Chinese Printing Block
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut cabinet with brass cleats, rosewood drawers and antique Chinese printing blocks. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Manhasset, NY
designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar showcasing antique Chinese printing blocks
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
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$6,750
H 42 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in
Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
inset antique Chinese printing blocks.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Walnut
$24,000
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Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,510
H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 11.23 in
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,464
H 0.79 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Wood Block Prints "Four Seasons of Tokyo" Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Uchida Wood Block Printing Co., Ltd:
"Four Seasons of Tokyo", Kyoto, Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
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Materials
Wood
$1,030 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.04 in W 13.78 in D 0.04 in
Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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Wall mounted Chinese block cabinet by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This model # 5724 hanging cabinet by Edward Wormley features the inset Chinese printing blocks on
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
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Metal
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath. The bottom cabinet is
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Vintage 1950s Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Sunflower Printing Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Hundreds of years before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing
Category
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Materials
Wood
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath. The walnut case is
Category
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Chinese Sunflower Printing Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
that remain popular today. This turn-of-the-century printing block from China's Shanxi province finds
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Pearwood
Chinese Block Printing Type Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Printing Block Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
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Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
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Wood
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
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Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sunflower Printing Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Hundreds of years before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing
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Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
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Wood
Set of 40 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of the miniature blocks included in these early 20th century type sets is hand carved with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Wood
Collection of 32 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of the miniature blocks included in these early 20th century type sets is hand carved with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Wood
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Chinese Printing Block For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese printing block for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and pearwood, every Chinese printing block was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese printing block, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese printing block bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Printing Block?
A Chinese printing block can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $680, while the lowest priced sells for $78 and the highest can go for as much as $1,350.
Questions About Chinese Printing Block
- What is Indian block printing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
- What is a printing block called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.
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