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Rare Meissen Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Exotic Bird in Chinese Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Meissen bowl in hand-painted porcelain decorated with exotic bird in Chinese style.
Late
Category
Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Tall Chinese Organic Decor Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Chinese porcelain vase decorated with green, white and pink organic motifs with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,157 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Leaf Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain bowl or vide poche.
In the Canton pattern.
In a leaf
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jars with Foo Dog Finials. Jars feature dragon motifs
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique Chinese Export porcelain plates.
In a Famille Rose pattern.
Decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases
Covers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers
China, Circa 1800
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Export Oval Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,850 / set
Set of Six Small Antique Traditional Chinese Teacups
Located in Sheffield, MA
blue and white cups are made of fine Chinese porcelain with hand painted decoration. The small volume
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Chinese plate.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Leaf Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain bowl or vide poche.
In the Canton pattern.
In a leaf
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Portuguese India Company Porcelain Platter, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined 18th-century Chinese porcelain platter from Portuguese India Company of the Pink Family
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,358 Sale Price
20% Off
Imari Gilt Porcelain Lamp on Giltwood Base
Located in New York, NY
Imari gilt porcelain lamp on water-gilt wood base. Chinese porcelain vase converted into a lamp in
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Chinese Export Nanking Warming Plate
Located in Savannah, GA
porcelain, and the name Nanking comes from the city of Nanjing, China, where this type of porcelain was made
Category
1810s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Serving Platter or Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain footed serving platter or tray.
In the Canton pattern
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Baluster Vase "Blanc Bleu" China 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful baluster vase in Chinese porcelain called "blue white" from the end of the 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$930 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Asian Porcelain Decorative Vase/Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century hand painted and crafted Chinese porcelain decorative urn / vase with exterior
Category
1890s Asian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Chinese Blue and White Canton Export Plate
Located in Tampa, FL
example of early 19th century canton ware, ideal for collectors of Chinese export porcelain or as a
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Silver Handle Serving Plate Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Por.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century with Dutch SIlver Handle. Made
Category
17th Century Edo Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$548 Sale Price
52% Off
East India Company Teapot - Qianlong Reign (1736-1795) - Tobacco Leaf
Located in Porto, PT
Chinese porcelain from the East India Company. Decoration called "Tobacco Leaf." Qianlong Reign
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Cup
Saucer Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain cup & saucer pair.
In a Famille Rose pattern.
Decorated
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Mug Hand Painted Mid 19th Century Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
second half of the nineteenth century circa 1860.
It was crafted in a southern Chinese porcelain workshop
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 antique Chinese Export porcelain candlesticks.
In the Canton pattern.
Each in an
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese porcelain bowl is a rare find from the Qing Dynasty, featuring delicate blue
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Gravy or Sauce Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain gravy boat or sauce boat.
In the Canton pattern
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Leaf Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain bowl or vide poche.
In the Canton pattern.
In a leaf
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Gilt Famille Rose Gravy or Sauce Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese porcelain gravy boat or sauce boat.
In the Famille Rose style.
Decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
New Hall Porcelain Dish Bat Printed Pattern in Manner of Adam Buck, Ca 1820
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a bone china porcelain Dish or Stand by New Hall dating to the Georgian Regency period of
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Covered Butter Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain covered butter tub and underplate.
In the Canton pattern
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Tulipiere With A Four Character Qianglong Mark
Located in Kent, Dover
A Chinese tulipiere of bulbous form in hand painted blue and white porcelain. the underside has a
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
An Early 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Canton Temple Jar
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century Chinese porcelain Canton temple jar of large scale
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Large Blue
White Chinese Export Plates
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large Chinese Export blue and white chargers. Each hand painted with bridges, flowers and
Category
1780s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,094 / set
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot Finely Painted Fencai Early 20th Cen ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese porcelain brush pot, finely painted in famille rose fencai, of a court lady in a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Leaf Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain bowl or vide poche.
In the Canton pattern.
In a leaf
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Serving Platter/Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain footed serving platter or tray.
In the Canton pattern
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This Chinese Export porcelain dish was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with beautiful floral
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Teapot with Silver Spout
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 18th century Chinese Export porcelain teapot.
Decorated throughout with flowers & floral
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Fruit Bowl
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese bowl painted in bright enamels with beautiful decorations of flowers, leaves and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Canton Bread and Butter Plate
Located in Tampa, FL
serves as a graceful addition to any collection of Chinese export porcelain or 19th century tableware.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Vase Ch
ing Dynasty Woman with Deer
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful antique Chinese vase from the Pink Family of the Ch'ing dynasty, from the late 1700s
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Reticulated Tray or Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export reticulated porcelain tray or platter.
In the Canton pattern
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Caddy with Lovebirds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain tea caddy.
Decorated in cobalt with gilt highlights
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue
White
Incised Porcelain
Jiangnan Mountain
Cylinder Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Blue & White & Incised Porcelain 'Jiangnan Mountain' Cylinder Vase, China, 19th Century
A
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
as an elegant 18th century piece of art, hand painted white porcelain china with cobalt blue
Category
Early 18th Century German Rococo Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Blue
White Baluster Vases
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of good scale late XIX Century Chinese export blue and white baluster vases. Decorated
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Coffee Cann / Chocolate Cup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain cann or handled cup.
In the Canton pattern.
Decorated in
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Canton Blue and White Serving Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
A fine 19th century Chinese export Canton blue and white porcelain serving dish, notable for its
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed. No cracks, chips or repairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Rare Coalport England Indian Tree Set of 5 Cups with Plates and Serving Platter
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
fine porcelain by Coalport China Company in England. It is hand decorated with Indian Tree pattern
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Chinese Antique Famille Rose Celadon Canton Dish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese antique famille rose celadon canton plate with hand painted butterflies, birds
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Covered Serving
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Covered Serving. Nice size 8 1/4" x 9 1/2". Some age
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Rose fish bowl. Having a wonderful selection of
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Export Imari Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Export Imari plates with blues, red, greens, & black.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,085 / set
18th Century Chinese Export "Rockefeller Pattern" Punch Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
"Rockefeller Pattern" / Chinese Export Famille Rose Mandarin-Pattern punch pot (or large tea pot
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Pierced Bowl and Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century Chinese Export pierced oval bowl and matching platter. Hand painted. No cracks. No
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Cantonese Basket Pierced Birds Butterflies Flowers, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Superb antique Chinese porcelain Dish/Plate from the late qing period.
Painted in cantonese style
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$978 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Chinese Export Blue
White Canton Porcelain Leaf Dish or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain bowl or vide poche.
In the Canton pattern.
In a leaf
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain Vase, Early 20th Century, Blue and Orange Floral Design, 23 cm Diameter
This stunning Japanese
Category
19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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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, 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. - 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, 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.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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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