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.
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Style: Chinese Export
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Bowls on original wood stands, circa 1880. Both bowls composed of six lotus-shaped panels, sit on a stand with openwork cloud carving...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Silver Bowl With Two Double Dragon Handles, Kwan Wo, Circa 1900
By Kwan Wo
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese silver bowl with two double dragon handles circa 1900
Made by Kwan Wo of Canton and Hong Kong with dragon engraved on one ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Export Silver Bowl
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$10,984 / set
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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Chinese Rust Agate Decorate Carved Fish Plate
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate round plate with a carved fish in relief.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Agate
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate oval bowl with a carved relief of peaches and vine on interior.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate and Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate oval plate with carved grapes and leaves in relief with a modern stand.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
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...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,432 / set
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...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Condiment Set, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Chinese novelty solid silver condiment set, comprising a pepperette, salt and mustard pot, fitted in a traders pushcart. Hallmarked Chinese Export Silver, ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Original Chinese Ceramic Planters Early XX Century with Bases
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chinese ceramic planters early XX century with bases.
Beautiful pieces for central decor planters for living room or main receptions.
Measure...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$2,746 / set
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.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$2,650 / set
One pair of Chinese Export for the English Market, one with old repair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of Chinese Export for the English Market, one with old repair,
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18th Century Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Tanakard
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Export silver tankard with detailed repousse dragons and dragon handle.
The tankard is 5 3/4" tall, 3 1/4' in diameter, 4 1/8" at the handle....
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
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...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$2,850 / set
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed. No cracks, chips or repairs.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Fine pair Antique Chinese Export Orange Ground & 24K Gilt Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Ground and 24K Gilt Decorated Vases later turned to Lamps. This is a truly beautiful pair of...
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1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Chinese Export Silver Fruit Dish
By Luen Wo
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
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
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.
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