Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
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.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chinese Export
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Femille Rose Porcelain Bowl With Marks
Located in Pomona, CA
This is an Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl. As you can see in the pictures, it is in very good conditions. It shows very neat unique design and hand painted floral inside...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Plates with Garden Scenes, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes.
This pair of fine porcelain dishes is a beautiful example of famille rose, decorated with pastel enamels in a palette of purple, turquoise, and pink. The center of each plate is decorated with a calm scene of a woman and a young boy in a garden, surrounded by flowering plum branches and lingzhi fungi of immortality. The scene is bordered by an all-over purple fish...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Mythical Bowl with Deer
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful to behold yet liable to dart away at any moment, the deer is an apt symbol of wealth and prosperity. On this bowl, the artist used rapid and free-flowing brushwork to depic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bronze Chinese Pedestal Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Chinese pedestal bowl, circa 1950s. The bowl is in good vintage condition and measures 10"D x 3.75"H. The bronze has a great vintage patina and a wonderful look! #3408
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Official Wooden Rice Grain Bucket
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this primitive Antique Chinese Official Wooden Rice Measurement Bucket "Dou". It is 100 percent hand made and has about 140 years history. You can see that all the joints are...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
Censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as an element of prayer, ritual, and funerary rites. Placed within a shrine and filled with burning incense, the censer issues fragrant smoke that the duration of the ritual and acts as an offering to one's ancestors or religious deities. This round ceramic incense burner...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Type Porcelain Two Handled Foot Basin on Wood Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Chinese Export Porcelain Two Handled and painted Foot Basin on Wood Stand in great vintage c9 edition. No cracks, repair, whatsoever.
Measures 18" in width, 10" in dept...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
19th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver & Enamel Bowl, Wo Kwong circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century extremely rare Chinese export solid silver and enamel bowl, the sides are applied with shaded enamels, depicting bloomin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Tazze
Located in London, GB
Pair of ormolu mounted Chinese porcelain tazze
Chinese & French, Late 19th Century
Height 18cm, width 31cm, depth 21cm
These very fine decorative pieces are a pair of tazze (from the Italian tazza...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ormolu
Impressive Large Chinese Blue & White Antique Bowl
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl having expressive blue and white hand painted floral decoration and brass accents on top and bottom.
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fisherman Basket Asian Storage Container
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fish or Grain Basket.
Vintage Chinese fisherman basket hand woven from natural willow wood with removable lid.
This woven reed fisherman’s basket was use...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Located in London, GB
Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm
This beautiful bowl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl. As you can see in the pictures, it is in very good conditions. I...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Large Cizhou Ware Sgraffiato Ceramic Bowl, Signed, China, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large Cizhou ware sgraffiato bowl - wheel thrown slip decorated buff colored ceramic - unglazed foot rim - signed on the base (as photographed) - China - l...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Large Chinese Export Punchbowl with Staple Repairs, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable large Chinese export blue and white punchbowl painted with a floral and brocade design, and featuring a stunning staple repair, 18th century...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 10cm...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Copper
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 19cm, diameter 23cm
Crafted in China...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowls, Set of 3
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Chinese export silver bowls.
Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...
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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl
Located in Washington, DC
Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl with dragon Detail. China, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Tongzhi Floral Offering Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A chinese Tongzhi floral offering bowl from the 19th Century. This porcelain bowl was utilized as a serving vessel for ceremonial tributes, positioned ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bowl, Compagnie des Indes, France (mount) - China, 18th/19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
China 18th Century (bowl) – France 19th Century (mount)
Beautiful enameled porcelain bowl in the pink-purple tones characteristic of the “Famille Rose” with polychrome decoration o...
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19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Red on White Longevity Teacup
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions both practical and decorative. This fine ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Hare's Fur Glaze Tea Bowl - Unsigned - China - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Asian Hare's fur glaze tea bowl - small size - unsigned - China - 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no cracks - no chips - no repairs - non glazed areas as inten...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lotus Form Ceramic Bowl, Blue Flambe Glaze, China, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form ceramic bowl - blue flambe glaze - non glazed foot rim - unsigned - China - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no chi...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Round Chinese Silver Bowl, of segmented form, variously decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, dragons and birds, all beautifully detailed. Retailed by the firm of Wang Hing which was...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Plate / Mahogany Stand
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Phoenix Design Decorative Plate. Featuring a breathtaking Imari design, the plate is beautifully hand-painted with rich colors and intricate details, making it a striking addition to any room. The plate measures approximately 17 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition, free from chips or cracks. A floral stamp is marked underneath, showcasing its authenticity and origin.
Included with the plate is a mahogany wood easel display stand...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany
Vintage Lidded and Footed Woven Wicker Basket with Handles
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage woven wicker octagonal basket with fluted opening with inset circular lid above a wooden framed wicker body with two woven handles and embossed brass banding bearing a geomet...
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20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Phoenix Design Decorative Plate
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of elegance to your space with this exquisite Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Phoenix Design Decorative Plate. The plate showcases a stunning phoenix design, beautifully painted with intricate details and vibrant colors, making it a captivating piece for any decor style. The plate measures approximately 17 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition, free from chips, cracks, or repairs. Its generous size allows it to serve as a striking centerpiece or a statement wall piece.The set includes a mahogany wood easel display stand...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany
Chinese Export Style Porcelain Oval Basin
Located in New York, NY
With applied handles to the sides, painted in blue monochrome with band of swags under the rim, over crown, shield motifs and sparse stylized flowers; the interior with three leaves ...
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20th Century Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Rare Turquoise Fruit Baskets & Stands - a Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Openwork Fruit Baskets & Stands,
Circa 1785
The Chinese Export porcelain openwork fruit baskets and stands are painted with an allover turquoise e...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Copper
Spode “Tabacco Leaf” Punch Bowl after Chinese Export Design, England, ca. 1820
By B. Spode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spode “Tabacco Leaf” Punch bowl after Chinese Export design, England ca. 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese porcelain bowl is a rare find from the Qing Dynasty, featuring delicate blue and white patterns. Crafted from high-quality porcelain and pottery, this bowl is ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green and Cherry Blossom Cloissone Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Chinese green cloisonne bowl with cherry blossoms and birds on the interior and exterior, and a yellow and blue pattern around the rim.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Pewter Folding Dish
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand held pewter dish is an excellent example of fine Chinese metalwork of the 20th century. During the Qing dynasty, pewter craftsmen experimented with new techniques, showing ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pewter
A very large antique 19th century rose medallion bowl
Located in London, GB
A very large antique 19th century rose medallion Canton bowl, dating from the early nineteenth century decorated with vibrant enamelled colours and in its very fine ormolu gilt moun...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Chestnut Bowl
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Canton Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain chestnut bowl with lid featuring painted interior scenes of figures, birds and flowers with gi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
A very fine 19th century French Cloissone 11and gilt bronze centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Orientalist period Cloissone and bronze centerpiece.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows or...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Bowl, Wing Cheong, Hong Kong c.1890
By Wing Cheong
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Chinese solid silver decorative fruit bowl, of traditional round form, applied with a shaped arched and pierced rim w...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver
Vintage Large Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl
A very good looking well made and decorat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate with Sea Motif
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate plate with a carved crayfish and shells in relief and a crayfish carved handle.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble, Stone
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 26cm
Crafted in Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
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 20cm, diameter 23cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Chinese Export bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, 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 bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Edmé Samson, Meissen Porcelain, Samson & Cie, and Wing Cheong. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $168 and tops out at $44,800 while the average work can sell for $1,460.