Antique Chinese Signs
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Jade
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Object...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Paper
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Barware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Silk
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Decorative Bowls
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Chinoiserie Mounted Objects
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Vases
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Porcelain, Paint
Antique 19th Century Paintings and Screens
Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Wood, Paper
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Wood
Early 20th Century American Vases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Silk, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1960s German Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Signs
Wood
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Antique Chinese Signs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antique Chinese Signs?
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.