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Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860
Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860

Chinese Dragon Bench Carved Seat Cinnabar Lacquer 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a hand carved Chinese antique bench Dramatic carving features includes numerous dragon motifs including on the arms Circa 1860 The tall and dramatic backrest is the f...

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Antique 1860s Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Chinese Lacquer Tea Cup, Ceramic Body, Contemporary Design
Handcrafted Chinese Lacquer Tea Cup, Ceramic Body, Contemporary Design

Handcrafted Chinese Lacquer Tea Cup, Ceramic Body, Contemporary Design

Located in 景德镇市, CN

The restrained cylindrical silhouette gives the piece a modern presence while preserving the depth and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lacquerware. Designed as both a functional...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lacquer

Materials

Pottery, Lacquer

Contemporary Chinese Lacquer Tea Cup — Mottled Green, Handcrafted Ceramic Body
Contemporary Chinese Lacquer Tea Cup — Mottled Green, Handcrafted Ceramic Body

Contemporary Chinese Lacquer Tea Cup — Mottled Green, Handcrafted Ceramic Body

Located in 景德镇市, CN

The restrained cylindrical silhouette gives the piece a modern presence while preserving the depth and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lacquerware. Designed as both a functional...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lacquer

Materials

Pottery, Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquer Box, Qing Dynasty, circa 1790–1800
Chinese Export Lacquer Box, Qing Dynasty, circa 1790–1800

Chinese Export Lacquer Box, Qing Dynasty, circa 1790–1800

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Made during the Qing dynasty, the box belongs to the tradition of Chinese lacquerware produced at a time when such objects were increasingly exported to Europe.

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Gilt and Lacquerware tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Export Gilt and Lacquerware tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Export Gilt and Lacquerware tea Caddy

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This China Trade Tea box features intricately painted Chinese scenes, and retains its original hand chased metal liner.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Chinese Export Eight-panel Black and Gold Lacquerware Screen
19th Century Dutch Chinese Export Eight-panel Black and Gold Lacquerware Screen

19th Century Dutch Chinese Export Eight-panel Black and Gold Lacquerware Screen

Located in Solebury, PA

A remarkable 19th-century Dutch Chinese export eight-panel black and gold lacquerware screen, commonly referred to as a Coromandel screen, was crafted from wooden panels coated with ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE BUTTERFLY CINNABAR LACQUER BOWL & COVER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chinese lacquerware is known for its intricate carving, painting, and inlay work, as well as its use of bold colours and designs.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet
Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet

Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

References: Wikipedia- Coromandel lacquer is a type of Chinese lacquerware, latterly made mainly for export.

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Antique Early 18th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Art Deco Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon Quatrefoil Box, Circa 1930
Chinese Art Deco Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon Quatrefoil Box, Circa 1930

Chinese Art Deco Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon Quatrefoil Box, Circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A striking addition for collectors of Chinese decorative arts, lacquerware, Asian antiques, or early 20th-century design.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This fine example of Chinese Export lacquerware reflects the 19th-century demand for luxurious decorative objects in Western markets.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks

Located in Pomona, CA

Chinese Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware is a product of the combination of bodiless craftsmanship and lacquering art.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century
Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century

Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, this Chinese Three Tiered Black & Gold Lacquer Wedding Basket, 19Th Century This Chinese or Japanese three tiered lacquerware container, possibly a wedding basket or a stor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Rattan Wrapped Lidded Basket
Vintage Asian Rattan Wrapped Lidded Basket

Vintage Asian Rattan Wrapped Lidded Basket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand-painted floral medallions in deep charcoal and shimmering gold leaf highlight the artisan's attention to detail, evoking the classic aesthetic of Burmese lacquerware or Chinese ...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Paint, Paper

Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Oval Hand Painted Wall Mirror
Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Oval Hand Painted Wall Mirror

Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Oval Hand Painted Wall Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Rather than reproducing authentic Asian designs, European artisans created imaginative interpretations inspired by imported Chinese and Japanese lacquerware, porcelain, silks, and de...

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20th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Large Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Lamp
Large Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Lamp

Large Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Lamp

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The arrival in Western Europe of the first shiploads of Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, ivory and silk in the 17th century stimulated interest in China, or Cathay, as it was then cal...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The arrival in Western Europe of the first shiploads of Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, ivory and silk in the 17th century stimulated interest in China, or Cathay, as it was then cal...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

In the 18th century porcelain, silk and lacquerware imported from China and Japan were extremely fashionable.

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak
George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak

George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This clock was designed around 1760 when European craftsmen, influenced by the imported silk and lacquerware from China, created their own fanciful versions of the East.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Pair of Monumental Chinese Lacquerware Urns on Stands
Pair of Monumental Chinese Lacquerware Urns on Stands

Pair of Monumental Chinese Lacquerware Urns on Stands

Located in Southfield, MI

Massively scaled Chinese lacquerware urns, dating to the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Perfect for storing your most treasured sewing essentials or as a decorative accent in your home, this sewing box is a true testament to the rich history and artistry of Chinese lacq...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Qing Dynasty Armorial Lacquer and Gilt Framed Panel
Rare 19th Century Qing Dynasty Armorial Lacquer and Gilt Framed Panel

Rare 19th Century Qing Dynasty Armorial Lacquer and Gilt Framed Panel

Located in Richmond, London

En-suite lacquer screen, detailing the above provenance, is illustrated in Mallett 2002 catalogue, page 62 (detail - last image). Why we like it Chinese export armorial lacquerware ...

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Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes, Monogrammed 'DF', c. 1800
Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes, Monogrammed 'DF', c. 1800

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes, Monogrammed 'DF', c. 1800

Located in Richmond, London

Chinese-export monogrammed lacquerware is extremely rare and particularly sought after.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Bowl
19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Bowl

19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese black lacquer bowl painted with a pagoda amidst and mountainous landscape. Pagoda Red Collection #: Z108 Keywords: Bowl, China, Chinese

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Style Gilt & Black Lacquer Decorated Table or Fire Screen
Chinese Export Style Gilt & Black Lacquer Decorated Table or Fire Screen

Chinese Export Style Gilt & Black Lacquer Decorated Table or Fire Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely dating from the Qing Dynasty or inspired by that period’s artistic traditions, this table screen reflects the sophisticated techniques of Chinese lacquerware, where multiple l...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Cranes, Blossoms, and Nailhead Detail
Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Cranes, Blossoms, and Nailhead Detail

Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Cranes, Blossoms, and Nailhead Detail

Located in Yonkers, NY

Executed in layered pigments and gold accents, the surface is decorated in a traditional style that evokes the visual language of Chinese lacquerware, enhanced with subtle craquelure...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinoiserie Ebonized and Paint Decorated Georgian Style 1960's China Cabinet
Chinoiserie Ebonized and Paint Decorated Georgian Style 1960's China Cabinet

Chinoiserie Ebonized and Paint Decorated Georgian Style 1960's China Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The artistry and detail of the painted surfaces evoke the fascination with Asian decorative arts that swept through England during the Georgian period, when affluent collectors sough...

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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Lacquerware Vases, Chinese, 'Bodiless', Stem, Silver on Black
Vintage Pair of Lacquerware Vases, Chinese, 'Bodiless', Stem, Silver on Black

Vintage Pair of Lacquerware Vases, Chinese, 'Bodiless', Stem, Silver on Black

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of lacquerware vases, Chinese 'bodiless' stem vases hand decorated with silver dragons on a black ground.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Lacquer

French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint
French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint

French Tray Napoleon III Style in Metal Hand Painted with Gold Paint

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Large French toilet or bath tray ("toilet ware"); it is made of sheet iron, painted with a special black dye and then decorated, in a highly artistic manner, with flowers, leaves, an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower
China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade
China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

China Qing Dynasty 19th Century Reclining Foo Dog Statue Carved in Gray Jade

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Tibetan-China Qing Dynasty 18th Century circa 1800 Carved Seated Buddha Deity
Tibetan-China Qing Dynasty 18th Century circa 1800 Carved Seated Buddha Deity

Tibetan-China Qing Dynasty 18th Century circa 1800 Carved Seated Buddha Deity

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Qing Antiquities

Materials

Marble

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique 1880s North American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Regency Chinese Export Black Lacquer Jardinière Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Circa 1810
Regency Chinese Export Black Lacquer Jardinière Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Circa 1810

Regency Chinese Export Black Lacquer Jardinière Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Circa 1810

Located in Darien, CT

A refined and sculptural example of Regency lacquerware. China Circa 1810 Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty; Christie’s, New York, October 20, 2023.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Brass

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

The development of a lacquering process that compared favorably with Japanese and Chinese lacquerware also helped to establish papier mache in Europe.

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20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late Victorian English Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late Victorian English Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late Victorian English Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Chicago, IL

The papier mâché inlay technique used throughout this treasure box was a European innovation inspired by a desire to recreate lacquerware imported from China during the early 19th ce...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Oval Gold Red Black Decorative Box With Bird and Foliage Designs
Oval Gold Red Black Decorative Box With Bird and Foliage Designs

Oval Gold Red Black Decorative Box With Bird and Foliage Designs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of Chinese or Japanese lacquerware, likely influenced by Chinoiserie or traditional Asian craftsmanship.

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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Game Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Game Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Game Box

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H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquerware Game Box

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Chinese lacquerware game box of serpentine shape and having carved feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Lacquer

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Hardwood

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower
China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Liu Haichan Carved in Precious Rose Wood
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Liu Haichan Carved in Precious Rose Wood

China 1880 Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Liu Haichan Carved in Precious Rose Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Qing Dynasty 1890 Amphora Jar with Chains in White Jadeite Jade with Wood
China Qing Dynasty 1890 Amphora Jar with Chains in White Jadeite Jade with Wood

China Qing Dynasty 1890 Amphora Jar with Chains in White Jadeite Jade with Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade
China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade

China Qing Dynasty 18th Century Reclining Foo Dog Carved in White Nephrite Jade

Located in Miami, FL

Qing Dynasty decorative arts, many craftsmen worked in the imperial court, producing artifacts for palace use: everything from items of jewelry art to beautiful Chinese lacquerware, ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases
Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Pair of Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Foo Dog Lion Vases

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty lacquerware vases or urns featuring foo dog or foo lion decoration.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Lacquer

Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Faience Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Faience Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Faience Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The arrival in Western Europe of the first shiploads of Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, ivory and silk in the 17th century stimulated interest in China, or Cathay, as it was then cal...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century
Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century

Japanese Kamakura-Bori Red Lacquer Incense Stand, Edo Period, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Kamakura-bori is a lacquer technique meant to imitate the look of Chinese carved lacquerware. Whereas Chinese carved lacquer involves first building up layers upon layers of lacquer ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Softwood

Lady’s Writing Desk with Chinoiserie
Lady’s Writing Desk with Chinoiserie

Lady’s Writing Desk with Chinoiserie

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H 34.26 in W 16.15 in D 29.53 in

Lady’s Writing Desk with Chinoiserie

Located in Bergen, NL

This is a very elegant example of a small writing desk with beautiful chinoiserie (Chinese lacquerware) on all four sides. The top shelf comes down to form a writing desk with on top...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Chinese Export Trays
Set of Chinese Export Trays

Set of Chinese Export Trays

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H 1.5 in W 26 in D 19.5 in

Set of Chinese Export Trays

Located in London, GB

A rare set of three early 19th century Chinese Export lacquerware trays; each having a central scene of a Chinese landscape with figures and then decorated with borders of dragons an...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Melon Form Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Export Melon Form Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Export Melon Form Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare melon form Chinese export lacquerware tea caddy and liner, circa 1830s, comprising six radially lobed segments, the face of each decorated with a (faded) scenic panel cartouch...

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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Cinnabar Chinese Lamp
Cinnabar Chinese Lamp

Cinnabar Chinese Lamp

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H 29.5 in Dm 8 in

Cinnabar Chinese Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Chinese Cinnabar Lacquerware Lamp with Brass base and Cap.

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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

Located in Atlanta, GA

For a bit about the history of lacquer I offer an excerpt from an article on the visual arts website, "In Chinese art, the word lacquerware refers to a variety of decorative techniqu...

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Stone

Qing, Chinese Antique Wood Lacquerware Ink Pad Box
Qing, Chinese Antique Wood Lacquerware Ink Pad Box

Qing, Chinese Antique Wood Lacquerware Ink Pad Box

Located in San Gabriel, CA

Origin: China, Qing Description:Qing, wood Lacquerware Ink Pad Box.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Hardwood

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Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 18th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, size: 15inch x 12 x 4.5.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Carved Rosewood Armchair with Carved Cherry Blossom and Bird Design
Chinese Carved Rosewood Armchair with Carved Cherry Blossom and Bird Design

Chinese Carved Rosewood Armchair with Carved Cherry Blossom and Bird Design

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Rosewood  Armchair, with relief carved cherry blossom and bird design to the back rest and red silk-blend upholstered seat cushion. 35.5" H x 24.5" W x 22" D; se...

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20th Century Armchairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Rosewood

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

$3,803

H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 20.48 in

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Armchairs

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Softwood

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

$2,444Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 26 in D 18 in

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Located in Nantwich, GB

An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with dragons holding the eternal pearl in their mouths. The dragon represents prosperit...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Circular Maki-e Lacquer Box with Fan-Shaped Reserves
A Japanese Circular Maki-e Lacquer Box with Fan-Shaped Reserves

A Japanese Circular Maki-e Lacquer Box with Fan-Shaped Reserves

Located in Milano, IT

A refined Japanese circular maki-e lacquer box on a nashiji ground, decorated with three elegant fan-shaped panels enclosing delicate floral and naturalistic motifs. The panels depic...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen

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Located in Tarry Town, NY

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$11,189

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Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Wrought Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Wood, Italian Design, 1800s

Wrought Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Wood, Italian Design, 1800s

$14,546Sale Price|20% Off

H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in

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Located in Milano, IT

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Located in London, GB

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$3,803

H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 22.45 in

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very dramatic 19th century Japanese carved armchair. Depicting mythical dragons to the arms and back, amongst clouds. Raised on carved cabriole legs.

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Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Chinese Lacquerware For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese lacquerware you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every Chinese lacquerware was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese lacquerware, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese lacquerware, designed in the Georgian, louis xv or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquerware?

A Chinese lacquerware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,030, while the lowest priced sells for $255 and the highest can go for as much as $81,154.