cassina, Neri & Hu

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying. Two

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Table Lamp for Cassina
Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Table Lamp for Cassina

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Table Lamp for Cassina

$2,250Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 22.05 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

Neri & Hu 3T09 Bronze Structure and Ivory Fabric Table Lamp for Cassina

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designer lamp that pays tribute to Chinese traditions and is inspired by the art of kite flying. Two

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Pair of 18 Carat Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made in Hong Kong, circa 1920
Pair of 18 Carat Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made in Hong Kong, circa 1920

Pair of 18 Carat Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made in Hong Kong, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Pair Of 18Ct Gold & Jade Cufflinks Made In Hong Kong Circa 1920 Lovely quality jade with nice oriental leafwork.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Pair of FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PLATES
Pair of FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PLATES

Pair of FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PLATES

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H 0.2 in Dm 8.5 in

Pair of FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PLATES

Located in Brussels, BE

, finely painted edge to edge with an amusing scene of Chinese boys flying butterfly-shaped kites the kite

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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1991 Hermes "Soies Volantes" Silk Scarf by Loic Dubigeon 35'x35"
1991 Hermes "Soies Volantes" Silk Scarf by Loic Dubigeon 35'x35"

1991 Hermes "Soies Volantes" Silk Scarf by Loic Dubigeon 35'x35"

By Hermès, Loïc Dubigeon

Located in Port Hope, ON

1991, and features a number of Chinese kites and motifs, including birds, fish, butterflies , lanterns

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1990s French Scarves

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

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H 26.75 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

"Chinoiserie ‘Blue II’" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Chinoiserie ‘Blue II’" Kite by Michael Thompson

"Chinoiserie ‘Blue II’" Kite by Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

blue-and-white porcelain. Like Chinese export porcelain, the kite is covered in high-contrast patterns

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

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Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table
Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in W 60 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

featuring children playing with Chinese kites with a Chinese landscape background.

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

Materials

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Galliano for Dior Dramatic Red Chinese Style Jacket, 2003
Galliano for Dior Dramatic Red Chinese Style Jacket, 2003

Galliano for Dior Dramatic Red Chinese Style Jacket, 2003

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Paris, FR

dramatized voluminous 3-D cutting short sleeves in the style of chinese folkloric kites. The jacket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

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Chinese Kite For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese kite available at 1stDibs. A Chinese kite — often made from fabric, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese kite, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese kite, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese kite over the years, but those crafted by Michael Thompson Photographer, Stellar Works and Abraham Ortelius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Kite?

The average selling price for a Chinese kite at 1stDibs is $6,000, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $18,800 for the highest priced.