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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Alfombra China
Located in Madrid, ES
Alfombra china realizada en el siglo XX basada en los cartones de alfombras del XVIII con la misma técnica.
Su decoración a basa de un enrejado de peonias , ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Exquisite Chinese Gilded Enamel on Bronze Cloissonne Vases
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lovely Chinese gilded enamel on bronze Cloisonne vases
adorned with Cherry Blossoms, Peonies and Blue birds.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Set of Two
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Chinese Jade Foo Dogs. The jade, or stone resembling its pale green hue, beutifully exhibits shades that span from milky white to pale jade green.
The Foo Dogs possess a playful, li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Jade
Art Deco Blue Silk Rug with Asian Décor, Peking Blue
Located in Bochum, NRW
An excellent silk rug, Art Deco decor of stylized clouds and waves in beautiful shades of blue and ivory, also called Chi and Ruyi. Beautiful midcentury...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silk
Elegant Pair of Blue & White Planters on Teak Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of blue and white Chinese planters on curvy carved teak stands. For indoor display.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Mid Century Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Charlotte, NC
A hand painted Chinese Export Asian style four-panel folding screen room divider, artisan unknown. Solid wood with Coromandel black lacquer, front and reverse sides both having hand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Wicker Elephant Box from the Shanghai Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese elephant sculpture ambitiously hand crafted in woven wicker with rattan and wood highlights, having a removable head as a lid. From the famed Shanghai collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Chinese Terra Cotta Garden Seats with Elephants and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of vintage Chinese garden seats with rare decorative appeal hand decorated with elephants on an alluring red background and floral and geometric borders.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Umbrella Stand or Vase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Chinese Famille Verte porcelain cylinder vase or umbrella holder, c. 1960s.
This cheerful vase or cane/umbrella holder has great vibrant colors with flowers and ribbon swag detail. ...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views Vintage Cyli
Located in Pomona, CA
As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Vintage Chinese Terracotta Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid Century Chinese garden seats handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with a unique two tone drip and speckle glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a Chinese jewelry box that is made out of rosewood with beautiful Chinoiserie brass trim. It is a nice heavy box that measures 12”W x 8”L x 6”H. The top layer inside holds 5 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of traditional Chinese artistry to your space with this large 20th Century Famille Verte Porcelain Decorative Piece. This striking piece features a classic bottle shape a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish Rose Medallion , Qing
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the elegance of a Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish set in the Rose Medallion pattern. This exquisite set of four round-shaped serving dishes is meticulously hand-deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Brass Accented Wood Jewelry Box Chest
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage George Zee Chinese jewelry storage box. This beautifully crafted chest is constructed of wood and adorned with brass accents including a Chinese 'blessing'' character on to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Raised Carved Glazed Ceramic Jar with lid.
Located in Pomona, CA
With detailed raised hand carved Feng Shui Pattern all over, this peacock green glazed ceramic jar is very unique. It is a perfect decorative element in any house. The pictures say...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique 19c Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Covered Prunus Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in Richmond, CA
A matching pair of antique Chinese 19c azure blue ground cloisonne covered ginger jars, on gilt bronze body finely decorated with prunus blossoms in a rocky garden scene, with ruyi h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed .
The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you
now more than me . Solid Brass .
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs.
A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs dating from the first half of the 20th century. This lovely pair of glazed porc...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Peking Blue Chinese Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Peking blue Chinese textile floor covering. Great addition to your interiors and rooms. Perfect size for a bathroom!
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique large circular Chinese Republican period hand painted framed panel
Located in Central England, GB
This superb very large Chinese Republican period porcelain panel depicts a detailed underwater aquatic scene which is illuminated with golden sunlight. It shows numerous shubunkin go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Porcelain Framed Famille Rose Plaque of Birds with Prunus and Cherry
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Porcelain Framed Famille Rose Pair of Plaques of Birds with Prunus and Cherry Trees,
20th Century
The beautiful large plaque, in a horizontal format, depicts a pair of birds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ceramic Vase with Blue China Decorations from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Chinese ceramic vase with China blue decorations, made in the 1950s
Ø 18 cm h 18 cm
Chinese ceramics are some of the most renowned and admired works of art in the world, with a his...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Bird Sculptures
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Bird Sculptures
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Framed Famille Rose Plaque of Golden Pheasant on a Tree Branch
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Porcelain Framed Famille Rose Plaque of Golden Pheasant on a Flowering Tree Branch,
20th Century,
The large porcelain plaque, in an upright format, depicts a large Golden Ph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vase chinois en émail cloisonné sur cuivre décor floral 1950/60
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Grand vase des années 1950/60 provenant de Chine, en émaux cloisonnés sur cuivre avec un beau décor de fleurs.
Le cerclage au col est en laiton doré , permet un beau contraste avec l...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Other, Brass
20th Century Antique Chinese Hand Carved 4 Panels Wooden Screen/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of four Chinese large carved wooden screen, with fretwork design, Created in China during mid 20th century, each of this set of four of large panels captures our attention with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Italian A.Santini Faux Ivory Tusk Carving God of Longevity Chinoiserie 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A huge Italian A.Santini faux ivory resin sculpture in a curved tusk form, standing 25" tall, of a detailed Chinese god of Longevity standing with a child, mounted upon a stand with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Resin
Four Panel Chinese Coromandel Folding Lacquered Screen
Located in Highland, IN
This screen has four panels with brass feet. The front features a tranquil nature scene with a variety of birds bordered by a pattern flowering vine with four different antique vases...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Antique Cloisonne Vase was hand made from gold copper with cloisonne. It has detailed cloisonne works of Peony, Magpie and floral a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Chinese Export Bamboo Fretwork Library Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese bamboo library table. Amazing Chinese export center or library table featuring intricate bamboo open fretwork on the aprons. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Collector's Display Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique piece is a classical Chinese art deco display/room divider in the original condition, all hand carved and free standing shelving unite in dark mahogany finished. It fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible Chinese Tibetan Gilt Brass Metal Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box with pull-off lid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century White and Blue Ceramic Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Crafted in China during the mid-20th century, these ginger jars exemplify the classic blue and white ceramic style that has been cherished for centuries. The jars are made of high-qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A 1970s Traditional Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A blue and white ceramic vase hand-crafted and painted in China in the second part of 20th century, it's in original condition with normal signs of age. Blue and white ceramics have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Hammered Brass Singing Bowl with Dragons Nepal 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hammered Brass Singing Bowl with Dragons Nepal 1950s.
Asian Chinese Bronze Vessel Dragon Bowl.
Featuring magnificent pictorials of 2 dragons in raised low relief around the vessel.
A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Handmade Chinese Garden Stool
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury chinese porcelain garden seat, partly pierced and decorated in colours and transfer printing with dragon,
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese set of four cloisonne plates depicting birds and blossom, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful and vibrant set of four Chinese cloisonne wall or cabinet plates is most eyecatching. The design of exotic birds amongst branches with a flowering blossom is very well done with fine wires forming the design over a brass base which is then filled and fired with rich coloured glass enamels which are then ground and polished smooth to show the intricate design.
Each plate is completely different but made to be a set of four which will display well as a wall hanging group or in a cabinet.
Chinese, circa 1930
Height 2.5cm x width 18cm x depth 18cm
We hope you enjoyed looking at this wonderful set of Chinese enamel cloisonne plates...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Elmwood and Brass Credenza or Sideboard, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Chinese credenza or cabinet made of elmwood with brass hardware. This Asian sideboard has beautiful amber tones with mortise and tenon joints. The cabinet is functional wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Chinese Cloisonné Vase Turquoise Enamel Inlay Chrysanthemum & Butterflies
Located in Andernach, DE
Expressive and intricately detailed Cloisonné bowl of medium size in turquoise, lapis blue, yellow & green.
The metal filigree in brass beautifully detailed with butterflies, chrysan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Copper
A Pair of Vintage Chinese Buffalo Horn Carved Eagle Sculptures
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of vintage Chinese Buffalo horn carved eagle sculptures are 100 percent hand made and hand carved from Buffalo horn. In ancient China, The eagle represent bravery and Wisdo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Horn
Traditional Chinese Painting on Silk, 2 Women. Unusual Carved and Gilt Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Traditional Chinese Painting on Silk, depicting 2 Women. Unusual oversized shell motif to carved and gilt frame.
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage Asian Fabric & Paper Ancestor Portrait - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage mixed media ancestor portrait - silk fabric/paper/hair and gouache mounted to a silk background - hand painted face and details - original yew wood frame and glass - China - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Antique Large Chinese Woven Wicker Wedding Basket
Located in West Hartford, CT
Three tiered Asian Chinese wedding basket was certainly make a statement!
Woven reeds split bamboo throughout. Dragon head metal brass handles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Nanking Crackle Glaze Famille Rose Vase Lamp 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain ovoid jar vase with Nanking style crackle glaze and decorated in famille rose with warrior figures in a battle scene, electrified and turned into a lamp o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Pair Of Chinese Hand Made Cloisonné Enamel Vases On Carved Hardwood Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Pair Of Hand Made Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases On Hardwood Stands in mint condition. Come with original box. No imperfections whatsoever. Measure 5" in diameter and stand 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Chinese Blue Glazed Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of mid century Chinese garden seats handcrafted in terracotta in a hexagon form with a bamboo and floral motif under an alluring cobalt blue glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Antique De Hua Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Chinese hand carved De Huang Porcelain Kwan Yin Bodhisattva statuary in off-white ivory color. It is all hand made and hand carved Kwan Yin seating on the lotus Seat with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Chrysanthemum Cloisonne Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Mid 20th Century chrysanthemum cloisonne table lamps, a pair. Brick red background with orange and pink chrysanthemums, an orange and black butterfly, and magnolia blossoms on the ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Porcelain Foo Dog - Hand Painted - Unsigned - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand painted porcelain foo dog - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor signs of age and use.
Size - 2 3/8...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair Chinese Pewter Guardian Foo Lions Hong Kong NG AN Signed Mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Pair of vintage Chinese pewter guardian lions, in fierce sitting pose, with copper accents for sharp claws, and each topped with an adjustable height brass ball attached by a threade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Vibrant Antique Bold Colors Chinese Tiger Rug 3'1" x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Antique Bold Colors Chinese Tiger Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Country Rusty Style Wagon Wheel Dining Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous Massive Chinese Antique Country Style dining table was made in about 1940s. It has about 80 years history and still ha...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
High Relief Carved Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Fulton, CA
Highly carved camphor wood trunk / hope or blanket chest. Trees, figures and sail boat motif. Very nice original condition and finish. Brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
2 Vintage Mottahedeh Lowestoft Reproduction Cachepot Vase Planters 8"
By Mottahedeh
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century pair of Lowestoft reproduction planters / cachepots, produced by Mottahedeh. Features orange and gold scalloped rim, dou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Jade Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent vintage Chinese Jade sculpture is all hand made and hand carved with corn and bitter melon. The corn has beautiful meanings such as a house full of gold and jade, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Jade
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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