Chinese Export Console Tables
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
Chinese Hard Rosewood Demilune Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Hard Rosewood Demilune Console Table. Measures 36" in width, 18" in depth, 30" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
$1,326 Sale Price
30% Off
South East Asian Elmwood Six-Drawer Altar / Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
South East Asian / Korean Elmwood Five-Drawer Altar / Console Table fully Finished on all sides.
Measures 35" in width, 15" in depth and 33.25" in height.Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Asian Modern Chinese Export Red Lacquer Alter Style Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese console table with a red lacquer finish. It has four drawers with a Chinese brass pin locking system. The size is excellent.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Export Rosewood Carved Altar Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional Chinese Huali rosewood table with remarkably straight wood grain patterns and distinctive carving. The aprons are carved in an intricate lattice work of blossoms and bird...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Elmwood Console China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant elmwood console is handcrafted and so the beautiful details under the top and to the corners, both the sides. This is a piece of glamorous timeless
The top is in solid...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
$3,540 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Console or Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning and long Chinese altar table that measures a full 10 ft. in length with carved end pedestals featuring high relief buddhist...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
$3,270 Sale Price
40% Off
Rosewood Antique Chinese Export Alter Table with Hand Carving
Located in Lomita, CA
The warmth and patina of the antique rosewood and the intricate hand carving makes this altar table irresistible. The silhouette
A vintage Chinese export carved rosewood altar or co...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,638 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and fine Altar Table in traditional form with particularly striking exotic graining. With carved and shaped vertical ends and carved scrollwork on the apron ends. Raised on t...
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquered and Gilt Altar Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (Possibly Vietnamese 19th Century) red lacquered and gilt carved console (alter) table with scroll top sides and 3 front panels with carved floral and bird design.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Console / Alter Table/ 3 drawer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 20th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Console / Alter Hall Table with 3 drawers... Retains original finish / patina,,Really wonderful carvings,, Great proportions , size . Hand...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Long Antique Altar Table, Oriental Elm, Display, Hall, Qing Dynasty, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique altar table. An Oriental, Asian Elm hallway, display or serving table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Graced with commanding proportion and ...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
18th Century Ming Style Altar Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A 17th-18th century Ming-style small altar table. Elmwood with scroll ends from Shanshi.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm altar table.
This antique elm altar table has its original color and patina. It can be used as a sofa back table for lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Ming Style Altar Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Chinese Ming-style altar table made of elm. From Hebei.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Mid 20th Century Asian Elmwood Three-Drawer Altar / Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Elmwood Three-Drawer Altar Table. Solid Elm, yet light weigh.
Measures 37.75" in width, 19.5" in depth and 33.25" in height.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Elm
Chinese Console Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A refined and elegant Chinese hardwood console table, also known as a scroll table, dating to circa 1900. With its restrained proportions, subtle curves and finely worked details, th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,615
Antique Shanxi Province Hallway Bench Altar Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Hallway Bench Altar console table
The table features a rectangular top with scrolling patterns. On straight supports this long ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Altar Carved Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elmwood altar carved ornate console table.
Gorgeous Chinese Qing dynasty style carved altar table constructed from Elmwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Chinese Hongmu Pair of Alter or Console Tables or Center Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Early 19th to 20th Century Chinese Hongmu pair of alter or console tables or center table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood console table
Measures 36.5" in width, 12.75" in depth c and 30" in height. Excellent vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Bone, Rosewood
$1,326 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand-Carved Dragon Motif Cypress Wood Console or Sofa Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cool console or sofa table made of cypress wood. Hand-carved on both shelves and the legs in a dragon motif. Very Game of Thrones. A stylized Queen Anne leg. Mid 1900's. Asian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Elm Alter Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This 19th-century Chinese Elm Alter Table features dark elm wood with ornate carved legs and a distressed finish, giving it a warm, well-worn character. A classic piece with timeless...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Late 19thCentury China Export Elmwood Black Lacquered Console
Located in Brescia, IT
This console is an hand crafted piece of furniture and was made in elm wood, typical of asian countries in Late 19th Century. It was cleaned and refreshed the old black finish.
This...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Carved Wooden Altar Table / Console
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese hardwood altar / console table accented with ornately carved and pierced spandrels and recessed legs and topped with a surface bearing gently sloping sides.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese hardwood Long Rectangular Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese (19th Century) hardwood narrow rectangular console table with open apron featuring interlocking circular design.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century China Export Elmwood Console with Carrara Marble
Located in Brescia, IT
It is not easy to find this elegant console, that has very useful dimensions and has the top made in the precious Carrara marble.
This is a piece that find its origin in China, in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Chinese Lacquered Wooden Table with Curved Legs, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This elegant lacquered table was crafted in Northern China at the middle of the 20th century. It features elegant legs that are beautifully proportioned with curved ends. It features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Wooden White Painted Contortionist Console Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese console tables comprised of whitewashed wooden bases carved to resemble acrobatic figures supporting gray, rectangular t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood Alter table, having inset panels to the top and scrolling ends, hand carved and pierced ribbon and scrolling foliate decoration to t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Shanxi Province Black Lacquer Wicker Rattan Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage shanxi province black lacquer wicker rattan altar table.
This vintage altar table features a single board flush floating panel with circul...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of openwork Lacquer Consoles from 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chinese style wood consoles with a half-moon upper tray. Openwork base in the Asian way of furniture and decoration of tawny lacquer with gilt highlights and flowers ornament...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Console Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,309 / set
Chinese Export console tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export console tables 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 console tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export console tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 console tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $795 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $3,115.
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