Skip to main content

Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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.

to
74
532
2
114
235
183
2
90
32
13
23
3
8
4
2
2
1
3
13,739
5,520
5,407
3,291
2,881
2,839
1,837
1,092
602
586
567
548
505
380
269
245
141
68
374
312
164
142
18
317
207
497
486
472
15
10
534
534
534
24
12
9
5
3
Style: Chinese Export
Antique Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Chinese export silver vases; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. These impress...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box, circa 1895, with British import marks for Glasgow 1902, and a later blue-glass liner. The box is pierced with two pairs of opposing dragons, and th...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three-piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver and Cherry Wood Vases
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Chinese export silver and cherry wood based vases; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection These impressive antique Chinese export silver vases have a tapering cylindrical rounded form with a waisted neck. The surface of each vase is embellished with fine and impressive applied bamboo stalk ornamentation, all on a matte background. The plain waisted upper portion of each vase is fitted with a pair of tiered fingerpieces. Each Chinese silver vase is fitted to the original cherry wood base; the vases are fitted with an internal silver dowel pin which provides a concealed attachment to the plinth, securing to the underside with a screw fitment. The hallmarks struck to the underside of these impressive antique vases include: Maker's mark: GW (Gem Wo) Character mark: Untraced These exceptional vases have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000). Condition: These antique Chinese vases are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The applied decoration is all very sharp. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of each base are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these fine examples of antique Chinese silverware...
Category

1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20thC Chinese Solid Silver 3 Piece Tea Set On Tray c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century rare Chinese solid silver impressive tea service on tray, comprising of a teapot, covered sugar bowl, milk jug and tray, each body is hand engraved with ex...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl with blue glass liner. The bowl is pierced and has wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration. The bowl has ...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection. This exceptional antique Chinese export silver mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this impressive christening mug is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting Asian figures in a grass terrain village setting performing chores and meditating in prayer. The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The upper rim and base of the mug are encompassed with applied moulded borders. This Chinese export mug...
Category

Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Mug circa 1850, of double-skin construction and decorated with bamboo leaves and two crickets against a matte background, a simulat...
Category

1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the style of Meissen. Quinlong period. 1750. Stand and tureen base with minor restorations. European-inspired scenes. Platter diameter is 14". No cracks. No chips.
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Ormolu Mounted Bowl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 18th century Chinese export porcelain bowl, having gilded floral decoration, wonderful gilded ormolu handl...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Chinese Paper Mache Bottle Coasters with Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bottle coasters are unsighed, but presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The coasters...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra, circa 1890. Each finely detailed dragon is coiled on an original wood stand, carved with cloud pat...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion. The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...
Category

Early 1900s Hong Kong Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Moon flasks.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Moon flasks, each with classical motif decoration to the neckband bases, pierced handles on either side, inset hand painted circular panels d...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Silver Card Case embossed and chased with figural scenes of Chinese scholars among bamboo and pine trees on a matte background.The card case...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Trophy Cup, Woshing Shanghai circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Chinese export solid silver trophy cup, impressive and exceptionally fine quality, decorated with repoussé prunus and perched birds against a hand chased matted ground, cup resting on an elegant shaped stem and domed foot, base decorated in similar complimentary design, both sides applied with c-shaped handles imitating branches and terminating with applied flowers. Hallmarked with Chinese export marks, Artisan workshop mark of ZAN 賛, Shanghai and Retailer WS for Woshing (Active c. 1850s - 1925) an important manufacturing and retailing silversmith in Shanghai and Canton. Common mistakes in the transliteration of Chinese silver marks in English caused several names for Woshing, such as Wo Shing, Woo Shing...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver bowl decorated with chrysanthemum against a matte background. Made by the firm of Lian xiang sheng of Shanghai and Ca...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

20th Century Chinese Export Silver Salver by Wing Fat
By Wing Fat
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) salver has a circular shaped form. The centre of the salver is embellished with an engraved chrysanthemum floral design. The rai...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Ceramic Vases Early 20th Century
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chinese Ceramic vases early XX century Beautiful pieces for central decor of living room or main reception area. Beautiful blue and ocre colors with dragons and mytholgical birds. S...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Centerpiece
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Export Silver Centerpiece with dragon decoration. The centerpiece bowl has two repousse dragons with attached dragon handles. The bowl rests on...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair of 18th C. Chinesse Qianlong / Jiaqing Blue and Whithe Porcelaine Tureens
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of blue and white porcelain tureens for export, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong Jiaqing period, end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19t...
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl circa 1890, with later blue glass liner. The bowl is pierced with wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Salver
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Chinese Export Silver Salver embossed and chased with a captivating scene of graceful egrets wading in the pond, accompanied by the elegant ...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese Export Silver Goblet engraved with bamboo and three cicadas and standing on three entwined shoots of bamboo. The goblet was retailed by Wang Hing circa 1895, and the ma...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Teaset
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver 3-piece Teaset, circa 1920, of pumpkin form, decorated with pumpkin vine and leaves on each piece, and a large impressive cicada on the teapot. The finial on th...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A lovely Chinese silver bowl, embossed and chased with three birds and chrysanthemum against a textured matte background. Made by the firm of Shao Ji'绍记’, and retailed by Luen Hing '...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of Chinese Export Silver Overlay Bottle with Five Cordials Tianjin Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of Chinese Export silver drinking set consists of a pinch bottle and five cordials circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching elaborate chased relief dra...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Canton Porcelain Plate and Gilt Bronze Mount, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Canton porcelain plate mounted in chiseled and gilt bronze. Central decor of an Asian scene representing two men and a woman around a table and...
Category

19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Chinese export silver mugs/tankards, each with figural Court scenes, bamboo, and dragon handles. They have the mark for Hoaching of Canton, circa 1860, and the Chinese...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

ANTIQUE SHENG YUAN SIGNED STERLING SILVER HAND HAMMERED CHiNESE COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1930 Chinese Sterling Silver Cocktail shaker made in Shanghai by He Ji and retailed thr...
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Yatshing
Located in London, GB
An interesting and delightful Chinese export silver mug, of double-skin construction and decorated with bamboo leaves against a matte backgro...
Category

1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair Of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese export silver candlesticks each depicting crane on a tortoise. Crane and tortoise are the symbol of immortality, happiness and longevity in Chinese mythology. The c...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese silver vases with all-over bamboo decoration and each with a wavy-edge flared rim. They were made by 涂茂兴, TuMaoXing, a retailer in JiuJiang (九江), next to the Yangtze ...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Mug with Bamboo Decoration
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver mug with a bamboo handle, and decorated with a bird and moth amongst profuse bamboo decoration on a matte background. T...
Category

1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese Export silver candlesticks with the character for "Luck" on one and "Longevity" on the other. They are attached to round wood stands. Marked with SW, for Shing Wo, “...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Flower Vases of trumpet form, each with circular base and rising to a flared, shaped top. The vases, which are decorated with applied prunus, were ret...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

East Asian Porcelain Warming Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
East Asian porcelain warming bowl with two spouts, decorated with figures, showing an antique repair to the bottom
Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rust Agate Decorate Carved Fish Plate
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate round plate with a carved fish in relief.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Agate

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese Export silver candlesticks, marked with TC, for Tuck Chang, 德祥 公记(DeXiangGongJi), a Shanghai retailer from 1901-1934, and with the maker's mark of 培记 (PeiJi). 230gm...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Painted Ceramic Plate Surreal Style by Toledian Artis Pablo Sanguino 1985
Located in BILBAO, ES
Ceramic plate with painting of a mans face in surreal mediterranean style by Toledian artis Pablo Sanguino Pablo Sanguino, born in 1949 in Puente del Arzobispo, belongs to a tradit...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Two Chinese Export Silver Vases
Located in London, GB
Two Chinese silver vases of cornucopia form, both decorated with applied bamboo and chrysanthemum and on a circular base. The vases are similar yet were made by different silversmith...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases - Made by Wang Hing circa 1900, Dragons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Wang Hing, this handsome pair of Antique Chinese Export silver vases, are of traditional form, decorated with a dragon motif. Each vase measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate
Located in London, GB
Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate Chinese, 18th Century Height 4cm, diameter 21cm Made during the 18th century in Qianlong period China, this fine porcelain plate was made for the export market, in particular the Islamic world, and comes in the form of a talismanic plate with Arabic inscriptions. The centre is decorated with a magic square...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

3 Piece Antique Chinese Silver Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Classic Chinese export silver tea set comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl made in the Liang Sheng ?? workshop. For thousands of ye...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Goblet, Leeching, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver goblet, a testament to its impressive size and exceptional craftsmanship. The goblet, a marvel of fine quality, boasts a single-walle...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

20th Century Chinese Solid Silver Hip Flask, Canton, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th Century Chinese Export solid silver hip flask with silver hinged top and removable cup. This flask has an outer design featuring a Chinese dragon. Dragons in Ch...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Amazing Pair of " Pink Family" Hexagonal Porcelain Vases, China, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Pair of " Pink Family" Hexagonal Porcelain Vases with Gilt bronze mount. China 19th century Dimension 37x26 cm very good c...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Export warrior paper mache mother of pearl inlaid dinner serving tra...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Pr Faux Swedish Porphyry Ceramic Covered Vases w/ Sea Creatures Design in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large and extremely decorative Chinese export faux Swedish Porphyry ceramic covered vases with various sea creature designs in high relief. These are truly a gorgeous pair ...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed. No cracks, chips or repairs.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Export Oval Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Pierced Bowl and Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century Chinese Export pierced oval bowl and matching platter. Hand painted. No cracks. No chips. No breaks. Platter dimension is 11" wide by 9.75" deep.  
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Fruit Dish
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver fruit dish of shaped oval form. The dish has applied chrysanthemum on engraved basket weave piercing, and the base is a skirt of...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Export Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century. possibly 18th Century Chinese Export platter. Hand painted. Excellent condition for its age.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Export serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Wang Hing & Co., Luen Wo, Hung Chong & Co., 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $44,751 while the average work can sell for $1,800.

Recently Viewed

View All