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Chinese Paper Mache

Pair of Antique Chinese Paper Mache Bottle Coasters with Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
paper mache with a ebonized finish and decorated with figures done in gilt.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

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Paper

Chinese Checkered Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Export warrior paper mache
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Chinese Export, Papier Mâché Planter
Located in Tampa, FL
A small Chinese export, papier mâché planter or dish with a gold flower design. It is circa early
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Antique 1820s Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Paper

Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché
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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
$747
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché
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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
$801
H 8.27 in Dm 8.27 in
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché
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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
$486
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché
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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
Chinese papier-mâché golden sphere
$545
H 5.52 in Dm 5.52 in
Circa 1850 Chinese Export Papier Mache Footed Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Chinese export papier mache footed tray. Exquisitely hand painted & gilded. Minor
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Paint, Paper

Mid-Century Pair of Oversized Papier Maché Chinese Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of oversized Chinese vases crafted from papier-mâché, featuring elegant reliefs of pheasants
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Wood, Paper

Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th century Chinese papier mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers. China, 1801-1900
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Paint, Paper

Chinese Papier-Mâché Gilt Calligraphy Waste Basket and Tissue Box Cover Set
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage mid 20th century Chinese lacquered papier-mâché wastepaper basket and matching tissue box
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

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Other

Vintage Papier Mâché Parcel-Gilt Buddha
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large, decorative and unusual papier mâché gilded Buddha.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Vintage Papier Mâché Parcel-Gilt Buddha
Vintage Papier Mâché Parcel-Gilt Buddha
$2,950
H 32 in W 22 in D 12 in
20th Century Extra Large Papier Mache Bowl #01 (Three Available)
Located in Wainscott, NY
scale make this an object d’ art. Likely paper-bodied lacquerware, essentially papier mache' with rice
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Parchment Paper

Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

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Paper

Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand-Painted, circa 1910 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered St of Cups, which we attribute to being made
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

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Paper

Recent Sales

Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this gorgeous red lacquer paper mâché pillbox. Hand painted in red lacquer with black and
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Paper

19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 19th century inlaid papier-mâché mother of pearl Chinese box with two tiers and a lid, there’s
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

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Paper

Papier Mâché Pillbox Flower Motif
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning red lacquered papier mâché pillbox. The bottom and inside of the box are
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Papier Mâché Pillbox Flower Motif
Papier Mâché Pillbox Flower Motif
H 1.25 in W 1.38 in D 2.13 in
Set of 6 small Bowls Chinese Decor Papier Maché Napoleon III 19th Century France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a set of 6 small bowls, crafted from papier-mâché, in a charming Chinese decor. These
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lacquer

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Paper

19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box
Located in Alella, ES
Round black lacquer small box decorated with gilt and white paintings with scenes of characters of the time.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese carved wood and paper mache Foo Dogs.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th Century Foo Dogs
H 15 in W 15 in D 7 in
Vintage Chinese Paper Maché Full Head Theatrical Face Mask, C. 1970s Theatre
Located in Bristol, GB
bulbous, rosy cheeks and a big grin. Made from paper mache with wirework and wood underneath and then
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Masks

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Paint, Paper

19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Paper Mache porcelain shipping container/box. China would be shipped to France in these
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century paper mache porcelain shipping container. It was used to ship china to France. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Pair of Chinese Export Paper Mâché Lacquer and Gilt Footed Chargers
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of Chinese Export late 19th century paper mâché, black lacquer and gilt footed chargers
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Lacquer, Paper

1940s Paper Mache Chinese Dragon Head from a Costume
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s handmade papier mâché head of a dragon. From a costume worn for Chinese New Years. Eyes blink
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Vintage 1940s Masks

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Papier Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Folk Art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been used for basic
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Papier Mâché Box
Vintage Chinese Papier Mâché Box
H 12.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Floral Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Chinese Peony Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Chinese Blossom Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Export Paper Mache Figure, Imperial Servant with Card Tray
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 24 inches tall this is quite a rare example of Chinese papier mâché made for the British
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Lacquer, Paper

Circa 1860s Chinese Export Papier Mache Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860s Chinese Export papier mache box. Gilded designs highlighted by faces & hands of inlaid
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Paper

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
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Lacquer, Paper

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Papier Mache Round Tea Canister Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese Export papier mache round tea canister box. Qing dynasty. Scarlet ground
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Pair of Papier-Mâché Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of hand painted Chinese papier-mâché lamps on ebonized wooden bases. Stylized dragons and
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Silk, Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century Hand- Painted Orientalist Papier Machè Small Tray
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An high quality lacquered papier machè small tray hand-painted in China in Late 19th century. It's
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide...

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
A very fine wood and papier mâché English chair with inlaid & hand painted back & legs. Gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Slipper Chairs

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Abalone, Giltwood, Paper

Clothing & Storage Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Clothing & Storage Basket
Clothing & Storage Basket
H 15 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Paper Mache Pumpkin Jewelry Box, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and original early 20th Chinese paper mâché pumpkin jewelry box from the 1900s. Opening
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20th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Paper Mache Box with Classic Chinese Pattern
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century Chinese papier mâché box with classic Chinese pattern.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Huge Antique Chinese Paper Mache Floor Vase with Hand-Painted Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style. The vase is composed of paper mache with a black
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Folk Art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been used for basic
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Papier-Mâché Box
Vintage Chinese Papier-Mâché Box
H 11.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Antique Paper Mache Mother of Pearl Chinese Dragon Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
inlaid with dragon paper mâché trinket box A good looking, decorative and original piece, this is a
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Lacquer

Stunning Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Painted Paper Mache Large Serving Dinner Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Dragon Paper Mache
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Paper

Stunning Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Tray Serving Drinks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Export Paper Mache
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Antique 1930s Chinese Folk Art Paper Mache Kitten Kitty Cat Flower Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930’s Chinese papier mache vase painted green with a kitten playing with a ball
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Paint, Paper

Paper Mache Buddha Statues Set of Two
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of two vintage paper mache statues of Amitabha Buddha and Guanyin Avalokiteshvara
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Paper

Circa 1850 Chinese Export Papier Mache Footed Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Chinese export papier mache footed tray. Exquisitely hand painted & gilded. Minor
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Paint, Paper

Chinese Brown and Black Papier-Mâché Basket with Floral Frieze and Bird Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese brown and black papier-mâché lacquered basket from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

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Other

Large Asian Dragon Papier Maché Figural Box
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible papier maché or papier mâché box in the form of an Asian dragon. This monumental figural
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Pair of Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Shaped Table Lamps
Located in Southall, GB
A beautiful pair of Chinoiserie papier mâché table lamps, in lacquered black with gilded oriental
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Paper

Pair of Black and Gold Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Shaped Table Lamps, circa 1950
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of black and gold chinoiserie papier mâché shaped table lamps, circa 1950 A striking pair of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Paper

French Paper Mache Box Used to Transport China
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paper mache box used to transport china. Six available ranging in size
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Eight Piece Paper Mache Lot
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight Piece Paper Mache Lot Price for the lot $835 1)Red papier mache
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Three Mid-20thC Chinese Papier-Mâché Storage Buckets
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The marvellously colourful trio of papier-mache baskets or pots, having floral rose themed
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Paper

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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

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Giltwood

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Louis XVI Style Sofa
$10,187
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
$850 / item
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Danish mid-century Oak Bedside Table nightstand, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A small elegant bedside table with drawer in oak veneer. The stand are sturdy and solid with minor signs of use. Some small damages ocur on one of the sides, and are shown clearly i...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Inlaid Glass Tray Top Table
Located in Forney, TX
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Tito Agnoli Cane and Patinated Cognac leather dining room chairs, Italy 1966
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Leather, Cane, Walnut

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Materials

Wood

Transitional Style Upholstered King Bed
Transitional Style Upholstered King Bed
$7,245 / item
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Oil

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...
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Antique 18th Century Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

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Brass

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Chinese Paper Mache For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese paper mache available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese paper mache for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and gesso. If you’re shopping for a Chinese paper mache, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese paper mache — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Chinese paper mache bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Paper Mache?

Prices for a Chinese paper mache start at $145 and top out at $7,587 with the average selling for $596.
Questions About Chinese Paper Mache
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese papier mache is an art form that involves applying strips of paper over wood or clay known as hariko in Japanese. Once the artwork is dry and hard, the artist paints it by hand. In Japan, artisans use hariko to produce dolls, toys and sculptures. Find a range of Japanese papier mache on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.