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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
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

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, currently being remodeled. Patinated bronze hardware.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang
Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang

Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang

Located in Milano, IT

This extraordinary piece of art from Southeast Asia exudes an ancient charm that transcends time, telling stories of distant traditions and cultures. Dating back to the late 19th century, this work is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans of that era, who infused life and soul into every detail. The gong, the undisputed protagonist of this composition, is made of copper and features a dark patina that accentuates its antique and mystical character. This aged surface, which softens its original shine, adds depth and mystery, almost whispering the stories and rituals for which it was used. Supporting the gong is a solid wooden structure, painted in a lacquered red that, despite the marks of time, retains a timeless beauty. The traces of wear reveal layers of underlying color, giving the piece a lived-in and authentic charm, as if it had witnessed countless ceremonies and sacred moments. Alongside the main gong, two small gongs...

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Early 19th Century Indonesian Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal, Copper

Chinese Walnut Console Table, Hand-Carved, Ming Style, c. 1850, China
Chinese Walnut Console Table, Hand-Carved, Ming Style, c. 1850, China

Chinese Walnut Console Table, Hand-Carved, Ming Style, c. 1850, China

Located in New York, NY

A graceful 19th century Chinese hardwood altar table, with a carved apron. The table features for decorative carved elements, one on each side, between the top and stretcher . Table...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century South East Asian Three-Tier Elmwood Side Table
19th Century South East Asian Three-Tier Elmwood Side Table

19th Century South East Asian Three-Tier Elmwood Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Centruy South East Asian, probably Chinese, Three-Tier Elmwood Side Table. Measures 15" in width, 15" in depth and stands 26.75" in height. Lower tier clearence is 10.75" and up...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

Materials

Hardwood

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

Circa 1900 Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table / Entry Console
Circa 1900 Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table / Entry Console

Circa 1900 Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table / Entry Console

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 42in H x 88in W x 18in D Drawer: 5.5in H x 8in W x 29in D each Origin: Zhejiang, China circa: 1890 - 1910 Material: Wood Condition: Solid wood construction, very heavy and sturdy, deep carved spandrels. Minor blemishes due to age Look at this Antique long Altar table...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Phoenix & Peony Jars, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Phoenix & Peony Jars, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Phoenix & Peony Jars, 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...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal

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

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.
Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese Export Maritime Painting of the Steam Yacht Empress of China Oil on canvas laid to board, in original black lacquered and giltwood frame China Trade, likely Hong Kong or Cant...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Chinese Export Porcelain Tray on Custom Wooden Stand
Chinese Export Porcelain Tray on Custom Wooden Stand

Chinese Export Porcelain Tray on Custom Wooden Stand

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Export Porcelain Tray. Tray is presented on a custom-crafted hardwood stand. This elegant round table marries refined Qing Dynasty porcelain artistry with understated Western...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Chinese Polychrome Wooden Figurine of Guanyin with Pearl of Light
Antique Chinese Polychrome Wooden Figurine of Guanyin with Pearl of Light

Antique Chinese Polychrome Wooden Figurine of Guanyin with Pearl of Light

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese polychrome wooden figurine. In the form of Guanyin (Avalokiteśvara) with a pearl of light in her hands. The figurine references ancient Chinese stories where...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bronze Asian Lamps Style of James Mont Pair
Bronze Asian Lamps Style of James Mont Pair

Bronze Asian Lamps Style of James Mont Pair

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pair of bronze Asian lamps. These lamps are well designed, heavy and would look extra special in an Asian inspired room. James Mont styl...

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1940s Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tall Pair of Vintage Bird Embroideries, Oriental, Framed, Wildlife Art, C.1980
Tall Pair of Vintage Bird Embroideries, Oriental, Framed, Wildlife Art, C.1980

Tall Pair of Vintage Bird Embroideries, Oriental, Framed, Wildlife Art, C.1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a tall pair of vintage bird embroideries. An Oriental, silk cotton wildlife scene, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Striking colour and appealing Oriental taste,...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Glass

Japanese Framed Prints Reproduction 20th Gilt Frame 20 Century Set of 2
Japanese Framed Prints Reproduction 20th Gilt Frame 20 Century Set of 2

Japanese Framed Prints Reproduction 20th Gilt Frame 20 Century Set of 2

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Very Decorative set of 2 reproductions of Japanese Print . Gilt Frame. Japan 20th Century.

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20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood

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

Pair #2 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots
Pair #2 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots

Pair #2 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair #2: Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots China, Late 19th Century This exceptional pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Green Sancai Glazed Parrots, crafted in the...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Elm Demi-Lune Marble Insert Console Demi-lune Table
Vintage Chinese Elm Demi-Lune Marble Insert Console Demi-lune Table

Vintage Chinese Elm Demi-Lune Marble Insert Console Demi-lune Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Chinese Elm Demi-Lune Marble Insert Console Table. Two tiered construction, top with a white marble insert. Dimensions 33ʺW × 16ʺD × 33ʺH

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1920s Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Deer Bird Tibetan Rug
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Deer Bird Tibetan Rug

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Deer Bird Tibetan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Stunning circa 1930's Chinese pictorial rug with a large deer and bird on a deep blue ground Measures: 2'5" x 4'6".

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wool

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century
Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique iron red (orange) and gilt decorated porcelain bowl - featuring hand painted bats surrounding a shou character beside peaches and scrolling foliage - gilded border edge - Gua...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse
Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse

Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid-19th century carved and painted wooden Tang dynasty horse This is a superb piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, in the classic statue...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture

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

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

Late 19th-C. Hand Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Un Water Gilt Frames - S/2
Late 19th-C. Hand Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Un Water Gilt Frames - S/2

Late 19th-C. Hand Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Un Water Gilt Frames - S/2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of late 19th century hand painted ancestral portraits depicting a wealthy couple in fabulous robes. I love the muted tones of the paint. The water gilt frames highlight...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Rose Medallion, Qing Dynasty circa 1840
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Rose Medallion, Qing Dynasty circa 1840

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase Rose Medallion, Qing Dynasty circa 1840

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese export, Canton porcelain, rose medallion Vase which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1840. The vase has a baluster shape with a f...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large ...

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20th Century Chinese 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

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

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE MAHJONG SET + COUNTERS IN ORIGiNAL AMBOYNA WOOD CASE
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE MAHJONG SET + COUNTERS IN ORIGiNAL AMBOYNA WOOD CASE

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE MAHJONG SET + COUNTERS IN ORIGiNAL AMBOYNA WOOD CASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original Burr and Burl Amboyna wood box in...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Amboyna

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

Japanese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase by Yamatoku, Arita, 30cm Tall
Japanese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase by Yamatoku, Arita, 30cm Tall

Japanese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase by Yamatoku, Arita, 30cm Tall

By Arita

Located in Glasgow, GB

A large and vibrant Japanese porcelain vase in the classic rouleau form, crafted in the early 1950s by the Yamatoku kiln in the renowned Arita porcelain region. This striking piece i...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800's 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest, Herb Cabinet China, 19th century Qing dynasty 45.5"W × 23.5"D × 57.5"H (116 × 60 × 146 cm) Approx. 200 lbs (91 kg) A substantial apothecary cabinet (药柜, yào guì) of the type used in traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies, fitted with 59 drawers arranged in a grid of multi-compartment sections — each front face labeled with hand-brushed paper tags identifying the herbs or medicinals stored within. The case is constructed in elmwood (榆木, yú mù), finished overall in deep ox-blood lacquer with characteristic age-crackle and wear to the surface. Drawer bodies are plain-sawn softwood with forged iron ring pulls throughout; construction is mortise-and-tenon throughout, with the frame-and-panel side panels showing clean, flat-sawn grain. The large-format drawer at the base bears carved Chinese characters across the apron. Original paper labels remain largely intact, with calligraphic script identifying ingredients including 白菊花, 生薏仁, 冬瓜子, 廣木香, and others — a rare survival that documents the cabinet's active pharmacy use. Condition: Expected wear consistent with 19th-century working provenance — lacquer loss, surface scratches, and minor cracking to several drawer sides (visible in photos); structurally sound. All drawers operate. Labels intact with some loss and lifting at edges. A rare and complete example of Chinese pharmacy furniture...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe

Located in Pomona, CA

Of rectangular form, the well-figured, matched door panels fitted flush within the solidly constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This weddi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750
Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750

Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Large Delft Garden Urn, of octagonal form with mask handles painted in blue with river landscapes within foliate and leaf borders. A good e...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Delft

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand
Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture with stand. It depicts a heavy hand carved translucent light green jade turtle with a piece of silk in its mouth pulling a silk ball roll. The tu...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Jade

Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia
Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia

Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia

$2,243Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Silvered Metal Vases, Asia, early 20th century. Decorated with dragons and birds. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures H: 31. 5, W: 23 cm, D:...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Blue White General Jar Baluster Vase Garniture w Stand
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Blue White General Jar Baluster Vase Garniture w Stand

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Blue White General Jar Baluster Vase Garniture w Stand

Located in Richmond, CA

This exquisite matching pair of antique Chinese export blue and white cloisonné covered general jars is a fine example of the intricate artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Chin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Grand and imposing, these monumental lion sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Dated to the mid-19th century, the ...

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Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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

Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11
Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11

Two Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Eggs "Flowers" with Wood Stands #11

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting two beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel eggs depicting flowers with wood stands, early 20 century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Copper

Silver Cigarette Case, Indochina / Southeast Asia, Dragon Motif
Silver Cigarette Case, Indochina / Southeast Asia, Dragon Motif

Silver Cigarette Case, Indochina / Southeast Asia, Dragon Motif

Located in NANTES, FR

**Silver Cigarette Case, Indochina / Southeast Asia, Dragon Motif – This cigarette case is an Indochinese work of fine craftsmanship, delicately chased and engraved. We did not fin...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench
Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench

Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Chinese Style Elm Wood Skinny Bench Measures 54" in width, 12.5" in depth, 21.5" in height.  

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Large Late 19th Century Rose Medallion Chinese Export Bowl
Large Late 19th Century Rose Medallion Chinese Export Bowl

Large Late 19th Century Rose Medallion Chinese Export Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Rose Medallion Chinese Export bowl from the late 19th century. Surrounded by classical oriental scenes around the outside and within the ce...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Flowering Branch Porcelain Urns
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Flowering Branch Porcelain Urns

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Flowering Branch Porcelain Urns

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) famille rose similar porcelain white urns depicting fowl nestled amid an abundance of flowering branches, accented with foo dog scrolled h...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

Antique Fan Shape Bovine Snuff Bottle with Fine Etching
Antique Fan Shape Bovine Snuff Bottle with Fine Etching

Antique Fan Shape Bovine Snuff Bottle with Fine Etching

Located in Lomita, CA

A finely carved vintage Chinese snuff bottle, dating to the late Qing dynasty to early Republic period, circa 1890–1920. This elegant example is crafted from carved bone and features...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bone

Pair of Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Garden Stools
Pair of Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Garden Stools

Pair of Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Garden Stools

Located in Sarasota, FL

An elegant pair of blue-and-white porcelain garden stools, each finely hand-painted with continuous bird-and-branch landscapes enclosed by classic trellis and fretwork borders. The c...

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua

Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese export sterling silver tea set comprised of 13 pieces including tea pot, sugar, creamer, four tea bowls and six tea spoons, circa 1910s-1920s. Featuring matching chased rel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Large Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl
19th Century Large Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl

19th Century Large Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Punch Bowl

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl. Large bowl is hand-painted and richly adorned with figural court scenes, floral reserves, birds, and an ornate profusion of butterflies...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Femille Rose Porcelain Bowl With Marks
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Femille Rose Porcelain Bowl With Marks

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Femille Rose Porcelain Bowl With Marks

Located in Pomona, CA

This is an Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl. As you can see in the pictures, it is in very good conditions. It shows very neat unique design and hand painted floral inside...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase
Hand Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase

Hand Painted Ceramic Chinese Vase

Located in Bradenton, FL

A hand painted ceramic Chinese vase. Both sides show the same scene, a Yuenü or swordswoman on horseback. Framed with blossom outlined in gold surround with gold dots. Marked underne...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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.