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Chinese Kite

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

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 wooden beads that rattle back and forth as the reel is used.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Ixelles, BE

The polychrome enamels representing on one vase a traditional Chinese kite and on the other a large lotus flower vase with three candles, further heighten the symbolism of the vases.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

The bowl is decorated in bright enamels with a large cartouche showing a Chinese family flying animal figured kites in a beautiful landscape showcasing trees and colorful flowers.

Category

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

By Cassina, Neri & Hu

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Cassina, Neri & Hu

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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

By Neri & Hu, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Neri&Hu pay tribute to Chinese traditions with a lamp inspired, starting with its name, by the kites typical of China.

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.

Category

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

Unavailable

H 0.2 in Dm 8.5 in

Pair of FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PLATES

Located in Brussels, BE

CIRCA 1770, the arms of Smalley of Thorpe Arnold and with Cokayne of Ashbourne Of octafoil form, finely painted edge to edge with an amusing scene of Chinese boys flying butterfly-s...

Category

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

This Hermes silk scarf was designed by Loic Dubigeon in 1991, and features a number of Chinese kites and motifs, including birds, fish, butterflies , lanterns, and of course people.

Category

1990s French Scarves

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

"Empress and Dragon" Kite by Michael Thompson

Sold

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

In this petite kite entitled “Empress and Dragon,” Thompson layers decorative Chinese prints to create a spirited abstract landscape.

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

In “chinoiserie,” Thompson draws inspiration from Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Like Chinese export porcelain, the kite is covered in high-contrast patterns of indigo and cobalt ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Paper

Hermes Silk Multicolor Soies Volantes Scarf  W/ Decorative Chinese Kites
Hermes Silk Multicolor Soies Volantes Scarf  W/ Decorative Chinese Kites

Hermes Silk Multicolor Soies Volantes Scarf W/ Decorative Chinese Kites

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Chinese kites theme silk scarf depicts a variety of butterflies, birds and chinese motif decorations.

Category

Late 20th Century French Scarves

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

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

Sold

H 16.5 in W 60 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Asian Inspired Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

The top of this Asian inspired coffee table with opium legs features a silver inlaid scene featuring children playing with Chinese kites with a Chinese landscape background.

Category

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

Materials

Silver

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 John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE (Paris) Red silk jacket printed with kimono style design featuring dramatized voluminous 3-D cutting short sleeves in the style of chinese folkloric kites. ...

Category

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.