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Massive Ancient Chinese Painted Pottery Model of a Watchtower
Located in Wilton, CT
Massive Two Story Pottery Sculpture of an Elaborately Detailed Architectural Model of a Watchtower with Two Watchmen atop and Two Men, a Dog and a Bear Below
Category
Chinese Architectural Models
Pair of Marble Ancient Chinese Bookends Cing Period Emperor Puyi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Pair of ancient Chinese bookends Cing period Emperor Puyi
Pair of right and left bookends in red
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Earth Spirits
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered by J R Richards
A pair of Tang dynasty Sancai glazed earth spirits.
Earth spirits normally are shown as a pair: One modeled in the form of a spirit animal (lion), and the oth...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Neolithic Ceramic Tripod Vessel by the Xiajiadian Culture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fascinating glazed pottery piece with cylindrical form and flared rim standing on three, pointed, conical supports, most likely earthenware and made by the Xiajiadian Culture from In...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tribal Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Tomb Guardian
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Red Pottery Tomb Guardian , Northern Wei Dynasty, 386 - 534.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
$2,250
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Tomb, Figure of a Lady, 200 BC
Located in Bern, CH
Ancient Chinese Han dynasty tomb, figure of a lady, 200 B.C.
Formerly in the collection of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Han More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Ancient Dining Table, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Antique table in lacquered wood. At the first look you can see the beautiful and simple lines, typical of the forniture of the period. The table top is supported by four double legs ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
example of Han Craftsmanship.
This ancient sculpture would stand proud in any contemporary setting
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Cabinet, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Ancient Chinese closet. The precious decorations tell the story of this item: the painting on panel
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Elm
An Ancient Han Dynasty Pottery Duck Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Some original polychrome paint remains.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
An Ancient Tang Dynasty Terracotta Polychrome Camel
Located in New York, NY
Of typical form.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Rare Ancient Sculpture of Martial Art Warrior, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Ancient wooden sculpture of a martial arts warrior. A great work with antiquarian and cultural
Category
Antique 1680s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Cupboard, Lacquered Wood, Metal, 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
decoration and the chosen colors, influences of the ancient Chinese furniture can be clearly appreciated
Category
20th Century Asian Other Cupboards
Materials
Metal
Oriental Commode, Wood, Metal, 19th-20th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
and in this decoration, the relation of the piece with the ancient Chinese furniture is clear.
Size
Category
20th Century Asian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chinese Bamboo Barrel-Form Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
with rope. The humorous design honors the material and harkens back to ancient Chinese furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Important Ancient Chinese Tea Attendant Hand Glazed, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese female -tea attendant- handmade and hand glazed in green and amber colors
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ancient Chinese Pottery
Located in Wainscott, NY
Two pieces of ancient Chinese pottery with gorgeous, worn green glaze.
The taller piece is a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$1,400
Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Bracelet Unusual with Ancient Copper Repair
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic one-of-a-kind Chinese ancient Heavenly Jade Bracelet - unusual with Ancient
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Ancient Chinese Chu Kingdom Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
dealer and philanthropist Mr. Tai Jun Tsei (1910-1992). Collecting ancient Chinese artworks of the very
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient 16th Century Chinese Limestone Altar
Located in Wainscott, NY
Ancient 16th century Chinese limestone altar from the Shanxi Province of China.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Limestone
Ancient Chinese Terracotta Warriors, 265 AD
Located in London, GB
A pair of ancient Chinese terracotta warriors, dating to the Western Jin dynasty, 265-316 AD
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
$2,200 / set
Ancient Chinese Heavenly Jade Tube Cong
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic one-of-a-kind Chinese ancient heavenly jade tube or Cong from the Qi Jia
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Ancient Big Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
Big Guanyin, Qing dynasty, China is an original artwork realized in China in the second half of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Bactrian Camel
Located in South Burlington, VT
a larger wooden horse some twenty years ago from a Northwestern Chinese collector. Handsome ancient
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Ancient Chinese Chest, 16th – 18th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese ancient chest, probably Ming period, with massive iron hardware and calligraphy, a rare
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Blanket Chests
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Chinese Cast Bronze Ancient Articles Including Buddha Heads and Elephants 19thC
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Farm, 25 AD
Located in London, GB
A charming ancient Chinese Han dynasty agricultural scene, dating between the late Western to late
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Set of 8 Ancient Chinese Bowls, China, 17th-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese bowls is an original decorative object realized by an anonymous Chinese designer between
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Figure, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
A very large and elegant ancient Chinese Han dynasty terracotta figure, dating to 206 BC–220 AD
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Two Ancient Dancer Figurines in Terracotta, Chinese
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two ancient dancer figurines in terracotta, Chinese, some restoration.
Measures: H 28cm, L 8cm, P
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Deity on Horse, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
and goddesses worshipped throughout ancient China. These gods and goddesses and many others were
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th C. Chinese Three Drawer Ancient Cedar Sideboard
Located in San Marino, CA
An 18th century Chinese three drawer sideboard. Made of ancient cedar in perfect Ming style.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Ancient Wooden Stelae, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Wooden Stelae is an original work realized in China between the end of the 19th century and the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Chinese Chu Kingdom Wooden Spirit Figure
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally preserved wooden figure originates from the Chu Kingdom of ancient China and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinese Ancient Elm Single Drawer Table
Located in San Marino, CA
Ancient elm single drawer table from Shanghai, circa 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery, Bactrian Camel
Located in London, GB
A superb example of an ancient Chinese pottery camel, among the most iconic of all ancient Chinese
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Western Han Vessel with an ancient vase and Foo dog container
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The jar is not marked but has a typed collection label to the base. An ancient celadon glazed Chinese
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Bull, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ancient Chinese pottery figure of a recumbent bull, dating to the Han dynasty, circa
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Statue, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Western Han terracotta figure of an attendant, dating to 206 BC-8 AD.
This
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Attendant Figure, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
A finely modelled ancient Chinese court attendant figure, dating to China's Tang dynasty, circa 618
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Ancient Footed Bronze Libation Wine Cup 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Ancient Footed Bronze Libation Wine Cup 18thC
Measures - 7.25"H x 3.5"W x 5.5"D
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Asia Modern Ancient Chinese Style Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
to top of vase14". Asia Modern, "Antique Chinese" lamp.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Ancient Chinese YangShao Culture Neolithic Amphora Vase - 3000 BC
Located in London, GB
A genuine, large and decorative ancient Chinese Yangshao terracotta vase. Produced around 3000 BC
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Neolithic Yangshao Culture Pottery Amphora, 3000 BC
Located in London, GB
A large ancient Chinese Prehistoric terracotta amphora, dating to circa 3000 BC.
This
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Pho Dog Sculpture, Chinese Manufacture, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Foo Dog, is a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, these decorations
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ancient Chinese Oil Jar in Glazed Terracotta, 18th Century
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese oil jar in glazed terracotta dating from the 18th century.
With its modern shape and
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Attendant Figure, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Han dynasty terracotta attendant figure, dating to 206 BC–220 AD.
Shown
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Lion Stand, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese carved limestone stand, dating to China's Tang dynasty, circa 618 - 907 AD
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ancient Chinese Terracotta Sorcerer, 265 AD
Located in London, GB
A large ancient Chinese terracotta figure of a sorcerer / guardian, dating to the Western Jin
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Chinese Ancient Drum, 17th – 18th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese ancient drum, a rare find with its original stand
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Musical Instruments
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Standing Horse, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
A superb, unrestored example of an ancient Chinese amber glazed pottery horse, among the most
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Chinese Apothecary Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Las Vegas, NV
19th century Chinese apothecary lacquered cabinet.
Warm hand painted floral scenes on door fronts
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Old Painted Musicians Trio, Ancient Tang Dynasty Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
dynasty style (618 CE- 907 CE). They hold these ancient instruments:
Erhu (Chinese two-stringed fiddle
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Paintings and Screens
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Attendant
Zodiac" Offering Jar, 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an ancient Chinese Buddhist Lotus Jar with applied effigies of attendants and bodhisattvas
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient God Protector of the Houses, Qing Dynasty China
Located in Roma, IT
The God Protector of the Houses - Qing Dynasty China is an original artwork realized in China
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Sheep, 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Han dynasty figure of a sheep, dating to 206 BC-220 AD.
Shown standing
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Stick Figure of Yangling Man
Located in London, GB
A striking, vibrant and decorative ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Yangling figure, dating to
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
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Ancient Chinese Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of ancient Chinese furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, ceramic and jade. There are 292 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of ancient Chinese furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of ancient Chinese furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of ancient Chinese furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of ancient Chinese furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Daum and Hung Chong
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Ancient Chinese Furniture?
A piece of ancient Chinese furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,234, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.
Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Questions About Ancient Chinese Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese-style furniture is usually called Chinoiserie. The term indicates furniture and decorative objects produced in Europe and North America that borrow design elements from pieces made in China and other East Asian countries. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinoiserie.
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