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Chinese Export Furniture

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
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925

Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to circa 1925. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decorative and sought after, particula...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Glass

18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing
18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing

18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well potted piece with a ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Famille Rose Bowl and Spoon Porcelain, Hong Kong Export, 2 Avail.
Famille Rose Bowl and Spoon Porcelain, Hong Kong Export, 2 Avail.

Famille Rose Bowl and Spoon Porcelain, Hong Kong Export, 2 Avail.

Located in New York, NY

*Two bowl/spoon available, each set sold separately. Beautiful vintage Famille Rose porcelain bowl with matching spoon, Chinese and Hong Kong Export, circa mid-20th century, (1960s...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870
Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870

Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of large Chinese Export porcelain blue and white temple jars stands out for its assured hand-painted decoration, balanced proportion, and commanding scale. Dating to the la...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Showa Four-Panel Screen Herons Amid Lotus and Peonies
Asian Showa Four-Panel Screen Herons Amid Lotus and Peonies

Asian Showa Four-Panel Screen Herons Amid Lotus and Peonies

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A dramatic large 20th century Asian four-panel folding screen measuring 6 feet high and wide. The screen features a richly detailed hand-painted composition over a gold-leaf ground m...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Set of Four Chinese Export Chinoiserie Bird Panels on Gold Ground, Mid-Century
Set of Four Chinese Export Chinoiserie Bird Panels on Gold Ground, Mid-Century

Set of Four Chinese Export Chinoiserie Bird Panels on Gold Ground, Mid-Century

Located in San Carlos, CA

Striking set of four Chinese export decorative wall panels featuring finely rendered birds and floral motifs painted against a luminous gold ground. Each tall, narrow panel is hand-p...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair
Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair

Vintage Famille Rose Vase Lamps Chinese Porcelain Blue Fond Table Lamps a Pair

By Rose China, Sterling China

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Oriental Porcelain Table Lamps. Decor Famille Rose on a blue fond with gold trimmed blue lampshade gold lined. Design: Made in the Chinese Qing Style Style: V...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Chinese Octagonal White Washed Side Tables W/ Verdigris Hardware - Pair
Chinese Octagonal White Washed Side Tables W/ Verdigris Hardware - Pair

Chinese Octagonal White Washed Side Tables W/ Verdigris Hardware - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a great looking pair of Chinese white washed octagonal side tables with verdigris hardware. They are both lined with calligraphy paper. The interior shows minor wear to the p...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exemplifies the refined artistry and technical mastery that made Chinese porcelain highly prized across the globe. The bowl is decorated in the Famille Rose palette, a style introduced in the early 18th century and characterized by its delicate pastel shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue. The exterior features carefully painted shaped panels, each illustrating detailed figural scenes rendered with great precision. These narrative vignettes depict figures in period attire engaged in daily and ceremonial activities, providing a rare glimpse into 18th century Chinese life as interpreted for European collectors. The decorative scenes are further elevated by raised gilt gold accents, applied with skill to highlight borders and motifs, enhancing both texture and visual depth. The punch bowl itself is expertly formed with a gently rounded body and slightly flared rim, creating an elegant silhouette that balances both form and function. Its surface is smooth and well-preserved, reflecting the high-quality porcelain and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of mid-18th century Chinese export ware. The piece also retains its original antique tag...

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1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Monumental Chinese Lacquered 8-Panel Coromandel Screen Depicting Court Scenes
Monumental Chinese Lacquered 8-Panel Coromandel Screen Depicting Court Scenes

Monumental Chinese Lacquered 8-Panel Coromandel Screen Depicting Court Scenes

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental Chinese Lacquered 8-Panel Coromandel Screen Depicting Court Scenes Offered for sale is a monumental Chinese lacquered eight-panel Coromandel screen depicting court scenes...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen
Mid Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen

Mid Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid 20th Century Chinese Ink on Silk and Paper Four-Fold Floor Screen Measures 71" in width and 52.5" in height. Each panel is 17.75" wide.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

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Fabric, Silk, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Opium Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted A
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Opium Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted A

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Opium Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted A

Located in Pomona, CA

This object is an traditional antique Chinese opium pipe, commonly dated back to the late Qing Dynasty. It features a long, polished bone stem divided into segments joined by metal b...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Export Eight-Panel Coromandel Screen Gilt Pavilion 10 Ft
Chinese Export Eight-Panel Coromandel Screen Gilt Pavilion 10 Ft

Chinese Export Eight-Panel Coromandel Screen Gilt Pavilion 10 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A large and highly decorative 20th century Chinese export eight-panel folding Coromandel screen executed in black lacquer with dramatic gilt and painted polychrome detailing. The fro...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals
18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

18th-century Chinese Export Figures of Two Immortals

Located in Downingtown, PA

Daoist Splendor: Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figures of Immortals, He Xiangu and Han Xiangz, Circa 1765-75 A striking and elaborately modeled pair of Chinese Export porce...

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1760s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Pale Yellow Celadon Porcelain Table - Floor Lamps, Set of 2
Chinese Pale Yellow Celadon Porcelain Table - Floor Lamps, Set of 2

Chinese Pale Yellow Celadon Porcelain Table - Floor Lamps, Set of 2

Located in Esbjerg, DK

We will not claim to be experts within the very sensitive and complex realm of old Chinese export porcelain. But this set of vintage/old 20th century porcelain baluster vases convert...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Vintage Dressing Screen, Oriental, Folding, Privacy, Room Divider, Retail
Large Vintage Dressing Screen, Oriental, Folding, Privacy, Room Divider, Retail

Large Vintage Dressing Screen, Oriental, Folding, Privacy, Room Divider, Retail

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage dressing screen. An Oriental, mahogany folding privacy screen or room divider, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Of wonderful proportion and appea...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Mahogany

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of large Chinese Famille Rose style planters. They are hand painted and lined with swimming koi fish. The body is painted with fruit and pastoral scenes. They are in v...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Ceramic

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character. Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided. Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background. Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space. Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal. Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry. Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas. This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike. Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, Female Flute Players, circa 1970s
Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, Female Flute Players, circa 1970s

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, Female Flute Players, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful porcelain plate, hand-decorated, featuring four women in robe gowns, Chinese Export design (for the US and European markets), circa 1970s, China. Center plate scene shows...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950
Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950

Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an elegant porcelain Chinese export porcelain Bottle Vase raised on a low foot, all hand painted in a blue and white dragon pattern, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. The vase is fairly large and very well hand potted in a Classic bottle shape on a low foot having a clear white glaze with a light blue tinge. The base is also glazed to the centre and the foot rim has been carefully hand-cut. The vase is finely hand painted in a large range of cobalt blue tones from a light blue to a deep dark, almost black tones of cobalt blue, all around the body with two five toed dragons dancing among clouds. There are border patterns around the foot rim and the lower body all between blue circles with double blue circles just below the top rim. The base has a carefully hand painted underglaze-blue six-character apocryphal Qing - Qianlong ( 1736 to 1795) seal mark, though we date this vase to the mid 20th century. Approximate Weight: about 2.3Kg. unpacked. Overall a beautiful Chinese blue and white hand painted Vase

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs
Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs

Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vase with Floral & Bird Motifs

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A beautifully carved vintage Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase featuring intricate floral and foliate reliefs arranged around a finely patterned geometric background. The vase displays r...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exe...

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1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

19th C Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Xianfeng
19th C Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Xianfeng

19th C Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Blue & White Hand Painted, Qing Xianfeng

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality Chinese snuff bottle, made from porcelain and finely hand painted in cobalt blue, dating to the mid 19th century, Qing, Xianfeng period circa 1850s. This...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain large Plate or Dish Celadon Famille Rose hand painted, Ca 1820
Chinese Porcelain large Plate or Dish Celadon Famille Rose hand painted, Ca 1820

Chinese Porcelain large Plate or Dish Celadon Famille Rose hand painted, Ca 1820

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Chinese Export, (Canton) large porcelain plate or dish, all hand painted with a light green celadon glaze, which we date to the early 19th century, circa 1820, of the Qing dynasty. A feature of this plate is its size, having a large dinner plate diameter of nearly 10 inches, as the majority of plates of this type have a much smaller diameter . The plate has a light green, Celadon ground glaze with beautifully hand painted decoration, in over-glaze poly-chrome enamels of the Famille-Rose palette, featuring a bird, butterflies, fruits and flowers. The rim is hand painted in a café-au-lait light brown finish. There is an under-glaze, cobalt blue square seal mark, hand painted to the base. Overall a very good large example of a beautiful Chinese hand painted plate...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Monumental Carved Elmwood Chinese Altar Or Console Table
19th Century Monumental Carved Elmwood Chinese Altar Or Console Table

19th Century Monumental Carved Elmwood Chinese Altar Or Console Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This a late 19th century monumental carved elm wood altar / console table. It has beautiful scrolled ends and recessed legs. The size is exceptional and the wood grain is glorious.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Elm

Late 19th/Early 20th C. Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Prunus Blossom
Late 19th/Early 20th C. Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Prunus Blossom

Late 19th/Early 20th C. Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Prunus Blossom

Located in Morristown, NJ

Elegant pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases decorated in the classic prunus blossom pattern, featuring flowering branches reserved in white against a rich cobalt blue grou...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps
Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps

Large Pair Chinese Celadon Glazed Bottle-form Porcelain Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each large vase with long neck and everted lip above a bulbous body; all in a soft green celadon glaze with brass caps and bases

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Serving Platter/Tray
Large Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Serving Platter/Tray

Large Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Serving Platter/Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain footed serving platter or tray. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue with a mountainous Chinese village with houses, mountain...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Mid 19th Century Set of Chinese Cantonese Blue & White Dinner/Lunch Set 71 pcs
Mid 19th Century Set of Chinese Cantonese Blue & White Dinner/Lunch Set 71 pcs

Mid 19th Century Set of Chinese Cantonese Blue & White Dinner/Lunch Set 71 pcs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of blue & white hand decorated porcelain Canton ware, perfect for a lunch 68 pcs. 13 - tea cups 13 - saucers 13 - 9" plates 2 - 7" bowls 17- 6" plates 3 - 10" dinner pl...

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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Paste, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export  Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade
Antique Chinese Export  Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade

Antique Chinese Export Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Chinese Export earthenware parrot roof tile that has been converted into a lamp. The bamboo shade is new. It measures 12”D x 7”H. The wrong is new as well.

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Early 20th Century Cypriot Chinese Export Furniture

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Pottery, Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco
Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco

Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative elbow chair, an Oriental, relief carved mahogany fireside or hall seat, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1950. Fine vintage statement piece wit...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Mahogany

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: 5” H x 5” W x 3” D (including base) A finely carved Chinese figure of a celestial maiden, sculpted f...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Jade, Metal

MCM Chinese Export Hand Gilded 6-Panel Geese Coromandel Screen Room Divider
MCM Chinese Export Hand Gilded 6-Panel Geese Coromandel Screen Room Divider

MCM Chinese Export Hand Gilded 6-Panel Geese Coromandel Screen Room Divider

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This spectacular Mid-century era Chinese export is an incised, hand-painted Coromandel Screen which depicts a flock of geese soaring through the air. The rice paper gold gilding is t...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowl on Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL. Carved wooden stand...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Silver

Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50
Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50

Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50

Located in Lomita, CA

A large Chinese glass snuff bottle decorated with the auspicious figures of Fu, Lu, and Shou, representing prosperity, rank, and longevity—a classical theme in Chinese decorative art...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Enamel

Chinese Export Lidded Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Blue and White, Qing 18th C
Chinese Export Lidded Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Blue and White, Qing 18th C

Chinese Export Lidded Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Blue and White, Qing 18th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar complete with lid, hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well p...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja2
Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja2

Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja2

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 16.5" x 10" wi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Copper

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair
1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo dogs. I love the coloration with the brown and gold drip g...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890
Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890

Chinese Ladies Silk Jacket, c. 1890

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese navy blue Silk Short Jacket with Floral Embroidery. The jacket is front buttoned with black piping and buttons and wide sleeves. The applied round collar band is black silk e...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, 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 Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Vases

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of fine antique Chinese porcelain vases In the Rose Medallion style. With 4 gilt handles around the neck in the form of foo dogs and lizards. The mouth/rim of the vase is f...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Taoist Immortal Figures, Eight Immortals and the Leader
Chinese Export Porcelain Taoist Immortal Figures, Eight Immortals and the Leader

Chinese Export Porcelain Taoist Immortal Figures, Eight Immortals and the Leader

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pantheon of Prosperity: A Rare Group of Nine Chinese Export Famille Rose Immortals This exceptionally vibrant group of nine Chinese Export porcelain figures represents a rare comple...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Pair of Blue Parrots in Porcelain, Ormolu Base, Qing Dynasty China
Qing Dynasty Pair of Blue Parrots in Porcelain, Ormolu Base, Qing Dynasty China

Qing Dynasty Pair of Blue Parrots in Porcelain, Ormolu Base, Qing Dynasty China

Located in Valladolid, ES

An exquisite pair of parrot sculptures in deep blue glazed Chinese porcelain with a smooth, glossy finish, characteristic of advanced Chinese ceramic techniques. They rest on a gilt ...

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1790s French Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Ormolu

South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers
South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers

South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers Measures 40" in width, 15.75" in depth c and 32" in height. Drawers inside are 35.75" W x 12.5" D x 6.25"H Exce...

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark
Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark

Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle, beautifully hand enameled, which we date to the mid part of the 20th century, circa 1930. It is made of a milky yellow opaque glass a...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander
Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander

Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander

Located in Downingtown, PA

Armorial Elegance: Pair of Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Crested Compotes Circa 1805 This exquisite pair of Chinese Export porcelain compotes is a superb example of the beloved blue ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Traditional Tai Ji Jian, Sword with Dragon Motif.
Vintage Chinese Traditional Tai Ji Jian, Sword with Dragon Motif.

Vintage Chinese Traditional Tai Ji Jian, Sword with Dragon Motif.

Located in Pomona, CA

This Chinese Tai ji Sword is made from high quality steel and powerfully infuse with fittings devoted to the dragon, this great Totem is highly regarded in ancient Chinese culture, S...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pots
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pots

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pots

Located in Queens, NY

2 Asian Chinese-style (20th Century) blue and white porcelain jardinieres (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Large Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, 56 Drawers, Early 20th Century
Large Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, 56 Drawers, Early 20th Century

Large Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, 56 Drawers, Early 20th Century

Located in BORGO, FR

Large Chinese apothecary cabinet with 56 drawers, early 20th century. Originally used in traditional Chinese medicine, this exceptional piece carries a rich narrative, each drawer on...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Cats
Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Cats

Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Cats

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Cats with Turquoise Glaze This striking pair of Chinese porcelain figures, dating from the Early 20th Century, depicts two domesticated cats posed a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps
Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps

Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Chinese Export Turquoise/ White Famille-Verte Floral Vases now as Lamps Each one of square form, finely decorated with intricate turquoise enameled necks, the sides hand paint...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Export Lacquer and Hardstone Mirror
Chinese Export Lacquer and Hardstone Mirror

Chinese Export Lacquer and Hardstone Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese export lacquer and hardstone mirror, with various hardstone floral inlays in a gilt lacquer cartouche frame. The inset mirror is 22" x 2...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Precious Stone, Lacquer

Chinese Export furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, 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 furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Wang Hing & Co., Luen Wo, and Hung Chong & Co.. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,998.