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.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Style: Chinese Export
Color: Black
Pair of Mid Century Chinese Copper, Enamel & Gilt Horses
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of enamel, gilt and copper horses. Take a look at all our pictures to see the intricate detail and life like expressions - amazing colours too.
Made in China in th...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Tibetan Vase Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful late 20th century Tibetan rug.
Measures: 3' x 5'6".
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne Beauty Figurine. It was hand made from gold copper cloisonne. This stand Beauty has very d...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Longevity Star Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne Longevity Star Statuary was hand made from gold copper cloisonne. This stand Longevity Star has ve...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Color Painted Black Twin Cabinet, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese antique color painted shan xi twin cabinet has about 130 years history. You can easily identify that on the pictures. This cabinet has beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Black Twin Cabinet/Buffet Table, Siderboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 33 1/2in H x 50in W x 18in D?
Door opening: 19in H x 16in W each
Origin: China
Circa: 1850 - 1900
Material: Wood
Condition: Original finished, hand paint, solid wood construction, sturdy, heavy, normal age wear.
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Description: Look at This Chinese Antique Gilt Black Shan Xi Twin Cabinet...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Original Chinese Ceramic Planters Early XX Century with Bases
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chinese ceramic planters early XX century with bases.
Beautiful pieces for central decor planters for living room or main receptions.
Measure...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Chinese vase. In porcelain from the first half of the 20th century. Good condition . Measures: 65 cm high.
Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese 20th Century Black Laquer & Mother Pearl Inlaid Low Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Chinese black lacquer low coffee table with beautiful colours and design.
The wooden and rectangular table is delicately crafted a...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Chinese black & gold cloisonné 'good luck' circular table box.
The tall circular box of exceptional quality, The conforming removable lid enameled with the Chinese character for 'Happiness' A stately piece, its an unusual example in black cloisonné fish...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue.
Made in China circa 1950-60 of salt glazed pottery, bisque porcelain for face, chest, hands...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets.
There are 12 pieces in total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers.
Colors include blue, dark green, red, black , and light green.
The light green salt...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage Shanxi Province Black Lacquer Wicker Rattan Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage shanxi province black lacquer wicker rattan altar table.
This vintage altar table features a single board flush floating panel with circul...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Chinese Wool Black Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Chinese Wool Black Rug
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Black Tea-Caddy Table Lamp
Located in Plainview, NY
This beautiful black tea-caddy Chinese lamp in a cylindric shape features fine etching and design. The base depicts a scene of two women talking and lounging...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pao Tou Crane Chinese Export Hand Knotted Wool Antique Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Pao Tou Crane rug from China made in early 20th century.
Some repairs as we show on the photos.
Hand knotted wool.
Measures: 90 x 175 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Black Nature Scene Motif Lidded Vases
Located in New York, NY
4 Chinese similar black porcelain vases painted with natural scenes depicting ducks amid florals and lily pads and geometric patterned bands at the tops and bases with finial-topped ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Painted Black Lacquer Tall Apothecary / Medicine Cabinet
This apothecary has 48 square drawer and 4 rectangle drawers at...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19thCentury China Export Elmwood Black Lacquered Console
Located in Brescia, IT
This console is an hand crafted piece of furniture and was made in elm wood, typical of asian countries in Late 19th Century. It was cleaned and refreshed the old black finish.
This...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair of foo-dogs seated in a rectangular shaped base with a carpet. They are supported b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Black and Multicolor Floral Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black porcelain vase decorated with an abundance of flowers varying in size, shape and color and two patterned bands around the to...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She typ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century Two-Tone Patinated Chinese Brass & Copper Garden Barrel Drum Stool
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare two-tone Copper and Brass hand tooled Chinese garden stool. Versatile and exuding character to be used indoors, on the porch or exposed to the elements. The hollow centre can be...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper, Brass
Chinese Light Green-Black Jade Lidded Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a lidded light green-black color jade urn adorned with multiples branches of kelp leaves that are attached to it. The urn stands over an asymmetrical ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Centerpiece
By Zee Sung
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Export Silver Centerpiece with dragon decoration. The centerpiece bowl has two repousse dragons with attached dragon handles. The bowl rests on...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Black and Green Leaf Glazed Porcelain Pear Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (17th Century-style) black glazed ceramic pear-shaped vase decorated with a green leaf on the front and back.
Category
17th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Cloisonné Tripod Incense Buner
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Cloisonne Tripod incense holder having bronze of 3 elephant heads form the feet, dragon form handles on two sides and a big dragon head finial, alo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper
Stunning Antique Chinese Warrior Mother of Pearl Inliad Paper Mache Dinner Tray
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite circa 1880 Chinese Export warrior paper mache mother of pearl inlaid dinner serving tra...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Pair of Chinese Export Hardstone Horses and Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese export hardstone horses and stands, each one finely carved of a standing horse with one leg up, facing left and right. Removable from the associated lacquered stands....
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Precious Stone, Lacquer
Chinese High-Gloss Black Lidded Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
4 Chinese black porcelain vases with high-gloss finishes and finial-topped lids (priced each).
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Goblet, with prunus decoration. The goblet weighs 258g and dates from around 1885. Marked WH for Wang Hing '宏兴‘ whi...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Large Royal Gold Plated Cloisonne Bull Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese Cloisonne bull statue is made from gold plated bronze/copper and shows very detailed hand craft works of Cloisonne art - a lot of Chinese traditional folks art like Buddhas flower...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper
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"...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Cloisonne Phoenix
Located in Brea, CA
A antique unique incredible Chinese gilt sterling silver cloisonne phoenix on wood base, statue features beautiful emamel in blues, greens with jewel...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
2 Chinese Coromandel 4-Fold Screens
Located in New York, NY
2 Asian Chinese style (20th Century) black coromandel 4 fold screens with scene with people on one side and floral & bird design on back. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
English Black and Gilt-Decorated Tôle Tea Canister Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of cylindrical form; decorated with a large gilt and red letter "A" and gilt fretwork banding, on a black ground. Later mounted as a lamp with brass double bulb sockets and adjustabl...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Round Lidded Porcelain Jars
Located in New York, NY
4 antique Chinese (Mid 20th Century) similar porcelain vases with orange fish swimming around blue backgrounds - some displaying sponged effects - inspired...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Famille Noir Vases as Table Lamps - Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These are very decorative Famille Noir vases with colorful flowers and leaves painted overall on a black background, situated on pierced rosewood bas...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Spoon by Wang Hing & Co., Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and charming Chinese export silver spoon in the form of a dragon, by Wang Hing & Co., Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Panels, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of stylish Chinoiserie panels in a lacquer finish, painted in gold, red & black with landscapes with village and people. The frame also decorat...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shou Lau Figure
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese (Ming Dynasty-Circa 1500) blue & green porcelain Shou Lau seated figure with oversize head (symbolism of longevity & luck) on a base suppo...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Yuan-Style Dark Blue and White Dragon Porcelain Pot
Located in New York, NY
Chinese bulbous, dark blue porcelain pot crafted in the Yuan Dynasty style, wrapped in the dynamic white shape of a dragon and accented with foo dog ornamentation along the sides.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ningshia, Chinese Export, Hand Knotted Wool, Antique Rug, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Ningshia from China made in circa 1920
In original condition and some wear consistent of age and use.
This rug is been restored as we show on the photos.
Hand knotte...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near matching male and female pair of handcrafted arc...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Sewing Table with Removable Trays and Bone Sewing Tools/Spools
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good Chinese export sewing table with removable trays and bone sewing tools/spools. Remarkable condition original lacquer work chinoiserie table with...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bone, Lacquer
19th Century Hand Incised and Painted Ginger Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand incised and painted ginger jar
Outstanding hand made ginger jar with a variety of different motifs that include geometric patterns, peaches, Chrysanthemum's, mot...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Black and Gold Tole Lake Scene Oval Tray
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese tole serving tray with a painted gold design of a lake scene on a black background with a shallow lip with two cut out handles.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Oval Black and Gold Tole Floral Walkway Design Tray
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese oval tole serving tray with a painted gold design of a figures climbing a staircase to a walkway surrounded by flowering plants on a black background with a shallow l...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Oval Tole Black and Gold Pastoral Scene Tray
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese oval tole serving tray with a painted gold design of a children playing outside, supervised by a parent on a black background surrounded b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Tall Black Glazed Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black glazed porcelain vase with a tall, slim shape and a white interior.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Black Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral and Bird Design
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese Export table lamp made from a graceful vase decorated with colorful birds, dogwood branches and fruit on an orange peel surface. The hardware is brass and the vase is perched...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Associated Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Mirror Black Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Associated pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain mirror black lamps, circa 1880
Baluster Classic form. Both on old hardwood bases.
Two similar age...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Glazed Figure of a Frog
Located in Stamford, CT
Kangxi period (1662-1722) turquoise & aubergine glazed porcelain frog. Covered in an overall rich turquoise & aubergine glaze.
This charming frog is m...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Black Lacquered Elm Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese black lacquered over elm cabinet with two fold-back doors with Chinese character decoration covering front.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Navy Blue Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) ceramic ginger jar vase in navy blue with a brown earthenware opening.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Box on Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1820s lacquered chinoiserie box on elegant carved feet. Produced at the height of England's craze for Chinese lacquerware, this item features an ex...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven, Chinese rug, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
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.
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