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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The innermost navy band is punctuated with ivory roundels—a nod to traditional Chinese pearl motifs. This is followed by a light celadon guard stripe, and finally a wide outer border...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Four corner spandrels feature complex lattice motifs—a nod to traditional Chinese fret designs—lending just enough decorative weight without disrupting the minimalist aesthetic.

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Early 20th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Jazz Age Style
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Jazz Age Style

1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Jazz Age Style

Located in Dallas, TX

From each corner emerges an elegant lattice—a nod to classical Chinese trellises—a geometric foundation through which exuberant botanicals gently cascade.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.

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 export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the collection of Mildrded and Raf...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

By Sitzendorf

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Made in the European interpretation of traditional Chinese motifs, this porcelain nodder embodies both whimsy and elegance, making it a standout piece for collectors and decorators a...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere
19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere

19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere

Located in Norwood, NJ

Each shelf is bordered with carved fretwork and raised on miniature cabriole legs, giving the impression of nested altar tables—an elegant nod to classical Chinese aesthetics. The lo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c

Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

The body of the vase is embellished with archaic carvings, a nod to China's rich artistic heritage. The vase culminates in a trumpeting mouth, elegantly flaring outward, and is raise...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Red Lacquered Chinese Side Table with Antique Courtyard Stone Inset Top
Red Lacquered Chinese Side Table with Antique Courtyard Stone Inset Top

Red Lacquered Chinese Side Table with Antique Courtyard Stone Inset Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

The table stands on four elegantly tapering legs that terminate in shaped, hoof-style feet, a subtle nod to classic Chinese furniture forms reinterpreted with simplicity and clarity.

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20th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Stone

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit

Located in Leuven , BE

The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorate...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design
Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design

Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

The pulls are elegant, giving a nod to traditional Chinese aesthetics. In an enticing duet of hues, the opium mat top, drawers, and recessed panels in the back bathe in an invitin...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Near Pair of Hardwood End Tables with Fretwork Geometric Base, Vintage
Near Pair of Hardwood End Tables with Fretwork Geometric Base, Vintage

Near Pair of Hardwood End Tables with Fretwork Geometric Base, Vintage

Located in Yonkers, NY

The clean lines and exposed joinery nod to traditional Chinese craftsmanship, yet the pared-down silhouette ensures a seamless fit within contemporary, transitional, or Asian-inspire...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

The Dawn of Neoclassicism: A Redware Engine-Turned Coffee Pot
The Dawn of Neoclassicism: A Redware Engine-Turned Coffee Pot

The Dawn of Neoclassicism: A Redware Engine-Turned Coffee Pot

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mark: The base features an impressed pseudo-Chinese chop mark, a typical nod to the East Asian inspiration for redware.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

The multiple borders are equally compelling: a narrow inner ribbon of delicate dots and floral motifs gives way to an octagonal fret border—a nod to Chinese lattice work—and finally,...

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Early 20th Century Uzbek Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Ceramic Studio Vase by Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
Large Ceramic Studio Vase by Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern

Large Ceramic Studio Vase by Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern

By Sgrafo Modern, Peter Müller

Located in Cork, IE

The stylized tree motive is a discrete nod to the Chinese meiping vases, with a distinctive Mid-Century Modern look and feel.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Rug

Located in New York, NY

A stunning border in lapis blue and sandy beige encircles the central field, hosting a complex repeat of abstracted flowers and angular cloud bands — a nod to Chinese decorative trad...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

The finely drawn rosettes and angular vinework reflect an enduring Timurid influence, while the crisp, geometric repetition suggests subtle nods to Chinese fretwork and Persian symme...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

Flanking this are inner and outer secondary borders rendered with stylized cloud bands and fretwork—a nod to Chinese influence—executed in deeper walnut brown and faded peach tones.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Wool Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

The inner band features floral rosettes against a cinnamon-red ground, while the outermost border displays a classic meander (Greek key) pattern, a nod to Chinese influence, rendered...

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) Rug

Located in New York, NY

The inner guard border is decorated with a procession of cloud-like motifs, nodding to traditional Chinese scrollwork. This is framed by a bold outer border composed of abstract geom...

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Single Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Nodding Figure
Single Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Nodding Figure

Single Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Nodding Figure

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H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in

Single Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Nodding Figure

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Figurines such as this are rare and often referred to as ‘Chinese Nodders’.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert
Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert

Regency Plaster Nodding Head Figure of a Chinese Official or Merchant by Robert

Located in New York, NY

A very fine piece inscribed to back of the figure: Publd. Decr. 2d 1809 by R. Shout, Holborn, London Robert Shout, circa 1760-1835 produced, in partnership with his uncle Benjamin...

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Antique Early 1800s English Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style
Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style

Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style

Located in SOMIS, CA

Hoof legs and raised flanges give the nod to its Chinese origin. Together they complete the look of a study, office or any small room.

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Horn Tessellated Coffee Table
Mid-Century Horn Tessellated Coffee Table

Mid-Century Horn Tessellated Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 14 in W 39 in D 39 in

Mid-Century Horn Tessellated Coffee Table

Located in Houston, TX

The beautiful table of light and dark horn stands on turned-in table legs depicting a nod to the Chinese style spring was noted for.

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Horn, Glass

A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders
A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders

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 decorated wardrobes.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures
Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures

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. Each finely hand painted wearing Chinese Imperial robes, with raised enamel Phoenix ...

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Antique 1790s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Nodding Figures, China Trade Papier Mache, Rare Chinese
Pair of Nodding Figures, China Trade Papier Mache, Rare Chinese

Pair of Nodding Figures, China Trade Papier Mache, Rare Chinese

Located in Vero Beach, FL

They wear traditional Chinese robes with elaborate original polychrome decoration.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Chinese Export Style Porcelain Nodding Head Mandarins by Mottahedeh, Italy, Pair
Chinese Export Style Porcelain Nodding Head Mandarins by Mottahedeh, Italy, Pair

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...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Old or Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddha Nodder Bobblehead Spirit Naughty Figure
Old or Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddha Nodder Bobblehead Spirit Naughty Figure

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 behind an expansive grin, circa early 20th century. Figure is holding a teapot and ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden

By Dresden Porcelain, Dresden Figurine

Located in Houston, TX

Porcelain figure called a "Nodder" made and signed by Dresden depicting a seated Chinese man with a moving head, hands and tongue.

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Vintage 1960s German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Porcelain Famille Rose "Nodding" Court Ladies

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.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Chinese Half Table with Lattice Apron, c. 1850
Chinese Half Table with Lattice Apron, c. 1850

Chinese Half Table with Lattice Apron, c. 1850

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H 32.25 in W 38.25 in L 32.25 in

Chinese Half Table with Lattice Apron, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The lattice-like apron was designed to mimic a rounded strip of bamboo wrapped around the table legs, a popular Qing-dynasty design element and a nod to early Chinese bamboo furnitur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

A rare Anglo-Chinese Regency polychrome painted wax and wood group of two Chines
A rare Anglo-Chinese Regency polychrome painted wax and wood group of two Chines

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, both with nodding heads with horsetail top-knots, wearing jackets with large collars, ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late Qing Low Table with Two Drawers and Custom Grey Silver Lacquer
Chinese Late Qing Low Table with Two Drawers and Custom Grey Silver Lacquer

Chinese Late Qing Low Table with Two Drawers and Custom Grey Silver Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

The horse hoof legs are a nod to traditional Chinese design and offer a unique and visually striking element to the table's overall appearance.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug, Plum & Florals, c. 1920s — 8'10"×11'6" -1B996
Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug, Plum & Florals, c. 1920s — 8'10"×11'6" -1B996

Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug, Plum & Florals, c. 1920s — 8'10"×11'6" -1B996

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Golden cloud scroll motifs punctuate the corners, a nod to classical Chinese cosmological symbolism rendered here in a thoroughly modern, decorative spirit.

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll
Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll

Small Antique Chest, Miniature Chest, with Open Light and Dragon Scroll

Located in Somis, CA

The sides of the chest has a nice oval "garden window" opening, giving the nod to northern Chinese garden's landscape design.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Four-Panel Screen with Painted Leaves and Black Cat Scene
Four-Panel Screen with Painted Leaves and Black Cat Scene

Four-Panel Screen with Painted Leaves and Black Cat Scene

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its gentle palette and quiet humor suit contemporary interiors while offering a sophisticated nod to traditional Chinese art forms. This piece is vintage, with expected signs of wear.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of 1960s Ginger Jar Crackle-glass Lamps
Pair of 1960s Ginger Jar Crackle-glass Lamps

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; all resting on gold painted wooden bases; height: 15.75" (top of glass) 26" (top ...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Brass Faux Bamboo Flatware, Dessert Set in Hollywood Regency Style, 70s
Vintage Brass Faux Bamboo Flatware, Dessert Set in Hollywood Regency Style, 70s

Vintage Brass Faux Bamboo Flatware, Dessert Set in Hollywood Regency Style, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

This stunning vintage set was discovered by us in a villa along the Lazio coast, in the seaside town of Anzio, just outside of Rome. The design playfully nods to the Chinese Chippen...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Nodding Figures
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Nodding Figures

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Nodding Ladies, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Nodding Ladies, 19th Century

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies

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 Dynasty, circa 1900, China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat

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 century model by Johann Joachim Kändler, the dancing figure with his left foot raised, ma...

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Antique 1790s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided
Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided

Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided

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H 36.5 in W 54.5 in D 11.75 in

Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided

Located in Somis, CA

Slightly raised flanges give the nod to the Chinese temple architecture. The choice of wood is the valued elm wood, with its graceful grains resembling the mountains.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided
Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided

Chinese Narrow Altar Table, Double Sided

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H 36.5 in W 54.5 in D 11.75 in

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 wood is the valued elmwood, with its graceful grains resembling the mountains.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Red and Black Cabinet and Desk Suite of Two
Asian Red and Black Cabinet and Desk Suite of Two

Asian Red and Black Cabinet and Desk Suite of Two

Located in Somis, CA

Hoof legs and raised flanges give the nod to its Chinese origin. Dimensions: 44.5" W x 19.5" D x 32.5" H A fabulous suite of 2.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Four-Panel Scalloped Folding Screen with Painted Chinoiserie Motifs
Four-Panel Scalloped Folding Screen with Painted Chinoiserie Motifs

Four-Panel Scalloped Folding Screen with Painted Chinoiserie Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

Rendered in soft, earthy tones with delicate detail, the composition presents stylized figures, flora, and architectural elements rising from gnarled roots and branches. The visual l...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Cutlery Set in Hollywood Regency Style made in Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s
Vintage Cutlery Set in Hollywood Regency Style made in Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s

Vintage Cutlery Set in Hollywood Regency Style made in Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

This stunning vintage set was discovered by us in a villa along the Lazio coast, in the seaside town of Anzio, just outside of Rome. The design playfully nods to the Chinese Chippen...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Tableware

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Sideboard with Brass Hardware and Burl Wood Inlay
Baker Furniture Sideboard with Brass Hardware and Burl Wood Inlay

Baker Furniture Sideboard with Brass Hardware and Burl Wood Inlay

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Yonkers, NY

Clean lines and symmetrical proportions nod to traditional Chinese cabinetry, punctuated by circular brass hardware that lends a striking contrast.

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Late 20th Century American Buffets

Materials

Brass

Rotating Round Top Table by Thomas Dariel
Rotating Round Top Table by Thomas Dariel

Rotating Round Top Table by Thomas Dariel

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H 14.57 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Rotating Round Top Table by Thomas Dariel

Located in Geneve, CH

Rotating round top table by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 100 x D 100 x H 37 cm Rotating top in MDF • oak veneer with matte paint and clear lacquer finish Structure in MDF •...

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2010s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Delft Polychrome Table Lamps from Royal Tichelaar Makkum, New Navy Velvet Shades
Delft Polychrome Table Lamps from Royal Tichelaar Makkum, New Navy Velvet Shades

Delft Polychrome Table Lamps from Royal Tichelaar Makkum, New Navy Velvet Shades

By Royal Tichelaar Makkum

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

The name Fan Xing reflects the bamboo Chinoiserie motif present on the vases. 'Fan' is a nod to the Chinese name for the renowned Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, while 'Xing,' meanin...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dutch Delft Hand‑Painted Ceramic Chinoiserie Table Lamps, Tichelaar Makkum, 1950
Dutch Delft Hand‑Painted Ceramic Chinoiserie Table Lamps, Tichelaar Makkum, 1950

Dutch Delft Hand‑Painted Ceramic Chinoiserie Table Lamps, Tichelaar Makkum, 1950

By Royal Tichelaar Makkum

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

The swirling chinoiserie motifs nod to traditional Chinese porcelain, while their bold scale and stylized forms reflect a distinctly Western, mid-20th-century interpretation of the s...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Nodding Head Famille Rose Figures
Pair of Chinese Nodding Head Famille Rose Figures

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 traditional Chinese style.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of European  Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders
Pair of European  Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders

Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues; male nodder wearing green shoes & female nodder wearing yellow shoes.

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Antique 19th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Clay Nodding Figures
Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Clay Nodding Figures

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.

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Antique 1810s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Clay

Pair of Early 19th Century Terracotta Nodding Figures
Pair of Early 19th Century Terracotta Nodding Figures

Pair of Early 19th Century Terracotta Nodding Figures

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

Delightful pair of Chinese terracotta nodding figures beautifully decorated and in wonderful condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Object...

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Mongolian Harvest Chest
19th Century Mongolian Harvest Chest

19th Century Mongolian Harvest Chest

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H 35 in W 63 in D 20 in

19th Century Mongolian Harvest Chest

Located in SOMIS, CA

Splendid butterscotch along with rustic terracotta reflect the Mongolian's love for exotic colors. Iron studs give the nod to northern China's robust and rough tough culture.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mandarin chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in vibrant original Matisse-esque fabric with sinuous enameled steel frames nodding to traditional Chinese yoke-back chairs.

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

44'" tall Pair of Italian Pottery Chinoiserie Figures, circa 1950
44'" tall Pair of Italian Pottery Chinoiserie Figures, circa 1950

44'" tall Pair of Italian Pottery Chinoiserie Figures, circa 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

These figures refer back to large Chinese & European nodders (figures) that where status symbols during the 17th and 18th century in aristocratic homes and palaces.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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By Walter Nichols

Located in New York, NY

1920s Walter Nichols Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'6" - 267 x 350 cm ) Antique Art Deco Room Size Wool Ivory, Pink Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a sweet colors palette with a mint green field surrounded by a wide gold border, and all overlaid with myriad flowers includin...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 2" x 11' 7", presents a striking composition that seamlessly blends traditional Chinese symbolism with an artistic, modern ae...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a muted cranberry field surrounded by a wide indigo border, and all overlaid with multi-colored peonies and lotus flowers, wi...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Sapphire Garden: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug of Poetic Splendor
The Sapphire Garden: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug of Poetic Splendor

The Sapphire Garden: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug of Poetic Splendor

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

77231 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'09 x 11'06. Woven during a golden era of cross-cultural aesthetics, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a mast...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

The Imperial Aviary Garden: A Modern Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Radiance
The Imperial Aviary Garden: A Modern Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Radiance

The Imperial Aviary Garden: A Modern Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Radiance

Located in Dallas, TX

30920 New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 10'00 x 13'05. The Imperial Aviary Garden: A Modern Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Radiance. A masterclass in opulence and stor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug

$8,500

W 105 in L 136 in

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An unusual early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia ground surrounded by an unusually patterned border containing several floral cartouches alternating with puffs of bi...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mauve central field covered in myriad auspicious flowers including peonies, chrysanthemum, and cherry blossoms, and potted ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy
Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy

Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of Italian porcelain chinoiserie nodding head figures of a Chinese Mandarin couple, made for the Marbo Lamp Company, circa 1960's, Inlay. The charming figures portrayed ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

1920's Antique Blue Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Style
1920's Antique Blue Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Style

1920's Antique Blue Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77524 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 09'01 x 11'06. A rare and resplendent testament to the art of imperial refinement, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug is an obje...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Art Deco Rug
Chinese Art Deco Rug

Chinese Art Deco Rug

$16,500

W 106 in L 138 in

Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo background surrounded by a wide fuchsia border, and overlaid with wispy prunus blossoms and peonies, butterflie...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Qing Dynasty
Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Qing Dynasty

Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Qing Dynasty

Located in Dallas, TX

77196 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'06. Maximalist style meets Qing Dynasty in this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug. The intricate botanical details and blu...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Handmade Blue Wool Rug with Floral Motif
Antique Chinese Art Deco Handmade Blue Wool Rug with Floral Motif

Antique Chinese Art Deco Handmade Blue Wool Rug with Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This piece has a purple frame with multi-color accents in a gorgeous traditional Chinese floral design. This r...

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark golden orange field with a central pagoda medallion, garden pavilions in opposite corners, and surrounded by a wide in...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Orange Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'8''x11'4'' KnottedPile Rug
1920s Orange Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'8''x11'4'' KnottedPile Rug

1920s Orange Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'8''x11'4'' KnottedPile Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'8'' x 11'4'' - 265 x 345 Floral design with burnt orange field & fuchsia color border. Antique Art Deco Room Size Wool Red, Yellow / Gold / Orange...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Chinese Large Room Size Rug
Art Deco Chinese Large Room Size Rug

Art Deco Chinese Large Room Size Rug

$11,250

W 129 in L 173 in

Art Deco Chinese Large Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful large Chinese Art Deco rug with a floral design on a sna field and plum border. Room size formats are usually found in the 8 x 10, 9 x 12 size range, this one is bigger th...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.