Chinese Export 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
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Mahjong Case, Oriental, Teak Gaming Tile Box, Late Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique Mahjong case. An Oriental, teak gaming tile box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Showcasing fine craftsmanship a...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Copper base cloisonné Fu Dogs made for Chinese export with gilded, mane, ears and accents. This pair from 1910s or earlier.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful turn of the century hand carved Chinese trunk, uncommon in blonde wood. Heavily patinated, with some uneven finish marks, and some warping of the wood. However, overall...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Silver Gilt Dragon Snuff Box Wang Hing 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty silver dragon snuff box by Luen Hing (Shanghai) and retailed by Wang Hing & Co, Canton, circa 1900, the box mos...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained wooden base; painted with various figures in a landscape setting divided by cloud scroll...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Rosewood with Burl Wood Top Coffee Table and 4 Nesting stools
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved coffee table from the 1900s is made from solid rosewood and showcases the beautiful details of burl wood on its top surface. Traditional Chinese carvings flow a...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Canton Chinese Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Canton Chinese porcelain box.
Chinese export.
Circa 1920 origin China.
Rectangular format.
With internal divisions.
Family Rosse style.
Box...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
EXQUISITE INLAID ANTiQUE FOUR PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1900'S CHINESE EXPORT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1900's Mahjong set with the original heavily inlaid and super d...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Six-Panel Screen
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Chinese hand-painted and lacquered Coromandel 6-Panel Room Divider/Screen dating back to the late Qing dynasty.
A truly stunning example , each panel is created using gesso before b...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique circa 1900 Chinese Very Large Earthenware Dragon Planter Plant Egg Pot
By Satsuma
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Chinese glazed ceramic egg cup. This brown glazed stoneware urn displays vibrant turquoise tones within. Large egg planter currently being used as ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Vietnamese Bowl with Dragon and Clouds Pattern Decor 1900 Vietnam
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Bowl. withblue Dragon and Clouds, circa 1900.
it has been made in vietnam.
Category
Early 1900s Vietnamese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Two Polychrome Roosters
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic roosters with polychrome plumage in pinks, greens and orange with and striking red crowns and wattles, perched on weathered green striated tre...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique circa 1900 Chinese Export Burr Elm & Brass Engraved Sideboard Butterfly
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Chinese Export burr elm sideboard
A very good looking and well made decorative antique ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Distressed Antique Chinese Hand Painted Wooden Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of distressed antique Chinese hand painted wooden panels having red backgrounds and figural decoration of warriors on horseback in black, white and green.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension.
Structure in solid wood carved with dragons and openwork. Glass plates painted with subjects of women and various flowers.
...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Double Happiness Ginger Jar Vase c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white ginger jar, hand painted with two double happiness characters on scrolling foliage background with large peony blossoms in cobalt blue.
...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Hing
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Silver Bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration comprises of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. Marked LH, for Luen Hing, a retailer based in...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat
Please note...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks, each with coiled dragon chasing a fire pearl around the plain column, with the dragons rising in opposing directions to face each other....
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Silversmith, Lidded Jar / Box Richly Decorated in Relief, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese silversmith. Lidded jar richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments.
China approx. 1900.
Stamped with Chinese characters.
In excellent condition with traces of u...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Pair Antique Gold Bastet Goddess of Women Cat Figurines Porcelain Sculptures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Impressive antique Asian pair of sphinx Bastet goddess of women sculptures. Cat like figurines with gold bodies, black enamel heads with turquoise enamel eyes. Porcelain made bear ...
Category
Early 1900s Macanese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Incredible Antique Chinese Rattan & Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and beautiful pair of antique Chinese rattan and bamboo armchairs with great style and craftsmanship.
arm heigh 26.5
Seat dept 18
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1900's hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard decorated with gold l...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHiNESE EXPORT CAMPHOR WOOD STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1900-1920 original Chinese Export Camphor wood and Iron steamer trunk with the original ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Silversmith, Two Small Goblets Richly Decorated in Relief, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese silversmith. Two small goblets, richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments.
China, approx. 1900.
Stamped with Chinese characters.
In...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Ming Style Low Back Chairs with Carved Medallion
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century accent chairs in the style of Ming Dynasty feature solid wood frames, beautiful teak wood grain, low seat with ornate carved back, and removable cushions wit...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese Qing Dynasty Vase
Circa 1900 Origin China
Decoration with traditional scenes
(1644 - 1911)
Glazed and enamelled technique
Blue and white colour
Po...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throug...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese Qing Hongmu Side Table Ornate Floral
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very early 20th century Hognmu petite stand/side/accent table, ornate but understated, blackened hardwood, possibly rosewood. Overall slightly askew but fully functional and level t...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Chinese Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Chinese Deco rug has a beige field with dashed mole brown rectangles with periwinkle accents, in a broad traditio...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
A Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Gord Form Vases, circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Chinese Cloisonne vases in cinnabar and white color. The gord form with slim taper neck and bulbous body. The pattern is cherry b...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Lovely circa 1900 Oriental Hand Painted Side Cupboard Bookcase Metal Strap Work
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 eastern hand painted with floral details side pot cupboard with original metal strapwork door supports
A very well made a...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Asian Chinese wall sconce, painted birds, China, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Lantern-shaped wall sconce.
Wooden structure carved with dragons.
Glasses painted with birds and floral bouquets.
China, circa 1900
In very good condition.
Dimensions:
height 43 c...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Chinese folding screen has been crafted from wood, and fitted with Fine reverse glass paintings. The screen is composed of six wooden panels. These panels are subdivid...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Chinese Export circa 1900 Redwood Lacquered Inlaid Wash Stand Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Chinese Export redwood & inlaid wash stand sideboard with glass top
A very good looking and well made decorative antique...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Teak
PAIR OF ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE DRAGON FOLDING SHELVEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Chinese Export gilt and lacquered folding shelves with Chinoiserie Dragon pai...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot.
The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion.
The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...
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Early 1900s Hong Kong Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRA 1900 STERLING SILVER CHiNESE EXPORT DRAGON COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker
A good...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
ANTIQUE JAPANESE BRONZE BUDDHA STATUE OF HIM SiTTING ON A SACK POURING WATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small antique circa 1900-1920 bronze statue of a Buddha sitting on a sack pouring water
A good ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Kutani Vases
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of porcelain Oriental Japanese Kutani vases decorated with small groups of Geishas some holding parasols amongst flowers and blossom in raised white detail to one side and birds...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases - Made by Wang Hing circa 1900, Dragons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Wang Hing, this handsome pair of Antique Chinese Export silver vases, are of traditional form, decorated with a dragon motif. Each vase measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Nest of Four circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Tables Hand Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of four original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables
A good looking, d...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Chinese Export table top vanity mirror cabinets circa 1900
A good looking and well made pairing, most likely used ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Striking Set 3 Large Antique Colorful Handpainted Chinese Metal Tea Canisters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large set of 3 antique metal hand painted Chinese tea canisters having wonderful graphic decoration. Colors are orange, black and green.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Antique Wooden Handled Bucket Originally Used to Carry and Measure Rice
Located in London, GB
Chinese Antique wooden rice bucket with through pegged joints to the handle uniting the carrying straps which were bent into place when the ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Hardwood 'Hungmu' Tea Table, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese hardwood (Hungmu) tea table, late 19th century / early 20th century
Top above carved panels with lower shelf.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Export Red & Gilt Lacquer Quartetto Nesting Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
consisting of four graduated rectangular tables raised on double-baluster supports over scrolled feet; each table top decorated with fine gilt decoration featuring a five-clawed impe...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Powder/Talc Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export, sterling silver powder/talc holder/shaker, China, Ca. 1900. Decorated with an etched, full dragon that wraps itself around the holder/shaker. Holder is also lightly h...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage Decorative Chinese Rug with Floral Design 10′2″ × 11′2″
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and We...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, Yellow Field, Blue and Orange Border and Tones
Located in New York, NY
The straw field display a rounded central medallion with four paeony projections, surrounded by four bonsai trees, paeony corners and further tree paeonies with stems. Three-dimensio...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Decorative Wall Dish
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate in bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century.
This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmithing technique originally applied to j...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Quail Boxes, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Chinese Export famille verte biscuit porcelain "Nesting Quail" boxes with fitted hardwood stands, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The delightful pair of b...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
SUITE OF RARE COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL GAMES COUNTERS CHIPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of antique Chinese circa 1900 mother of pearl games counters
A truly lovely early suite, ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three-piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export 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 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 ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Wang Hing & Co., 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,998.