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
Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer and Enameled Bowl Deer and Chrysanthemum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Vintage Chinese Carved Cinnabar lacquer and enameled bowl with deer and chrysanthemum motif from a Palm Beach estate.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Enamel
Chinese 19th-20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Jardinière 'Planter'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Chinese 19th-20th century gilt bronze mounted cloisonné jardinière (planter). The beautifully and finely executed late Qing dynasty ovoid body cloisonné enamel jardiniere with a blue-Celeste background and colorful enameled depictions of flowers, birds and butterflies, as well as wire scroll work in a geometric pattern, supported by a figural gilt-bronze (ormolu) base raised with four Chinese Imperial lions...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial bowl or basin is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Offering Fruits, 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 famille rose bowl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Famille Rose, Qing Qianlong circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795.
The bowl is beautifully decorated with two panels of figure s...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Gilt Burgundy Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautifully time worn gilt and burgundy lacquer Chinese carrying box. Gilding featuring roses and butterflies. Circa 1900. Very decorative.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
20th Century Chinese Papier-Mâché Bowl
Located in London, GB
20th Century Chinese Papier-mâché Bowl
Papier-mâché. Chinese bowl made from papier-mâché. 20th Century
Dimension: H 25 x D 28 cm.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Paper
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate with Sea Motif
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate plate with a carved crayfish and shells in relief and a crayfish carved handle.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stone, Marble
Large Chinese Porcelain Lychee Bowl, Natural Tones, White Ground, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large Chinese porcelain lychee bowl in natural tones on a white ground dating to the late 20th century.
An attractive bowl in good condition throughout
Painted with exo...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This 19th century dish is an unusual scalloped form. It shows wear but it in excellent condition.
This colorful porcelain bowls dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
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 14cm, diameter 14cm
This beautiful bowl is a superb example of Chine...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonnae Imperial Dragon Decorated Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and very well executed cloisonnae bowl is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China in approximately 1900 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is done with black as the predominant color and decorated with Imperial Dragons...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
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
Meissen Chinese Butterfly Large Soup Tureen in the Schmetterling Pattern
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to offer you this rare Meissen Chinese butterfly soup tureen. The tureen is painted in the Kakiemon style with a central Chinese butterfly on ...
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1950s German Vintage Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Lidded Basket Handmade Bamboo & Handwoven Rattan Hong Kong Asian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese Export lidded round Basket handmade Bamboo and handwoven Rattan in blonde and black.
Made in Hong Kong and Exported in the 1970.
Can be used as Hamper, Magazine Sta...
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bowl with Chinese "Antiques" & Scholar's items on Furniture,
Qianlong Period,
circa 1735-1740.
The Chinese Export porcelain bowl is finely painted inside and out with famille rose enamels. On the front is a depiction of an unusual grouping of Chinese domestic...
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1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
19th century Chinese Export Nanking Warming Plate
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese export Nanking warming plate, early 19th century. Slightly octagonal, it measures 10.25 inches across to reservoirs x 2 inches tall.
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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 14cm, diameter 15cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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 19th Century Chinese Export Petite Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
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, Enamel, Ormolu
Beautiful Earthy Chinese Woven Rattan Market Basket
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful Chinese woven rattan market basket having decorative writing on the wooden handle and a great reddish patina.
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain European-subject Punch Bowl,
Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship,
Circa 1765-75
The Chinese Export porcelain bowl has two images of a sailor and his wife, one known as the sailor's farewell and the other the sailor's return.
The farewell depicts the sailor leaving his wife who hugs him as he is about to depart as he points to the Royal Navy Ship with the Blue Ensign just offshore. The sailor's return depicts the sailor depositing watches and coins into his wife's upraised apron. Between the images are large painted flowering branches and the interior has similar painting.
Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches high (26.04 cm diameter x 11,43 cm high)
Provenance: With Elinor Gordon;
Ruth Nutt Collection
Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship,
Condition is very good with some fading to the en grisaille sails.
Reference: David S...
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1760s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
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 21cm, diameter 24cm
This beautifu...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Chinese Ormolu Bowl Produced for Export to Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu bowl produced for export to Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Measures: Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 22cm
This ch...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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
Asian Cast Brass Footed Vessel with Animals Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large cast brass Asian footed bowl with two handles.
Could be used as a jardinière for an orchid composition.
Engraved brass with animals designs on brass vessel.
Great heavy brass Chinese art...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
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 Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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 18cm, diameter 21cm
This beautiful bowl...
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 26cm
Crafted in Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Rose Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl, Edmé Samson et Cie, Paris
By Edmé Samson
Located in Downingtown, PA
Massive Rose Canton Porcelain Punch bowl,
Edme Samson et Cie, Paris,
circa 1880
The massive beautiful bowl with unusual steep sides is...
Category
19th Century Antique 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
Antique Blue Chinese Porcelain Octagonal Shaped Fishbowls with Cartouches, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and unusual pair of antique blue Chinese porcelain octagonal shaped fishbowls/ jardeniers painted with cartouches of flowers, birds, ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
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
Large 18th Century Chinese Export Punch Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Large 18th century Chinese export punch bowl in the Rockefeller pattern (also known as Chinese Export Palace Ware). Elaborate gilt decoration...
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1770s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Iron
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.
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