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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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Style: Chinese Export
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, currently being remodeled. Patinated bronze hardware.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lacquer Double Sided Qing Dynasty Drum with Wooden Stand and Drum Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful piece! two sided with leather hand painted snare on two sides trimmed in nail heads. The collapsable wooden stand, while making the piece complete, can be put aside and t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, currently being remodeled. Patinated bronze hardware.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Hand Carved Jade and Celadon Handle Hand Mirror with Repousse Dragon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand mirror with repousse Dragon and scene. Filagree surround cradled by jade and Celadon Handle.
A wonderful decorative piece and certainly great for practical use fo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Jade, Copper
Pair of Red Asian Cinnabar Boxes with Lid and Blue Lacquer Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of lovely Boxes in the style of Cinnabar. Intricately Carved small boxes with a removable lid, revealing a blue lacquer inside. Perfectly suited for decorative purposes or ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An old glazed stoneware pair of Chinese 'egg post' or planters from Southern China. The pots have a traditional continuous coiling dragon wrapped around the body chasing the eternal ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Blue & White Chinese Export Orchid Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming blue & white Chinese export porcelain orchid pot.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qing Dynasty style under-glazed platter featuring a basket of flowers
Beautifully hand painted Chinese porcelain with varying shades of cobalt blue
Excellent condition.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese late 20th century finely carved green serpentine center table. The six-legged pedestal table entirely carved of green serpentine, with a pierced apron in a Cantonese design...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Serpentine
Vintage Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finley hand-painted with butterfly and bird motif. No cracks or breaks. From a fine estate in Beverly Hills.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Sterling Silver Chinese Cigarette 420 Business Card Holder with Repoussé Dragon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand crafted Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, that can also double as a 420 or business card holder. The silver is in great condition and is so brilliant it's difficult to...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Chinese Garden Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed paint work. Unusual turquoise color. Mint condition. Probably 1920s to 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Export Mandarin Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely detailed and hand painted porcelain platter. Probably made for the English market. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely and vibrant pair of brass bookends with Foo Dog repousse in brilliant enamel colors - well suited for any room and lovely for the Childs room
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century... possibly 18th Century. Excellent condition for its age and size. Great for display.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as oil lamps. The well potted ovoid light pale-green porcelain pear...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted dragon motif. No cracks, chips or repairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Asian Tea Set with Hand Woven Wicker Carrying Warmer Basket, Teapot and Mugs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asian tea set with carrying basket. 1 porcelain teapot, 2 porcelain tea mugs and a wicker carrying basket. Perfect for a trip to the garden for tea time or pi...
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wicker
Antique Chinese Ching Dynasty Seated Famille Rose Figurines Designer Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Ching Dynasty seated famille rose figurines now designer table lamps. These lovely figures set freely on the lamp stands and have not bee...
Category
18th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century English Bamboo Square Occasional Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century. English. Bird and flower lacquered panel. Hand painted.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Export Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century... possibly 18th Century Chinese Export hand-painted serving platter. Great for display. No cracks. Excellent condition.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Bronze Mounted Rose Medallion Lidded Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century rose medallion covered urns with beautifully cast dore bronze French mountings. In excellent condition. Lids are not removable.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Black Chinese Pottery Vase Designer Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Black Chinese Pottery Vase Now a Designer Table Lamp
Additional information:
Materials: Pottery
Color: Black
Designer: Randy Esada Designs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion bottle vase. It is beautifully hand painted and features scenic medallions flanked by floral decoration.
Additional information:
Materials: Cerami...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Bronze Incense Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully chased 19th century bronze. In three parts. Great as just a table sculpture.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain insect vase with red leaves. It is a large example and measures 16.5" tall and features well painted winged insects on red leaves...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid 20th century Chinese cloisonné over ceramic vases. This fun and whimsical pair depicts carp fish in a water scene with possible lotus leaf or lily pad and other water cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th C. Blue & White Chinese Export Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue & white Chinese Export glazed porcelain pot.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Footed Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful color. No breaks, cracks or fractures.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Figural Vases with Birds and Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Tall Chinese export porcelain figural vases. The ovoid porcelain bodies decorated with colorful flowers, tropical birds, tree...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Covered ginger jar converted to lamp. Overall ginger jar diameter is 10.5" wide at its widest point. The custom parchment shade is 19" in diameter and 9" high. Dore bronze mounts are...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese wooden hat box - handmade, with a chinoiserie image. The box is in very good condition with fitted top, the wood is a wonderful patinated colo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C. Chinese Paper Machiere Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century lidded box made from paper-machiere.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Elephant Motif Ceramic Vessel with Gilded Accents
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning antique ceramic vessel is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring an elaborate sculpted elephant motif that exudes elegance and cultural significance. Likely inspired...
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Iron Pagoda Censer or Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and heavy cast iron Pagoda censer. lovely for burning incense, a small, yet quiet statement piece - A compliment to any shelf or console a...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese, Export Silver Set of Three Soy / Salt Cellars, Marked Zhen Hua on Side
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 silver soy , salt cellar, spices with a divider and marking that reads Hua. All pieces engraved with birds and flowers .
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese agate, coral top , snuff bottle into match striker by Crest Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Chinese agate snuff bottle turned into a match striker by Crest Paris, France early 20th Century , and marked as shown.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Agate
19th Century Chinese Export Urn Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally a covered Chinese jar converted to lamp with very fine French dore bronze mounts. Beautiful bronze finial. Custom parchment shade dimension is 15" in diameter x 9.5" high.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Export Footed Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No breaks, cracks or fractures. Beautifully detailed.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Bronze-Mounted Rose Medallion Center Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dore bronze mounts. Nicely cast. Bowl has no breaks, cracks or damages.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the style of Meissen. Quinlong period. 1750. Stand and tureen base with minor restorations. European-inspired scenes. Platter diameter is 14". No cracks. No chips.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted. The second dish is 10" x 7.5" x 2" No breaks, cracks or fractures.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Chinese Urn Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally, a ginger jar converted to a lamp. Fine French dore bronze mounts. Custom parchment shade is 14" in diameter by 9.5" high. The overall body width is 9.5".
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cinnabar Chinese Covered Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved. Early 1900s. Enameled.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large. Very detailed. Very colorful with birds and butterflies. Possibly late 19th Century to 1900s. Excellent condition for its age.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Famille Rose Beaker Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of beautifully hand-enameled. No cracks, breaks or repairs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Famille Rose Beaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely detailed large Chinese beaker with flower and bird motif. No cracks, breaks or repairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Petite Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Oval Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed. No cracks, chips or repairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of 1900 Chinese Blanc de Chine Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Could be late 19th Century. No cracks, repairs or damage to these.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900s Chinese Cloisonne Leopards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th Century to 1900s Chinese cloisonne leopards. Finely detailed. Cast in bronze and brass with enamel. Supposedly owned by the Gucci family in Ne...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Export Pierced Bowl and Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century Chinese Export pierced oval bowl and matching platter. Hand painted. No cracks. No chips. No breaks. Platter dimension is 11" wide by 9.75" deep.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted 19th Century Chinese vessel converted to lamp. Wooden base. Custom parchment shade is 10" high x 16" wide.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Export Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century. possibly 18th Century Chinese Export platter. Hand painted. Excellent condition for its age.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
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.