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Chinoiserie Furniture

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand. Offered is a most unusual Italian black glazed terracotta umbrella stand or cane stand with hand decorated cherry blossoms, birds and a drag...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

20th Black Lacquer and Hand Painted Open Altar Table or Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
This incomparable chinoiserie black lacquer sideboard depicts figures in various typical traditional scenes. What more can you as...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Buddha Satsuma Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely Japenese Satuma pottery Buddha lamp. Ornately decorated with an opening at the back for the lamp's cord. It has a varied color palette; cream, black, red, green and accent...
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Hand Painted Green White Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Hand Painted Green & White Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light socket) x 9"...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hand Carved Carnelian Hardstone Floral Centerpiece & Cast Bronze Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinese hand carved hardstone centerpiece composed of carnelian, jade, & quartz with a cast bronze base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage an...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Quartz

Russian Chinoiserie Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Gray Marble Octagonal Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Possibly Russian (early 19th Century) mahogany center table with cantered corners and having a Chinoiserie gilt and lacquer decorated frieze supported on 4 tapered rectangular legs t...
Category

19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chinoiserie Framed Ceramic Art Tile 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully framed art piece that evokes style and elegance. This beautiful antique chinoiserie tile is delightfully framed in rich gold velvet and gi...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Delft polychrome plate with butterfly - first half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare early 18th century Delftware plate with rare decoration of a butterfly in blue and iron-red. unmarked but of amazing beauty. Good quality of painting Good condition; only slig...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Figural Nesting Side Tables w/ Drawer - 4 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Nesting Side Tables with Carved Scenes - 4 Pcs. Listing includes 4 tables in graduating sizes, smallest table with single dovetailed drawer, very impr...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Orange Carved Cinnabar Vase Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Orange Carved Cinnabar Vase Jardiniere Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 26" H (to finial) x 19 " H (to light socket) x 9.5" W x 9.5" D. {...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage silk art deco Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century Chinese shrug with beautiful Chinese art deco design with birds and flowers, and nice colours with a light green field and pink, yellow, orange, gre...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Decorative Carved Wood Chinese Foo Dog Dragon Incense Burner Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Carved Wood Chinese Foo Dog Dragon Incense Burner Holder. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 8.25" H x 7" W x 3.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pretty Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese peking rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nice mid century Chinese art deco rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese art deco design in a yellow background with a beautiful floral medallion and some flowers around it in pink, red, gold a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Oriental Style Carved Corner Etagere with Cupboard and Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Style Carved Corner Etagere with Cupboard and Drawer A superb piece with 3 pierced gallery shelves over a bow front 2 drawer cabinet and drawer The carved galleries have a ...
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

English Delft Charger
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good quality 18th C English blue and white Delft charger depicting cottages on a river.
Category

1760s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinoiserie Glazed Hand Painted Ceramic Garden Stool Side Table
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your indoor or outdoor space with this vintage Chinoiserie ceramic garden stool. Hand-painted with vibrant floral and butterfly motifs, this glazed stool d...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Navy Heriz Accent Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of accent size Navy Field Persian Heriz rugs from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Measuring 4'10'' x 6' & 4'9'' x 6'1'' respectively.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Asian Wood Hand-Painted Figure of a Recumbent Ram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Asian recumbent ram is shown resting upon gilded hooves with head raised and black eyes looking straight ahead, its mouth slightly opened, finely decorated with dense scrolled pa...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Painted and Gilt Decorated Mirrors
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese painted and gilt decorated mirrors, late 20th century. The upper section with 3 panels, each panel with gilt decorated reticulated frames, the center panel with inset...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Small English Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
Small English chinoiserie plate. William IV Staffordshire plate with charming brightly hued oriental themed scene of figures with parasol,, hamper a...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be a perfect accent in a garden. USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 11"H...
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers ,the lids with lions form fini...
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Hand Painted Japanese "SATSUMA" Vase Print with Wooden Bamboo Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra Large Art Print of a Japanese "SATSUMA" vase. Printed by hand on engraving paper with an antique star press. Completely handcoloured by our skil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table Mid Century Chinoiserie Design 32" width x 17" he
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Faux Bamboo Brass and Glass Coffee Table, probably American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina.
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

pretty vintage French Cogolin rug Chinese design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French rug with beautiful design of the antique Chinese rugs and beautiful colours with a yellow background, sky blue, navy blue, brown, red and beige, entirely hand...
Category

1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Occupied Japan Bronze Metal Red Lacquered Bulbous Pitcher by Marumi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Occupied Japan Bronze Red Lacquered Bulbous Pitcher by Marumi. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.25" H x 4.75" W x 4.75" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Camel Soft Blue Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a 19th century Chinese rug. Zipper closure and insert included Measures: 19” x 25'.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, nicely carved details, great style and form. Circa Late 20th Century. Mea...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Wedgwood & Co. Plates in "Processional Elephant and Howdah" Pattern
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique English dishes shows a fabulous bird's eye view of an elephant in an imaginary setting. Two figures ride an elephant throug...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Pretty mid century distressed Chinese art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid 20th century Chinese rug with a nice of flowers and butterflies on the pink background in the field, surrounded by stylised flowers on a brown background in the borders...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ormolu Mounted Coral Porcelain Lamps with Birds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain vases/lamps, showcases the refined beauty of the famille rose palette set against a vibrant coral-orange ground. Each baluster-form vase is ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

'De Claauw', Van Lockhorst, Delft - Pair of plates - first half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Excellent pair of mid 18th century Delftware plates with fine decoration of birds, insects and flowers in a chinoiserie style fashion. Border ...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar An unusual pair probably made for the preparation of herbal treatments The mortar is clean inside so it could be used i...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Bench Painted Noir and Chinoiserie Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ebonized lacquered bench with gilt details and Chinoiserie upholstery. Beautiful simple carving details pagoda textile upholstery. Use this bench in foyer or end of bed. Add s...
Category

1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chinese Export Large White Porcelain Figural Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Export Large White Porcelain Figural Jardiniere Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 41" H (to finial) x 30" H (to light socket) x 9" W x 9" D. {3-Way (Y...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian White Painted Metal Chinoiserie Chandelier with Bells
Located in Stamford, CT
Small intricate chinoiserie chandelier with ball, bells, fretwork and canopy. It requires six chandelier size bulbs.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Stunning Bronze "Shang Ti" End Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite "Shang Ti" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne in varying shades of blues and greens. The table top sits on a sculpture...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Pair of Large Chinoiserie Style Urns or Vases on Pedestals of Glazed Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large chinoiserie style urns or vases on pedestals of glazed terracotta Measurements: Item A: Pedestal: H 31.29 in, D 12.99 in, W 13.38 in Total height with vase 45.66 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Delft - floral chrysanthemum plate by "The Porceleyne Bijl' - Late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Delftware plate with floral decoration of a central chrysanthemum. Border adorned with 3 foliage scrolls. Yellow rim. Inspired by Chinese Qianlong porcelain. marked: P...
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Chinoiserie decoration of a flowering basket. Beautiful border decoration of alternating panels with folia...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Vintage Tibetan Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage rug from Tibet, with a beautiful antique Chinese design, and nice colours with a navy blue background, blue, red, green, brown and yellow, entirely hand knotted with woo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tibetan Chinese Rug
Vintage Tibetan Chinese Rug
$1,659 Sale Price
20% Off
Pretty Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese peking rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco and stylized floral design and nice colors, with a nice navy blue background, pink, sky blue, brown green and whit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Gorgeous Extra Large Celadon Ceramic Pierced Asian Style Lamp Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous extra large celadon green ceramic lamp with wonderful lattice style pierced work and crackled finish to top and bottom. There are also some very light incised cranes under t...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Delft - Wanli style pitcher chinoiserie decor, second half 17th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delftware pouring jug, very large size. Decorated with soft blue decoration of a elaborate chinoiserie landscape with persons after wan-li porcelain designs. The neck with two ...
Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptionally rare Banci Firenze chandelier, gilt iron frame surmounted with crystal leaves and flowers that sit on spiraling golden gilt arms, to the base sit two solid crystal jardinieres, whilst within the body of the light there are a pair of solid crystal oriental...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Chinoiserie decoration of a flowering basket amidst floral sprigs Beautiful border decoration of rich foliage, flowers and scrollwork. Un...
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 16" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 4" D. (Locat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair Red Gilt Chinoiserie Candelabra Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Beautiful Pair Red Gilt Chinoiserie Candelabra table lamps attributed to E.F. Caldwell, New York. Electrified four candle arms and center light, carved wood with fine red Japanned ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nice Vintage White Field Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Chinese rug with nice Chinese Art Deco design and light colors with yellow, green, blue and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundat...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Style Enameled Gilt Porcelain Temple Jar Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
Gilt touches and hand-painted flowers and fauna in the form of a contented little bird perched on a branch, help this pair of lamps stand out. The decoration seems slightly more "Wes...
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Horsecover Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century colorful Tibetan horse cover textile rug. Measures: 2'1'' x 4'7''.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green English vases in the Chinese style. Vases in rich green and coral with chinoiserie scenes and floral design with cobalt and gilt ground on ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Mid Century Asian Carved Rosewood Plant Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
This plant stand has a rare silhouette that evokes Asian design and style. Deep toned rosewood has a wonderful patina on this plant stand from the mid to late 20th century. The shape...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Oriental Folk Art Carved Tray
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Tray This is a skilfully hand carved piece, the base, the sides and the edges (which form the handles) are all carved with f...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Padouk

Teak Wood Decorative Panels with Japanese Kimono Figures
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Series of three decorative panels made of teak hardwood; they have a pleasing elongated hexagon shape; on each one is depicted a Japanese woman wearing a Kimono; they have an attachment so they can be arranged on the wall in a personal way. They were produced in Denmark between 1960 and 1965. The top one (see photo) and the bottom one present the "Furisode" Kimono, while the middle one is the Uchikake Kimono...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Teak

1980s Pair of Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing a pair of elegant 1980s Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs. Crafted with precision and timeless style, the...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Zabihi Collection Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An intermediate size one of a kind blue Chinese rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. Measuring 5'4'' x 7'6'
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Chinese Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Chinese Rug
$2,000 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Silver Leaf Italian Wall Mirror Featuring a Pair of Mythical Phoenix Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Italian wall mirror is a stunning statement piece, richly decorated in silver leaf and adorned with a pair of intricately carved mythical phoenix birds. The mirror’s o...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie 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 decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. 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 $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.

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