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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
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Jade

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base
Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Parrot Sculpture, Chinese Carved Green Stone Bird on Rock Base

Located in Darien, CT

A Chinese hardstone bird sculpture carved as a parrot, executed in richly variegated green stone and mounted on a naturalistic rock base. The finely carved figure combines smooth, sc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture
Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture

Antique Cherry Amber Resin Confucius Sculpture

Located in Mérida, YU

Vitntage Cherry Amber resin made Sculpture. Very good condition. Beautiful glowing red color.

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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Resin

Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table
Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table

Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table. Very sturdy. Measures 15.5" in width, 17" in depth and stands 21".

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Window Panels Wall Arts - a Pair
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Window Panels Wall Arts - a Pair

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Window Panels Wall Arts - a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a pair of Chinese antique Open Carved interior wooden Window Screen Panels. It features beautiful open carved Chinese traditional folk art design on it and some detailed deco...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair
Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair

Mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases/pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases. These elegant vases are standing on classic black Chinese bases. The vases have a soft cream colored glaze a...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Export  Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 18thC or earlier
Chinese Export  Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 18thC or earlier

Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 18thC or earlier

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels
Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Urns / Vessels

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s. Provincial rustic handmade terracotta wine jars or preserving pots. The taller one is covered by...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Clay

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog lamps were the property of Valley Castle in Cornwall Connecticut. Fu dogs are actual...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Ceramic

Porcelain erotic figure China
Porcelain erotic figure China

Porcelain erotic figure China

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Porcelain erotic figure China Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois) three porcelain figurines stamped on their base (red base) White, black, pink and red color hand painted Origin China Circa 1920 Excellent condition without restorations small fissure on the penis Erotic depictions include paintings, sculptures, photographs, dramatic works, musical and literary compositions depicting scenes of a sexual nature. They have been created by almost all civilizations, ancient and modern. Ancient cultures frequently associated the sexual act...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen

Located in Westfield, MA

This striking vintage Asian Coromandel screen is richly decorated in black lacquer with a luminous gilt ground, featuring an elegant scene of flowering trees, rocks, and birds render...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

FiNE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ERA (1912-1949) CHINESE INK CAKES OLD HU KAI WEN WORKSHOP
FiNE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ERA (1912-1949) CHINESE INK CAKES OLD HU KAI WEN WORKSHOP

FiNE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ERA (1912-1949) CHINESE INK CAKES OLD HU KAI WEN WORKSHOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of original boxed Republic of China 1912-1949 Chinese Ink Cakes Old Hu Kai Wen Workshop ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Paint

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET
SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Pagoda top, display cabinet which dates to the early 1900's depicting Bats and Yua...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets on stand. circa 1900
Pair Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets on stand. circa 1900

Pair Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets on stand. circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite pair of Chinese export Coromandel lacquer cabinets, dating from circa 1900, showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of the period. Each cabinet features a rich, black...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture
Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jade Grape Vine Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent vintage Chinese Jade sculpture is all hand made and hand carved Grape vine climbing on the stone. In Chinese folks, Grapes have many fruits in clusters, which means ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Jade

Ca Mau Binh Thuan, Set Of 8 Porcelain Bowls, Early 18th Century
Ca Mau Binh Thuan, Set Of 8 Porcelain Bowls, Early 18th Century

Ca Mau Binh Thuan, Set Of 8 Porcelain Bowls, Early 18th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Set of 8 small blue and white porcelain tea bowls decorated with flowers. Each bowl bears a label "Ca Mau – Binh Thuan, Sotheby's – Unicom" and other references written in ink. ...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Oriental Fretwork Carved Hardwood Altar Console Hall Table
Vintage Chinese Oriental Fretwork Carved Hardwood Altar Console Hall Table

Vintage Chinese Oriental Fretwork Carved Hardwood Altar Console Hall Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Oriental Fretwork Carved Hardwood Altar Console Table. Item Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 32" H (to surface) x 53" W x 15" D.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Jar Late Ming Provincial Hand Painted celadon glaze, 17th Century
Chinese Export Jar Late Ming Provincial Hand Painted celadon glaze, 17th Century

Chinese Export Jar Late Ming Provincial Hand Painted celadon glaze, 17th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese Export provincial ceramic jar hand painted in a slate grey- blue colour, with a light stone grey celadon glaze and dating to the mid 17th century, Late Ming period,...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving

20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely 20c medium Chinese soapstone carving. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a medium/tall gre...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Painted Chinese Trunk
Painted Chinese Trunk

Painted Chinese Trunk

$950Sale Price|34% Off

Painted Chinese Trunk

Located in Fulton, CA

Beautifully painted Chinese trunk. Circa. 1900. Very attractive as a coffee, side or end table. Old world patina with age appropriate wear. Sturdy. 31 inches wide. 22 inches high. 2...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Located in Pomona, CA

These "spring palace paintings" (春宫畫), Chinese erotic porcelain figurine were historically given to brides and young couples, sometimes as a form of "sex education" in a culture wher...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand
Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand

Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Rosewood Plant Stand. Stand features an oval insert marble top with a beaded edge that provides both visual contrast and practical durability. The apron is carved with flowin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase

By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in China circa 1920, the tall vase is round in shaped with an elegant long neck. The colorful antique urn is decorated with hand painted figural motifs including a mother playing with children. The large Famille Rose...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Selfish porcelain jug with floral decoration, Compagnie des Indes, 18th century
Selfish porcelain jug with floral decoration, Compagnie des Indes, 18th century

Selfish porcelain jug with floral decoration, Compagnie des Indes, 18th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Elegant and refined, this small porcelain jug is a rare 18th-century piece, made for the European market by Chinese manufacturers working for the East India Company. It is distingui...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Chinese Porcelain Box
Canton Chinese Porcelain Box

Canton Chinese Porcelain Box

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Canton Chinese Porcelain Box

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Canton Chinese porcelain box. Chinese export. Circa 1920 origin China. Rectangular format. With internal divisions. Family Rosse style. Box...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large 20th Century Chinese Brown and Gold Glazed Earthenware Planter
Large 20th Century Chinese Brown and Gold Glazed Earthenware Planter

Large 20th Century Chinese Brown and Gold Glazed Earthenware Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

A large Chinese earthenware planter jardiniere with a brown and gold glaze. This late 20th century large planter is every decorative and has a bat motif.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-executed Chinese export reverse painting on glass depicting an elaborate interior scene with many figures engaged in various domestic activities. This is a finely drawn compos...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paint

20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Book Shelf/Display Cabinet
20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Book Shelf/Display Cabinet

20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Book Shelf/Display Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

This wonderful Chinese Vintage hand carved Book Shelf was made from solid hardwood in about 1950's. You may easily see from the pictures that It is still in its original condition. I...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Hardwood

ANTIQUE MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1940's CHINESE CHINOISERIE DRAGON DESIGN MUST SEE
ANTIQUE MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1940's CHINESE CHINOISERIE DRAGON DESIGN MUST SEE

ANTIQUE MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1940's CHINESE CHINOISERIE DRAGON DESIGN MUST SEE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese Chinoiserie Circa 1940's Mahjong set with the original box which is a hand p...

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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Zabihi Collection Navy border Chinese Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Navy border Chinese Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Navy border Chinese Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 20th-century Chinese rug with zipper closure and poly-fill. Measures: 15'' x 15''.

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20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot
Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot

Antique Chinese Bonzai Styled Flowering Fruit Tree Sculpture with Cloisonne Pot

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This sizable sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but presumed to have originated from China and date to the Early Republic Period in approximately 1920. The sculpture i...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

Chinese Floral Porcelain Planter with Wooden Stand
Chinese Floral Porcelain Planter with Wooden Stand

Chinese Floral Porcelain Planter with Wooden Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese porcelain planter painted with florals and greenery over a black ground on the exterior and fish amidst seaweed along the interior. The pot sits atop a 5-footed wooden stand ...

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20th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 pieces, Chinese early, 20th work China
Set of 4 pieces, Chinese early, 20th work China

Set of 4 pieces, Chinese early, 20th work China

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A set of four pieces of Chinese porcelain, dating from the early 20th century, comprising decorative vessels in a variety of traditional shapes. Each piece features hand-painted deco...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China
Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China

Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China

Located in Austin, TX

An absolutely delightful vintage set of three Chinese export porcelain celadon glazed models of ducks, circa 1970's, China. The three ducks all portrayed in a similar fashion, stan...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and poro...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Stone

A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Official's Chairs
A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Official's Chairs

A Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Official's Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely pair of Chinese officials chairs. Featuring a decorative back splat. Constructed with a mortise and tenon joinery and supported by square legs with a foot rest in the front. A...

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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

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Pearwood

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure
Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite antique Chinese figure, carved from wood and adorned with gilding and polychrome decoration, showcases the exceptional artistry of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. L...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Asian Gourd Lamps
Pair of Asian Gourd Lamps

Pair of Asian Gourd Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Ceramic Asian Gourd Lamps mounted on wood bases with beautiful silk shades and jade finials. The lamps feature a pressed relief garden scene of ch...

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1980s American Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet Sideboard
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet Sideboard

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this Chinese Antique Hand Painted Buffet Table. It has about 150 years history with hand painting on the front. It is made of solid wood with beautiful hand painted Chinese f...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Watercolor and Ink Landscape of Senjojiki Cirque, Near Nagoya
Vintage Chinese Watercolor and Ink Landscape of Senjojiki Cirque, Near Nagoya

Vintage Chinese Watercolor and Ink Landscape of Senjojiki Cirque, Near Nagoya

Located in Lomita, CA

The detail of this mountainous landscape of an area that is akin to the Alps in Japan is stunning. It is a watercolor and ink depiction of Senjojiki Cirque which is at the top of the...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Paper

Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Charger, Mid-19th Century
Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Charger, Mid-19th Century

Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Charger, Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly enameled Chinese Export porcelain charger in the classic Famille Rose Medallion palette, dating to the mid-19th century, Qing Dynasty, circa 1850. This large dish exemplifie...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture

Located in Downingtown, PA

Scholar's Interior: A Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose 'Antiques' Bowl 1735-40 This extraordinary Chinese Export Porcelain bowl is a masterful and early example of the Famille Rose palette, dating to the transition from the Yongzheng to the early Qianlong period (circa 1735–1740). Its decoration serves as a sophisticated visual catalog of Chinese domestic...

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1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster
Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster

Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming mid-century Chinese Export carved cluster of jade grapes. The jade is of excellent quality and color and the cluster is in excellent overall condition. The cluster...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Jade

Chinese Export Porcelain Platter from Macao, 20th Century
Chinese Export Porcelain Platter from Macao, 20th Century

Chinese Export Porcelain Platter from Macao, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 20th-century Chinese Export porcelain platter from Macao, featuring delicate floral motifs in pink and green with a gold-trimmed edge. Rich in detail, this small platter blends t...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin
Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century
Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century

Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red painted leather trunk with brass trim and nailhead decoration along with painted flowers and vining leaves. Chinese Export, circa 1850.   

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp Striking 19th century Chinese porcelain baluster Temple jar with white background against overglazed Wucai p...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Garden Seat / Side Table
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Garden Seat / Side Table

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Garden Seat / Side Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Chinese Export style colorful famille rose garden seat or side table. It depicts Chinese pastoral scenes on each panel. The top is 10.5” in diameter.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Panels or Screen, 19th Century
Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Panels or Screen, 19th Century

Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Panels or Screen, 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming 19th century Chinese carved and gilt wood 3 panel screen. The panels are carved in high relief with multiple figures and architectural elements. The panels are pai...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Painted Garden Seats w/ Dragons & Exotic Birds, C 1820
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Painted Garden Seats w/ Dragons & Exotic Birds, C 1820

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Painted Garden Seats w/ Dragons & Exotic Birds, C 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese porcelain painted and glazed foliage garden seats with decorative flanking dragons & exotic birds, upper & lower bead work, and decorative circular cut out fret works...

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1820s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Pottery

Antique Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Cloisonne Phoenix
Antique Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Cloisonne Phoenix

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silver

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box
Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box

Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Glazed in the classic, blue-and-white manner, this petite porcelain box offers a blessing of happiness and good fortune. Painted on the lid is the symbol for "double happiness" (shua...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exemplifies the refined artistry and technical mastery that made Chinese porcelain highly prized across the globe. The bowl is decorated in the Famille Rose palette, a style introduced in the early 18th century and characterized by its delicate pastel shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue. The exterior features carefully painted shaped panels, each illustrating detailed figural scenes rendered with great precision. These narrative vignettes depict figures in period attire engaged in daily and ceremonial activities, providing a rare glimpse into 18th century Chinese life as interpreted for European collectors. The decorative scenes are further elevated by raised gilt gold accents, applied with skill to highlight borders and motifs, enhancing both texture and visual depth. The punch bowl itself is expertly formed with a gently rounded body and slightly flared rim, creating an elegant silhouette that balances both form and function. Its surface is smooth and well-preserved, reflecting the high-quality porcelain and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of mid-18th century Chinese export ware. The piece also retains its original antique tag...

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1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Wall or Floor Tile
Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Wall or Floor Tile

Antique Chinese Export Blue & White Canton Porcelain Wall or Floor Tile

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain tile. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue with a mountainous Chinese village with houses, mountains, foliage, and a river an...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century. A large rectangular dramatic campaign or sailor's trunk lined with Camphor wood and with interior inset drawer, the exterior with brass corners and clasp. There is the original Chinese lock...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese 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.