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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
Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl
Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl

Vintage Tall Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Fighting Dragons Flaming Pearl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Magnificent hand-crafted Chinese Cloisonné vase, very tall with facing Dragons, from a time capsule estate in Washington D.C. 14 1/2 Inches tall and so highly detailed it is sure to...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Copper

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass, Metal

Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Temple Jars - A Pair
Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Temple Jars - A Pair

Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Temple Jars - A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Double Happiness Temple Jars. The Double Happiness symbol is the central motif used to represent joy and marital happiness, and ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890
Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890

Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Offered is a stunning, 19th century cloisonné table lamp with a floral and bird motif. Rested upon decorative wooden stand. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BU...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver

Mid Century Chinese Large Cinnabar Vase
Mid Century Chinese Large Cinnabar Vase

Mid Century Chinese Large Cinnabar Vase

Located in Germantown, MD

For your consisderation is this Mid Century Chinese Large Cinnabar Vase. Measures 7" in width, 7" in depth and 13" in height

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Temple Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Rose Medallion Tall vases also know as "Export Porcelain" vase. It was hand made and hand painted at about 1910 - 1920 with gilt foo dog handles and dragons to neck and shoulder. The vase body is decorated with hand painted courtly figures, floral and exotic birds. This large temple vase...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Stunning Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Rimed Bowl/Basin
Stunning Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Rimed Bowl/Basin

Stunning Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Rimed Bowl/Basin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Rimmed Bowl/Basin China, Circa 1860s This stunning, large, 19th-century Rose Medallion rimmed bowl/basin, made in China circa the 1860s, ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase
Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase

Chinese Black Enamel Cloisonné Chrysanthemum Flower Vase

Located in New York, NY

Chinese black enamel cloisonné and brass ginger jar vase with chrysanthemum flowers, dogwood flowers and a butterfly and beautiful rich colors. Hand crafted on solid brass.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Blue & White Porcelain Vase
19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Blue & White Porcelain Vase

19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Blue & White Porcelain Vase

Located in North Salem, NY

19th century Chinese hand painted Blue & White porcelain vase with interesting symmetrical pattern.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar
Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar

Chinese Blue and White Shizi Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Images of shizi, a lion-dog symbol of power and strength of character, cavort among the stylized clouds of heaven on this hand-painted covered jar. Original...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Bronze Deity Figures, 20th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of Chinese bronze figures of deities standing on dragons. The two sculptures were made in the 20th century. They represent the Tao gods Lu Xing and Fu Xin...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Chinese 19th Century Blue and White lidded vases.
Pair Chinese 19th Century Blue and White lidded vases.

Pair Chinese 19th Century Blue and White lidded vases.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White lidded vases, Foo dog finials to the lids, wonderful hand painted scenes of mountains, lakes and pagoda buildings, boa...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed
Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed

Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Peking Glass Bird and Floral Vase, Signed  China, 20th century  A magnificent 20th-century Chinese Peking Glass Vase is a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship. This stu...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Glass

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand
Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand

Located in Lomita, CA

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand Description: This finely carved rose quartz ox is a striking example of Chinese stone artistry, believed to date from the...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Quartz

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase
Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Massive Chinese Cloisonne Bulbous Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

A spectacular massive Chinese cloisonne vase, circa early 1900s. The vase has a bulbous baluster form with lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers amongst a black geometric pa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 19th Century
Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 19th Century

Chinese blue and white jardiniere, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th Century Chinese Blue and White porcelain jardiniere, have bold colouring with classical motif decoration to the boarders, and chrysanthemum and leaf decoration wit...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) porcelain urn decorated with a blue geometric floral pattern surrounding a centered emblem with dark blue characters, a Greek key band around the...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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 Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Antique Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Custom Stand
Chinese Antique Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Custom Stand

Chinese Antique Glazed Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Custom Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking large antique Chinese fragment of a glazed ceramic roof tile in the shape of a dragon in a beautiful shade of green. Mounted on custom stand to make it an unexpected piece ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters
Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters

Early 19th Century Chinese earthenware jars containers or Planters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An old glazed stoneware pair of Chinese 'egg post' or planters from Southern China. The pots have a traditional continuous coiling dragon wrapped around the body chasing the eternal ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase
Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase

Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase Republic Period (1912-1949) Finely enameled with two ladies in conversation at the table in a garden setting. ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Chinese Glass Perfume Bottle Inside Painting
Vintage Chinese Glass Perfume Bottle Inside Painting

Vintage Chinese Glass Perfume Bottle Inside Painting

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chinese handpainted from inside blown glass perfume bottle.

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Antique Chinese Rouleau Shaped Potted Tree Design Porcelain Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Rouleau Shaped Potted Tree Design Porcelain Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Rouleau Shaped Potted Tree Design Porcelain Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) porcelain vases with rouleau forms and a design depicting potted trees with characters extending up the necks. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in China circa 1920, the tall vase is round in shaped with an elegant long neck. The colorful antique urn is decorated with hand painted figural motifs including a mother playing with children. The large Famille Rose...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Temple Jar, circa 19th Century
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Temple Jar, circa 19th Century

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Temple Jar, circa 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

This blue-and-white temple jar stands tall with broad shoulders that taper to a splayed base. Bordered by a simple meander at the neck, the jar is decorated with a dense pattern of o...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Vase
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Vase

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This vase was made during the Mid-20th Century in Beijing. It is very unique with intricate carving works of landscaping and characters. The workmanship is superb. It is very rare that there is no too much similar vases in existence, probably because it was too labour-intensive even for the court to mass produce. Lacquer is the sap of a tree (Rhus vernicifera) that grows in East Asia. It was tapped, filtered and mixed with cinnabar to produce a red color. The lacquer worker...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand cr...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Blue and White Cobalt Baluster Form Prunus Vintage Vase
Blue and White Cobalt Baluster Form Prunus Vintage Vase

Blue and White Cobalt Baluster Form Prunus Vintage Vase

Located in Lomita, CA

A vintage Chinese blue and white prunus decorated baluster vase is from the Zhongguo period (circa 1960-70) marks. Zhongguo translates to "Middle Kingdom." The vase is of baluster...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Chinese Decorated Floral 42" Tall
Chinese Famille Rose Vase Chinese Decorated Floral 42" Tall

Chinese Famille Rose Vase Chinese Decorated Floral 42" Tall

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This large Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase features a beautiful multi color design. The vase is adorned with intricate figurative patterns, showcasing traditional Chinese artistr...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Tigers

Located in Houston, TX

A stunning pair of late 20th century life-size Chinese cloisonné tigers from the Baron Estate. In Chinese symbolism, these tigers represents the ma...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Cloisonne Vases - Pair
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Cloisonne Vases - Pair

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Cloisonne Vases - Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

These pair of cloisonné vases featuring a blue and white floral design, Penney, meaning Wealth and splendor. Cloisonné is a technique for decorating metal objects with colored materi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Fine and Rare Pair of Large Rose Medallion Lidded Vases, 19th Century
Fine and Rare Pair of Large Rose Medallion Lidded Vases, 19th Century

Fine and Rare Pair of Large Rose Medallion Lidded Vases, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality large pair of 19th century Chinese rose medallion or Cantonese lidded vases, each with female figures as finials and handles to the sides. Having the classical gr...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Samson Porcelain Jardiniere
Samson Porcelain Jardiniere

Samson Porcelain Jardiniere

Located in Essex, MA

Bright enamels with birds and prunus. Interior decorated with carp and pinwheel lotus design. Stylized cinnabar red dragon heads on each side. From a Montecito California estate.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Distressed Lidded Box, Chinese Paper Mache
19th Century Antique Distressed Lidded Box, Chinese Paper Mache

19th Century Antique Distressed Lidded Box, Chinese Paper Mache

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Antique Distressed Lidded Box, Chinese Paper Mache.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Root Foo Dog Figures
Pair of Chinese Root Foo Dog Figures

Pair of Chinese Root Foo Dog Figures

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) root design foo dog figures on shaped teak bases

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Pottery Rose Medallion Bottle Vase, Early 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion bottle vase. It is beautifully hand painted and features scenic medallions flanked by floral decoration. Additional information: Materials: Cerami...

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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Carved Stone Buddha Head. It was dated back to 1920s and shows very detailed hand carving works on it. You can see from the pictures that It ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large pair 19th Century Rose medallion vases on stands.
Large pair 19th Century Rose medallion vases on stands.

Large pair 19th Century Rose medallion vases on stands.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cantonese / Rose medallion vases on stands. Each with classical green ground, inset hand painted panels depicting various ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors

Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Miniature Mottle Glazed Bottle Shaped Vase
Chinese Miniature Mottle Glazed Bottle Shaped Vase

Chinese Miniature Mottle Glazed Bottle Shaped Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine quality Chinese miniature vase decorated in mottled glazes dating from the latter 19th or 20th century. The stoneware vase stands raised on a narrow round foot and is of tall ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Verte Fish Bowl
Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Verte Fish Bowl

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Verte Fish Bowl

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality early 20th century Chinese Famille verte Fish bowl, having yellow ground fan shaped panels with classical Chinese warriors in battle, boarders with geometric motifs to...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century
Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique iron red (orange) and gilt decorated porcelain bowl - featuring hand painted bats surrounding a shou character beside peaches and scrolling foliage - gilded border edge - Gua...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of  Blue and White Porcelain Vases with Water Lillies
Pair of  Blue and White Porcelain Vases with Water Lillies

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Vases with Water Lillies

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese blue and white vases with classic form and hand decorated in an unusual modern style with a waterlily motif all around.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Tomb Figure
Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Tomb Figure

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Tomb Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta figure of a horse commonly used as a tomb figure for wealthy burials in the 7-8th centuries, and crafted with traditional tri-color gla...

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20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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.