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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.

Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Chinese Export
Chinese Low Chairs With Carved Back Panel, Late 19Th C., A-Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Classical 19th C. Low Chairs Backed with a carved back panel with armrest, in Burma Rosewood. These are called Opium chairs or meditation c...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for sharp claws, and each topped with an adjustable height brass ball attached by a threade...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Chinese 19th Century Blue and White crackleware vases / lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese export Blue and White crackleware vases / lamps. Each with faux bronze mounts above and below the central blue and white hand painted...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table, having inset panels to the top and scrolling ends, hand carved and pierced ribbon and scrolling foliate decoration to t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of pedestals - vase holders of Chinese manufacture, early 20th century
Located in Vicenza, VI
Pair of Chinese-made pedestals/pot stands, datable to the early 20th century. The two pieces of furniture are made of carved ebonized oak, and are thus presented in a deep black col...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Oak

Chinese Export Oval Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion / Canton Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese Cantonese / rose medallion vase / lamp. Having gilded dog of faux handles and serpents, classical green ground decoration with inset painted ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Crackleware Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and decorative 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose crackelware vase / lamp. Having classical motif bronzed decoration, leaf and berry handles. Hand painted scenes dep...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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 Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Velvet

Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp is a 19th century Famille rose vase lamp, it has been made in china circa 1880. The mount is in brass, and the porcelain in hand painted. USA PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE ...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese Export Four Panel Carved Soapstone Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing Chinese export four panel coromandel screen featuring beauties in a pagoda pavilion landscape. Beautifully crafted from intricately carved soapstone in vivid colors and fasci...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Soapstone, Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet Credenza
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting Chinese Export Cabinet,,,,four doors.. two top opening compartments.. Origin: Mongolia, China Circa: 1880 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Distressed, Original finished,...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal
Located in Doylestown, PA
Chinese black lacquered cylindrical wood pedestal, 1960s. Exquisite pedestal with a scene depicting elegant ladies in a pavilion garden with birds, architecture and trees. A picture...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Exquisite Chinese Gilded Enamel on Bronze Cloissonne Vases
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lovely Chinese gilded enamel on bronze Cloisonne vases adorned with Cherry Blossoms, Peonies and Blue birds.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Massive Pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze & Enameled Tang Style Horses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze and Enameled Tang Style Horses, Style of Tony Duquette Late 20th Century Presenting an exceptional find: a pair of Mid Century Silvered B...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe With 100s Kids
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red lacquer 100's kids painting on the front and have coordinated antiqued hardware. This b...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality Chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Travel desk made of lacquered and gilded wood with drawers inside, reserved scenes with figures in palatial environments surrounded by flowers, birds and Taoist symbols. Exquisite E...
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1790s English Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th C. United Wilson Blue and White Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Lamps, Signed Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of late 20th century ormolu and crackle porcelain lamps by United Wilson Porcelain, signed. Stunning blue and white vase form lamps with ornate ormolu mounts. Part of United Wilson's ormolu series inspired by 18th century French antiques, the collection infuses Eastern and Western artistry using Asian porcelain and European-style sculptural gilt bronze. The shapely body features a floral and foliate design with pairs of cherub figures noting the French influence as well as the gorgeous silk shades with pleat detail and long fringe. The original bronze finials coordinate with one another as they are slightly different adding uniqueness to the pair. These are exceptional lamps of the finest quality in very good condition. Signed on the bottom with United Wilson 1897...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits shades that span from milky white to pale jade green. The Foo Dogs possess a playful, li...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Jade

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 Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Charlotte, NC
A hand painted Chinese Export Asian style four-panel folding screen room divider, artisan unknown. Solid wood with Coromandel black lacquer, front and reverse sides both having hand ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 with a spoon top, which we date to circa 1925. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decorative and sought after, particularly with two different colour/ shades of overlays and this level of good carved detail. It is made of a clear / yellow tinged opaque glass which has been over-layed with an orange glass which shades to red at the base, producing a very decorative detail. It has then been well hand carved and polished to produce a scene with a basket of fruit, ribbon bow, musical instrument and other motifs. The bottle has a rounded red glass / stone stopper which is fitted with a bronze spoon.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass

1980s Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard: Hand-Painted Floral & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the elegance of the East with our 1980s vintage Chinese sideboard, immaculately restored and crafted from premium elm wood. This standout cabinet, now in pristine condition...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Red lacquered square top stool on four legs joined by double box stretchers. China, 19th century.  
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Elegant Pair of Blue & White Planters on Teak Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of blue and white Chinese planters on curvy carved teak stands. For indoor display.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Late 19th Century Elmwood Console China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant elmwood console is handcrafted and so the beautiful details under the top and to the corners, both the sides. This is a piece of glamorous timeless The top is in solid...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Elm

Antique Chinese Enameled Copper Ginger Jar
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finely enameled on copper Chinese covered ginger jar vase with yellow ground decoration, scenes of exotic birds and foliage. Colorful jar with yellow, greens. blues and whites. Botto...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Box or Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely made and hand enameled box with its cover, possibly for a desk or dresser top. Divided on the inside and in very good shape. Lovely cartouches of classic Chinese scenes and ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Export Bud Vase Famille Rose Porcelain Hand Painted, Qing, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, decorative Chinese export, Imperial Canton, porcelain, Famille Rose, Small or Bud Vase which we date to the mid-19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. The vase ha...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views Vintage Cyli
Located in Pomona, CA
As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Stone

Chinese Silk Brocade Object W/ Carved Turquoise Beads Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk EmbroideryBrocade Object W/ Carved Turquoise...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Child's Bib Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Child's Bib. Embellished with a f...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Child's Bib, Cat Motif Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Child's Bib, Cat Motif. Embellish...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Figural Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidered purse. Embellished with a figura...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Manchurian Robe Panel Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Manchurian Robe Panel. Embellishe...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar panel. Embellished...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar panel. Embellished...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Manchurian Robe Panel Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty with this exquisite antique Chinese silk embroidery Manchurian robe panel. Embellishe...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Hand Painted and Carved Tall Mirror, China circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
The attractive carving found in the frame of this mirror includes dramatic flourishes on top, balanced at the base while narrow sides contain figures, birds and more. Notice the ori...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Export Silver Battle Mug with Dragon Handle
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver mug, ca 1880. Straight and upward tapering sides with allover low-relief battle frieze depicting soldiers—spearmen, lancers, and swordsmen—with a few hapless me...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Elm Folding Screen Room Dividers, China circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A set of four large natural elm wood interior folding screen panels with vertical fretwork that allows light to pass through the upper section. Solid, stable and all hinges in place....
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Blue and White Brush Pot with Fish & Flora
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stonewa...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Umbrella Stand or Vase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Chinese Famille Verte porcelain cylinder vase or umbrella holder, c. 1960s. This cheerful vase or cane/umbrella holder has great vibrant colors with flowers and ribbon swag detail. ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Moon Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese export silver vases, ca 1910. Each: Flat and round moon body on domed foot; animal-head handles mounted to shoulder. On front and back is chased dragon—a horned and t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Square Bench Or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Square Bench or Ottoman. This versatile antique Chinese Rosewood bench or ottoman is in good condition and perfect for extra seating where needed. Comfortable and gre...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese Double Gourd Ceramic Lamp on wooden base 20th Century. In good condition commensurate of age. Shade not included
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain In the Rose Medallion (Famille Rose) style. The central cartouche of the bowl depicts a flor...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Petite French Bamboo Three-Shelf Étagère
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century petite French bamboo three-shelf étagère. Shelves' surfaces are woven sisal.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Terracotta Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid Century Chinese garden seats handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with a unique two tone drip and speckle glaze.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Caddy Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export hand-painted porcelain tea caddy jar. Pictures of a boy and his dog adorn both sides of jar in rich colors of dark blue, gold, red and turquoise. Greek key border fram...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Baluster Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Copper Red Glazed Porcelain Baluster Form Vase. 15" H x 8.5" Diameter.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Three Piece Nesting Tables
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your space with these exquisite 19th-century Chinoiserie lacquered nesting tables, crafted specifically for the discerning export market. Each table boasts intricate exteri...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of traditional Chinese artistry to your space with this large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece. This striking piece features a classic bottle shape a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

2 Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls from the Ship Wrecked "Tek Sing"
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In 1822 the Chinese Junk "Tek Sing" or true star sank in the south China sea, where the ship and its cargo remained until salvaged in 1999. These antique blue...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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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