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.
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Style: Chinese Export
Early 20th Century China Export Elmwood Console with Carrara Marble
Located in Brescia, IT
It is not easy to find this elegant console, that has very useful dimensions and has the top made in the precious Carrara marble.
This is a piece that find its origin in China, in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Chinese Soup Plate Inspired by the Blue Family India Compagny, Mid 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice « Blanc Bleu » porcelain plate inspired the Compagnie des Indes from XIXth century. This porcelain soup plate represents exotic plant elements. Ornaments are visible on the sides of the plate.
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 its durability. The import from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Comport Sang-de-boeuf mottled red monochrome, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export Comport on a footed base, with a monochrome ox blood red "Sang-de-boeuf" glaze, with a beautiful mottled glaze, which we date to the mid 20th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial bowl or basin is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Green Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an old Chinese rug predominantly in green. zipper closure and polyfill provided
Measures: 16'' x 23''.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Mid-Century Style Turquoise Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of table lamps crafted in porcelain in a classic asian form with an alluring blue glaze and presented on lucite bases.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Lucite
19th Century Chinese Side Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant Chinese side table with ornate open carving flanking two front drawers, 19th century.
Dimensions: H90 x W101.5 x D62.5 cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Handpainted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
an antique handpainted red Chinese porcelain big bowl, there is a pattern in the bottom of the bowl, mark hand painted. , Measures: 10” x 4.5 ''bow...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Gilt Burgundy Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautifully time worn gilt and burgundy lacquer Chinese carrying box. Gilding featuring roses and butterflies. Circa 1900. Very decorative.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Yellow Ceramic Bowl in Chinese Style
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super art pottery bowl in Chinese style.
Wonderful simplicity and color.
Factory mark of Bretby, England on the underside.
Category
1890s English Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Red Coral Carving of Female Figure Qing Dynasty
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese carved red coral lady with flowers and flowing robes. Very fine work from Qing Dynasty. Weight 145g.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Coral
Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lacquered stacking box set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China during the Early Republic period of approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Ex...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Softwood
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
Very Soft and Early Ningxia Seat Cover from the First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
This square carpet, produced around 1800-1830, with a golden yellow field once formed part of one of the long bench covers used in Tibetan monasteries or made maybe also for a single Throne seat. The cruciform design at the centre of the field represents two Tibetan dorje...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Bowls, Set of 3
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Chinese export silver bowls.
Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Hardwood 'Hungmu' Tea Table, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese hardwood (Hungmu) tea table, late 19th century / early 20th century
Top above carved panels with lower shelf.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Petite Chinese Famille Rose Longevity Vases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual for the petite size, this pair of vases is a beautiful example of famille rose enamelware, also known as fencai ware, meaning "powdery color." Manufactured in the Qing court’s imperial workshops, this technique of overglazing porcelain with enamel gets its name from the white, opaque enamels used to create color gradients and a soft, pastel effect.
Each vase depicts a meeting of Shoulao, the God of Longevity...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Four Seasons Plate, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Faux-Bamboo Wall Mirror with Chinese Carved Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This rectangular wall mirror features an antique Chinese bed panel and a contemporary gilt frame carved to resemble lengths of segmented bamboo. Like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chinese Export Porcelain oval Lidded Box Hand Painted, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, oval shaped porcelain box with Lid, made in China, circa 1920
The box is well potted in an oval shape, the lid ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Goblet With Dragon Stem
By Leeching
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Goblet with dragon stem, engraved foliage to the bowl, and a gilded interior. The maker is FengzhaoJi (冯朝记), and it was retailed by the firm of Leeching, circ...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Attributed Miniature Hand Painted Streak Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish miniature Chinese attributed art pottery vase hand painted in blue and green streaked glazes and probably dating from the early 20th Century. The lightly potted vase stands...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Charger, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese famille rose
Porcelain charger
20th century.
The center enamelled with two birds
on a flowering peony branch
the rim with further floral cartouches on yellow
scrol...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Tray in Ceramic Hand Painted
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Chinese ceramic tray dating from the early 1900s, also useful as a pocket emptier or centerpiece.
The vintage Chinese tray is entirely ha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Eight Chinese Watercolors of Working Women
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique set of eight Chinese watercolors depicting women in various occupations executed in a traditional delicate style on pith. Presented in a gilt carved wood Asian style fra...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paint
Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere with Dragons and Figures
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jars with Ancient Censers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Red and Black End Tables
Located in London, GB
Red and black polychrome, solid wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Porcelain Peach Altar Tribute Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Chinese porcelain sculpture of ripe, red peaches - symbolizing immortality - each crafted with great detail, stacked high in a green dish as an abundant tri...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service, circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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 service...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese Green and Orange Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Extraordinary Pair of Chinese Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an extraordinary pair of Chinese table lamps, skillfully made from porcelain and in great condition. Each lamp features stunnin...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Maple, Porcelain, Fabric, Paint
Antique Perfect Peking Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant, sober taste, excellent state of conservation, interesting sizes, and also good price.
The Chinese carpets like this one are perfect also in modern environments.
Ref. n...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert.
Depicting a Chinese monastery scene.
The border is decorated with small repeating ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Off-White and Blue Pastoral Scene Porcelain Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) small, porcelain jar depicting a blue pastoral scene on an off-white background with an unglazed rim.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Bogu Pattern Tiger-Handled Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) white porcelain vase painted with a pink and green bogu pattern featuring bonsai, art objects, and calligraphy, green tiger ornamentation on each ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Six-Panel Teak Asian, early 20th Century Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Stamford, CT
Asian 19th Century Folding Screen / Room Divider, Rosewood, Teak, Six Panel
Six-panel rosewood / teak, Asian, Late 19th Century early 20th century. Folding screen / Room divider. A spectacular six panel work of art depicts Chinese glamour at its peak. The finest carvings abound in the manner of love birds perched onto tree bark and branches. The overall case supported by dovetail and mortise tenons. The color of a deep rich patina that only time and age can give to any work. This item was purchased from a Sands Point Long Island mansion along with several other pieces.
Each panel measures 19 inches in width and stands 93.75 inches high. This is an unparalleled piece and is simply stunning in any setting.
The antique room dividers...
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Teak
Asian Style Leather Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Asian style leather box on stand table. The rectangular box with a removable lid is covered in leather with nailhead trim. It sits on a reclaime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Modern Far East Collection Round Table Michael Taylor Baker Furniture Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Asian Modern round Baker Far East Collection walnut coffee tables.
Fully restored and ready for use.
One table is without foot glides and the height is 0.25 inches lower.
...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Aladdin's Lamp, Form Table Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export sterling silver Aladdin's lamp - form table lighter on tall pedestal base, China, Ca. 1900. Graceful design. Measures 5 1/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide from outer ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese White and Blue Figurative Scene Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) table lamp made from a white and blue baluster-shaped porcelain vase depicting a mother and children playing outside,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Framed Acrylic and Gold Leaf Painted Panel of a Flowering Tree
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Chinese acrylic still life painting in white, brown and beige on a gold leaf background depicting a flowering tree growing from a rocky base with a bird and dragon fly al...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Six Beauties
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unusual Chinese export eight panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting six beauties. The scene is bordered by a walled pavilion with pagodas and trees. The women appear to...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ethereal Terracotta Chinese Ancestor Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely terracotta sculpture of an Asian figure with beautiful weathered patina. Custom lucite base.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Longgui Dragon Turtle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese carved wooden sculpture of a Longgui or (dragon turtle) holding a coin in its mouth on an ornately carved wooden base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Urns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain urns with a round fluid form and hand decorated with lovely floral designs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) lidded porcelain ginger jar with a dark blue vine and floral motif against a white ground, and bold blue characters on 4 sides.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Chinese hardwood low table of attractive golden colour, having fielded panelled top, supported on scrolled legs with “roundel” feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Incredible Pair of Solid Brass Reclining Stags with Impressive Antlers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An impressive pair of vintage solid brass opposing reclining stags having beautiful detailed casting and fabulous large antlers.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases - Made by Wang Hing circa 1900, Dragons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Wang Hing, this handsome pair of Antique Chinese Export silver vases, are of traditional form, decorated with a dragon motif. Each vase measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese Silver Serving Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Japanese silver serving bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional Japanese silver serving bowl has a plain circular rounded form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot.
The body of this antique silver bowl is embellished with impressive engraved traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs.
The decoration to the body incorporates gilded ornamentation to the centre of the flowers.
NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his confirmation of origin of this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
This antique silver serving bowl has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The engraved decoration is all very crisp.
Th hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Asian bowl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Asian Style Ebonized Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style ebonized finish square coffee table, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the 14...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Style Reclaimed Pine Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style reclaimed pine coffee table, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a large square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the 14th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modern Asian-Style Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style square coffee table of reclaimed pine, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Pink Floral and Bird Design Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese pink ceramic table lamp made from a baluster-shaped vase decorated with colorful birds, florals and koi on a wooden base with brass hardware.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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