Can you paint over tiles?

Yes, you can paint over ceramic tiles. It is recommended that you do not paint over tiles that are frequently subjected to water or wear.

What are Chinese roof tiles made of?

Chinese roof tiles are made out of ceramic and are placed so they are stacked one on top of another. The tiles are part of ancient Chinese architecture. Find a selection of ornate roof tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What kind of paint do you use on tile?

The best type of paint to use on tile is a special epoxy paint or designated tile paint that allows the paint to securely stick to the tile, while being durable and washable. Painted tiles can add a pop of color or serve as a way to update your space. Browse a range of tiles on 1stDibs.

Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?

Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

What are Chinese ancestor paintings?

Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.

What is the highest form of Chinese painting?

One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.

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Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size excluding stand: Height 26.3 - 26.6 C.M. / Width 26.7 C.M. / Thickness ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

$3,250 / set

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size excluding stand: Height 25.8 - 26 C.M. / Width 26.8 - 27 C.M. / Thickne...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Chinese Tile of a Man Riding a Dragon, Ca. 1920

$2,500

Early 20th Century Chinese Tile of a Man Riding a Dragon, Ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Chinese Tile of a Man Riding a Dragon, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Height: 13 inches Width: 13 inches Depth: 4 inches ABOUT Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic tile dep...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th century Size excluding stand: Height 26.5 C.M. / Width 26.5 - 26.8 C.M. Height inclu...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique 2 tiles Women in Classical Dress, Mintons China Works, c. 1870

$525

Antique 2 tiles Women in Classical Dress, Mintons China Works, c. 1870

By Wedgwood

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-painted, Antique 2 tiles Women in Classical Dress, Mintons China Works, c. 1870, molded marker's mark, tiles 4" x 8", frames 5 3/4" x 10"

Category

Antique 1870s Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Brick Tile with Figures

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Chinese pottery brick tile with figures. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size excluding stand: Height 26.6 C.M. / Width 26.7 - 27 C.M. / Thickness 4 ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Sculpture

$5,000

Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Sculpture

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This hand-crafted ceramic figurine was created by Mexican artist César Torres using traditional Talavera Poblana techniques in Puebla, Mexico. The piece depicts a folkloric female fi...

Category

2010s Mexican Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Dia Muertos

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Dia Muertos

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This hand-crafted ceramic figurine was created by Mexican artist César Torres using traditional Talavera Poblana techniques in Puebla, Mexico. The piece depicts a folkloric female fi...

Category

2010s Mexican Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

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Large Chinese Landscape Tile Painting, Republic Era, Wang Ye Ting Style

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in

Large Chinese Landscape Tile Painting, Republic Era, Wang Ye Ting Style

Located in SOMIS, CA

Very large tile painting depicts the serene life of a Chinese water village. This is a classic theme favored by the scholars who believe the ideal retirement is simple, isolated exis...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

2 Chinese Hand Painted Pictorial Porcelain Tiles, Village Scenes, Signed

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H 13 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in

2 Chinese Hand Painted Pictorial Porcelain Tiles, Village Scenes, Signed

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of Chinese pictorial porcelain tiles feature hand painted village scenes with figures, chop mark signed upper, seated in wood frames, 20th century Measures: frame 13" H x 7...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Framed Hand Painted Tiles, Set of 4 Early 20th Century

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H 29 in W 11 in D 1 in

Chinese Framed Hand Painted Tiles, Set of 4 Early 20th Century

Located in West Hartford, CT

Intricate set of four framed hand painted Chinese porcelain tiles depicting scholar and student scenes.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Chinese Hand-Painted Mahogany Sideboard

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H 33 in W 66 in D 22 in

Chinese Hand-Painted Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Chicago, IL

Case constructed of dark mahogany wood, with hand painted doors. Sides inset with blue and white Chinese pottery tiles.

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tiles on Wood Stands

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H 10.5 in W 4 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Roof Tiles on Wood Stands

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a whimsical and colorful pair of Chinese roof tiles in the form of modified roosters hand-painted in aqua and amber colors and glazed, situated on rosewood stands, circa 20th...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Danish Rococo Tile-Top Table with Chinese Motifs

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H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 24.02 in

Danish Rococo Tile-Top Table with Chinese Motifs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Painted and decorated with Chinese motifs. Denmark approx. 1770 and 1870.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Tables

Materials

Beech

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird

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H 5.16 in W 5.16 in D 0.48 in

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Circa 1620 – 1640 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Chinese garden with a bird on a rock.

Category

Antique 1620s Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Midcentury Table Attributed to William "Billy" Haines

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H 21 in W 11.5 in D 16.75 in

Midcentury Table Attributed to William "Billy" Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in Dallas, TX

A small side table of limed oak, clean modern lines with slim tapered legs, inlaid antique painted Chinese porcelain tile with famille rose coloration

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Oak, Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Painted Terracotta Tile Mounted on Lucite Base

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H 13 in W 7 in D 2 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Painted Terracotta Tile Mounted on Lucite Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period painted terracotta tile mounted on a Lucite base.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Colorful Chinese Terracotta Roof Tiles

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H 11 in W 4 in D 8 in

Pair of Colorful Chinese Terracotta Roof Tiles

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a charming pair of colorful terracotta roof tiles hand painted in turquoise and sienna.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

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H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 10 in

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Located in Forney, TX

A finely rendered pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1910) ceramic architectural roof tiles, glazed in the rich Sancai palette, skillfully modelled as a mythical Phoenix perched atop...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

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H 13 in W 4.5 in D 9 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

Located in Forney, TX

Brightly hand painted and glazed ceramic roof tiles of these natural or mythical creatures are often lined up several in a row atop Chinese roofs as decorative architectural elements...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Earthenware

Tiled Top Side Table with Chinese Dragon Painted Top - French, c1960s

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H 18.12 in W 15.95 in D 19.69 in

Tiled Top Side Table with Chinese Dragon Painted Top - French, c1960s

Located in London, GB

Tiled Top Side Table with Chinese Dragon Painted Top - French, c1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period China ca.1850

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H 76 in W 28 in D 14 in

Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period China ca.1850

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period, China c.1850. The extraordinary scale and hand painted intense colouration of these marine themed roof tiles indicate their original place...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood, Pottery

19th CENTURY PORCELAIN TILE.

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H NaN in W 11.5 in

19th CENTURY PORCELAIN TILE.

Located in Solebury, PA

Beautiful hand decorated Chinese porcelain tile with minute details executed in the finest tradition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Glass Tile Folding Screen/Fireplace Front

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H 26.5 in W 44 in D 0.75 in

Chinese Glass Tile Folding Screen/Fireplace Front

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese handmade folding screen with 4 sections colorfully hand painted onto glass tiles.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Foo Lion Temple Roof Tiles

Sold

H 15 in W 15 in D 5 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Warrior Foo Lion Temple Roof Tiles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare pair of Chinese handmade and painted ceramic temple roof tile warriors mounted on foo horses.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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Chinese Painted Tiles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese painted tiles available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese painted tiles — often made from ceramic, porcelain and pottery — can elevate any home. Chinese painted tiles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Chinese painted tiles to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Baroque and Rococo Chinese painted tiles are of considerable interest. Minton, Delft and Theodore Deck each produced beautiful Chinese painted tiles that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Painted Tiles?

Prices for Chinese painted tiles start at $180 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $1,411.

Questions About Chinese Painted Tiles

Can you paint over tiles?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you can paint over ceramic tiles. It is recommended that you do not paint over tiles that are frequently subjected to water or wear.
What are Chinese roof tiles made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese roof tiles are made out of ceramic and are placed so they are stacked one on top of another. The tiles are part of ancient Chinese architecture. Find a selection of ornate roof tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What kind of paint do you use on tile?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The best type of paint to use on tile is a special epoxy paint or designated tile paint that allows the paint to securely stick to the tile, while being durable and washable. Painted tiles can add a pop of color or serve as a way to update your space. Browse a range of tiles on 1stDibs.
Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
What are Chinese ancestor paintings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
What is the highest form of Chinese painting?
1 Answer
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.