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
Period: 20th Century
Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique oriental style ceramic table lamp. This was likely made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has incredibl...
Category
1950s British Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 12" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Huge Scale 32″ Decorative Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Planter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb decorative Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Planter, rarely seen in this scale, this large 32″ diameter example makes for an unique...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Parchment Leather Trunk on Stand Brass Mounts and Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese parchment leather bound trunk on stand with brass mounts and handles. Used to store linens, clothing and other miscellaneous items, trunks were used in every room of th...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Six-Panel Double Sided Coromandel Asian Screen on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Six-panel double sided Coromandel Asian Screen on stand. Each panel seats in a removable custom wood stand / shoe. Brownish gold color on one side and nature on the other. The subje...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood
Asian Coat Rack in Carved Wood with Dragons
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant Asian coat rack in carved wood. Its coat hooks are in the shape of dragons. Has a central bar for hanging hangers and 3 shelves for storing bags, hats and shoes.
Southern Ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Cobalt Blue Ceramic Urn or Planter
Located in Nantucket, MA
An Asian ceramic large tea container with an amazing cobalt blue glaze. Brass collar. Beautiful shape and in good condition. Could also be used as a planter. Opening of the mouth of the urn is 9".
The Lockhart Collection is a personally curated gallery...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Footed Floral Polychrome Chop Suey Bowl Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain tazza / chop suey / footed altar dish with a scalloped oval edge, decorated with pink, orange and yellow flowers.
Dimension...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern on a green background. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket b...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
LARGE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE DRAGON CHINOISERIE EXPORT COFFEE TABLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export Chinoiserie Dragon extra large coffee table for four full sized drawer...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Brass Double Happiness Mirror, 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Chinese brass double happiness vanity mirror, 20th Century.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Style Jar / Vase Form Crackle Glaze Table Lamps W/ Fruit - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of large scale Chinese export style jar form table lamps. They are ceramic with a bright marigold cradle finish. The pair are in working order.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Small Blue and White Willow Ware Octagonal Porcelain Platter
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This platter is a traditional style from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. The Willow Ware pattern is a beloved traditional Chinese style that was interpre...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese style Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an elegant antique Chinese-style bronze table lamp, skillfully converted to electricity for modern convenience. This well-proportioned ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonné vase with lid Flower and butterfly decoration China circa 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Cloisonné vase with lid with rich floral decoration, peonies and butterflies, light blue background of the mid-twentieth century, of Chinese origin. Belly-shaped, of remarkable qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Medium Blue and White Willow Ware Octagonal Porcelain Platter
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This platter is a traditional style from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. The Willow Ware pattern is a beloved traditional Chinese style that was interpre...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Four Panel Carved Soapstone Lacquered Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen featuring carved hardstone and soapstone decoration. The screen depicts a group of beauties in colorful flowing robes. The parcel-gilt landscape is decorated with two large carved stone trees...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Soapstone, Brass
Antique Chinese Stone Temple Wall Sculpture/Buddha Wall Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese antique carved stone wall plaque with traces of original polymorphic and nice patina. Crafted in China, this carved stone wall plaque will ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Four Panel Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen featuring a pagoda pavilion landscape with a dramatic gold leaf background. The black lacquered panels are incised with vibr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid 20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Living Room Chairs Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This set of gorgeous Chinese Rosewood Carved Living room Chairs and table have about 70 years history and still has its original condition, very smooth to touch, full of patina. They...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage handsome hand carved male Figure with black pedestal.
By Alba China
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome handcrafted male figure standing on a black pedestal. This hand carved figure is uniquely carved into a ball. The sculpture is a man ...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Stunning Chinese Hollywood regency ginger jar lamp.
Detailed, intricate vase includes irises and cherry blossoms.
Carved wood stand....
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
THREE VINTAGE CHINESE HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DRINKS CABINET DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three, Chinese Rosewood, Military Campaign style bookcases...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Chinese Solid Silver 3 Piece Tea Set On Tray c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century rare Chinese solid silver impressive tea service on tray, comprising of a teapot, covered sugar bowl, milk jug and tray, each body is hand engraved with ex...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Baker Michael Taylor Far East Asian Burl Wood Square Occasional Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Asian Burl Wood Square Occasional Side Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 26" W x 26" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions.
Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Decorated Celadon Vase
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautifully decorated porcelain Celadon vase. Decoration appears to be grape vines with medallions of the Phoenix bird. Measures 12.13 inches tall. Faint, undecipherable signature on...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Imperial Honorific Cloisonné Bowl Carved Jade Medallion & Ring Handles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Imperial Honorific Cloisonné Bowl Carved Jade Medallion & Ring Handles
China, 20th Century
An exquisite Chinese Imperial honorific cloisonné bowl f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Jade, Bronze
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Yi Feng Studio Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cups Nautical Hand Painted Theme
Located in Lomita, CA
This little mid-century trio of tea cups is collectible and full of charm. There is a beautiful glaze over the blue and white ceramic hand painted design. The cups are in excellent condition. The three Chinese or Japanese export blue and white porcelain tea cups...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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. Primitive cultures frequently associated the sexual act...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
Black Background with gilt decoration
Dome shaped top , with gilt brass columns each side.
Cream ena...
Category
1920s British Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of rare and magnificent Chinese Antique famille rose porcelain vases. They were hand made and hand paint. It has hand ...
Category
Mid-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
20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Tibetan Antique Bronze Buddha Statuary was hand crafted from Tibetan Bronze with intricated carving works all over the Buddha. It shows the Buddha seated on a double...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Asian Style Celadon Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Late 20th century Asian style Celadon table lamps in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks
China, 1900s
A good pair of Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks in a stunning turquoi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Painted Red Wood Chinese Jewelry Chest of Drawers Storage
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Red Chinese upright jewelry chest with raised elements and beautiful gold hand painted scenes. Top opens up to vanity mirror and divided storage, six drawers down the center, each side opens up with hook...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Chinese Celadon Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine pair of antique Chinese celadon lamps with raised foliate design and large applied rings. Lamps are mounted with Chinese bronze fit...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...
Category
1910s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Porcelain Plate with Two Dragons - Qianlong Mark - China - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique porcelain plate - hand painted with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl - floral and geometric border - canted corners - traces of original gilding - signed with a red four c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Plique a Jour Covered Box with Stand Republic of China Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This early 20th-century Republic of China Plique-à-Jour covered box is an exceptional example of Chinese artisanship. Plique-à-Jour, a technique akin to cloisonné but without a backi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
VINTAGE CHINESE HARDWOOD SiDE TABLE WITH DECORATIVE SINGLE DRAWER & SHELF
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Chinese hardwood side table with a single drawer and tier.
This well made table is ideal to be used as a side or end table as it can...
Category
20th Century English Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Painted Porcelain Panels -Wall Hangin
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a set of 2 panels Chinese antique Painted Porcelain Panels. They were hand made and hand painted. It features beautiful detailed open carved Ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Chinese Relief Carved Ho ho Bird Glass Top Display Black Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Relief Carved Ho ho Bird Glass Top Display Black Coffee Table. Item features a solid wood frame, black and gold painted finish, finely r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vietnamese Bowl with Dragon and Clouds Pattern Decor 1900 Vietnam
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Bowl. withblue Dragon and Clouds, circa 1900.
it has been made in vietnam.
Category
Early 1900s Vietnamese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Chinese Hand Chiseled Stone Trough, Planter
Located in Pomona, CA
This stone planter is retrieved from the village in northern part of China. It is hand chiseled out of one piece of stone and hand carved by the local stone master. It's originally f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Panel Gilt Beveled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Carved Gilt Beveled Mirror with painted details around oxblood colored lacquered wood frame. Carve panel at top is gold gilt finished. Brass detail at top. Wire on back for ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Chinese Export Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese Export phoenix tail form oxblood red porcelain table lamps in very good condition. The wiring is vintage but in wor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
An early 20th century Chinese cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon c 1930
Located in Central England, GB
An early 20th century Chinese decorative cloisonne sculpture of a five clawed dragon gripping a ball.
This bright and unusual dragon is a Chinese ...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper
Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja2
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 16.5" x 10" wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Copper
Large Vintage Mongolian Wooden Math Abacus with Painted Wooden Balls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Mongolian Wooden Math Abacus with Painted Wooden Balls. Item features Painted wooden balls in red, pink, gray, orange, blue, yellow, green and brown. Circa Mid 20th Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Famille Rose Buddha Budai And Boys Group 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BUDDHA
BUDAI AND BOYS GROUP
20th Century
Modelled as Budai seated with five children
climbing on his arms and leg,
two boys are holding a lotus leaf
and one h...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Celadon Bottle Vases Mounted Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese celadon glazed ceramic porcelain bottle vases mounted as lamps, the vessels with incised scrolling floral decoration and ruyi borders, mounted with gilt brass on hard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Mini Pair of Vintage Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Miniature pair of vintage turquoise glazed ceramic Foo Dogs - molded forms - hand painted glossy glaze - unsigned - China - circa 1980's.
Excellent vintage condition - minor glaze...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Oriental 3 Paneled Ceramic Tile Wall Art With Gilt Frame
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 10in W: 26in D: 3/4in Tiles - H: 7 in W: 7 1/4in
These framed Oriental ceramic tiles will be a unique addition to your home! If you look at the photos provided, you c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Chinese Export furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Wang Hing & Co., Luen Wo, and Hung Chong & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,998.
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