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Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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
Art Deco Blue Silk Rug with Asian Décor, Peking Blue
Located in Bochum, NRW
An excellent silk rug, Art Deco decor of stylized clouds and waves in beautiful shades of blue and ivory, also called Chi and Ruyi. Beautiful midcentury...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Chinese Rug, Tan and Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
China has a long tradition of carpets and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are dated at over 2000 years ago. The art of knotting carpets was however, introduced somewhere around the 15th century in China. The patterns on some of the older Chinese carpets...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Peking Blue Chinese Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Peking blue Chinese textile floor covering. Great addition to your interiors and rooms. Perfect size for a bathroom!
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Tan and Purple Wool Rug with Classic Chinese Motif 4 X 7
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique art deco Chinese wool rug showcases a tan field with a decorative purple frame and multi-colored accents in an all-over Chinese classic motif. This rug measures 4'1" x ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Room Size Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug Handmade, Floral Design In Purple
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning hand-knotted wool rug features a purple field with a navy blue border and multicolored accents, all arranged in a beautiful Chinese floral pattern. This rug measures 6...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Square Blue Antique Wool Rug Designed Art Deco Fl
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful hand-knotted wool rug showcases a navy blue center framed by a multicolored border in a stunning Chinese floral pattern. This rug measures 7' x 7'2".  
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Vintage Peking Wool Rug Handmade In Light Pink with Classic Chinese Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant antique Peking Chinese wool rug showcases a pink-rose field with a decorative frame and multi-colored accents in a stunning all-over Chinese classic motif. This rug mea...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Chinese Silk Rug, Beijing, Qing Dynasty, Circa 1930
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Chinese Silk Rug, Beijing, Qing Dynasty, Circa 1930" Even after the fall of the Celestial Empire, carpets were woven according to very precise rules, as in this quality product, wh...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Tibetan Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful late 20th century Tibetan rug with a lovely floral design Measures: 2'11'' x 5'9".
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Amazing Red Background Antique Chinese Tiger Rug 6'4" x 5'4"
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Red Background Antique Chinese Tiger Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vibrant Antique Bold Colors Chinese Tiger Rug 3'1" x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Antique Bold Colors Chinese Tiger Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920’s
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Dragons Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 9'3" x 11'7" Origin: China Condition: Excellent Field Color: Brown Border Color: Brown Accent Colors: Lig...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century one of a kind hand-knotted Chinese rug with a dragon motif Measures: 5'2'' x 8'1''
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Gianni Versace Silk Rug: Mandarin's Garden Collection by Atelier Versace
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This vintage Gianni Versace collection rug, titled "Mandarin's Garden Silk", was designed and manufactured by Atelier Versace circa 1980. Measuring 200 x 200, this luxurious silk rug is in good original condition, with minor wear that is consistent with its age and use. This rug was manufactured in China, and combines the quality of ancient Chinese tradition with the creativity and love for Gianni Versace's Classic style. It is part of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made from the finest silks by master craftsmen whose artistry has been handed down through the generations. As an extremely high-quality product, this rug is perfect for art lovers and collectors alike. Add a touch of luxury and elegance to any room with this stunning vintage rug from the iconic Italian fashion house. ______ Rug designed and manufactured by Atelier Versace Mandarin's garden silk 200 x 200 In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use A vintage Gianni Versace Home...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

1920s Antique Peking Chinese Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Design In Goldenrod
Located in Norwalk, CT
This luxurious antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug showcases a goldenrod color field embellished with a navy blue designed frame and multicolor accents, all arranged in a br...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Peking Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a central floral medallion amidst a field of additional flowers on a beautiful gold field, surrounded by a deep blue border. Good a...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1940's Silk Road 100% wool pile rug hand made in China and bought from Liberty's L...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Deer Bird Pictorial Landscape Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century blue chinese peking rug with a deer and flying bird rug no. j3395 size 4' 10" x 6' 2" (147 x 188 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Celestial Chinese Dragon Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
This small rectangular area carpet recreates traditional Chinese carpet designs with a bold color palette of maroon, navy and mustard yellow. Set against the wine-red field is a cent...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5.6 x 8 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (80%) and T...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Chinese Style Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese carpets 5.6 x 8 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (10%) and Tibetan...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Bamboo Landscape Pictorial
Located in Dallas, TX
30970 Modern Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug, 10'00 x 13'09. Showcasing a unique bamboo design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Silk Scatter Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century one of a kind hand-knotted Chinese Silk rug with a dragon motif Measures: 3' x 5'
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Rug. 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Charming And Artistic Blue Background With White Patterns Antique Pomegranate Design Chinese Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900 – This is a small scatter size rug that’s...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Elegant Antique Peking Carpet, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
Chinese carpets and textiles have a rich history of weaving, dating back many centuries, particularly in the northern region of Ningxia. As these pieces began to catch the eye of the...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1910s Antique Worn Chinese Rug - 8'6'' X 5'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and We...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Peking Rug, Wool, China, Mid 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Peking Rug, China Mid 20th Century The sandy-beige field and various shades of indigo with central shou symbol roundel surrounded by “Three friends of winter” and repeated in centr...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Medallion Design Antique Chinese Rug. 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful And Versatile Small Size Blue Color Geometric Antique Chinese Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900 – This gorgeous antique Chinese rug boasts soothing and dreamy shades of blues that play off each other to create a feeling of midnights bliss. Beautifully balanced, this small scatter size rug features a navy blue border with a geometric adaptation of the running dog...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Rug. 2 ft 1 in x 4 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Ivory Background Antique Chinese Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900 – This gorgeous antique Chinese rug from 1900 will make an excellent addition to an Asian th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1990s Vintage Decorative Chinese Rug with Floral Design 10′2″ × 11′2″
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and We...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Floral Antique Chinee Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Chinese rug with a floral design in cream, blue, yellow and brown Measures: 8'11'' x 11'5''.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1900s Antique Chinese Rug - 11'8'' X 9'2''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most of the antique rug productions, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from European and We...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Art Deco Wool Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
an Art Deco wool area rug / carpet, salmon center with floral decoration and sprigs over the whole. grey border and salmon edge. Chinese characters styli...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Red Chinese Manadala Rug, Feng Shui Meets Modern Asian Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
78539 Red Chinese Rug with Floral Mandala, 07'09 x 09'10. Feng Shui meets modern Asian flair in this red Chinese Mandala rug. The opulent floral mandal...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Late 18th Century Antique Dragon Design Chinese Rug 11'9'' X 7'3''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early 19th Century Antique Dragon Design Chinese Rug 11'9'' X 7'3'', Handmade and Hand-knotted with dragon design Y & B B
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 5 x 3.3 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk (80%) and...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Chinese Rug in Peking Green
Located in New York, NY
Nice thick pile Chinese wool rug having a two tone green color way, in the style of Nichols. This rug is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. We believe it is vi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug. 5 ft 10 in x 11 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Shabby Chic Rug, Country Of Origin: China, Size: 5 ft 10 in x 11 ft 3 in (1.78 m x 3.43 m), Circa Date: 19th century
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Scatter Rug, Blue Field, Beige Borders & Accents
Located in New York, NY
This attractive Peking scatter features a cerulean blue field uniformly adorned with seven paeonies, with attendant leaves and stems. Eggshell border with vases on stands, bonsai pla...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug, Landscape Orientation, Blue and Ivory Tones
Located in New York, NY
A shan-shui (mountain and water) landscape shows distant, tree-topped mountains, a watery middle distance, and nearby colorfully banded rocks and a rustic dwelling, along with a graz...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Antique Chinese Peking Wool Rug Handmade Blue with Classic Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This luxurious antique Peking Chinese hand knotted wool rug features a navy blue field adorned with a designed frame and golden accents in a stunning all-over Chinese floral motif. ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Dragon Design Rug Wool Silk Style of Chinese Imperial Kansu Carpet Blue Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon design rug wool and silk in style of Chinese Kansu carpets 6 x 4 ft. A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, hand knotted using finest ...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Oval Carpet, Peking, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This European-style Peking carpet shows a central tan, lappet-edge medallion with internal strapwork arabesques, on the light blue ground. Five petal rosettes appear in the sandy bei...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Medallion Handmade Antique Chinese Peking Square Wool Rug in Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This luxurious Peking Chinese antique wool rug boasts a blue field decorated with a designed frame and golden, peach, and black accents in a beautiful all-over Chinese floral pattern...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Tibetan Antique Rooster Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality antique Tibetan accent size rug depicting a large rooster on a navy blue ground. Measures: 3'9" x 6'
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Peking Blue Chinese Wool Rug with Classic Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This luxurious antique Peking Chinese hand knotted wool rug features a navy blue field adorned with a designed frame and multi-colored accents in a stunning all-over Chinese floral m...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, Yellow Field, Blue and Orange Border and Tones
Located in New York, NY
The straw field display a rounded central medallion with four paeony projections, surrounded by four bonsai trees, paeony corners and further tree paeonies with stems. Three-dimensio...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Large Navy Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th-century Chinese rug with zipper closure and poly-fill. Measures: 14'' x 24''.
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Peking Chinese Blue Wool Rug with Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Upgrade your interior decor with this superior-quality handmade Chinese rug. Our beautiful traditional Chinese rug has a stunning blue field, mult...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

1920s Chinese Peking Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Motif in Brown & Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform the look of your home with this incredible antique Chinese Peking wool rug. This unique handmade piece is defined by its rustic brown field accompanied by cheerful blue med...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Metal, Other

Navy border Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th-century Chinese rug with zipper closure and poly-fill. Measures: 15'' x 15''.
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20th Century Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Handmade Floral Wool Runner in Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool runner with a navy blue field. This Chinese rug has multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. This rug ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Alfombra China
Located in Madrid, ES
Alfombra china realizada en el siglo XX basada en los cartones de alfombras del XVIII con la misma técnica. Su decoración a basa de un enrejado de peonias , ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Velvet

Blue Vintage Peking Handmade Chinese Wool Rug with Pictorial Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fine & Rare TAO IMMORTALS Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue color field and peach accents in a gorgeous traditional design. This rug measures 2'8" x 4'1".
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Art Deco Handmade Blue Chinese Wool Rug with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Chinese art Deco wool rug hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Piece has a red frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous traditi...
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1950s Tibetan Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Baotou Indigo Rug, circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Antique Chinese Baotou indigo rug, circa 1900. The central field with an intricate lattice work of Traditional Gau (Amulet) design in two shades of blue...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Yellow Vintage Peking Chinese Handmade silk Rug With Traditional Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Early/Mid 20th C. Peking Chinese hand-knotted Silk rug with a yellow field and multi-color accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon design. This rug measures 4' x 6'2".
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Tibetan Vase Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful late 20th century Tibetan rug. Measures: 3' x 5'6".
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Export chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export chinese and east asian rugs 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 chinese and east asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export chinese and east asian rugs 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 chinese and east asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Djoharian Design, Gianni Versace, and Liberty of London. 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 chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $149 and tops out at $56,000 while the average work can sell for $4,800.

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