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Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Green with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, an 11x16 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Burnt Orange with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 10x14 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Burnt Orange with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 10x14 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Green and Red with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, an 8x10 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Green and Red with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, an 8x10 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Chinese Lacquer Commode by Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted mahogany and Chinese lacquer commode by Maison Forest French, Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commodes
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Exceptional Eighteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Panels. Stamped on the lock ‘Duvivier, Paris, 77 F St
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commodes
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commodes
H 39.38 in W 42.52 in D 12.21 in
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
, circa 1835. The washstand conveniently accommodates all of the pieces from the Mason's set in their
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ironstone, Hardwood

Wool Tiger "Alibabà" Carpet Sofa By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
the origin of this hybrid piece, with its unusual power of transformation for the benefit of our
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Early 20th Century Spanish Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Export Campaign Camphorwood Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual cabinet commissioned in China by a British officer. In two parts for transporting. Of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Padouk

Chinese Export Campaign Camphorwood Cabinet
Chinese Export Campaign Camphorwood Cabinet
H 72 in W 38.25 in D 20.25 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
hardware secures the doors, now richly aged with a smooth patina and significant oxidation. Unusual for its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 56 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, now richly aged with a smooth patina and subtle oxidation. Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Unusual 19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in New York, NY
A large, unusual and beautifully carved 19th century or possibly earlier Chinese inkstone. Pieces
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Inkwells

Materials

Stone

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
It's highly unusual to find a Qing dynasty display cabinet with this level of intricacy in its hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Anglo-Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet with Accordion Doors, Turn of the Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large and unusual Anglo-Chinese, turn-of-the century elmwood armoire displays accordion
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This 19th century dish is an unusual scalloped form. It shows wear but it in excellent condition
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table
Located in London, by appointment only
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design This
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual riveted hinge plates and a full-moon sliding door latch made of solid brass lend texture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
H 84.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Country House Sideboard, Oriental, Chinese Elm, Side Cabinet, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage country house sideboard. An Oriental, Chinese elm side cabinet, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Two-Door Buffet with Faux Doors and Upper Removable Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique two-door buffet from the early 20th century, with upper removable board. Born in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Iron

Chinese Chien Lung Period Galleried Tray with English Sterling Silver Handles
Located in Wells, ME
Chinese Chien lung period porcelain galleried tray with dated English sterling silver handles. This
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Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Drexel Heritage Limited Ed Heirloom Federal Style Breakfront China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual knotty cherry china display cabinet made by Drexel Heritage Furniture as part of their
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Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

HENKEL HARRIS 2364 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Traditional Canted China Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style china cabinet by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid wild black
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Late 20th Century American Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century with metal edging
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Style China Display Cabinet, White Case and Teak
By Bartels
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome china or display cabinet in a Mid-Century Modern and/or Scandinavian Modern style with a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Collectible Coalport Fine Bone China Place Card Holder, England
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Bastogne, BE
Unusual little place card holders made by Coalport from fine bone china. Made in England of
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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Late Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer and Burl Wood Cabinet with Accordion Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
Late Qing dynasty black lacquer and burl wood Chinese Hebei cabinet of unusual (lower and wider
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Asian Style Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
A most unusual and interesting Asian Style cabinet. Compact in size this piece appears to be quite
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Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Asian Style Cabinet
Asian Style Cabinet
H 49 in W 37 in D 18 in
Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with carved seashell motifs, dovetail
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet Chinoiserie Craquelure Drinks Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous vintage 1930s art deco cocktail cabinet with intricate Chinoiserie An unusual cocktail
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
. This is also referred to as Bantam work, originating in Bantam, Dutch East Indies, and China, for
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Antique Early 18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

An Exceptional 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand With Important Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
) finish which has been executed in a very unusual choice of colours. A pale green ground is employed
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Antique 1780s English Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Régence Style Side Cabinet with Lacquer Panels Attributed to Paul Sormani c 1890
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
panels in gilt bronze frames. The unusual and striking lacquer panels depict symbolic Chinese flowers
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
holding up on brass stays Offering voluminous storage within An unusual and super quality hardwood
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Late 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Mahogany Regency Etagere, What Not
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Mahogany Regency Etagere, What Not. A very nice and unusual three tier Étagère with drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Regency Etagere, What Not
Antique Mahogany Regency Etagere, What Not
H 68.12 in W 17.92 in D 14.18 in
1970s Frigerio Vintage Italian Black & Brass Freestanding Sideboard / Console
By Frigerio Di Desio, Aldo Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
an unusual front handcrafted in copper-brass with a brushed finish that gives the appearance and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Copper, Brass

English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An eccentric and highly unusual Classic Sheraton style mahogany and satinwood inlay slant front
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Country French Buffet with Mermaids
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French buffet with mermaids is a very unusual example of hand-crafted
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Steel

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
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H 1.5 in W 14.63 in D 9.88 in
19th Century French Ormolu-Mounted 'Vernis Martin' Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and unusual French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted and "Vernis Martin
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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Tulipwood

French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV / XVI Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine and unusual 19th century French ormolu mounted mahogany "Vernis Martin" decorated
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Of Vintage Barrel Stools, Chinese, Inlaid, Decorative Display Stand, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage barrel stools. A Chinese, mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid decorative
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Café Au Lait Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
unusual colour to feature on pieces of this type. The vases include white leaf-shaped patterns filled with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Near Pair of Khmer Vessels, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Chinese celadons and porcelains. Many of the pieces have a sculptural presence and serenity comparable to
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Set Of Two Antique Chinese Ceramic Wine Vessels
Located in New York, NY
A truly attractive and unusual set of two antique Chinese ceramic wine jars. Each piece displays a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden became vogue. Later on smaller pieces were
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Framed Antique Two-Piece Chinese Embroidery Winter Jacket Ensemble
Located in Atlanta, GA
lineage but the coat was for informal occasion. It is rather unusual to have two pieces kept together in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Giltwood, Silk

Chinese Altar Table with Rare Silver Wire Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese wood altar table or console table circa late 19th to early 20th century (late Qing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Exceptional Gypsum ‘Blade’ Mineral Cluster from China
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Gypsum ‘Blade’ Mineral Cluster from China. A very rare Gypsum specimen with a superb
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual objects has remained strong, but now prefers to focus her attention on pieces she has imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual objects has remained strong, but now prefers to focus her attention on pieces she has imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual objects has remained strong, but now prefers to focus her attention on pieces she has imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual objects has remained strong, but now prefers to focus her attention on pieces she has imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual objects has remained strong, but now prefers to focus her attention on pieces she has imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 03 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
unusual objects has remained strong, but now prefers to focus her attention on pieces she has imagined
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Pendants China 10 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant China 10 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: H 90 x W 32 x D 32 cm, also available in H
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2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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