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Antique Rare Famille Verte 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Kangxi period Chinese porcelain dish
Condition:
Overall
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$816 Sale Price
20% Off
12 Teacups and Saucers Minton Bone China Porcelain Haddon Hall
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 12 teacups and with their saucers in Minton Bone China Porcelain. Famous Minton Haddon Hall
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
12 Teacups and Saucers Minton Bone China Porcelain Haddon Hall
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 12 teacups and with their saucers in Minton Bone China Porcelain. Famous Minton Haddon Hall
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Opium Jar
Located in London, GB
19th century Chinese porcelain opium jar
china, 19th century
Measures: Height 38cm, diameter
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Charger, c. 1710-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese porcelain charger with a wide and flat rim which frames a flat bottom dish. The edges of
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl/planter from the Qing period. Features classic
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large antique 19th century quality Chinese porcelain bowl
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique 19th century quality Chinese porcelain bowl, having fantastic floral decoration
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Teapot , Famille Rose, 18th Century, Qianlong period
Located in Bilzen, BE
Chinese Porcelain Teapot China On Order, Famille Rose, 18th Century Period, Qianlong
Perfect
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand
Located in Tampa, FL
An elegant early 18th century Chinese porcelain brush pot, featuring a finely painted Mandarin
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps.
Symbolic Wise Man and Quan Yin
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Bowl – Qianlong Period (circa 1740–1770)
Located in Bilzen, BE
Chinese porcelain bowl – Qianlong period (ca. 1740–1770)
Beautiful Chinese porcelain “Batavia ware
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Two miniature Chinese
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese porcelain sitting dog, Dehua, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese porcelain sitting dog, Dehua, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Small Chinese porcelain dog, China
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Handcrafted Chinese Porcelain Box from the Kangxi Period
Located in Vienna, AT
even, with beautifully aged surface. An authentic piece of imperial-era Chinese porcelain, ideal for
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Rose Mandarin Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Chinese porcelain rose mandarin vases, circa 1840.
Category
1840s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Fine Cerulean Blue Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant Pair of Cerulean Blue Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps, circa 1900 or earlier
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century.
Condition
Perfect condition
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1997 Hu Jie Chinese porcelain PROC Liling Landscape Vase China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain vase. Underglaze Liling. Dating to 1990's
Marked Base
Condition
Perfect
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$499 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Coral Ground Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chinese porcelain Famille Rose coral ground vase, baluster form with long neck and flared lip
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Magnificent Antique Chinese Porcelain Porcelain Flambe Glazed Elephants - Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 19th century or earlier.
A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN FLAMBE-GLAZED ELEPHANTS.
Each
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$7,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases
Three miniature
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Hexagonal Jar with Cover, 19th Century
By Qianlong Huang Huali
Located in Bochum, NRW
19th-century Chinese porcelain jar with cover, richly hand-painted with scenes of figures in
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Little Circular Chinese Porcelain Bowl Sung Period, 12th-14th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese porcelain bowl made of glazed porcelain adorned with flowers petal and engravings.
12th
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century.
Condition
1 line from rim, 3
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th C Chinese Porcelain Bowl Yongzheng / Qianlong Fencai China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Porcelain tea bowl and saucer dish, it's a marriage (combination between 2 sets
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$563 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Pattipan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century.
11-3-25
Condition
fritting
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century.
Condition
4 small chips to
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain male and female foo dogs. The male foo dog seems to have a ball on his
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Cantonese Chinese Porcelain Washing Basin China Canton, Ca 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and nice Chinese Porcelain washing basin.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$518 Sale Price
20% Off
Qing Dynasty Large Canton Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty large 23.75” canton famille rose Chinese porcelain vase with two panels of figures and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Bottle Shape Cobalt Blue Table Lamp
Located in Southampton, NJ
Antique Chinese porcelain bottle shape Cobalt blue table lamp with flared mouth and thick glaze
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi
6 Miniature Chinese
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative 19th century Famille Verte Chinese porcelain lidded urn. The urn has a wonderful
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique large chinese porcelain blue/white bowl , 18th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A large chinese porcelain bowl with a fine painted blue/white decoration from the 18th century
Category
18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Covered Vases, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain covered vases, circa 1800.
Famille Rose. French bronze
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique Shunzhi or Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Moulded Plate China, 17th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain plate in molded pattern.
17th century Transitional Shunzhi or early Kangxi
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$622 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish with Flower Scene Cobalt Blue
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish.
18th Century Qing
Fantastic
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Plate Dish Flowers Top Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dish of Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi period. The plate has a great garden scene. Very
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,524 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Vases – A Fusion of East and West
This
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Famille Rose Vases, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain yellow and turquoise ground Famille Rose vases, circa 1860.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Chinese Porcelain Vases, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze and Chinese porcelain vases, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
H: 46cm, W
Category
19th Century Chinese Napoleon III Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Porcelain Insect Vase with Red Leaves
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain insect vase with red leaves. It is a large example and measures 16.5
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th C Chinese Porcelain Dish Yongzheng China Fencai Flowers China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish.
Yongzheng period
Fantastic decoration in
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Republic Chinese Porcelain Large Spoon, 19th/20th Century.
Very nice Spoon.
Additional
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century. Lotus and pommegranate
Category
17th Century Edo Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$935 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese porcelain Mai-ping form vase, c. 1775-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese porcelain mai-ping form vase with standing rim over a bulbous shoulder tapering to a flared
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of early 20th century, circa 1920 Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars with hand-painted decoration of a village.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Antique Qing Dynasty Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Censer
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty Kang XI blue and white Chinese porcelain censer with a design of "Antiques" and
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Signed E. F. Caldwell Chinese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Lamp.
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This extra fine quality lamp is made of hand painted Chinese porcelain and is trimmed in gilt
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Porcelain Charger Landscape of Qianlong, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this highly unusual Chinese porcelain dish of large size. Rare Mark
Qianlong
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Canton Style Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases
Chinese, early 20th century
Measures: Height
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$61,964 / set
Associated Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Mirror Black Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Associated pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain mirror black lamps, circa 1880
Baluster Classic
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Antique French Chinoiserie Style Ormolu and Chinese Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
decorated with red and blue floral patterns. The central body is formed from a Chinese porcelain vessel
Category
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Porcelain Stemmed Bowl
Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Porcelain Stemmed Bowl
Cover
Tongzhi Period, Qing
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy with Dutch Sterling Silver Lid
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Chinese porcelain tea caddy with Dutch hallmarked sterling silver lid featuring
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Sterling Silver
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin
s Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Foo Dogs on Stands, circa 1890
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain 19C Cantonese Dish Birds Butterflies Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Superb antique Chinese porcelain Dish/Plate from the late qing period.
Painted in cantonese
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,209 Sale Price
20% Off
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Antique Chinese Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique Chinese porcelain for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique Chinese porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique Chinese porcelain bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Meissen Porcelain, Minton and CANTON FAMILLE ROSE each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique Chinese porcelain that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Porcelain?
A piece of antique Chinese porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,195, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $284,221.
Questions About Antique Chinese Porcelain
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020
Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
- What is Chinese porcelain called?2 Answers
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.
- PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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.
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