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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
-border system. The innermost navy band is punctuated with ivory roundels—a nod to traditional Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
nod to traditional Chinese fret designs—lending just enough decorative weight without disrupting the
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug in French Blue Field with Pale Pink & Blue Border
Located in Barrington, IL
rug offers a sophisticated nod to Chinese heritage with a fresh, decorative twist—ideal for collectors
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Jazz Age Style
Located in Dallas, TX
nod to classical Chinese trellises—a geometric foundation through which exuberant botanicals gently
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,968 Sale Price
22% Off
W 105 in L 135 in
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
By Mottahedeh
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
A pair of Chinese
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
By Sitzendorf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
traditional Chinese motifs, this porcelain nodder embodies both whimsy and elegance, making it a standout
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$995
H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere
Located in Norwood, NJ
elegant nod to classical Chinese aesthetics. The lower section includes a beautifully carved single-door
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Red Lacquered Chinese Side Table with Antique Courtyard Stone Inset Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
black—long appreciated in Chinese design—adds both visual impact and historical resonance.
The table
Category
20th Century Chinese End Tables
Materials
Stone
$2,200
H 27 in W 25 in D 25 in
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
, a nod to China's rich artistic heritage. The vase culminates in a trumpeting mouth, elegantly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
$1,650
H 2.33 in W 2.56 in D 0.95 in
Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Located in Leuven , BE
the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorated nodding head
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Terracotta
$130,039
H 31.89 in W 50.79 in D 31.5 in
A rare Anglo-Chinese Regency polychrome painted wax and wood group of two Chines
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare Anglo-Chinese Regency polychrome painted wax and wood group of two Chinese card players
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,759
H 7.5 in W 13.25 in D 5 in
Chinese Late Qing Low Table with Two Drawers and Custom Grey Silver Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
horse hoof legs are a nod to traditional Chinese design and offer a unique and visually striking element
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,850
H 16 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Four-Panel Scalloped Folding Screen with Painted Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
visual language nods to traditional Chinese export aesthetics interpreted through a European decorative
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
complements the two-toned structure of the desk. The pulls are elegant, giving a nod to traditional Chinese
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Pagoda Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
details, and a pagoda-inspired top edge that nods to traditional Chinese altar tables. With its stately
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Near Pair of Hardwood End Tables with Fretwork Geometric Base, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
storage—perfect for showcasing ceramics, books, or lighting. The clean lines and exposed joinery nod to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$3,600 / set
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of 1960s Ginger Jar Crackle-glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of shapely lamp with a nod to Chinese ceramic ginger jars composed of a luminous crackle-glass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Asian Medallion Burl Wood Low Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
design is elevated by gleaming round brass plates and pulls, a nod to traditional Chinese cabinetry
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tichelaar Makkum Delft Chinoiserie Lamps (1940-60) New Green Velvet Lampshades
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
motifs nod to traditional Chinese porcelain, while their bold scale and stylized forms reflect a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,730 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Samarkand Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
the subtle use of alternating square medallions in blue and brown—a visual nod to traditional Chinese
Category
Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Rug
Located in New York, NY
angular cloud bands — a nod to Chinese decorative traditions. Between the field and primary border lies a
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
Timurid influence, while the crisp, geometric repetition suggests subtle nods to Chinese fretwork and
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
and fretwork—a nod to Chinese influence—executed in deeper walnut brown and faded peach tones.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
) pattern, a nod to Chinese influence, rendered in ivory and rust for contrast. These border elements not
Category
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
octagonal fret border—a nod to Chinese lattice work—and finally, a bold outer guard border composed of
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Located in New York, NY
motifs, nodding to traditional Chinese scrollwork. This is framed by a bold outer border composed of
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Single Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Nodding Figure
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The clay figure of a Chinese man with nodding head in traditional dress from the 18th and 19th
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Chinese was spurred by the construction of the Brighton Pavillion between 1787 and 1823 for George, Prince
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$14,500
H 15.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style
Located in SOMIS, CA
sophisticated design element. Hoof legs and raised flanges give the nod to its Chinese origin.
Together they
Category
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Horn Tessellated Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
and dark horn stands on turned-in table legs depicting a nod to the Chinese style spring was noted for.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Horn, Glass
A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century large German hand painted Chinese nodder figures . Elaborate hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$10,500 / set
H 14 in W 11 in D 11 in
Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare pair of George III chinoiserie or Chinese export standing Nodding Head Figures
Category
Antique 1790s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$68,000 / set
H 7.25 in W 8.25 in L 7.25 in
Pair of Nodding Figures, China Trade Papier Mache, Rare Chinese
Located in Vero Beach, FL
These two figures, male and female, are made for the British market. They wear traditional Chinese
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Export Style Porcelain Nodding Head Mandarins by Mottahedeh, Italy, Pair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Each male and female figure shown standing in colorful robes on canted square plinths, the separate heads attached to weighted poles to facilitate movement. The porcelain figures fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
$1,450 / set
H 15 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Old or Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddha Nodder Bobblehead Spirit Naughty Figure
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese porcelain lecherous spirit figure mischief maker with bobble tongue that wags lasciviously
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$295
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden
By Dresden Figurine, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Houston, TX
Porcelain figure called a "Nodder" made and signed by Dresden depicting a seated Chinese man with a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,500
H 10.5 in W 11 in D 12 in
A Pair of Porcelain Famille Rose "Nodding" Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A large pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Chinese Half Table with Lattice Apron, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
around the table legs, a popular Qing-dynasty design element and a nod to early Chinese bamboo furniture
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll
Located in Somis, CA
A small rustic chest from northern China, with an open light feature.
The top half of the chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
$750
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Four-Panel Screen with Painted Leaves and Black Cat Scene
Located in Yonkers, NY
-panel vintage Chinese folding screen. Painted in gradations of pale jade, celadon, and mint, the
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Nodding Figures
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of Chinese terracotta nodding figures depicting a courtier and his wife.
Made in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Nodding Ladies, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of famille rose enameled Chinese nodding porcelain models of court ladies. Made of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$18,000
H 16.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely detailed 19th century Meissen nodding figure of a Chinese Boy. After the 18th
Category
Antique 1790s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$12,260
H 9 in W 4 in D 4 in
Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided
Located in Somis, CA
dynasty. Slightly raised flanges give the nod to the Chinese temple architecture. The choice of wood is
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided
Located in Somis, CA
. A pair of slightly raised flanges give the nod to the Chinese temple architecture. The choice of
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Red and Black Cabinet and Desk Suite of Two
Located in Somis, CA
the piece's sophistication. Hoof legs and raised flanges give the nod to its Chinese origin
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rotating Round Top Table by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
/ Black Matte, Blue Glossy / Black Matte and Grey Matte / Black Matte)
Lazy Susan is a nod to the Chinese
Category
2010s French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Delft Polychrome Table Lamps from Royal Tichelaar Makkum, New Navy Velvet Shades
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
bamboo Chinoiserie motif present on the vases. 'Fan' is a nod to the Chinese name for the renowned Dutch
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,584
H 7.09 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Chinese Nodding Head Famille Rose Figures
By G. None
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Chinese nodding head Famille rose porcelain court figures on bases in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues
Category
Antique 19th Century German Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Clay Nodding Figures
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Rare pair of early 19th century Chinese painted clay nodding figures.
Category
Antique 1810s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Clay
$9,144
H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Terracotta Nodding Figures
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Delightful pair of Chinese terracotta nodding figures beautifully decorated and in wonderful
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Object...
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Mongolian Harvest Chest
Located in SOMIS, CA
colors. Iron studs give the nod to northern China's robust and rough tough culture. Folk art poem written
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sinuous enameled steel frames nodding to traditional Chinese yoke-back chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
44'" tall Pair of Italian Pottery Chinoiserie Figures, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
figures refer back to large Chinese & European nodders (figures) that where status symbols during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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Chinese Nodder For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese nodder you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every Chinese nodder was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese nodder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese nodder bearing Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese nodder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dresden Figurine, Dresden Porcelain and Meissen Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chinese Nodder?
The average selling price for a Chinese nodder at 1stDibs is $9,000, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.
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