Chinese Export 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
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Side Tables, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm side tables - pair
These Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Tables have been wrapped in linen and painted with r...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Tall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Tall Table
This antique shanxi province elm table has its original color and patina.
Circa 1800s
H 32"
W 38"
D 19"
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Sofa Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm sofa table
This Antique Shanxi Province Elm sofa table has its original color and patina. This piece would be great in a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm side table with original patina.
This elm side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its original patina and is a great piece that can work virtu...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Bronze
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 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Coffee Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique shanxi Province elmwood coffee / side table.
This antique Chinese rectangle coffee table can be also used as a game table. The table was made in the Shanxi Province. With ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard With Drawers
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 64"
D: 21"
H: 20.5"
The Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard With Dra...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Asian Round Coffee Table Carved with Dragons and Peacocks, Indonesia, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Asian side table / tea or coffee table in carved solid wood.
The carved top represents a majestic peacock surrounded by two serpents or mythologi...
Category
1920s Indonesian Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Shanxi Province Elmwood Side Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province elmwood side table / desk
This vintage Chinese side table / desk has four elegantly shaped legs with open friezes...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
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
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Side Table Hand Carved, 1920/30
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Chinese side table. Black base hand carved
with colored flowers. On top a painted bird, some wear on the top of the table.
Probably bin damaged by a flower pot.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Wicker Rattan End / Side Tables, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Wicker Rattan End/Side Tables - Set of 3
Circa: 1900
Dimensions:
W: 20"
D: 14"
H: 23"
W: 20"
D: 14"
H: 23"
W: 30"
D: 23"
H: 30"
The Antique Sha...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm, Bentwood
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 Elmw...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Late 19th or Early 20th Century Chinese Nesting Tables of Zitan Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a set of four circa late 19th century or early 20th century Chinese nesting tables made out of Zitan wood.
Carved and shaped legs, and their cross bars also, rise up...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Zitan
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:...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Shanxi Province Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Slate Elmwood Coffee Table with Carved Legs
Circa: 1999
Dimensions:
W: 71"
D: 27"
H: 13.5"
Introducing our Elegant Elmwood Coffee Table - a masterpiece o...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm, Paint
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Copper
Set of Antique Chines Hongmu Nesting Tables
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of 2 antique Chinese hongmu hand carved nesting tables. The smaller that fits neatly into the larger table for easy access. 22 wide, 2...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Unique Asian Character Tablet Top Faux Bamboo End Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Slate or possible stone Asian character top. Faux bamboo metal base. 20 1/4" h x 21" square.
Category
1970s European Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese End Table
Located in London, GB
Late 19th-century Chinese end table, with black and red polychrome.
Dimensions: H79 x W40.5 x D40.5 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Carved Wooden Altar Table / Console
Located in New York, 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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Lovely Pair of Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Garden Seats End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely blue and white Chinese cylindrical garden seats. Makes a great pair of side or drinks tables.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Stands Pedestal Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of tall Chinese pedestal stands circa 19th century the late Qing dynasty. These types of stands were traditionally used to display vases ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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 Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
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.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Red and Black End Tables
Located in London, GB
Red and black polychrome, solid wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Chinese hardwood low table of attractive golden colour, having fielded panelled top, supported on scrolled legs with “roundel” feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Export Hardwood and Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese export hardwood and marble pedestals, each one of square form with inset marble tops, on subtly carved pedestal bases with lower stretchers.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Pigskin Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare 19th century Chinese pigskin trunk featuring a black lacquered finish. Beautiful distressed patina with a smooth soft finish. Brass-mounted ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Asian-Style White Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Asian-style white coffee table, a Classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a large square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the 14th c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export 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...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Stand with 8 Sides Marble Top
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Chinese hardwood carved flowers stands with 8 sides octagonal marble top insert, 19th century. Measures: H 18.625”, D 16.5”.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Brass Tray Folding Table with Engraved Top and Wooden Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small antique brass tray table shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920 in the period...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Brass
Four Terra Cotta Garden Seats with a Blue Glaze, Priced Per Pair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of four large scale garden seats crafted in terra cotta in a traditional form, featuring a glorious blue glaze with a crackle finish. One with an old repair, as seen i...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Set of Chinese Barrel Form Table with Stools
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Chinese table and stool set early 20th century in original condition. The set with a round table and matching round benches. The table and three benched in a Hongmu wood...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Pedestals or Stands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early 20th century Chinese glazed terra cotta pedestals or stands. These stunning antique Chinese pedestals are executed in an interestin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Terracotta
Hand Carved Chinese Rosewood Stand / Pedestal
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality vintage hand carved Chinese rosewood stand / pedestal, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 11.5" W x 11.5...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Style Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chinese style cocktail table, a fresh modern update on a classic Chinoiserie silhouette. The rectangular tabletop with a beautiful pierced and wavy apron is set on inswept legs.
Sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Chinese Coffee Table Shanxi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Age: 19th century
Style: Chinese Antiques
Material: elm
Origin : Shanxi provence China
Condition: Very good
Restoration: wax polish
Dimensions: 52 H X 203 W X 59 D ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Oriental Brass Tray Charger on Teak Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Oriental brass tray charger or coffee table on teak stand.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Brass
Oriental Satin Walnut Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Satin walnut low table, coffee table
This is a very attractive piece, the table is in the style of an opium table, it has a carved border beneath the plate glass top
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese late 20th century finely carved green serpentine center table. The six-legged pedestal table entirely carved of green serpentine, with a pierced apron in a Cantonese design...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese Hong-Mu Nest of Tables Set of Three
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Chinese nest of tables with slight carving on the aprons. The tops with a slight arched front and tapering sides with a slightly shorter back. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely Vintage Signed Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Coffee Cocktail Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage hand painted and signed Chinese coffee table
A very good looking and well made piece, the top is in some kind of hardwood, its signed...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Asian-Style Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style square coffee table of reclaimed pine, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export 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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Asian Style Ebonized Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style ebonized finish square coffee table, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the 14...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Style Reclaimed Pine Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style reclaimed pine coffee table, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a large square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the 14th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
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''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Chinese Black and Gold Tole Lake Scene Oval Tray
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese tole serving tray with a painted gold design of a lake scene on a black background with a shallow lip with two cut out handles.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Metal
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 Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Oval Black and Gold Tole Floral Walkway Design Tray
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese oval tole serving tray with a painted gold design of a figures climbing a staircase to a walkway surrounded by flowering plants on a black background with a shallow l...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include George Zee, Henredon, John Widdicomb, and Susanne Hollis. 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 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 $54,000 while the average work can sell for $2,543.
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