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Chinese Export Boxes

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 Export Cloisonné Box
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...

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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl

Located in Doylestown, PA

A striking Chinese lapis blue cloisonné round lidded box or bowl, early 1980s. Vibrantly decorated with a green border, ombre cherry blossoms, a single butterfly, gilded accents and ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape
Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chinese handcrafted lacquer wood handpainted jewelry box in a shape of sea shells clam.

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese for the English market, 19th century. A fine quality antique Chinese export tea caddy decorated with beautiful gilding surfaces, a hinged lid which opens to reveal a tooled ...

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19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects

Located in Downingtown, PA

East Meets West: Rare Chinese Export "European Subject" Porcelain Snuff Box Circa 1750–1760 A superb mid-18th century Chinese Export porcelain snuff box, finely painted in famille rose and puce enamels, featuring rare "European Subject" decoration. The rectangular box, after a European silver form, features a slightly domed cover and is fitted with its contemporary chased gilt-metal (ormolu) mounts and hinge. The exterior walls are painted with a continuous frieze of European figures—gentlemen in 18th-century frock coats...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box
Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Glazed in the classic, blue-and-white manner, this petite porcelain box offers a blessing of happiness and good fortune. Painted on the lid is the symbol for "double happiness" (shua...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Red and Gold Carved Handled Box
Vintage Chinese Red and Gold Carved Handled Box

Vintage Chinese Red and Gold Carved Handled Box

Located in Queens, NY

"Vintage Chinese red and gold painted decorative wooden box with a metal latch and band around the base and an ornately carved handle featuring a ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china
wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

Located in Munich, DE

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

Canton Chinese Porcelain Box
Canton Chinese Porcelain Box

Canton Chinese Porcelain Box

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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 Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Brass Asian Street Vendor Noodle Cart
Antique Brass Asian Street Vendor Noodle Cart

Antique Brass Asian Street Vendor Noodle Cart

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique brass Asian street vendor noodle cart. Used by vendors to serve noodles and dumplings. The base opens to hold hot coals to keep food warm. The top...

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1960s Vintage Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box having a hinged lid that is sumptuously decorated with a gilded design of Imperial...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century antique Chinese Pumpkin Shaped lacquer box
Early 20th Century antique Chinese Pumpkin Shaped lacquer box

Early 20th Century antique Chinese Pumpkin Shaped lacquer box

Located in Pomona, CA

This item is an antique Chinese lacquer trinket box in a pumpkin shape. It mad of carved wood coated in multiple layers of red and black lacquer. It has hand painted with Chinese tra...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century
Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century

Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese red and black lacquered box with fine brass mounts in the Chinese Export style. Lovely color. A refined and classic decorative box, beautiful craftsmanship. 20 wide 14 deep ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box
Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This product is an antique Geisha Trinket Box made of porcelain with hand painted Geisha girl on the lid. Originating from China dated back to 1920s. It...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.
Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.

Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage hand painted leather clad dresser box. This dresser box was handmade in Canton China. This box has two small drawers at the front and a lid that opens up and presen...

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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Leather

Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C
Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C

Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage bronze cloisonne lacquer powder box featuring Prunus blossoms - removeable lid - unsigned - China - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - n...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet
Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet

Chinese Mid-Century Inlaid Metal 4-Drawer Jewelry Box / Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hardwood box / cabinet features 2 hinged swing doors both carved and inlaid with faux white jade above a bottom drawer with incised metal scroll...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930

Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930. The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century
Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Small lacquered painted box, with floral decorations in yellow, red and green, it was made in China in the 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

Box in Lacquered Wood, Vietnam 20th Century, Black and Orange -Red Color
Box in Lacquered Wood, Vietnam 20th Century, Black and Orange -Red Color

Box in Lacquered Wood, Vietnam 20th Century, Black and Orange -Red Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Beautiful Lacquered Wooden Box, Vietnam, 20th Century This exquisite lacquered wooden box from Vietnam, crafted in the 20th century, is a stunning example of traditional Vietnames...

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20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk

Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk

Located in Bradenton, FL

AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychrome painted dragons and Asian...

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18th Century Tibetan Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s

Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Chinese Tibetan Gilt Brass Metal Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box with pull-off lid...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box A good look...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind of piece.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box
Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a solid brass ornately decorated Chinese made trinket box. This trinket box has four medallions on each corner of the top with a center medallion that has a carved jade inset...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy
Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy

Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese hexagonal cast brass tea caddy, early 20th century. Each rectangular side with a shou symbol surrounded by five stylized bats on blue enamel ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box
19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box

19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

There are small, decorative wood boxes from many cultures. Some are ideal for holding hand sewing tools. Others, equipped with a lock, like this example, might hold those bulky bangl...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette
Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette

Antique 1900s Chinese Silver Vinaigrette

By Kwong Man Shing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection This excep...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period

Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period

Located in seoul, KR

Circular form with flattened doomed covers, the covers with a medallion of flower with full bloom, the bowls with two round borders. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi-Yongzheng Period P...

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17th Century Vietnamese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Pig Head Shaped Porcelain Tureen
Chinese Pig Head Shaped Porcelain Tureen

Chinese Pig Head Shaped Porcelain Tureen

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) export porcelain tureen in the form of an orange and pink pig head divided into lid and base at the mouth, and decorated...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box
Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This unique vintage Chinese sewing box is 100 percent hand made and hand painted with traditional Chinese painting on the side and lid of the box. It wa...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged shaped top enclosing small trays. Conforming case with gilded feet.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand
Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand

Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular box with brass tacks and hinged lid set in a brass base.

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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Box
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Box

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a traditional style of Chinese painted wooden Box from Shan Xi, China. It has about 100 years history. Normally it was used to store jewelry and valuable accessories as well ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases This fine antique C...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

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Silver

Pair of Chinese Mahogany Tole Hinged Figural & Foliage Bird Tea Bins, Circa 1840
Pair of Chinese Mahogany Tole Hinged Figural & Foliage Bird Tea Bins, Circa 1840

Pair of Chinese Mahogany Tole Hinged Figural & Foliage Bird Tea Bins, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese mahogany tole demilune hinged poly chromed tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with foliage and bird motif, M...

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1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Gold and Red Decorative Box
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Gold and Red Decorative Box

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Gold and Red Decorative Box

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese circular wooden box with carved top character design and carved geometric foot, painted in gold and red with a fitted lid and fine black painted border pattern.    

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

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Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Circa 1920 Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box ...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Boxes

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Pewter

Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box
Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box

Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box

Located in Germantown, MD

This is a Chinese jewelry box that is made out of rosewood with beautiful Chinoiserie brass trim. It is a nice heavy box that measures 12”W x 8”L x 6”H. The top layer inside holds 5 ...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes

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Brass

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage
Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box. A very good looking and well made pie...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Boxes

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Hardwood

Chinese Export Porcelain oval Lidded Box Hand Painted, circa 1920
Chinese Export Porcelain oval Lidded Box Hand Painted, circa 1920

Chinese Export Porcelain oval Lidded Box Hand Painted, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese Export porcelain Lidded Box, hand painted with a figural decoration, made in China, circa 1920 The box is well potted in an oval shape, the lid having a domed top...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
1920s Chinese Export Silver Box

1920s Chinese Export Silver Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional an...

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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Woven Reed Chinese Kangaroo Box with Carved Wood Accents
Vintage Woven Reed Chinese Kangaroo Box with Carved Wood Accents

Vintage Woven Reed Chinese Kangaroo Box with Carved Wood Accents

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This charming piece from Shanghai is a creative example of traditional hand-weaving, shaped into a friendly kangaroo. Crafted with care using natural reed and wicker, the box feature...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Reed

Rectangular Brass and Bronze Wood Jewelry Box, 1950's
Rectangular Brass and Bronze Wood Jewelry Box, 1950's

Rectangular Brass and Bronze Wood Jewelry Box, 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box for display or functional for jewelry. Wonderful piece to add to existing collection. Marked on the bottom, China

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A large octagonal form Chinese export tea caddy in black lacquer decorated throughout in gilt and red with figural garden scenes, pavilions, and dense scrolling foliage. The lid pane...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Export boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with enamel, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export boxes made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $840 while the average work can sell for $750.