Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
CHINESE EXPORT STYLE
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.
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Style: Chinese Export
Chinese Porcelain Traditional Figures
Located in Queens, NY
7 Asian Chinese (20th Cent) porcelain figures in blue and white patterns in traditional dress (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Five Antique Chinese Watercolors on Silk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing set of five Chinese watercolor paintings on silk depicting men occupied in their trades, executed in a soft delicate technique and presented under glass in four wood frame...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand table with rouge marble top insert and dark wood carved with abundant floral motif , the inset marble top over carved hardwoo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Ming Style Altar Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A 17th-18th century Ming-style small altar table. Elmwood with scroll ends from Shanshi.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Eight Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Blue Ground and Metallic Thread Mats
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Eight Chinese hand embroidered silk blue ground
and metallic thread mats
First half of 20th century.
Five circular mats depicting a bird ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Thread
Vintage Chinese Jade Hand Carved Stone Amulet with Acanthus Flowers and Leaves
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese green jade hand carved stone amulet with acanthus flowers and leaves circa 1950's.
Vintage Asian Chinese Jade hand carved s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hardwood Carved Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This hardwood Chinese carved Plant Stand was made of solid hardwood with beautiful traditional design carving works around. Very neat, solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Cloisonné Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Cloisonne Enamel & Gilt Bronze Tripod 'Cranes' Incense Burner & Cover. In the Qianlong style, impressively cast and supported on the shoulders of three cranes. The globul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Porcelain Plate From India Company 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful small white porcelain plate decorated with different flowers such as petunias and phlox. Leaves seem to fly. A small plum is hidden on the back of the plate. We discover a work of extreme finesse. The lines are very fine and delicate.
The arrival of porcelain in Europe was linked to the development of shipping and international trade. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and durability. The importation from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Two Panel Table Screen Flowering Prunus with Songbird
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Asian two panel byobu screen featuring a blossoming prunus tree with a songbird perched on its branch. Vibrant ink and color pigments applied to a golden silk ground. The pa...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Painted Dragon Night Stand/End Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Night Stand is hand made and have beautiful Chinese traditional folks art painting of dragon on the front. Very sturdy. It has two open doors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique Horseshoe Back Armchairs were made from solid rosewood with Mother of Pearl inlay around the armrest and back. Very solid and sturdy. It feature...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 18cm, diameter 25cm
Crafted in China...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk.
Dimensions: H: 49cm, W: 28cm, D: 2cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Silk
Chinese Decorative Wall Plate with Birds
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung
By Zee Sung
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-piece set of Chinese export sterling silver tea or coffee service circa early 20th century. The service consists of a lidded tea or coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl. Th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Chinese Floral and Bird Patterned Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jars
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain lidded ginger jars with a pattern featuring sprawling tree branches and foliage in greens, oranges, and browns, and ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Dragon Altar Table/Entry Console
Located in Pomona, CA
his carved Altar table from China was made from solid Rosewood in about 1900 - 1940's and still maintained very good condition. This table has beautiful open carving works of two dragons playing fire balls...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Peachbloom Oxblood Porcelain Amphora Style Vase - Kangxi Mark
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese. A porcelain peachbloom oxblood porcelain vase with fitted base.
Kangxi type mark to underside.
Approx: 8.25" H X 2.5" W.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Sun Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese Lacquered Sun Armoire features a round brass hardware with brass handle and pin on it. Both sides and back are finished. This armoire made at about 1900's usin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Pedestal Table/Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This Gorgeous Antique Chinese carved Rosewood Pedestal Table/Plant Stand was hand made from solid Rosewood with traditional carving works design of dragon symbols on the shoulder of ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Plate
Located in Pomona, CA
This stunning Chinese hand carved cinnabar lacquered plate has Intricate lacquer carving arts of Chinese traditional archetecture and landscape design. It named The Sense of Tough, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Wedding Bench, Love Seat
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 37in H x 57in W x 22 1/2in D
Seat: 16 1/2in H x 51in W x 18in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1850- 1900
Material: Wood
Condition: Solid wood construction, Hand carved, heavy, sturdy, well balanced. Normal age wear
Description: Look at this lovely Chinese antique wedding bench...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Finely Carved Soapstone Scholars/ Tea Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export finely carved soapstone scholars/ tea pot
With deeply carved floral and vine relief, unmarked
With hardwood stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragons, 1920s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of lacquered stacking boxes. Sold as a pair.
Originated from China during the Early Republic period of approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style.
Each s...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese carved hardwood figure depicts an immortal holding a bat, symbolizing happiness and good fortune in Chinese culture. The workmanship is exemp...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar. Original...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase
Located in Savannah, GA
Large 24" tall antique Chinese Champlevé enamel and bronze vase. Fine cloisonne floral decoration with stylized rooster head handles dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. Lovel...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar with Mountain Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an important part of Chinese culture for at least a thousand years. Emulating traditional blue-and-white porcelain, this contempora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The vase has a very unusual shape and was most pro...
Category
1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
25 Vintage Chinese Style Blue and White Ceramic Decorative Balls
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 25 vintage Chinese style blue and white ceramic decorative balls with floral designs, varies with each. (PRICED AS Set)
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely textile art was from Central-Northern China circa 1900s, known as "Tiger-head" hat, it was a lavishly made cotton with silk hat in form of tiger for baby boys with a wide...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood
Chinese Blue and White Eight Treasure Gooseneck Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
The eight treasures of a scholar, which celebrate study and success, are hidden among the many symbols on this gooseneck jar, double lozenges for victory, a pearl for granting wishes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Portrait Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
A verre eglomise Chinese export portrait painting, circa 1900.
15 inches wide by 19 inches tall; 1 ½ inches deep
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Chinese Moss-in-Snow Jadeite Pendant of Peaches
Located in Chicago, IL
Valued for its rarity and lustrous appearance, jade (yù) has long been a symbol of excellence, longevity and purity of virtue. Worn as jewelry or as a protective charm, the stone was...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese American that traveled extensively through Asia in the 1940s-1960s purchasing antiques in China...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument. It is all hand made and used in practice Tibetan religious law. Look at the pictures, fine craftsmanship and sturdy construction ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Small Antique Traditional Chinese Teacups
Located in Sheffield, MA
Drink tea in the traditional Chinese custom or add to your blue and white collection. This set of 6 blue and white cups are made of fine Chinese po...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Polished Brass Candlesticks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of large vintage Mid-Century Chinoiserie polished gold brass candlesticks with removable Chinese fu dogs on top.
Cast brass candle holders.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan, Polychrome painted Altar cabinet with drawers depicting Deers & Potted plants
This...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two Chinese Wood Lion Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Chinese wood Foo Dogs Incense holder burners.
Featuring a pair of highly detailed lion foo dogs, one male and one female which were thought to protect the home from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.
The Foo Dogs...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Two Tiered Brass Occasional Tray Table with Engraved Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tray table is unsigned, but presumed to have originate from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export s...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Framed Antique Embroidery Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of beautiful antique textile fragments from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood frame with co...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
18thC Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Famille Rose, Qing Ca 1780
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand painted Chinese export bowl from the late 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. We date this piece to...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl.
Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.
This is a medium sized jade green an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Petite Famille Verte Canton Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the 1920s during China's Republic Period, this petite vase is decorated in a style known as Canton enamel, so named for the long-standing industry of export enamels based in...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar with Shizi
Located in Chicago, IL
Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar. Original...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Floral Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase for Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese floral Cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase for Islamic Market.
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 20cm, diameter 23cm
This beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Antique Chinese Open Carved Altar Table/Sofa Table/Console
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Open Carved Altar table from China was made in 19th century and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This Chinese antique altar...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cypress
SiX FINE JAPANESE SILK BLOCK PRINT PICTURES AFTER UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE 1779-1858
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of six Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour prints after Utagawa Hiroshige 17...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu Province. Known sometimes as "the magic stone" in China due to its unique formation...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Lotus Form 'Water Dropper' - Enamel Decoration on Copper - China - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form 'water dropper' - hand painted enamel decoration on copper form - unsigned - China - mid 20th century.
Fair vintage condition - numerou...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
PAIR OF ANTIQUE PAINTED FINISH CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE GREEN SIDE CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative pair of Emerald Green Antique Chinese Export Circa 1920's Chinoiserie side chairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A very good looking and decorative pair of antique Chinese chairs...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair, Bamboo Arm Chairs, China circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Bamboo arm chairs with curved arms and seats.
These timeless armchairs sit low and firm; they are in solid/stable condition and are ready to be placed and used.
Any scratches, crack...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Yellow Lacquered Bed Foot Chest/Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of yellow lacquered antique Chinese bed foot chest. Normally it was set on the bed and used to store clothes and jewelr...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Wang Hing & Co., Europa Antiques, Luen Wo, and Hung Chong & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $59 and tops out at $145,000 while the average work can sell for $2,132.