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Antique Chinese Brocade

Qing Dynasty Chinese Brocade Dilk Embroidered Pillow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Qing dynasty Chinese Chinoiserie pink velvet pillow with brocade embroidered silk with flowers.
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1610s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco
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1920s American Antique Chinese Brocade

Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Chinese brocade dragon panel from Imperial Qing Dynasty circa 19th century, beautifully
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brocade, Silk, Wood

Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel
Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel
$3,000
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Rug with Brocade Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual red ground Chinese rug decorated by an infinite repeat pattern composed of a
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Textile, Red with Vibrant Geometric Brocade - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x8 vintage Chinese textile and square rug is from an exceptional new curation in Rug &
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1650s Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Vintage Chinese Textile, Red with Vibrant Geometric Brocade - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 antique Chinese Art Deco rug represents one of the most unique and rare, collectible
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wool

Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Jinbaori Vest Jacket
Located in Atlanta, GA
function. The jacket on offer was unusual as it was tailored entirely from the bright Chinese brocade
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Brocade

Materials

Silk, Brocade

Antique Lacquer Red Tibetan Khaden Rug with Lotus Flowers and Cloud Bands
Located in Milan, IT
Chinese silk brocades of the Ming period, which typically adorn the interiors of Tibetan Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wool

Antique Lacquer Red Tibetan Khaden Meditation Rug
Located in Milan, IT
. This pattern is characteristic of Chinese silk brocades of the Ming period, which typically adorn the
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wool

Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wood

Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed silk brocade tapestry is one half of a magnificent Qing-dynasty chair panel, or chair
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Antique Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850
Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Fu Lion, c. 1850
$5,880
H 41.5 in W 29.75 in D 1.25 in
Chinese Silk Brocade Chair Panel with Pagoda Crane, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This framed silk brocade tapestry is one half of a magnificent Qing-dynasty chair panel, or chair
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Cat Asian Arts Framed
Located in Roslyn, NY
An antique Chinese embroidery Brocade Collar Qing dynasty cat and floral Asian arts beautifully
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Fabric

Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
silk brocade is embellished by three parallel and offset rows of children holding a cornucopia of
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols
Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols
$4,324 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.65 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in
Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality antique 1800s Childs collar on baby blue clothe background, appears much lighter in photos. Stamped on verso Sarit Centre Westland’s Nairobi Kenya Africa. Background i...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Fabric

Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.63 in
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Stone

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
$4,500
H 8.25 in W 7 in D 2 in
Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of framed antique Chinese embroidery textile panels circa 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Each
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brocade, Silk, Giltwood

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Chinese Literary Figures in Seascape
Located in Hudson, NY
Fine Kano School painting on silk with silk brocade border.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brocade, Silk

French Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Art Deco Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
yellow ground, and is supported by a charming pair of Chinese children in brocade gowns, set on an oblong
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Chinese Brocade

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Marble, Bronze

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Antique Chinese Silk Textile Brocade Gilded, 13th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Chinese silk brocade Measures: 48 x 55cm 13th-15th century     Chinese brocade, gilded paper
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Brocade

Rare Antique Tibetan Chinese Silk Brocade Pattern Medallion Khaden Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This Fine antique Tibetan medallion rug has some stunning details. The finely drawn floral medallion pattern originates from Fine Ming dynasty silks that were highly appreciated ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

Geometric Baotou Inner Mongolian Sitting Rug with Brocade Pattern
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
latticework brocade pattern. The natural brown comes from a very soft, un-dyed Inner Mongolian wool, a rare
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

Charming Vintage Orange Yellow Tibetan Medallion Sitting Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
silk brocade design. The flower medallion design originates from Chinese Ming dynasty silk brocades
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

Antique Tibetan, Ming Leaf Dragon Design Rug, Khaden
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
in Chinese rugs of the Ming dynasty, which, like Chinese silk brocades at the time, were coveted
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wool

Vintage Unusual Antique Green Tibetan Khaden with Endless Knots
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
decorated with three floral medallions, inspired by Chinese silk brocade patterns, surrounded by eight
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Painting
Located in Vigevano, IT
Chinese scroll made of silk brocade and the rice paper. This particular painting shows the great
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk, Paper

Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Painting
H 50.79 in W 18.12 in D 0.08 in
Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Chinese Poets, Scroll Mounting, Yosa Buson
Located in New York, NY
Shi ??? & Gasendo ??? Informal Chinese style scroll mounting with brocade surround, scroll ends
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1760s Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Brocade

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Paper

1920 s Navy Gold, Jacquard-Weave Purse with Dragons
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a 1920's vintage, Chinese jacquard-weave brocade, draw-stringed purse depicting two five
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Brocade

Pillow Case Made from an Early 20th Century Chinese Brocaded Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow is made out of an early 20th century, Chinese brocaded textile. It does not come with an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Monumental Framed Chinese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large and very impressive Chinese brocade embroidery tapestry depiction of Dragons chasing the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Tapestry

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar panel. Embellished with a foliate
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Collar panel. Embellished with a foliate
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Brocade Child s Bib Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk, Giltwood

Massive Antique Chinese Silk Textile Brocade Panel Qing / Republic Period
Located in Media, PA
This is an exquisite textile featuring intricate designs of cranes, deer, and floral motifs. The piece is crafted with a rich black background, highlighting the detailed patterns in ...
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1920s Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Chinese Silk Brocade Object W/ Carved Turquoise Beads Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Step into the lavish world of the Qing Dynasty
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk, Giltwood

Fantastic Antique Chinese Silk Brocade Vest Dragons Phoenixes Qing Period
Located in Media, PA
Absolutely amazing amber colored damask Chinese silk full length Tibetan chuba. Dragons, phoenix
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

"Hundred Boys" Silk Brocade Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century silk brocade is comprised of two joined panels woven by hand depicting the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Linen, Silk

"Hundred Boys" Silk Brocade Panel
"Hundred Boys" Silk Brocade Panel
H 87 in W 58.5 in D 1 in
A Chinese Inspiration Early Evening Kimono Circa 1910-1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Nights of Paul Poiret in 1913. Velvet appliqué with Chinese gold brocade from the Qing period, richly
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chinese Brocade

20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 20s Chinese lamé silk brocade pouch purse with ormolu top frame and mirrored inner lid
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Brocade

A length of Chinese gold and blue silk brocade
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Chinese material brought back by Ad. Robert Coote‘. Chinese, circa 1880. Provenance: Admiral Robert Coote
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woman's coat made of blue woven brocade with wide sleeves from China late Qing Dynasty (circa mid
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brocade, Silk, Giltwood

Chinese Brocade
Located in Sausalito, CA
Late 19th century Chinese brocade with with a red/persimmon colored ground figured with a damask
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Metallic Thread

Chinese Brocade
Chinese Brocade
H 64 in W 27.5 in
Pair of Chinese Brocade Pillows
Located in Montecito, CA
Pair of very unusual Chinese indigo hand woven brocade custom down pillows, 19th Century.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Fabric, Feathers

19th Century Chinese Brocade Pillow
Located in Montecito, CA
19th Century Chinese Beige Brocade down Pillow with pale beige hemp backing; intricate geometric
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Fabric, Feathers

SET OF SIX CHINESE SILK BROCADE PANELS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A FINE SET OF SIX CHINESE SILK BROCADE PANELS IN CINNAMON, BLUE AND GREEN WITHIN AN APRICOT BORDER
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Brocade

Chinese Silk Brocade
Located in Sausalito, CA
Ming style Chinese silk brocade with a burnt orange colored ground patterned with scrolling vines
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brocade, Silk

Chinese Silk Brocade
Chinese Silk Brocade
H 51 in W 30.5 in
Chinese Satin Brocade
Located in Sausalito, CA
18th Century Chinese bottle green satin brocade with gilt metal thread in designs of scrolling
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

Chinese Satin Brocade
Chinese Satin Brocade
H 48 in W 27 in
c. 1880 s Chinese thin red silk brocade
Located in Sausalito, CA
c. 1880's Chinese thin red silk brocaded in a repeated peony flower design done in flat metallic
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brocade, Silk

Pair of Chinese Red Brocade Pillows
Located in Montecito, CA
Pair of custom Chinese Red Brocade down Pillows with parchment hemp backing; 19th Century.Beautiful
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

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Fabric, Feathers

SET OF SIX FRAMED CHINESE SILK BROCADE PANELS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A FINE SET OF SIX CHINESE SILK BROCADE PANELS IN CINNAMON, BLUE AND GREEN WITHIN AN APRICOT
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

SET OF SIX FRAMED CHINESE SILK BROCADE PANELS
SET OF SIX FRAMED CHINESE SILK BROCADE PANELS
H 29.125 in W 14.125 in D 1.125 in
PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL SILK BROCADE ELBOW PILLOWS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A DELIGHTFUL PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL SILK BROCADE SPHERICAL ELBOW PILLOWS WITH A COCOA BROWN
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

Qing Dynasty Gold Brocade
Located in Sausalito, CA
Early 17th century Chinese (early Qing) gold metallic brocade strip on a navy blue ground in a
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Brocade

Antique Chinese Woman Robe.
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Chinese woman robe silk dragon brocade on silk. The robe features fine brocade embroidery
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Metal, Metallic Thread

Antique Chinese Woman Robe.
H 52 in W 55 in D 0.5 in
Antique Hmong Wedding Quilt Textile.
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Chinese hill tribe wedding quilt textile in heavy hand woven cotton brocade from China's Hunan
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Cotton

Japanese Kinran Panel
Located in Portland, ME
incredibly exacting and fragile, this type of brocading developed in China during the Song dynasty and was
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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Chinese Brocade

Japanese Kinran Panel
Japanese Kinran Panel
H 70 in W 23 in
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Nan Jing Purple Silk Brocade Wall Hanging
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinese Qing dynasty Nan Jing silk brocade wall hanging in very good condition. Originally a pair
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Silk

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Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Porcelain

Chinese Large Mother of Pearl Mounted Armorial Tea Caddy for MacPherson
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare, incredible and large antique Chinese carved mother of pearl mounted tea caddy with armorial for MacPherson and dating from circa 1770. The rectangular casket shaped caddy has...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Mother-of-Pearl

Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chinese Brocade

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Walnut, Spruce

Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
$3,602 Sale Price
24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Qing Style Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A unique Chinese Cabinet in Red Lacquer and gilt finish with beautiful butterfly hardware. This cabinet appears to be 20th century but does have attributes of a 19th Century piece th...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brass

New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Chinese Brocade

New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet 2004 Final Collection Heels Sz 9
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Python Heels Brand New U.S. Size: 9 * Mink, Satin, Python and Velvet heels * Tom Ford's "Farewell" Collection for Gucci Impossible to Find New * 4.75" Heel * ...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Chinese Brocade

Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Chinese Brocade

Chinese Export Four Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Celestial Chinese export coromandel four-panel screen depicting figures in colorful robes in a heavenly landscape among the white clouds. Each scene is bordered on top and bottom wit...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brass

Chanel Classic Flap Rare Vintage Orylag Black and Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Classic Flap Orylag Fur Grey Tweed 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver hardware Classic CC turn lock Black microfiber Chanel logo interior lining Center zippered p...
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Early 2000s French Antique Chinese Brocade

20th Century Hand Painted / Decorated Black Lacquer Dry Bar
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquer wood tall high server / dry bar. The server features hand painted chinoiserie scene with twin door top and five pull drawer at th...
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1980s Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Brocade

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
$3,200
H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Chinese Brocade

Charles Hollis Jones Vanity Mirror in Polished Brass and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage table or vanity mirror in Lucite and polished brass by Charles Hollis Jones designed and manufactured in the late 1970s. This mirror is double-sided and it is perfec...
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1970s American Modern Antique Chinese Brocade

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Brass

Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
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1990s Italian Antique Chinese Brocade

Esther Bright Orange Fur Clam Shape Hat with Black Feather and Rhinestones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Esther hat is composed of a bright orange fur and features a black feather with rhinestone detail. In excellent vintage condition, there is some slight discoloration from dust (...
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20th Century American Antique Chinese Brocade

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Antique Chinese Brocade For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Chinese brocade for your home. An antique Chinese brocade — often made from fabric, silk and brocade — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Chinese brocade — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Chinese brocade, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Brocade?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese brocade at 1stDibs is $2,251, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Chinese Brocade
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum