Chinese Export Furniture
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
Pair Of Metal Asian Men Busts
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Patinated Metal Asian Men Busts. It depicts two large busts of an Asian men with long mustache and beards. Both of them are wearing what appears to be like a crown ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
A superb Chinese export famille rose porcelain VOC teapot and pattipan saucer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
China, circa 1730
Porcelain decorated in rose-pink, yellow and soft blue- green enamels, on a shield a lion rampant crowned, holding in his left paw a bunch of seven arrows symbolis...
Category
1730s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*
A rare and unusual subject in Chinese export porcelain. This large handled Can or Mug, Depicting a front v...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie 4 Panel Carved Elm Room Divider Privacy Screen
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie four panel room divider or dressing screen. Made of Elm featuring inset silk screen, reticulated floral design, and four carved high relief panels - one ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silk, Elm
Pair of Pink Porcelain Pink Floral Vases
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Pink Porcelain Pink Floral Vases circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Stoneware Famille Verte Planters or Fishbowls on Hardwood Stands
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty pair of Chinese export planters or fish bowls in the famille verte palette depicting robed men and women in a fantastic garden setting with animals, plants, flowers, fans an...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
2 Chinese Won Tai Mandarin & Wife Ancestor Portrait Paintings 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese chinoiserie ancestral portraits by artist Won Tai of Peking, China. Shows a pair of male and female figures seated on throne chairs draped in turquoise silks, dressed...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Set of 10 Rice Ware Dinner Plates, Chinese export, circa 1900-1925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 10 Rice Ware Dinner Plates, Chinese export, circa 1900-1925. For 7 the central decoration features an Egret by an abundance of flora at water's edge and for 3 there is a duck ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ANTIiQUE DECORATIVE HAND HAMMERED CHINESE RICE MEASURE MASKET GREAT FRUIT BOWL!
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Chinese rice bowl measure which can be used as ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Iron
Asian Gold Painted Octagon Wood & Metal Four Seasons Wall Plaques Made Hong Kong
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage Asian gold painted octagon wood frame & 3-dimensional gold painted metal interior four seasons wall plaques with brass Asian symb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Blue and White Botanical Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with an allover pattern of botanical motifs. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Botanical Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with an allover pattern of botanical motifs. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Blue and White Peony Porcelain Vases with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
An exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain lidded vases, in Ginger Jar shape and beautifully hand-painted with a traditional decoration of Peony flower on the lid and body. This magnific...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Peking Glass Bird & Floral Vase, Signed
China, 20th Century
A magnificent 20th-century Chinese Peking Glass Vase, a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship. This stunnin...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Glass
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHiNESE EXPORT CAMPHOR WOOD STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1900-1920 original Chinese Export Camphor wood and Iron steamer trunk with the original ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE DRAGON FOLDING SHELVEs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Chinese Export gilt and lacquered folding shelves with Chinoiserie Dragon pai...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Chinese Export Carved Two Door Five Campaign Drawer Camphor Chest
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A Removable Glass Top.
Open the two doors to reveal three long, and two short campaign ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Rose Mandarin Chinese Export Porcelain Moon Flask
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese porcelain moon flask.
In the Rose Mandarin pattern (with a very green palette bordering on Famille Verde).
With a flattened circular body having two cartouches to either side with medieval warfare scenes of men & horses.
With two applied figural dragon gilt porcelain handles to either shoulder.
The body is gilt throughout with extensive painted pink and green floral devices. There are also white cartouches with flowers to the body, foot, and neck.
Simply a wonderful antique Chinese moon flask...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Rose Medallion Fish Pot on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
This 20th-century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Fish Pot possesses timeless elegance. Adorned with intricate village scenes, vibrant floral motifs, and delicate birds, it captivat...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Set of 12 Rice Ware Dessert or Salad Plates, Chinese Export, circa 1900-1925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 12 Rice Ware Dessert or Salad Plates, Chinese export, circa 1900-1925. Central decoration features an Egret by flora at water's edge. Diamond geometric border, inner border wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Low Chess Table
Located in Denton, TX
Mid century Asian style Chess board with carved wood chess pieces and drawer for storage. This would be great on the floor with two big pillows.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Walnut
Chinese porcelain vase with Floral decorations
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the artistry and elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this stunning porcelain vase. Adorned with intricate floral decorations, this piece showcases the meticulo...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Famille Rose Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain umbrella stand, featuring intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant hues on a white glazed background. Traditional motifs such as floral...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Sterling Silver Walking Stick Handle, circa 1900
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Export sterling silver walking stick handle, circa 1900. Monogram of the famous ichthyologist Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith, "H...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Silver Hand Mirror Decorated with Dragons, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Silver Hand Mirror Decorated with Dragons among clouds, circa 1920
This beautiful mirror is made in a very heavy gauge of silver.
The quality of the engraving and fin...
Category
1920s Hong Kong Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silver
Buddha statuette in green jade
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the serene world of spiritual art with this exquisite jade Buddha statue, dating back to the mid-20th century. Carved from the finest jade...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Jade
RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument Tibetan Temple Bell. It is all hand made and used in practice Tibetan religious law in local Te...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique pair of Homunculus Sculptures
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique and charming set of homunculus type figures on wooden base. Unknown origin and date but probably early 20th century. See pics
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Red Lacquered Chinese Style Square Low Sofa Tables
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Pair of Red Lacquered Chinese Style Square Low Sofa Tables
Simple clean lines, and elegance.
Was auctioned at Christies 2542 3rd April 2012 (USA).
Swing tag to the leg.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th century Chinese Rose Medallion Lamps. Beautiful painted florals, butterflies and birds on sides with Chinese figures in blue, red, gre...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful two doors cabinet is made of black and red lacquered wood presenting Chinese sceens and decorations in gold tones. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Early 20thc Antique Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Early 20thc Oriental Antique Bone Carved Elephant sculpture.47w x 16w x 30h
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bone
Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp is a 19th century Famille rose vase lamp, it has been made in china circa 1880.
The mount is in brass, and the porcelain in hand painted.
USA PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE ...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Eight Antique Pictures of Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Richmond, London
A set of eight exquisite hand-coloured botanical prints of exotic flowers and butterflies, early 20th century.
Why we like them
Exquisitely hand-painted with lots of minute details...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain candleholder, circa 1860.
This very attractive antique Chinese porcelain elephant...
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4, 19th Century Chinese Export Ornithological Pith Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese export, circa 1850.
Experience the delicate beauty of 19th-century Chinese artistry with this exquisite set of four Chinese Export ornithological pith paintings. Each painting is a testament to the meticulous skill and aesthetic sensibility of Chinese artists, capturing the vibrant life and intricate details of various bird species.
Painted on fragile pith paper, these artworks showcase the birds in their natural habitats, surrounded by lush foliage, blossoms and insects. The vibrant colors and fine brushwork bring each scene to life, reflecting the harmony and elegance of nature.
These pieces are spectacular examples with two depicting simple colorful...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Antique Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Bianco Sopra Bianco Plate
By Samson & Cie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French porcelain plate.
Attributed to Samson.
In the Chinese Export porcelain style.
With a painted floral motif to ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique South East Asian 40-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Chinese 40-Drawer Apothecary Cabinet, Circa 1920s. All drawers are divided in two. Drawers measure 2.75" W x 5.75" D or 11" without the divider x 2.5" H
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique French Faience Chinoiserie Decorated Pierced Platters C.1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1880.
Delve into the elegance of the late 19th century with these stunning antique French faience Chinoiserie decorated pierced platters, crafted circa 1880. Each plat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Blue and White Dragon Porcelain Vases with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
An exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain lidded vases, in baluster form and beautifully hand-painted with a traditional decoration of Foo Dog and flower on the lid and Dragon, Flora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rose medallion bowl, 19th Century, 15" diameter
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese Canton / Rose Medallion porcelain bowl, having the classical green ground, gilded decoration to the floral boarders with hand painted scenes ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Blue & White Canton Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain serving tray.
In the Canton pattern.
Decorated in underglaze blue depicting a mountainous Chinese village. The background has houses, a moun...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with brass tacks and hinged lid set in a brass base.
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Birds and Flowers
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese "Seikai Karakusa" Handmade 40cm plate
By Arita
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The kiln name Jingdezhen refers to the top ceramic producing city in northeast Jiangxi Province, China.
The Seikai karausa (Qinghai tangcao), a motif featuring a creepin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Three Framed Chinese Export Watercolors
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely framed with water gilt and lacquer. Scenes depicting Chinese domestic life.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint, Giltwood
Old Round Blue & White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen/Vegetable
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain covered tureen or vegetable dish.
In the Canton pattern.
Decorated in underglaze blue.
Depicting a mountainous Chinese village to the top o...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Sino Floral All Over Persian Medallion Area Rug Carpet 5' x 8'
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Sino area rug or carpet. Made of 100% wool featuring a field of red with central medallion surrounded by flowers. Reds, beige, white, cream, tan, blues, pinks, gree...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon vase/lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 19th Century Chinese Celedon porcelain vase / lamp. Having a wonderful bellied form with classical embossed motif decoration around, shell like handles to e...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Export Bud Vase Famille Rose Porcelain Hand Painted, Qing, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, decorative Chinese export, Imperial Canton, porcelain, Famille Rose, Small or Bud Vase which we date to the mid-19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1850.
The vase ha...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Jin Zhai Mountain River Landscape Silk Watercolor Painting 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese watercolor painting on silk showing a sweeping mountain landscape with cottages along a river. Wood frame with beveled grooved detail; off white mat.
1 煙雲出沒有無間 misty...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Silk, Paint
Blue and White Chinese Export Large Charger, Late Kangxi Period, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite Chinese late Kangxi period (1661 - 1722) blue and white porcelain charger of large size made for export to Europe, of circular form with raised convex central roundel pa...
Category
1690s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Blanc de gene figure of Guanyin / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Classical Chinese Blanc de gene porcelain figure of Guanyin, in the 17th century style. Mounted on a carved hardwood stand and gilded ormolu base. Also included this classical pago...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
LOVELY CHiNESE ELM STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST OF LINEN & CLOTHES, TOYS OR FOR A BIN
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Elm with brass strap work storage trunk or little chest
Please note the delivery fee l...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Round Mahogany Pedestal Table, 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Round Mahogany Pedestal Table, 20th century, with geometric motif on frieze over four spider legs.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Blue and White Jar with Birds and Flowers
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese 汪永嘉 Misty Mountain Landscape Watercolor Painting 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese landscape watercolor painting on paper showing a lone figure walking among the trees towards a small cottage on the misty mountains at dusk. Beveled giltwood frame; l...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
SUITE OF RARE COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL GAMES COUNTERS CHIPS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of antique Chinese circa 1900 mother of pearl games counters
A truly lovely early suite, ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Chinese Export furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export 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 asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Wang Hing & Co., Luen Wo, and Hung Chong & Co.. 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 $40 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,998.
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