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
Large 18thC Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Imari 10.6 inch dia., Qing Circa 1770
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Large 10.6 inch diameter Chinese Export porcelain footed Bowl with hand painted Imari decoration, which we date to the second half of the 18th Century, Qing period, circa 1...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Vietnamese Silver Treasure Box with Guardian Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Vietnamese silver box, late 19th century. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Box sides have embossed blossoming branches, bamboo...
Category
Late 19th Century Vietnamese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair of opaline glass lantern vases (1925-1930)
Located in Oostende, BE
The design of this pair of vases refers to Chinese lampions and are made using the technique of moulded pressed glass.
Category
1920s French Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed
China, 1900s- 20th Century
A beautiful Chinese yellow Peking glass scenic & hardstone snuff bottle & s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Small Vintage Brush Pot, Chinese, Ceramic, Windowsill Planter, Oriental Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage brush pot. A Chinese, ceramic windowsill planter with Oriental decor, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Delightfully decorative small pot, useful ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Pair of Mandarin Chinese Vases 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mandarin Chinese Vases 19th century
perfect condition
without hairs or restorations
original state
45cm x 27cm
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Double Phoenix Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary lidded baluster jar continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with cobalt pigments for a brilliant blue finish, the ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Wedding Ceremonial Hat Box, Zhijang Province, circa 1870s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1870s Chinese wedding ceremonial hat box, Zhijang Province. Woven rattan & bamboo with brass hardware. The pedestal base has lost some of the molded floral decoration. Note the...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of rare and magnificent Chinese Antique famille rose porcelain vases. They were hand made and hand paint. It has hand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chines Famille Verte Figural Vases with Kangxi Style Mark
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Chines Famille Verte Figural Vases with Kangxi Style Mark
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pot
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Antique Chinese Cloisonne Pot. It shows very detailed hand craft works of cloisonne art - a lot of Chinese traditional f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Antique Chinese Famille-Rose porcelain Ginger Jar was 100% hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain. It has beautiful hand painted foo dog...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Late 18th-Early 19th Century Chinese Lidded Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of late 18th-early 19th century Chinese beautifully painted famille rose lidded jars. Very impressive with iron straps to secure and lock the lids. Jars are raised on 5" woode...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Large Blue and White Porcelain Aquatic Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty large Chinese blue and white bowl hand decorated with aquatic fauna and flora having a rare touch of whimsy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain clock set, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic and decorative 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain clock set. having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with my...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty.
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collect...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Palace Urns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain urns with cat lid handles and ambitiously hand decorated with aquatic fauna and flora having a rare touch of whimsy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Koi Fish Form Vases
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese export porcelain vases in the form of Koi fishes, both male and female, each with Chinese seal marks to bottom in overglaze iron red.
Dimensions: 12" H x 8.5" W x 4....
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
STUNNiNG HAND CARVED TEAK ROUND TOP PLANT STAND LEAVE TOP SHAPE & STUNNING LEGS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Chinese hand carved teak plant stand, petal shaped top and stunning legs.
This beautiful piece shows hand-carved motif decorations a...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Old Chinese Export Double Walled Blue & White Porcelain Jardiniere or Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique double walled Chinese porcelain jardiniere.
With a wide blue & white decorated rim above honey comb lattice work double walled sides.
Supported by bracket...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Huge Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Rose Medallion Floor Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Rose Medallion Tall floor vases also know as "Export Porcelain" vase was hand made and hand painted in about 1950 - 1960s with gilt foo dog handles and dragons to neck and shoulder. The vase body is decorated with hand painted courtly figures, floral. This Huge floor vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Brass Asian Modern Candlesticks 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Probably from the 1960s, Brass Candle Prickets inspired by the altar candleholders used on shrines throughout Asia. Workmanship is very good in the manufacturing of the items, thus p...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Sang de Boeuf Oxblood Turquoise Vases with Copper Rings
Located in Lomita, CA
This wonderful sang de boeuf offering in deep red and turquoise travels as a pair. One of the most memorable features of the vases would be the intricate design of the ears with a co...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Getty Collection / Pair of Chinese Iron-Red and Gilt ''Faux Bois'' Jardineres
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of Chinese iron-red and gilt ''faux bois'' jardineres molded in the shape of a wooden bucket with scattered floral sprays, single hole for drainage, QING DYNASTY, China. 19th ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair of 18th Century-19th Century Chinese Porcelain Parrots Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of 18th century-19th century Chinese porcelain parrots candelabra resting gilt bronze Louis XVI style bases.
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A very large antique 19th century rose medallion bowl
Located in London, GB
A very large antique 19th century rose medallion Canton bowl, dating from the early nineteenth century decorated with vibrant enamelled colours and in its very fine ormolu gilt moun...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Rare Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood Gourd Vase with Ears, Copper Rings
Located in Lomita, CA
From the antique brass oxidized copper rings that hang from the ears, to the gourd shape and body, this is a wonderful example of a highly collectible sang de boeuf, oxblood vase.
A late 19th century (circa 1890s) Chinese copper...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Charming figures of substanti...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
1940s Antique Picture Frame Dragon Serpent High Relief
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Antique Silver Nickel Photo Picture Frame
Stand up kick plate
Embellished Border design dragon serpent motif
7H x 5.25W .25D inches
Original Vintage Preowned Condition.
Refer ...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
A 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Table Lantern (SINGLE ITEM)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of very fine Chinese butterfly decorated table lanterns, 20th century.
In the tradition of marriage lanterns.
Composed of four parts each. Finely enameled decorated borders wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Parrots on Stands 1st half of 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL PARROTS ON STANDS
1st half of 20th century
Each multi-coloured parrot is naturalistically modelled.
The details of its feathers finely depicted, g...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Asian Jardinière, Planter, Cachepot or Fish Bowl, Tony Duquette
Located in Stamford, CT
Asian Jardinière, Planter, Cachepot or Fish Bowl, Tony Duquette
A finely crafted Cachepot or Fish Bowl in the manner of Tony Duquette having double Dragons in a pleasing Silhouette...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Vintage Lotus Form Ceramic Bowl, Blue Flambe Glaze, China, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form ceramic bowl - blue flambe glaze - non glazed foot rim - unsigned - China - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no chi...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bottle Vase and Cover, Late 19th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese Export Rose Medallion large porcelain bottle vase and cover, mid to late 19th century, China.
The porcelain vase of typical bottle form, with a rounded globular ...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase & Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Chinese porcelain centerpieces comprising (1) one red and beige vase with French Louis XVI style ormolu mounts and (1) one red and beige bowl with French Louis XV style or...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
an antique decorative fish sculpture
made in white stone jade.
unmarked
Preowned Very good vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to images.
5.13 D x 1 W x 2 H
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Small Carved Jade East Asian Woman’s Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small jade East Asian woman’s figurine. It depicts a carved jade woman’s figure that appears to be dancing or stretching herself. She is wearing a...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
19th Century Greyish Celadon Glazed Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A simple and elegant well shaped Celadon vase manufactured in China in the late 19th century, the vase is covered overall with a crackled grey celadon glaze. The glaze it's smooth an...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Celadon
EARLY 20TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SOAP STONE VASE WiTH FLORAL SCENE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely early 20th-century Chinese hand-carved soapstone vase.
This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Silversmith, Lidded Jar / Box Richly Decorated in Relief, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese silversmith. Lidded jar richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments.
China approx. 1900.
Stamped with Chinese characters.
In excellent condition with traces of u...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Elmwood Basket Rice Measure
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique Chinese 19th century Elmwood rice measure with iron decoration and handles.
A rustic antique handcrafted Chinese rice measure storage basket...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Table Lamp Japanese Porcelaine Hand Painted, in a Vase Shape circa 1910
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase, table lamp, in porcelain. It has been made in Japan, circa 1910.
The decorative pattern are flowers and Birds.The period is caracteristic by the detailed drawing, and the soft ...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Baluster Vases in Nanjing Crackle Glaze
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of large ceramic Chinese crackle glaze baluster vases, commonly known as 'Nanjing' porcelain. Dating from the 19th century, these elegant polychrome enamelled vases...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small jade Asian old man with a child figure. It depicts a carved orange jade old man holding a child. The small sculpture is standing over a gilt ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade, Metal
Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Leather Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We absolutely love this decorative trunk from England! Bound in perfectly worn dark leather and adorned with brass studs in swirling patterns. The lock is in working condition and in...
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chinese Export Style Pottery Coastal Beach Cranes / Birds Figurines, S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of two Chinese Export style coastal pottery cranes. They are in very good condition. The smaller bird is 9.75”L x 6”W x 15.5”H.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Chinese Hand Painted Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finley hand-painted with butterfly and bird motif. No cracks or breaks. From a fine estate in Beverly Hills.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export snuff bottle, made from porcelain and hand painted in cobalt blue, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
This piece is well potted with a balus...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Vase of Ladies in the Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Chinese porcelain vase from the period of the rose family. On the surface there is a scene of everyday life with four elegant women as protagonists who spend their time in th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage plaster foo dog sculpture in faux bronze finish, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Late 19th Century White and Blue Ceramic Chinese Jug Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The jug has been manufactured in China in late 19th century, it features intricate hand-painted traditional Chinese motifs designs in shades of blue on a white background. The vase it's in original conditions with signs of use and age. it was mostly used by workers in the fields because the thick terracotta kept the water cool for all the day.
A late 19th century white and blue ceramic Chinese jug...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Gilt Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Seated Buddha/Luohan Ex-Lorin Marsh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese porcelain statue.
In the form of a Luohan or Arhat with a famille verte robe and gilt body.
The reverse ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique decorative box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
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