About PAGODA RED
PAGODA RED is the destination for collectors who love the art, history, style & spirit of Asian and handcrafted objects. Every item is authentic—historically and geographically—and wears the patina of many lifetimes served in homes, palaces and gardens. In the early 1990s, owner Betsy Nathan studied Mandarin and moved to Beijing. There, she met a group of legendary Chinese furniture experts. Under their mentorship, she became an expert in provenance, craftsmanship, joinery and history. Nathan moved back to the United States and established her first showroom in Chicago i...Read More
Established in 19971stDibs seller since 2006
Featured Pieces
Petite Chinese Famille Verte Cup with Leafy Bamboo, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicate porcelain cup dates to the mid-19th century and is a lovely example of Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) Chinese export ware. The small bowl is finely potted with thin walls and...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Four Drawer Scrollwork Coffer, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
With intricate carvings and original hardware, this antique sideboard from Shanxi province is a beautiful example of Chinese cabinetry. Dated to the mid-19th century, the coffer has ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Swaying Grass Vinegar Pot, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful example of Chinese folk pottery, this terracotta jar is a 19th-century pickling pot once used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar. The primitive vessel has a rust...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
"Cracked August, Shrinking Whisper" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
By Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Marble
Chinese Combed Earthenware Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive earthenware jar sits with a quiet beauty, potted by hand with subtle asymmetry and minimally decorated with combed etchings at the shoulders. Though an exact date is u...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This small antique basket of hand-woven bamboo is a lovely example of Japanese basketry. The basket has an oval shape with tapered sides and a footed base, expertly woven of thin bam...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Pair of Grand Chinese Chrysanthemum Cabinets, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this pair of tall lacquered cabinets was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with f...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm
Chinese Blue & White Shan Shui Teapot
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Chinese teapot is a charming example of blue-and-white porcelain, hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with a scenic mountain-and-water landscape (shan shui). The oppo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Wire
Vintage Japanese Bamboo Kitchen Strainer
Located in Chicago, IL
This humble everyday object is a vintage Japanese strainer, used for washing rice and lifting foods out of boiling water. The large scoop is expertly woven from thin bamboo strips, s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Petite Chinese Earthenware Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This primitive earthenware jar sits with a quiet beauty, potted by hand with subtle asymmetry and devoid of surface decoration. Though an exact date is unknown, the jar carries signi...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Polychrome Lucky Fish Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this colorful koi fish is a traditional symbol of harmony, wealth and luck. The rustic fish is carved with a squat, rounded body, the scales and fins...
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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