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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
Chinese Pewter Folding Dish
Chinese Pewter Folding Dish

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 Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art
Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art

Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Figural Asian Vase in Bronze Double Sided Art pear shaped 11.5 h x 8.5 w x 4.25 d Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cantonese vases / lamps. Each with classical green ground, wonderful exotic floral decoration, butterflies and birds. The vases can be co...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Two Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain HeHe Groups Kangxi Period
Two Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain HeHe Groups Kangxi Period

Two Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain HeHe Groups Kangxi Period

Located in Dallas, TX

A Pair of Chinese famille verte laughing twins 'HeHe Erxian' biscuit group, Kangxi (1662-1722), the two boys with jovial expressions and seated upon an openwork rock-base studded wit...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest

Located in Chicago, IL

This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Elephant Motif Ceramic Vessel with Gilded Accents
Antique Elephant Motif Ceramic Vessel with Gilded Accents

Antique Elephant Motif Ceramic Vessel with Gilded Accents

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This stunning antique ceramic vessel is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring an elaborate sculpted elephant motif that exudes elegance and cultural significance. Likely inspired...

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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

SEATED BUDDHA KUAN YIN/GUANYIN  19th-century
SEATED BUDDHA KUAN YIN/GUANYIN  19th-century

SEATED BUDDHA KUAN YIN/GUANYIN 19th-century

Located in Madrid, ES

SEATED BUDDHA KUAN YIN/GUANYIN 19th-century Chinese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood. Rests on a later painted wood base. Signs of wear. Height: (sculpture) 82 cm; (total) 17...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Lidded Temple Jars/Urns
Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Lidded Temple Jars/Urns

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Lidded Temple Jars/Urns

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century blue and white temple jars, Chinese or Urns. Each 19 inch large and impressive Urn with a full original lid, measures 15 in High without the lid. The pair signed...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Chinese Style Imari Porcelain Candlesticks
Pair of Chinese Style Imari Porcelain Candlesticks

Pair of Chinese Style Imari Porcelain Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) blue and orange Imari porcelain candlesticks (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

19th Century Cloisonné Vase
19th Century Cloisonné Vase

19th Century Cloisonné Vase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century Cloisonné vase richly decorated with bright Oriental patterning, chrysanthemum flowers, and birds. Topped with a gold rim, and featuring a bright blue interior, two sides are flanked with golden lion...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif
Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif

Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique lacquered stacking box set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China during the Early Republic period of approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Ex...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Softwood

Early 20 Century Vintage Chinese Dark Green Glaze Pottery Vase/Liquor Bottle
Early 20 Century Vintage Chinese Dark Green Glaze Pottery Vase/Liquor Bottle

Early 20 Century Vintage Chinese Dark Green Glaze Pottery Vase/Liquor Bottle

Located in Pomona, CA

Our wonderful collection of handmade old vintage Chinese hand made glazed pottery vase/liquor bottle will make great accent pieces for any room of your house. It has some imperfection signs of age and usage on the mouth of vase and distressed patina. Take a close look at the pictures, there are some Buddha symbols...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp
Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp

Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp

$744Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A carved soapstone lamp base, unusual because of the color of the stone; reddish, brown and black. The carving is in the shape of a vase which i...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer
Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Peony Fantail Vases, c. 1920s
Pair of Chinese Peony Fantail Vases, c. 1920s

Pair of Chinese Peony Fantail Vases, c. 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

Resplendent with lush florals and brilliant color, this pair of porcelain vases combines stencil work with hand-painted foliage in a decorative style popular during the first two decades of the 20th century. The stenciled petals and blooms of the peonies, symbols of love and affection, create a graphic pattern of soft, modulated color, while the painted stems and small flowers punctuate the design with sharp detail. Innovative in decoration, the vases are firmly rooted in China’s time-honored ceramic tradition with their Classic fantail contours and butterfly handles.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Yellow Robed Emperor
Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Yellow Robed Emperor

Pair of Chinese Painted Ceramic Figures Depicting a Yellow Robed Emperor

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Chinese (20th Century) painted ceramic identical figures in a matte glaze, depicting an emperor in a formal elaborate yellow robe cradling a lingzhi ruyi, standing on an octa...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine
Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Sancai glazed ceramic figurine depicting Yinglong, the dragon deity standing on all fours, a sphere clenched in its mouth. Chipping along the bottom paws, some glaze losses ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Covered Jars with Floral Decoration & Calligraphy
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Covered Jars with Floral Decoration & Calligraphy

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Covered Jars with Floral Decoration & Calligraphy

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Chinese blue & white porcelain ovoid jars with calligraphic characters on the lids plus a double border, the bodies identically painted with a keyfret border surrounding the ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Antique Chinese Bronze Octagonal Dragon and Phoenix Dishes
Antique Chinese Bronze Octagonal Dragon and Phoenix Dishes

Antique Chinese Bronze Octagonal Dragon and Phoenix Dishes

Located in Pomona, CA

These items are antique Chinese bronze lobed decorative dishes, Dated back to 1930s These are eight-lobed (or octagonal) plates featuring high-relief central motifs of Dragon and Ph...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views  Vintage Cyli
Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views  Vintage Cyli

Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views Vintage Cyli

Located in Pomona, CA

As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Stone

Pair of 20th Century Yongzheng Style Chinese Porcelain Vases in High Gloss
Pair of 20th Century Yongzheng Style Chinese Porcelain Vases in High Gloss

Pair of 20th Century Yongzheng Style Chinese Porcelain Vases in High Gloss

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Yongzheng style Chinese porcelain vases in a high gloss finish in the Gu shape. The vases are decorated with deer, flowers, and animal motifs. Lovely shades of aqua, turquois...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Soapstone carving of a man feeding geese, Chinese, circa 1900
Soapstone carving of a man feeding geese, Chinese, circa 1900

Soapstone carving of a man feeding geese, Chinese, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A most unusual late 19th-century Chinese hand-carved figure group of a traditionally dressed elderly man wearing a robe and a square-shaped hat. He has long hair and a beard, and he ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue

Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with famous tri-colored glaze on the ceramic. It has beautiful color and detailed carving...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Provincial Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar
Chinese Provincial Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar

Chinese Provincial Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea has an auspicious beginning—it was purportedly enjoyed by the Buddha himself, and cakes of tea as large as wagon wheels were given to Chinese emperors as tribute. Tea drinking wa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks

Located in Pomona, CA

Chinese Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware is a product of the combination of bodiless craftsmanship and lacquering art. The production of Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware is quite difficult, an...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Puppies
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Puppies

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Puppies

Located in Essex, MA

Well modeled "lion dogs'" modeled after a Pekingese the companion pet of Chinese royalty. Cream colored ground with brown accents.

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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Near Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases Decorated with Dragons
Near Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases Decorated with Dragons

Near Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases Decorated with Dragons

Located in New York, NY

Of typical form, stenciled with stylized clouds and "pencilled" with dragons. Unmarked. Covers absent.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Hand-Woven Bamboo Vase
20th Century Chinese Hand-Woven Bamboo Vase

20th Century Chinese Hand-Woven Bamboo Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This rare and magnificent Vintage Chinese bamboo vase was 100% hand woven with bamboo strips. It has very exquisite bamboo weave honesty with detailed dragon carving on the side ears. It is truly an antique and collectible...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Quartz Rock Crystal of a Chinese Goddess
Quartz Rock Crystal of a Chinese Goddess

Quartz Rock Crystal of a Chinese Goddess

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very rare Carving of a Goddess seated inside of a large Quartz Rock Crystal . Hard to see any details in the photos . No signature found . The stone is appox 9" across an...

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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Quartz

Guanyin Buddha
Guanyin Buddha

Guanyin Buddha

Located in Munich, DE

Rare vintage Buddha, the Bodhisattva of compassion and mercy.

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Small Handcarved Chinese Chest

Small Handcarved Chinese Chest

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A hand carved Chinese large table box with hinged lid. Intricately carved all-over with Asian carvings resting of four paw feet. Bronze lock plate on front.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Paint Porcelain Vase
Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Paint Porcelain Vase

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Paint Porcelain Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese porcelain vases was hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Porcelain. It has hand painted Chinese traditional folks arts of "Fu Shou Yan nian, Fu Gui R...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Handcrafted Bamboo-Woven Statue of Yue Fei, Famous Chinese Warrior, 1960s, 35" H
Handcrafted Bamboo-Woven Statue of Yue Fei, Famous Chinese Warrior, 1960s, 35" H

Handcrafted Bamboo-Woven Statue of Yue Fei, Famous Chinese Warrior, 1960s, 35" H

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a hand-crafted Bamboo-woven Statue of Yue Fei, famous Chinese Warrior. Yue Fei was a Chinese military general of the Song dynasty and is remembered as a patriotic national h...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wood

Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art
Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art

Guanyin in Carved Wood and Polichrome, China, Early 20th Century, Asian Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guanyin in carved wood and polichrome, China, early 20th century, Asian art Measures: H 56cm, W 16cm, W 15cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Chinese Blanc de Chene Lidded Vase
Antique Chinese Blanc de Chene Lidded Vase

Antique Chinese Blanc de Chene Lidded Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A beautiful early 19th century Chinese Blan de Chene lidded vase with mythical dragons in re-leaf. Having wonderful Rococo influenced gilded ormolu mounts.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Early 20th Century Chinese Black Glaze Pottery Vase
Early 20th Century Chinese Black Glaze Pottery Vase

Early 20th Century Chinese Black Glaze Pottery Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

Our wonderful collection of handmade old vintage Chinese hand made glazed pottery vase will make great accent pieces for any room of your house. It has some imperfection signs of age...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 21 cm
Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 21 cm

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 21 cm

Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES

Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché technique – a millennia-old craft that eventually spread worldwide. Traditionally employe...

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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Mid-20th Century Chinese Enamel Porcelain Vases, Pen Holder
Mid-20th Century Chinese Enamel Porcelain Vases, Pen Holder

Mid-20th Century Chinese Enamel Porcelain Vases, Pen Holder

Located in Pomona, CA

This Vintage yellowish pea green glaze Porcelain square vase is hand made with hand painted enamel scenes of chrysanthemums, peonies, butterfly, and other nature motifs surrounded by...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Vases
Large Chinese Vases

Large Chinese Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of two beautiful asian style large vases/urns.  

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 18cm
Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 18cm

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 18cm

Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES

Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché technique – a millennia-old craft that eventually spread worldwide. Traditionally employe...

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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Chestnut Bowl
19th Century Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Chestnut Bowl

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 Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors
Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Chinese Export table top vanity mirror cabinets circa 1900 A good looking and well made pairing, most likely used ...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 14cm
Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 14cm

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 14cm

Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES

Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché technique – a millennia-old craft that eventually spread worldwide. Traditionally employe...

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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 10cm
Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 10cm

Handcrafted Chinese Papier-Mâché Golden Sphere with Gilt Finish, 10cm

Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES

Exclusively handcrafted piece. This sphere is created using the ancient Chinese papier-mâché technique – a millennia-old craft that eventually spread worldwide. Traditionally employe...

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2010s Spanish Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese He He Er Xian Blue and White Porcelain Twins
Chinese He He Er Xian Blue and White Porcelain Twins

Chinese He He Er Xian Blue and White Porcelain Twins

Located in Sarasota, FL

This striking porcelain figure depicts a pair of twin boys rendered in classic blue-and-white, a motif deeply rooted in Chinese decorative tradition. Seated side by side, one child h...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal Chinese, c. 1900 Height 45cm, diameter 18cm This fine pair of Chinese bronze vases is distinguished by their...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Famille Rose Beaker Vases
Pair of 19th Century Famille Rose Beaker Vases

Pair of 19th Century Famille Rose Beaker Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large pair of beautifully hand-enameled. No cracks, breaks or repairs.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet
Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet

Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite early 19th-century chinoiserie box, adorned with lacquered surfaces and ornate gold-toned detailing, showcases the superb craftsmanship of English artisans influenced ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China. This is an elegant object that can be used as a paperweight or it can be a decorative object simply, to appreciate for its charming shape and for the beauty of the detailed engraving in the wood. It is only a little piece, but trought it, is possible to understand the beauty and quality of design of the building from which it is coming out. This beautiful piece can be useful as bookend also. The photos shown this antique wood fragment...

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Late 18th Century Indonesian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930
Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930

Pair of Chinese hand painted blue and white vases, Circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Blue and White Vases, Circa 1930 An impressive and unusual pair of Chinese porcelain vases made to a traditional shape with a raised foot and bulbous shaped body narrowing to a flared neck. The vases have four panels of different decoration separated by three pairs of circular raised mouldings which run around their circumference. The blue and white hand painted decoration has been very well done. Around the neck there is a continuous painted leaf boarder, below the two central panels have a trailing leaf and flower design and around the lower section there is a water and...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Gu-Form Pink Porcelain Family Vases, Late 19th Century
Pair of Gu-Form Pink Porcelain Family Vases, Late 19th Century

Pair of Gu-Form Pink Porcelain Family Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small gu-form porcelain vases decorated with pink family enamels on a yellow background with green interlaces. Decoration of white background cartouches with pink dahlias. Geometric...

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lacquer Box
Chinese Lacquer Box

Chinese Lacquer Box

$160Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Lacquer Box

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A metal framed box with all-over lacquer decoration featuring multi-coloured flowers, leaves, ribbons. The inside of the box is veneered in a light wood. It is stamped China on the u...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Vase rose medaillon Canton Porcelain with Ormolu Bronze
Pair of Vase rose medaillon Canton Porcelain with Ormolu Bronze

Pair of Vase rose medaillon Canton Porcelain with Ormolu Bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning pair of vase rose medaillon canton porcelain with ormolu bronze in the base and the top of the vases, probably the ormolu bronze is later than the porcelain around 1890 ...

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1890s Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cinnabar Chinese Covered Jar
Early 20th Century Cinnabar Chinese Covered Jar

Early 20th Century Cinnabar Chinese Covered Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved. Early 1900s. Enameled.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Famille Rose Vases
Chinese Famille Rose Vases

Chinese Famille Rose Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese Famille Rose vases, very similar / near pair, note different foo lion mask handles (one gilt, one orange) and slight height difference, orange, pink, and green color palette ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Group figurines of Journey to the West
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Group figurines of Journey to the West

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Group figurines of Journey to the West

Located in Pomona, CA

This ceramic figurine group depicts the main characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. The figures are typically identified as the Tang Dynasty monk Tang Sanzang...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bronze Mounted Rose Medallion Lidded Urns
19th Century Bronze Mounted Rose Medallion Lidded Urns

19th Century Bronze Mounted Rose Medallion Lidded Urns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century rose medallion covered urns with beautifully cast dore bronze French mountings. In excellent condition. Lids are not removable.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.