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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

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

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

Rosewood, Walnut

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

Cabinet / Hutch by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$18,000

H 75 in W 66 in D 20 in

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

Category

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

$1,232Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 11.23 in

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

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

$1,195Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 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

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900

$880

H 4 in W 15 in D 8 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

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

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

inset antique Chinese printing blocks with a row of Rosewood drawers underneath. The bottom cabinet is

Category

Vintage 1950s Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

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H 20.75 in W 14.25 in D 1.25 in

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

Located in Chicago, IL

Hundreds of years before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing

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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H 77.75 in W 66 in D 20 in

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

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

that remain popular today. This turn-of-the-century printing block from China's Shanxi province finds

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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

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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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H 6.25 in W 8.5 in D 1 in

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

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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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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

Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block

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H 22 in W 17 in D 2 in

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 fed the technological push toward

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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

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

Materials

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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

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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, 2023
    The 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, 2022
    Rajasthan 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.