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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks

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 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cinnabar Laquered Cabinet w/ antique Japanese print by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

The lower level has bi-folding doors concealing a bank of drawers; the upper section features doors with inset antique Chinese printing blocks.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath.

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Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian

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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

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Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian

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 to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

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Japanese Wood Block Prints "Four Seasons of Tokyo" Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
Japanese Wood Block Prints "Four Seasons of Tokyo" Uchida Wood Block Printing Co

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., Ltd, undated but ca. 1960, folio of four woodblock prints in a presentation folder.

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Materials

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Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900

Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward expanding the written word's range of influence throughout the world.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Elm

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Wall mounted Chinese block cabinet by Ed Wormley for Dunbar
Wall mounted Chinese block cabinet by Ed Wormley for Dunbar

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 the four door fronts which each conceal an adjustable shelf.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath.

Category

Vintage 1950s Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

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Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

Located in Chicago, IL

Hundreds of years before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes that remain popular today.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

The top portion has inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block, c. 1900
Chinese Sunflower Printing Block, c. 1900

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block, c. 1900

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H 20.75 in W 14.25 in D 1.25 in

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This turn-of-the-century printing block from China's Shanxi province finds new life as a beautifully carved wall decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pearwood

Chinese Block Printing Type Set, c. 1900
Chinese Block Printing Type Set, c. 1900

Chinese Block Printing Type Set, c. 1900

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H 1.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

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 technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Printing Block Set, c. 1900
Chinese Wooden Printing Block Set, c. 1900

Chinese Wooden Printing Block Set, c. 1900

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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 technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

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H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

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 technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block
Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block

Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block

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Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for printing fabric, this turn-of-the-century printing block from China's Dongbei province finds new life as a beautifully carved wall decoration.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850
Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850

Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850

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H 10.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.75 in

Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes that remain popular today.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

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 technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

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 processes that remain popular today.

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Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

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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 expanding the written word's range of influence in the world.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

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Set of 40 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900
Set of 40 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900

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 Chinese character. Each set is a unique and wonderful curiosity, providing an unusua...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

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Collection of 32 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900
Collection of 32 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900

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 Chinese character. Each set is a unique and wonderful curiosity, providing an unusua...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

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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.