Chinese Export Side 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
Mid-Century Blanc De Chine Style Asian Elephant Garden Stools / Side Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale blanc di chine style pair of white garden elephant garden stools or side tables. The are in very good condition and date to the 1960s.
My shipping applies only...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Pottery
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Nightstand Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elmwood nightstand / sideboard
This nightstand / sideboard has 3 drawers and 2 shelves.
Circa: 1880
Dimensions:
W:...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Copper Red Lacquer Stacking Tables, 3
Located in New York, NY
Three Chinese copper red lacquer stacking tables with gilt painted borders. Provenance: Property from an estate at 180 East End Avenue.
Dealer...
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20th Century Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Asian Modern John Widdicomb Square Lacquered Table with Incised Decoration
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern John Widdicomb square lacquered table with incised decoration. This gorgeous low table or end table is lacquered a Chinese burgundy /...
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1960s North American Vintage Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Oriental Deep Side Table or Work Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental deep side table or work table
This is a very attractive piece, the table has a broad cleated border which has superb worn patina where it...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Chinese Side Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant Chinese side table with ornate open carving flanking two front drawers, 19th century.
Dimensions: H90 x W101.5 x D62.5 cm.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Style Leather Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Asian style leather box on stand table. The rectangular box with a removable lid is covered in leather with nailhead trim. It sits on a reclaime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Chinese Side Tables With Drawers Made In Polished Dark Wood From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of Chinese side tables with drawers, crafted from polished dark wood and dating back to the 1880s, is a captivating blend of e...
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1880s Unknown Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Tall Chinese Carved Rosewood Two Tiered Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese carved rosewood two tiered flower stand table with rouge griotte marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Large Chinese Carved Hardwood Hanging Woodcarving
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood hanging woodcarving , looks very beautiful smiling face with teeth and hat, see more pictures, measures: 12'' X 5.5'' X 3.5''.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Stand with Burl Top
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand with burl wood top insert, over carved hardwood and unique 4 legs, see more pictures, measures: 9" height x 6” diameter.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Black Faux Bamboo Two-Tiered End Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black end table with two tiers supported by gold-accented faux bamboo legs, and painted with gold borders and a floral motif decorating...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Chinese Black and Leaf Motif Square Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black lacquer, square side tables distinguished by quatrefoil-shaped cutouts on all sides and a gold maple leaf motif throughout (priced as pair).
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Black Two-Tiered Tole Oval Server
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese black tole, two-tiered server with a black metal frame holding two oval shelves decorated in a garland border of gold leaves with red dots...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Green Two-Tiered Tole Oval Server
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese dark green tole, two-tiered server with a black metal frame holding two oval shelves decorated in a garland border of gold leaves with red...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Tall Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Stands Table Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique tall Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand table with rouge marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved hardwood apron with beaded trim, fancy...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of antique Chinese hardwood stands 6 sides marble top insert, 2 pieces, the inset marble top over carved rosewood apron with dogw...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Tall Chinese Caved Hardwood Flower Stand Marble Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood octagon stand table with marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved hardwood apron with...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand table with rouge marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved hardwood apron with mother of pear inlay pl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand table with rouge marble top insert and dark wood carved with abundant floral motif , the inset marble top over carved hardwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century 23.5'' Chinese Carved Rosewood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular two tiered tables with rouge marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved rosewood apron with dogwood design an...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Flower Stands Marble-Top
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of antique 31.5” large Chinese rosewood flower stands marble top insert, 2 pieces, the inset marble-top over carved rosewoo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Box, Black Lacquered Rectangular Double Handled Box
Located in Buchanan, MI
A 19th century Chinese box. Black lacquered rectangular double handled box with gilt decoration throughout 7" x 25" x 21". Would make a great ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality vintage Chinese Asian carved rosewood marble top lamp table stand pedestal.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Occasional Table, Victorian, Chinese Elm, Octagonal, Coffee, Moorish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique occasional table. An English, Chinese elm octagonal coffee or lamp table in strong Moorish taste and dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Burnt red hues ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
20th Century Chinese Teak Center Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
20th century Chinese square teak center table all original.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Chinese Side Table
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Chinese side table
Dimensions: 18" W x 18" D x 20" H.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Sewing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese export black lacquer and gilt decorated sewing / occasional table, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Bone, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Longyanmu Side Tables
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare pair of 18th century Chinese longyanmu hardwood side tables, the panel tops above recessed friezes and shaped aprons, raised on square straight legs ending in shaped block fee...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Petit Taboret, Birds, Branches, Blossoms Motif
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century Chinese petite taboret. Birds, branches, blossoms motif. Jewelry like fine details.
Dark hardwood with mother of pearl shell blossoms. Openwork carved branches motif with finely carved birds throughout. Fine incised / engraved details on the mother of pearl birds...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Export style tea table. Hand detailed japanned finish in unusual deep medium blue with polychrome overlay. Chinoiserie bell detailing. Double gate-leg drop leaf style. 17" L ...
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Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind elm side cabinets with “key design carving” and calligraphy from Shanshi, circa 18th century.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood stand, having inset rouge marble top, wonderful hand carved palm leaves and exotic bird decoration, raised on tree like cabriole leg...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Heavily Carved Chinese Export Occasional Centre Table Black Lacquered Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning heavily carved and black lacquered Chinese export oval centre table, circa 1900.
A very good looking and well made piece, carved a...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Chinese Elm and Rattan Coffee Table, Side, Lamp, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Chinese elm and rattan coffee table, a side table dating to the late 20th century.
Attractive biscuit hues to the Chinese elm
The woven rattan top in good order through...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer Pedestal Table or Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming black lacquer pedestal table or Chinese stool decorated with gilt floral embellishments and butterflies. Supported by round legs ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Oriental Side Table, Chinese Elm Cabinet, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an oriental side table, a Chinese elm cabinet from the late 20th century.
Dark, russet hues with a wax polished finish
Grain interest and in good order throughout
Raised...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood occasional table, having an inset marble top, carved foliate decoration to the frieze, raised on a wonderful carved pedestal depicting my...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Display Table or Stand
Located in London, GB
This display table is a refined work crafted in the 19th century of the Chinese Qing dynasty. It would serve as a beautiful ornament upon which to display plants, urns or other decor...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export Ebonized Nesting Tables, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Chinese nesting tables, carved of hard wood with a rich ebonized finish with reddish undertones. Each with a carved openwork apron. The ta...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hardwood Stands
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood stands. Each having inset marble tops, carved grape vines to the frieze, two shelves beneath an...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century pair of Chinese coffee or side tables. Beautifully constructed of wood. Originally used for meals while seated on the floor.
Dimensions: 44.5" W x 22" D x 19" H.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm
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...
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Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th / 20th century Round Chinese Low Table
Located in Troy, NY
Petit Chinese coffee or side table of interesting geometric design. The round top supported by a base of interlocking circles, connected at the base by a circular frame on five flat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Plant Stand
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Antique Chinese Plant Stand Introducing this solid rosewood plant stand, carved to perfection in the timeless Ming style. This elegant piece features a slim line design with a waiste...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Export side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export side 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export side tables 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 side tables, popular names associated with this style include and John Widdicomb. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $30,579 while the average work can sell for $1,980.
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