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
Vintage Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Elm coffee table with Carved Apron
This Vintage elm coffee table is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has a hand ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Oriental Deep Side Table or Work Table
Located in Godshill, 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
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
Vintage Chinese Oval Tole Black and Gold Pastoral Scene Tray
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Chinese oval tole serving tray with a painted gold design of a children playing outside, supervised by a parent on a black background surrounded b...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Metal
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 Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Low Rosewood Table
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 19th Century) low narrow hardwood table or bench with a smooth, top slanting upward at each end, supported by two legs with subtly-scalloped cutouts.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Carved Demilunes
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of 18th century carved demilunes. Show spectacular workmanship in construction. From Shanshi.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$8,400 / set
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Low Bed Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province elm low bed bench / coffee table.
This antique elm low bed bench can also be used as a coffee table or a display table. It has a rich ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
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
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese, hard wood, Kang Table, 20th Century
Located in Camden, ME
A hardwood Kang table, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Asian low stand / side table in wood carved with Demons, marble top, 1880's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb low side table / gueridon / pedestal table / plant holder / pot holder / pedestal in carved solid wood.
The sculptures feature dragon/demon heads, tiger/lion paws and plant m...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$865 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Two Beautiful Chinese Softwood Stand
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful chinese lamp table togheter with a similar one from early 20th century , the tables have carved apron shelves , and horse hoof feet . Two...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Softwood
$746 Sale Price
43% Off
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,446 / set
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Tables
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood side tables, each with an inset panel to the tops, carved scrolling foliate and motif decoration to the frieze, four square secti...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Coffee or Side Tables
Located in Wainscott, NY
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 Tables
Materials
Elm
18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets
Located in San Marino, 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 Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century ENGLISH BATTING TABLE
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century ENGLISH BATTING TABLE
in black lacquered wood with gold.
Some flaws and minor defects.
Dim.: 106 x 60 cm
good original conditions
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Chinese Pedestal Stand Tables Asian Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Chinese pedestal stand tables
Classic tall pair perfect for displaying urns or vases
Vases pictured are available but not included
Some of our items are in storage s...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Black Lacquer Elm Side Table, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province black lacquer elm side table - pair.
These beautiful black lacquered elm side tables have all its original color and patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Server or Sideboard with 3 Drawers and Carved Details in Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-19th century server or sideboard with 3 drawers and carved details in drawer.
Category
1880s Asian Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,040 Sale Price
47% Off
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Square Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm square side table.
This antique Shanxi Province elm square side table from China, has its original color and patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Bamboo Small Tea Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm and bamboo small tea table.
This antique elm and bamboo small tea table has its original color and patina. Can be used as...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Elm
Lovely Vintage Signed Hand Painted Chinese Oriental Coffee Cocktail Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
$1,492 Sale Price
20% Off
Export Lacquer Side / work table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 19th Century Chinese Export lacquer work / side table. Having wonderful classical oriental scenes hand painted. The top hinged open to reveal a fitted inter...
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Geometric Frieze Elm Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province geometric frieze elm side table.
This antique elm side table from the Shanxi Province of China has a unique geometric f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Small Side Table with Carved Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm small side table with Carved Apron
This antique side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Accent Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Accent Side Table
This antique elm side table from the Shanxi Province of China has its original color and pati...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Heavily Carved Chinese Export Occasional Centre Table Black Lacquered Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,209 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Marbel Topped Tea or Coffee Table Using Vintage Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage marble topped Chinese tea table constructed with vintage circa 1940 hand carved giltwood panels
A very good looking and well...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Marble
$1,886 Sale Price
30% Off
Nest of Four Chinese Hardwood Tables, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality nest of four Chinese hardwood tables, each with well carved vine leaf and grape decoration to the frieze. Polished hardwood tops,...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$3,455 / set
Vintage Chinese Natural Elm Tall Tea / Side Table with Decorative Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Natural Elm Tall Tea / side table with Decorative Feet
This Vintage tall tea table/side table ia made of elm and has unique decorative feet. This table has its origi...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Woven Rattan Top Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province hand woven rattan top elm coffee table
This elm wood round leghed coffee table and hand woven rattan top is backed with solid elm wood beneath for durability...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rattan, 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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Geo III Chinese Export Occasional Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare C18th Chinese export occasional table, of elegant design and constructed of exotic hardwoods including Padouk. The oval tilt top with blonde wood crossbanded edge and repeat...
Category
1780s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Padouk
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
The Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Wicker Rattan End/Side Tables are a stunning set of three tables with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm, Bentwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Carved Figural Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Carved Figural Table
This 6 leg antique elm table has carvings of animals and people and beautiful patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Side Table with Stone Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm side table with stone top.
This antique Shanxi Province Side Table is made with Elm. It has all its original bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Stone
Vintage Shanxi Province Elmwood Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage shanxi province elmwood side table
Chinese elmwood side table having a rectangular top. Beautifully aged patina.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Elm coffee table
This antique Shanxi Province coffee table has been cut down from a bed. It has a stunning finish of its original color and pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Elm, Lacquer
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 red...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Elm, Lacquer
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,800
Vintage Chinese Black Two-Tiered Tole Oval Server
Located in Queens, 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 Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Green Two-Tiered Tole Oval Server
Located in Queens, 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 Tables
Materials
Metal
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 st...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina
This antique Chinese coffee table is hand carved and has all its original col...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Hardwood and Veined Marble Stands
Located in London, GB
The stands in this matching pair are made from 'Hongmu' wood (Chinese hardwood). Each stand rests upon four stylised and flared dragon feet, which extend into four ornately carved ca...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of circa 1940 Chinese Export Chinoiserie Side End Wine Games Folding Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of lovely circa 1940s Chinese Export, Chinoiserie decorative, folding side end lamp or wine tables with glass tops
A good looking, well made and decorative pair of folding side tables...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,306 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Tea Table with Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm tea table with display shelf.
This antique elm tea table from the Shanxi Province of China has a display shelf and its original color and patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Quality Pair Padouk Tables with Temple Jars
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality pair Oriental padouk low tables with associated large Cantonese temple jars with covers, in overall excellent condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Padouk
$2,757 / set
Sublim Nest of 4 circa 1880 Chinese Export Brown Lacqurered Tables Hand Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime nest of four original Chinese brown lacquered tables with dragon carved feet and gold leaf detailing
A good looking, decorative and...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,789 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
$9,500 / set
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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