Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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
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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Designed Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug Handmade In Goldenrod Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant antique Art Deco Chinese wool rug features a goldenrod-colored field with a burgundy-colored decorative border and vibrant accents, showcasing a stunning classic Chinese...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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Other
Oustanding Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Chinese Peking rug with a central medallion with a cream and champagne colored phoenix resting on scholar's rocks amidst flowering chrysanthemums and...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Carpet, 06'03 x 09'01
Located in Dallas, TX
79078 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 06'03 x 09'01. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug is a stunning representation of Chinese artistry and cultural symbolism, showcasing...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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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.
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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Silk
Room Size Modern Chinese Style Brown Wool Rug With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully crafted modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a light brown background, dark brown frame, and vibrant multicolor accents featuring a traditional Chinese flora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Tan Chinese Animal Pictorial Landscape Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century Chinese Peking rug with 2 reindeers and a large bird in a scenic background with a tree and palm tree. The wool on this rug is lustrous and has a silky feel to it if w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Designed Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug Handmade In Goldenrod Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant antique Art Deco Chinese wool rug features a goldenrod-colored field with a burgundy-colored decorative border and vibrant accents, showcasing a stunning classic Chinese...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
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 Rugs and Carpets
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Other
Beautiful and Fine Antique Chinese Textile 3'2" x 3'7"
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Antique Chinese Textile, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Enchanting Pictorial Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Floral motif Pictorial mid 20th century Tibetan rug
Measures: 3'1" x 5'1".
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Wool Rug 10 Ft X 11 Ft 4 In.
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Chinese Peking Rug, hand-knotted wool with a beige field, in a Classic Chinese floral design.
This rug measures: 10'0" x 11'4".
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th-century Chinese rug with a zipper closure and polyfill.
Measures: 16'' x 17''.
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20th Century Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Nichols Carpet, Gold, Blue, Green, Navy Carpet Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
This is an early 20th-century Nichols Chinese carpet, characterized by its vibrant color palette and intricate design elements. The carpet showcases a striking golden-yellow field ad...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Blue Chinese Square Rug, Unique Dragon Design, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The cerulean blue field displays four writhing semi-profile scaly corner dragons and a matching central creature, full-face, above layered and pointed mountains at the cardinal point...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Deer Tibetan Floral Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
2nd quarter of the 20th century Tibetan Rug with 4 deers on orange ground
Details
rug no. j3424
size 3' 2" x 5' 1" (97 x 155 cm)
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Hand Knotted Wool Rug with Chinese Tiger Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun area rug! It is an Indian hand knotted wool rug with a Chinese tiger motif. It is in very good condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Blue Silk Rug with Asian Décor, Peking Blue
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful silk rug with an Art Deco decor of stylized clouds and waves in lovely shades of blue and ivory, also called Chi and Ruyi. This is a midcentury vintage rug from the 1950s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Brown Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted wool with a brown field. This rug has a navy blue frame and multi-color accents in an all-over, Classic Chinese floral design.
T...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fine-quality antique Tibetan throw-size pictorial rug. Would make for a great wall hanging too
Measures: 2'5" x 5'
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Burgundy Chinese Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a burgundy field. This rug has a frame of red and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
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Other
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'09
By Helen Fette
Located in Dallas, TX
78989 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug embodies the elegance and restrained beauty characteristic of early 2...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Peking Handmade Dragon Designed Dark Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Dragon Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a dark blue field and multi-color accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon design.
This rug measures 9'10"...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Chinese Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, brown frame in a gorgeous all-over Classic Chinese floral design.
This rug measures: 8'11" x 11'11".
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Ningxia Square Little Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare square little Chinese Ningxia carpet, simple and elegant for everywhere.
the blue color has a special long preparation procedure and it's used for important carpets.
ref. nr. 9...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 07'11 x 10'02
Located in Dallas, TX
31097 New Modern Orange Chinese Art Deco Rug, 07'11 x 10'02. Blending the allure of esoteric enchantment with the timeless richness of anc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Room Size Modern Chinese Style Brown Wool Rug With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully crafted modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a light brown background, dark brown frame, and vibrant multicolor accents featuring a traditional Chinese flora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Wool Rug 10 Ft X 11 Ft 4 In.
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Chinese Peking Rug, hand-knotted wool with a beige field, in a Classic Chinese floral design.
This rug measures: 10'0" x 11'4".
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Enchanting Pictorial Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Floral motif Pictorial mid 20th century Tibetan rug
Measures: 3'1" x 5'1".
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Style Chinese Imperial Carpet Blue Beige, Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon Rug imperial design 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 (8...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Champagne Mustard Soft Blue Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An intermediate size Chinese Peking rug in soft blue and champagne tones from the early 20th century
5'3'' x 8'1''
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1920s Vintage Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Chinese Style Wool Rug Handmade In Terracora Red Color With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully crafted modern Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug with a terracotta red background and vibrant multicolor accents featuring a traditional Chinese floral design.
This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Dragon Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese animal dragon rug in excellent medium even pile condition on creamy yellow colored ground.
Measures: 5' x 8'.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning circa 1930's Chinese pictorial rug with a large deer and bird on a deep blue ground
Measures: 2'5" x 4'6".
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile 8" x 8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Embroidery, Origin: China, Circa: Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Dragon Rug Wool Silk Carpet with Chinese Imperial Kansu Design Hand Knotted 6 x 4 ft - 180 x 120 cm.
A beautiful contemporary dragon design rug, han...
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2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pictorial Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning circa 1930's Chinese pictorial rug with a large deer and bird on a deep blue ground
Measures: 2'5" x 4'6".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Deer Tibetan Floral Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
2nd quarter of the 20th century Tibetan Rug with 4 deers on orange ground
Details
rug no. j3424
size 3' 2" x 5' 1" (97 x 155 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Rug with Geometric Patterns Allover - Green Blue Khakis
Located in New York, NY
Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Chinese Peking Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Peking hand knotted wool rug with a blue field, orange frame, and multi-color accents in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design.
This rug measure: 9' ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Nepalese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
70718 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 03'00 x 04'10. Emanating the quiet elegance of a bygone era, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfolds like a page from a poetic...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Green Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30921 New Modern Green Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'01 x 12'00. Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Chinese Art Deco style rug is a captivating vision of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Matching Pair of Antique Khotan Carpets
Located in New York, NY
Very rare matching pair of antique khotans with one measuring 4'1'' x 5'11'' and the other measuring 4'4'' x 6'2''.
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Early 20th Century Turkmen Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11
Located in Dallas, TX
30922 New Modern Green Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 07'10 x 09'11. Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Chinese Art Deco style rug is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Very Rare 19th Century Rko Ningxia 'Ninghsia' Rug from West China
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare 19th century RKO Ningxia (Ninghsia) rug from West China
A very rare and typical Ningxia RKO rug of the last quarter of 19th century with full ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large Antique Chinese Nichols Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful oversize Chinese Nichols hand knotted wool rug with a tan field red and green frame, and multi-color accents in all-over Chinese botanical de...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Imperial Harem Tapestry Inspired by Odalisque by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Dallas, TX
73695 Imperial Harem Odalisque Tapestry with Ottoman Empire Style, Wall Hanging 04'08 x 06'04. Drawing inspiration from Rudolphe Ernst, Odalisque by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Reclini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Green Chinese Peking Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Peking hand knotted wool rug with a green field, orange frame, and multi-color accents in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design.
This rug measure: 8'...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Floral Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77814 vintage Chinese Floral Kilim rug 04'02 x 06'03. This hand-woven wool vintage Chinese kilim rug features a color blocked field and border festoon...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful oversize antique Chinese Art Deco hand knotted wool rug with a navy- blue field. This rug has a frame of beige and multi-color accents all over Chinese floral design.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Rug in Peking Green
By Nichols
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug. 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent rare and collectible antique 18th century Chinese Ningxia rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Chinese rugs, date: circa late 18th century. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m)
Antique Chinese Ningxia carpets have a transcendent quality that has made them highly sought-after since the 17th century. If one were to judge from this excellent 18th-century Ningxia rug, it is easy to see how this came to be so. The level of detail in this antique Chinese carpet is found in very few places around the world. The colors blend harmoniously to show off the fine craftsmanship of this carpet from China.
Ningxia is located in a harsh mountainous region are Northwestern China. It borders Mongolia and sits on the plain of the Yellow River, bounded by the Great Wall of China on its Northeastern border. The climate of this region made it perfect for growing strong, yet soft wool. Little is known about antique rugs from this region before the 17th century because of its remote location. A visit from the Kangxi Emperor in 1696 and 1697 brought these carpets to the world. He was struck by the beauty and quality of the carpets he found and decided to establish a royal carpet weaving center in the area.
After the establishment of the rug weaving centers of the Royal Court, designs in Ningxia became more formal and reflected the tastes of the Chinese Courts and noblemen. Carpets from the area became a symbol of wealth and power. At the time when this carpet was created, the royal weaving centers had been operating for about 100 years. By this time, Ningxia had become a name that was associated with high-quality antique rugs.
This early carpet uses a complex range of blues, rose, pinks, light browns, dark browns and ivory. The design uses subtle shading to give it depth and create areas of shadow and light within the individual motifs. It based on a medallion design with four rondels in the field. It is executed with precision and demonstrates focused attention to symmetry.
The center border of the carpet is surrounded by what is known to the Chinese as a cloud and thunder pattern, also known as a meander or Greek key pattern. To the Chinese, this pattern represents the cloud and thunder that brings the life-giving rain and the promise of good crops. It has been found in Chinese art as far back as 1050 BC.
The pile of the rug is soft and supple, and it has a fine weave, more like a heavy textile than a carpet. This is one of the qualities for which Ningxia carpets were known. The level of detail and intricacy of the design is one of the fascinating aspects of the rug. For instance, if you look between the regularly spaced motifs in the field of the carpet, you will see that they are not solid, but contain a delicate pattern of precisely executed dots. This carpet has a high knot count, which is what makes the intricacy of this design possible.
Another remarkable quality of this antique Oriental rug is its excellent shape that it is in for its age. This suggests that this carpet was well cared for over the past several centuries.
This antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia rug is an example of fine quality craftsmanship and work that was produced by the Ningxia Court rug weavers. The design and colors come together beautifully to create a piece of classic Chinese artwork. It is a special piece that would be a beautiful addition to any Oriental collection...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handwoven Antique Chinese Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Chinese Deco rug has a beige field with dashed mole brown rectangles with periwinkle accents, in a broad traditio...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Chinese Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
In the 1860s an organized carpet industry was established under imperial patronage in Peking. These carpets tended to have tighter and finer weaves than their Ningxia counterparts, o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Export rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets, 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 rugs and carpets 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.