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Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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
Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases
Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases

Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Cantonese / rose Medallion vases, each having the classical green ground with pink floral decoration, pierced blue handles to either ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Hand-Painted Satsuma Style Vase, Chinese Export, Gold Accents, 1960
Hand-Painted Satsuma Style Vase, Chinese Export, Gold Accents, 1960

Hand-Painted Satsuma Style Vase, Chinese Export, Gold Accents, 1960

Located in Charleston, SC

Ceramic vase made in China, finely decorated in Satsuma style. The entire body is hand enameled with intricate garden and family vignettes accented in gold. Striking Chinese export ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose “100 Boys” Porcelain Floor Vase
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose “100 Boys” Porcelain Floor Vase

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose “100 Boys” Porcelain Floor Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Chinese export famille rose porcelain floor vase, likely dating to the Republic period (1912–1949). The vase is finely hand painted and decorated in vibrant famille rose enamels, dep...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Enhance your leaving space with this early 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this go...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

12" Vintage Soapstone Sculpture of a Woman
12" Vintage Soapstone Sculpture of a Woman

12" Vintage Soapstone Sculpture of a Woman

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sculpture is made of a jade color soapstone. It depicts a Guan Yin woman figure standing on a stone base. The woman is adorned and draped in a beautiful kimono.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Ginger Jar & Stand
Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Ginger Jar & Stand

Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Ginger Jar & Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar ginger jar & stand Exquisite high relief carved continuous landscape motif, complete with hardwood stand. Unmarked. T...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions
Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions

Pair of Vintage Chinese Garden Drum Planters with Peonies & Fu Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used as small fish ponds, these vintage garden planters have the squat, barrel shape of traditional Chinese opera drums. The swelling sides are decorated in low relief wit...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century ormolu-mounted Chinese porcelain vases.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet
Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet

Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A small hand-carved/tooled figurine or paperweight of a goat. The devils Pet executed in pale light green jade gemstone. Made in Asia during the 1970s or earlier. Measurements: 6.5...

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20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Jade

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal, Copper

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 Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate with Sea Motif
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate with Sea Motif

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.  

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

Chinese Bai Tea Leaf Jar
Chinese Bai Tea Leaf Jar

Chinese Bai Tea Leaf Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Tazze
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Chinese Porcelain Tazze

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 Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Mid-20th Century, Hexagonal, Baluster Vase, Chinese Ceramic Urn
Mid-20th Century, Hexagonal, Baluster Vase, Chinese Ceramic Urn

Mid-20th Century, Hexagonal, Baluster Vase, Chinese Ceramic Urn

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a midcentury hexagonal baluster vase, a 20th century, Chinese ceramic urn. Attractive Chinese baluster vase Profusely decorated from neck to base Free from any damage o...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 NUST SELL 80% off
Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 NUST SELL 80% off

Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 NUST SELL 80% off

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Two Brass Chinese Figures (Ox & Elephant) - W4000 MUST SELL This is a pair of heavy Chinese brass figurines of an ox and an elephant. They are in very good condition with some resid...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Hand-Painted Fish
Large Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Hand-Painted Fish

Large Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, Hand-Painted Fish

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A vibrant Chinese porcelain bowl in the famille rose tradition, richly decorated with hand-painted floral motifs and stylized koi fish in a lively palette of pink, green, turquoise, ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Bogu Pattern Lobed Porcelain Vases
Pair of Chinese Bogu Pattern Lobed Porcelain Vases

Pair of Chinese Bogu Pattern Lobed Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Chinese (Early 20th Century) similar off-white lobed porcelain vases with red foo dog side ornaments and a pink and green traditional bogu pattern ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Samson "Chinese Export" Armorial Porcelain Covered Vases
Pair of Antique Samson "Chinese Export" Armorial Porcelain Covered Vases

Pair of Antique Samson "Chinese Export" Armorial Porcelain Covered Vases

By Edmé Samson

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Highly decorative pair of Famille Rose vases that are painted in typical palette with leaves, flowers with blue "cracked ice" at top and bottom and with a coat of arms. They are hard...

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1920s French Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Small Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, C.1970
Pair of Small Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, C.1970

Pair of Small Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, C.1970

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small vintage baluster form vases. An Oriental, cloisonné posy urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Delightfully colourful examples, with eye-catching...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Chinese Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar
Chinese Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar

Chinese Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This porcelain tea leaf jar is beautifully glazed in the blue-and-white manner, with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration against a crisp white field. The porcelain jar has a rounded form and flat lid, a traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus & Birds' Jar/Vase & Cover Earlier Qing Dynasty
Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus & Birds' Jar/Vase & Cover Earlier Qing Dynasty

Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus & Birds' Jar/Vase & Cover Earlier Qing Dynasty

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus' Jar/Vase & Cover Early Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) This impressive Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus' Jar/Vase and Cover, dating to the Early Qing Dynasty, is...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

C18th Century style Chinese Famille rose garniture, circa 1880
C18th Century style Chinese Famille rose garniture, circa 1880

C18th Century style Chinese Famille rose garniture, circa 1880

By Edmé Samson

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality and rare Garniture of five match Samson 18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose lidded and spill vases. Each with this very decorative Powder Blue ground with gilded ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Porcelain Chinese Vase, Satsuma, 1970's.
Porcelain Chinese Vase, Satsuma, 1970's.

Porcelain Chinese Vase, Satsuma, 1970's.

Located in Praha, CZ

The vase is hand-decorated with painted scenes, figures in kimonos. The decoration is richly interwoven with gold color and fine lines very typical for Satsuma ceramics Signed Origin...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Rust Agate Incense Burner
Chinese Rust Agate Incense Burner

Chinese Rust Agate Incense Burner

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese rust colored agate urn (incense burner) with pierced round cover with rings and carved monkey and dragon handles resting on a base of 4 fish. (modern base 1¬O" high).  

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

1900s Chinese Cloisonne Leopards
1900s Chinese Cloisonne Leopards

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

$877Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chinese Foo Dogs sculptures are often placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, palaces, and homes to serve as powerful protectors, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring pro...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Covered Domed Lidded Jar Box
Mid Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Covered Domed Lidded Jar Box

Mid Century Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Covered Domed Lidded Jar Box

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a classic style Chinese Export covered jar/box with alternating panels of a scene on steps and a botanical and symbolic collage and would be perfect for holding tea, ginger o...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Asian Carved Figure of a Man with Pack and Walking Stick
Vintage Asian Carved Figure of a Man with Pack and Walking Stick

Vintage Asian Carved Figure of a Man with Pack and Walking Stick

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage carved figure of a man with a large backpack, beard, and walking stick on a rectangular wooden base.

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20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Antique Handmade Spice Pot, Oriental, Carved Bamboo, Treen, Kitchen, Art Deco
Antique Handmade Spice Pot, Oriental, Carved Bamboo, Treen, Kitchen, Art Deco

Antique Handmade Spice Pot, Oriental, Carved Bamboo, Treen, Kitchen, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique handmade spice pot. An Oriental, carved bamboo treen, dating to the early Art Deco, circa 1925. Enthusiastically carved detail within a broad bamboo trunk Display...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass tripod Incense Burner
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass tripod Incense Burner

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Brass tripod Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

The item in the image is a vintage Tibetan-style incense burner, crafted from brass. These vessels are used in meditation and ritual practices to burn incense sticks, cones, or loose...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jar with Trailing Vines
Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jar with Trailing Vines

Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jar with Trailing Vines

Located in Chicago, IL

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with allover pattern of trailing vines and flower blossoms. Rectangular lappets decorate the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Stone Chinese Soldier Statue

Stone Chinese Soldier Statue

Located in Queens, NY

Small stone statue of a Chinese soldier

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Silver Figures of Eight Immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji Marks, Late Qing Dynasty
Silver Figures of Eight Immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji Marks, Late Qing Dynasty

Silver Figures of Eight Immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji Marks, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

Important and rare silver figures of eight immortals Yangqinghe Jiuji marks, Late Qing dynasty. Each hollow figure portraying one of the immortals in an animated pose, with highly detailed facial features, four pierced with apertures for the insertion of facial hair, clad in finely chased robes, all but two with their characteristic attributes, their bases bearing either two seal marks reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu and Zhe'ning Hu Qiusheng zao, or three marks in regular script reading Yangqinghe Jiuji gongyibu, Shang and Sheng zuo, original hand-carved wood stands. Measures: 11 1/4in (28.5cm) high (tallest one). The earliest records of the silver atelier known as Yangqinghe date to 1775 in Shanghai...

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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Mid Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Measures 5.5" in width, 5.5" in depth and 9" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century Bronze-Mounted Rose Medallion Center Piece
19th Century Bronze-Mounted Rose Medallion Center Piece

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.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Vase With Mark
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Vase With Mark

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Vase With Mark

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Famille Rose vases. It was hand made and hand painted in about 1800 - 1900 with official marks on the bottom. It has hand painted Chinese traditional...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese multicolored decorated porcelain jardiniere
Chinese multicolored decorated porcelain jardiniere

Chinese multicolored decorated porcelain jardiniere

Located in Queens, NY

2 Asian Chinese style (20th Century) multicolored jardinieres decorated with similar floral designs resting in shallow drip bowls (PRICED EACH)

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Double Happiness Blue & White Ceramic Ginger Jar
Double Happiness Blue & White Ceramic Ginger Jar

Double Happiness Blue & White Ceramic Ginger Jar

Located in Bradenton, FL

A blue and white Chinese ceramic ginger jar with lid. Hand-painted with the double happiness symbol framed with a floral motif in bold cobalt blue. Marked underneath “Made in China”.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand/Brush Pot
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand/Brush Pot

Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand/Brush Pot

Located in Pomona, CA

Collected from China, this beautiful Qing Dynasty style famille rose vase features detailed Chinese ink painting style landscape and fisherman, boat painting with marks on the bottom...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

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Reed

Antique Chinese Mahogany Flower Vase Base / Stand
Antique Chinese Mahogany Flower Vase Base / Stand

Antique Chinese Mahogany Flower Vase Base / Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese carved mahogany flower pot base / stand with a circular surface to hold a pot or vase, resting on four bowed and carved feet with a circular stretcher.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Rider and Horse Tomb Figure
Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Rider and Horse Tomb Figure

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Rider and Horse Tomb Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terracotta tomb figure of a girl in a red garment holding an object riding a dark brown horse, standing on a textured base.  

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20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Reproduction Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel
Vintage Reproduction Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel

Vintage Reproduction Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel

Located in Pomona, CA

This object is a high quality reproduction of Chinese ritual wine vessel, commonly known as a You (提梁卣). These vessels were used in ancient China, particularly during the Shang and Z...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Flambè Glazed Hu Vase With Elephant Head Handles
Chinese Flambè Glazed Hu Vase With Elephant Head Handles

Chinese Flambè Glazed Hu Vase With Elephant Head Handles

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 20th century Chinese Flambè Hu vase with elephant handles. Beautifully fired with shades of purple and blue throughout. Mouth of vase is 4" i...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Chinese Marble Lions from the XIX century Elegant lions of the Quing Dynasty carved in white marble with chisel. They are in good conditio...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Marble

Antique Chinese Elmwood Rice Measure Basket, Handcrafted, Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Elmwood Rice Measure Basket, Handcrafted, Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Elmwood Rice Measure Basket, Handcrafted, Circa 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large antique Chinese 19th century Elmwood rice measure with iron decoration and handles. A rustic antique handcrafted Chinese rice measure storage basket...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Elm

Pair of 24 Inches Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Candlesticks
Pair of 24 Inches Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Candlesticks

Pair of 24 Inches Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Candlesticks

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare pair of antique Chinese porcelain candlesticks, featuring a combination of famille verte and famille rose hand-painted floral motifs. The design, referred to as Chinoiserie, ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China
Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique pair of Homunculus Sculptures
Antique pair of Homunculus Sculptures

Antique pair of Homunculus Sculptures

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Unique and charming set of homunculus type figures on wooden base. Unknown origin and date but probably early 20th century. See pics

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20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Tureen 18 Ct
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Tureen 18 Ct

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Tureen 18 Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Imposing Hand Painted Chinese Export Porcelain Twin Handle Enameled Soup Tureen or Centerpiece of large proportions and traditional form, made during last quarter of the Eighteent...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a Famille Rose porcelain bowl, a distinctive type of Chinese porcelain known for its vibrant, opaque overglaze enamels. Famille Rose, meaning "pink family," refers to a styl...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated in a defensive crouch with its head facing forward as ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Wooden Lacquered Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Figural Scenes
Chinese Wooden Lacquered Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Figural Scenes

Chinese Wooden Lacquered Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Figural Scenes

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Mid-Century rectangular hinged chest with black metal latch and two side ring handles, lacquered and hand painted featuring three women and one girl in two outdoor courtyard ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Hung Chong & Co., Mottahedeh, and Samson & Cie. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,500.