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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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Style: Chinese Export
Large Chinese Export Qing Famille Rose Porcelain Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese Export Qing Famille Rose Porcelain Platter. White porcelain with birds, flowers, trees and landscape in beautiful reds, pink, green and...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rosewood and Brass Door Panel
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th Century) rosewood and brass inlaid framed rounded top door panel with carved and gilt trimmed Samuri figure.
Category

19th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Procession Scene Design Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese table lamp made from an 18th century porcelain vase mounted with wood and brass hardware as a lamp, a multi-colored famille rose and genre scene depicting a processio...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Large Porcelain Green Frog Planter Cachepot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Whimsical Antique Chinese Frog planter with textured body in a bright spring green glaze over black with lavender eyes. These planters were a st...
Category

1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vase Ch'ing Dynasty Woman with Deer
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful antique Chinese vase from the Pink Family of the Ch'ing dynasty, from the late 1700s - early 1800s circa. The antique Chinese vase is hand painted and depicts a peasant woman with a deer and a child in scenes of Chinese daily life of the period. The Chinese vase...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Nine Blue Onion Meissen Show or Wall Plates
Located in Manhasset, NY
Nine blue onion Meissen show or wall plates. This is a stunning collection of blue white wall platters purchased from a NYC Socialite at the Beekman on the East side of Manhattan. Th...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick China, 20th Century An impressive piece of Chinese artistry—a large, 20th-century copy of the Han Dynast...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with famous tri-colored glaze on the ceramic. It has beautiful color and detailed carving...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Camel Tomb Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Bactrian camel, the main form of transport over the Silk Road, with its head tilted back and mouth open to the sky, we...
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20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Celadon and Blue Dragon Motif Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
"Chinese celadon porcelain vase painted with a blue dragon amid the clouds and made with a small mouth opening. Some wear to finish."
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rose Medallion Vases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Fine pair of 19th century rose medallion vases.
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Red Leather, Brass and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, antique (mid 1800s) Chinese red leather and brass over camphor wood export trade trunk offers ample storage and could be used as a coffee table or accent piece. It is a ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Hand Carved Rosewood Chinese Altar Table
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality small hand carved rosewood Chinese altar table / side table, circa 1960s. The table is in very good vintage condition and measures 29.5"W x...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large Blue and White Jardinière Planter with Dragon and Phoenix Bird
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Chinese blue and white porcelain jardinière with hand painted cobalt decoration. The white porcelain with painted Dragon a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with First Scholar
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 porcela...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th century Champlevé Enamel and Bronze Large Vase
Located in Savannah, GA
Large 24" tall antique Chinese Champlevé enamel and bronze vase. Fine cloisonne floral decoration with stylized rooster head handles dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. Lovel...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Shanxi Province Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table The woven rattan top is reinforced with solid elm wood backing for durability and strength. It’s in original color a...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Tall Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Phoenix Birds or HoHo Birds
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of Chinese Export porcelain Phoenix Birds that dates to the late Ching Period. These birds are more commonly ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Vintage Art Deco Revival Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Flower Pot, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Art Deco revival vase. A Chinese, ceramic square body flower pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Expressive colour with superb decorative appeal D...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Chinese Carved Nephrite White Jade Belt Buckle
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century hand-carved nephrite white jade waist buckle. Features a mythical bird with possible chilong creature on front. Unique Asian jade piece. Very fine and detailed carving.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Jade

Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool with Lucky Coins
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage mid century Chinese export pink ceramic hand-painted garden seat with gold lucky coins pierced cut-out on top and on the sides. Colorful stool hand-painted in flowe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cloisonné vase/ lamp, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold colour classical motif and floral decoratio...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Piece Shrine Cabinet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Asian Wing Dynasty altar piece or shitine. Made of hardwood, probably huanghuali. Decorated with carved symbols of bats.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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 Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Painted Dragon Night Stand/End Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Night Stand is hand made and have beautiful Chinese traditional folks art painting of dragon on the front. Very sturdy. It has two open doors ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Export Porcelain Set of Graduated Famille Rose Tankards
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain set of graduated famille rose mugs or tankards, Circa 1780 The Chinese Export porcelain tankards or mugs are...
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Enameled Copper Bowl
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chinese enameled copper bowl Republican Period 1912-1949 Perfect condition with natural wear Without restorations.
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Vintage Asian Green Tole Bonsai Palm Tree Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Vintage Asian tole bonsai palm tree sculptures with green and gold painted leaves and trunks, mounted on oval bases. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rustic Antique Chinese Stool or Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood pat...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service - Antique Circa 1920 An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Rosewood Chinese Center Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese carved rosewood center tables that could be used for dining as well. They are part of a suite of dining furniture made Europeans living in China in the early 20th c...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Lanterns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lanterns such as these were widely produced during the Shang Dynasty. They were mainly used for various ceremonial purposes and featured high quality craftsmanship and ornate details...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of beautiful antique textile fragments from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood frame with contrasting teal blue color cloth matts. O...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Large Asian Dome Top Lacquered Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful large black lacquer Asian chest having dome shaped top, detailed figural decoration, brass latch and interior lined with Chinese wallpaper.
Category

1990s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Export Garniture or Plum Vase in the Hawthorne Prunus Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese porcelain vase. In the Hawthorne pattern, with blossoming prunus branch decoration throughout on a blue & white 'cracked ice' (冰裂) ground. Simply a wonderful...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Mauve Glazed Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese tall glazed porcelain vase in an elegant mauve shade (date mark on bottom, see photos).      
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Foo Dog Plaster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage plaster foo dog sculpture in faux bronze finish, circa 1970s.
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Qing Emperor King Figures set
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Blue and White Qing Emperor King figures set were hand made with famous Blue and White porcelain. Each statue has beautiful detailed carving works and shows ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Dragon Drums, 3 Pieces Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This Gorgeous pair of Antique Tibetan Drums have many years history but it still maintained it's original condition. They are all hand made from wood and ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl. As you can see in the pictures, it is in very good conditions. I...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonne Vase on Stand with Floral Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Chinese cloisonne vase on stand with floral motif, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good condition with no dings or dents and measure 5.75"D x 11.75"H on a beautiful dark blue...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Shapely 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Dressing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
the scalloped top centering an oval medallion radiating coved reserves above a conforming body fitted with brass bale handles;  finely decorated with gilded figures in a garden lands...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century carved hardwood cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved hardwood cabinet circa 1950. Large Chinese export hardwood cupboard which lends itself perfectly to having a rail added to the interior for use as a wardrobe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Carved Plant Stand with Maroon Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Chinese-style plant stand features ornate dragon carvings, three gracefully curved legs, and an inset maroon marble top. Crafted with meticu...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Silver Hand Mirror Decorated with Dragons, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Silver Hand Mirror Decorated with Dragons among clouds, circa 1920 This beautiful mirror is made in a very heavy gauge of silver. The quality of the engraving and fin...
Category

1920s Hong Kong Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century. These are straight back chairs made for the countryside of China. the...
Category

1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Porcelain Plate From India Company 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful small white porcelain plate decorated with different flowers such as petunias and phlox. Leaves seem to fly. A small plum is hidden on the back of the plate. We discover a work of extreme finesse. The lines are very fine and delicate. The arrival of porcelain in Europe was linked to the development of shipping and international trade. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and durability. The importation from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Calligrapher's Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Intricate pierced detail accentuates...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Coat Rack in Carved Wood with Dragons
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant Asian coat rack in carved wood. Its coat hooks are in the shape of dragons. Has a central bar for hanging hangers and 3 shelves for storing bags, hats and shoes. Southern Ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina. Crafted in China, this carved stone wall plaque will ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Weighted Tea Canister Dual Lights Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Weighted Tea Canister mounted as Table Lamp with Original finish. Measures 34" in height to the tip of the finial. Canister is 18" tall. New...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Monumental Imari-Style Monumental Orange Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese monumental porcelain floor vases celebrating Japanese Imari ware in both palette and design, featuring white, blue, orange and gold floral motifs on rust-colored grou...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor China, 20th century A substantial example, intricately enameled in the Archa...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blue & White Jar with Birds & Flowers
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy lif...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique lacquered lunch box from Shan Xi, China has over 140 years history and still maintained very good condition. There are some traditional carving works on the two sides handle and shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This antique lunch box...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Marble Top Garden Seats or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century Chinese stands crafted with mahogany in classic form having an ebonized finish, featuring a marble top and mother of pearl inlaid in floral designs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Marble

SiX FINE JAPANESE SILK BLOCK PRINT PICTURES AFTER UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE 1779-1858
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of six Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour prints after Utagawa Hiroshige 17...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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