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Chinese Export Serving Bowls

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.

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Style: Chinese Export
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Bowl #10
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Bowl #10

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Bowl #10

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large colorful vintage Chinese export famille rose medallion porcelain bowl. Features classic oriental scenes with Chinese people throughout. Ov...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Blue & White Canton Ware Serving Covered Bowls Set of Three
Late 18th Century Blue & White Canton Ware Serving Covered Bowls Set of Three

Late 18th Century Blue & White Canton Ware Serving Covered Bowls Set of Three

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 3 Cantonese blue & white covered vegetable bowls. These are late 18th century. Two are in amazing condition with minimal wear from age and use, the smaller bowl has ...

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1790s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

Vietnamese Bowl with Dragon and Clouds Pattern Decor 1900 Vietnam
Vietnamese Bowl with Dragon and Clouds Pattern Decor 1900 Vietnam

Vietnamese Bowl with Dragon and Clouds Pattern Decor 1900 Vietnam

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative Bowl. withblue Dragon and Clouds, circa 1900. it has been made in vietnam.

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Early 1900s Vietnamese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Majolica

Mid 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowl Guangyu or Tongzhi Period
Mid 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowl Guangyu or Tongzhi Period

Mid 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowl Guangyu or Tongzhi Period

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and large serving decorative bowl from China 1860- 1900. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear from age and use. Wear to the bottom edge. Depicting birds and purp...

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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware

Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl
Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl

Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Japanese silver serving bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional Japanese silver serving bowl has a plain circular rounded form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot. The body of this antique silver bowl is embellished with impressive engraved traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs. The decoration to the body incorporates gilded ornamentation to the centre of the flowers. NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his confirmation of origin of this exceptional antique piece. Condition This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. This antique silver serving bowl has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The engraved decoration is all very crisp. Th hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Asian bowl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

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Silver

19th Century Export Bowl
19th Century Export Bowl

19th Century Export Bowl

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand-painted export bowl with wonderful vibrant colors in patterns of florals, birds and butterflies.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Pink & Green Antique Chinese Peking Enamel Cups and Dishes w. Floral Decoration
Pink & Green Antique Chinese Peking Enamel Cups and Dishes w. Floral Decoration

Pink & Green Antique Chinese Peking Enamel Cups and Dishes w. Floral Decoration

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th/20th c., Chinese enamelware, includes (2) cups and (2) small scalloped edge dishes, each with enameled floral design on a copper ground, unmarked. This type of enamelling is known by several names, including Beijing, Canton and Peking enamel...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Rust Agate Bowl with Lid and Stand
Chinese Rust Agate Bowl with Lid and Stand

Chinese Rust Agate Bowl with Lid and Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese rust agate oval bowl with a carved relief base supporting a pieced and carved lid with a finial top. (modern base 1¬æ" high).   

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Luen Hing

Located in London, GB

A Chinese Silver Bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration comprises of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. Marked LH, for Luen Hing, a retailer based in...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl
Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl

Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl

Located in Huntington, NY

Boy in the Window pattern Punch Bowl punch bowl, circa 1800, printed and painted with the 'Boy in the window' pattern in Chinese export Famille Rose style, script mark in blue , 11....

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Reticulated Rose Medallion Porcelain Pottery Nut Serving Bowl
Chinese Export Reticulated Rose Medallion Porcelain Pottery Nut Serving Bowl

Chinese Export Reticulated Rose Medallion Porcelain Pottery Nut Serving Bowl

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early Chinese Export rose medallion reticulated serving bowl. I believe it to be an antique but have added thorough photos for the buyer’s perusal. The piece is unmarked....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Footed Serving Bowl, Chinese, Ceramic, Fruit, Bonbon Dish, Mid Century
Vintage Footed Serving Bowl, Chinese, Ceramic, Fruit, Bonbon Dish, Mid Century

Vintage Footed Serving Bowl, Chinese, Ceramic, Fruit, Bonbon Dish, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage footed serving bowl. A Chinese, ceramic fruit or bonbon dish with Emperor motif, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Charming small bowl, ideal for serving fruit or display purposes Presents a desirable aged patina and in original order White ceramic hosts handpainted decoration in cobalt blue Accentuated throughout with Emperor figure details Foliate motif completes the appealing decor Export mark to the base similar to the Xuande period...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Small Porcelain Serving Dish, in Wooden Box, China, 19th Century
Set of Small Porcelain Serving Dish, in Wooden Box, China, 19th Century

Set of Small Porcelain Serving Dish, in Wooden Box, China, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

In a wood box, a set of serving Dish in porcelain. there are Hand painted, with a mark underneath. Some have a small chip, see detailed pictures. It has been made in China 19th centu...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century  Rose Medallion Decorated Bowl
Mid Century  Rose Medallion Decorated Bowl

Mid Century Rose Medallion Decorated Bowl

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Cenrury Rose Medaillion Decorated Serving Bowl, punch etc... Measures 14.5 " in width, 14.5 " in depth and 6" height and 8" " in height on carved wooden base

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Offering Fruits, c. 1900

Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Offering Fruits, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. This famille rose bowl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Silver Blossoming Branch Bowl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Blossoming Branch Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Silver Blossoming Branch Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver bowl, ca 1920. Round and curved; exterior has applied blossoming prunus branches with perched birds, and applied rondel (vacant). Foot ring with four leafing sc...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Lot of Four Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls
Lot of Four Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls

Lot of Four Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowls

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A lot of four Chinese handpainted Porcelain bowls late Qing dynasty. Each painted in loose style with a leaping carp with green colored cro...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Blue, White Porcelain Gilt Lotus Flower Jingdezhen Serving Bowls, Teacups
Blue, White Porcelain Gilt Lotus Flower Jingdezhen Serving Bowls, Teacups

Blue, White Porcelain Gilt Lotus Flower Jingdezhen Serving Bowls, Teacups

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a special collection of blue and white rice grain porcelain serving bowls and Chinese style teacups. They are beautiful in red, blue and white translucent rice grain pattern with the lotus flower motif. The items are assembled and the teacups are older than the 1970s and 1960s bowls with an antique Chinese mark...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bird and Cattail Bowl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bird and Cattail Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bird and Cattail Bowl

By Luen Wo

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver bowl, ca 1900. Round and curved with molded mouth rim and raised foot. On exterior cattails in rippling and eddying water populated with wading geese, while oth...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese Export Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum decoration on a matte background. It was retailed by HC, for Hung Chong "鸿昌", whose shop was in Shanghai between around 1870-194...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese Export Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum decoration on a matte background. It was retailed by HC, for Hung Chong "鸿昌", whose shop was in Shanghai between around 1870-194...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Astoria, NY

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Located in Milford, NH

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Circa 1830s Blue Canton Associated Covered Vegetable Dish, Chinese Export
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Located in Bradenton, FL

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Set of Small Porcelain Serving  Bowls, in a Wooden Box, China, 19th Century

Set of Small Porcelain Serving Bowls, in a Wooden Box, China, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

In a wood box, a set of serving bowls in porcelain. there are Hand painted, with a mark underneath. Some have a small chip, see detailed pictures. It has been made in China 19th cent...

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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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Chinese Export serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include and Edmé Samson. 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $29,999 while the average work can sell for $850.