19th century Chinese Export Nanking Warming Plate
Located in Savannah, GA
porcelain, and the name Nanking comes from the city of Nanjing, China, where this type of porcelain was made
Porcelain
Antique Blue & White Chinese Export Nanking Porcelain Gravy Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain gravy boat. In the Nanking pattern. Decorated in
Porcelain
$595 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 6.13 in
Set of 3 Antique Blue & White Chinese Export Nanking Porcelain Saucers or Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 3 antique Chinese export porcelain plates. In the Nanking pattern. Decorated in
Porcelain
$974Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 4 in W 9 in D 9 in
Nanking Blue and White Porcelain Vintage 23 Piece Tea and Meal Service
Located in Lomita, CA
Dessert will appear extra delicious on this set of Nanking blue and white porcelain Chinese export
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Nanking Crackle Glaze Famille Rose Vase Lamp 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain ovoid jar vase with Nanking style crackle glaze and decorated in
Porcelain
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in Dm 11 in
A 19 Century Nanking Porcelain Vase on an Ormolu base turned into a Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large late 19 Century Qing Era Chinese Nanking Porcelain Vase in famille verte crackle glaze
Porcelain
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.25 in Dm 6 in
Rare Pair of Blue & White Nanking 'Rice Grain' Cups & Saucers, Qianlong Marked
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Pair of Blue & White Nanking 'Rice Grain' Cups & Saucers, Qianlong Marked China, 19th Century
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 2.75 in W 7.75 in D 5.63 in
Chinese Export Nanking Porcelain Sauceboat And Undertray, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
An unusual serving piece: an early 19th century Nanking sauceboat with associated leaf form
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Nanking Porcelain Canton Saucer Dishes
Located in Wilton, CT
Nice pair of Nanking bowls. Finely potted with good painting/color.
Porcelain
19th century Chinese Export Nanking Warming Plate
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese export Nanking warming plate, early 19th century. Slightly octagonal, it measures 10.25
Porcelain
Large Chinese Export Porcelain Platter - Nanking Pattern, c. 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large late 18th century Chinese Export porcelain platter of oval form in underglaze blue Nanking
Porcelain
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H 14.75 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Export Nanking Blue and White Porcelain Soup Tureens, Covers and Stands
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Nanking blue and white porcelain soup tureens, covers and stands, circa 1790-1820
Chinese Export Nanking Cargo Cafe au Lait and Blue Pair Bowls
Located in Downingtown, PA
Nanking Cargo Chinese Export Porcelain Cafe au Lait and Blue Pair Bowls The Chinese Export
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Chinese Nanking Porcelain Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of late 19th century Chinese Nanking crackle porcelain vases mounted on French gilt bronze
Bronze
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H 13 in W 16.15 in L 13 in
Large Selection of Twelve Chinese 18th Century Blue and White Nanking Platers
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive collection of twelve willow pattern Chinese 18th century Nanking blue and white
Porcelain
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H 0.75 in W 11.75 in D 9 in
Antique Blue & White Nanking Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain serving tray. In the Nanking pattern. Decorated in
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Canton Nanking Platter Blue & White
Located in Dayton, OH
“Canton and Nanking are both patterns of dishes made in China from the late 1700s to the early
Porcelain
Chinese export armorial Nanking plate, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export armorial Nanking plate with characteristic arrow border in cobalt underglaze blue
Porcelain
Blue and White Nanking Ware Tureen, Chinese Export 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blue and white Nanking ware lidded tureen with under plate. Chinese export, early 19th century
Porcelain
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H 11.75 in W 16.25 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Export Oval Blue & White Well and Tree Platter, Nanking, c. 1790
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export Nanking pattern well and tree platter. This ovoid shaped porcelain is decorated with
Porcelain
large collection of an 18th Century Chinese Nanking dinner service
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and rare collection of 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Nanking porcelain
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Nanking Blue and White Platers, 18th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 18th century Chinese blue and white Nanking platers, each with
Porcelain
Pair of Reticulated Nanking Platters
Located in Oaks, PA
A Pair of Reticulated Nanking Platters, Each one with tight crisp blue and white decoration
Porcelain
Nanking Reticulated Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nanking reticulated basket, of oval form with twin twisted handles (possible repairs, refer to
Porcelain
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$524Sale Price|25% Off
H 1 in W 12 in D 12 in
Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Export Charger with Mountains, Pagoda
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare blue and white porcelain charger/plate that is 12 inches in diameter. The backdrop is detailed with a pagoda, a footbridge, mountains and a whimsical blue willow tree....
Porcelain
$228,912Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Porcelain
Large German Porcelain Dinner Service, Meissen, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Delicately painted in German taste with rose camaieu flowers, the cavetto with spiral molding insterspersed with flowers, and the border with variations of basket weaving. Covered tu...
Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Faience, Paint
$373Sale Price|35% Off
H 2 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
North Staffordshire Oval Platter Transferware in the Blue Willow Pattern
By Staffordshire
Located in Lomita, CA
This blue and white porcelain oval transferware platter is from North Staffordshire in the "Willow" pattern. It is in wonderful condition and measures 16 inches wide by 12 inches hig...
Ceramic
$8,400Sale Price / set|48% Off
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...
Earthenware, Faience
$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...
Porcelain
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
$8,800 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 10.75 in
Christian Dior Casablanca Dinnerware Set ~ 8 Place Settings / 40 pieces
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings (40 total pieces) in the signature Casablanca pattern by Christian Dior. Features a white, gold and multicolor pattern with panther and palm tree m...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Export Yongzheng Famille Rose Plates, circa 1730, China
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous pair of 18th century Chinese Export porcelain plates decorated in stunning famille rose enamels, Yongzheng Period, circa 1730, China. The small plates decorated in brig...
Porcelain
$4,750 / set
H 1 in Dm 10 in
Early 20 Century French Porcelain Dinnerware, About 208 Pieces Signed H. Loux
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of approximatrly 208 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1930 by Obernai Faïenceries Sarreguemines and signed ...
Porcelain
$1,532Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Chinese Export Famille Noir, Mille Fleurs Dinner Service
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of assembled plates, bowls, serving items and spoons is a visual feast and a profusion of flowers on black ground and detailed gilt hand painting. The pieces are in very goo...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,250
H 2 in Dm 14.5 in
Large Round Antique Blue & White Canton Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Serving
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain serving bowl or tray. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue depicting a mountainous Chinese village. The background has houses...
Porcelain
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.