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Pair Chinese Silk Woven Hardwood Screens Antique 1840 Qianlong Emperor
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of Chinese antique hardwood screens featuring silk woven plaques
Shows a male and
Category
1840s Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Covered Bowls – Children at Play
Located in Media, PA
This exquisite pair of late 19th century Chinese porcelain covered bowls showcases the refined
Category
1880s Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
birds and insects amongst foliage within formal borders, in typical imitation of Chinese porcelain style.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
$1,437 Sale Price
47% Off
Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 19thC White Ironstone China Large Oversized (3) Piece Soup Tureen, British
By William Adams and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
markings on the underneath of the bowl display "Ironstone China" "William Adams" "Tunstall" with the coat
Category
1660s English Victorian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ironstone
Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822
By Spode
Located in London, GB
Guangzhou, where Chinese export porcelain was painted and prepared for export to Europe. The border of the
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Chinese Blue and White Large Plate, Qing Qianlong circa 1750
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese porcelain large plate, made for the export (Canton) market, during the
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Decorative Ceramic Plates with a dragon pattern
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of antique Chinese porcelain plates featuring a blue and white
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
Chinese porcelain. Initially developed in the early 18th century for export to Europe, it flourished
Category
19th Century East Asian Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ming Period Fahua Pottery Chinese Table Screen Scholar Eight immortals Shoulou
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A chinese porcelain table screen from the Ming period, 16/17th century. Decorated in High Relief
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,463 Sale Price
48% Off
Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton Chestnut Basket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830-60 Blue Canton reticulated chestnut basket, Chinese export. Fine condition, one bottom
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$316 Sale Price
47% Off
Spode Imperial China Dessert Service, Frog Pattern in Mauve, Regency circa 1828
By Spode
Located in London, GB
. It is made of Spode's Imperial China and has the Frog pattern in mauve/purple. It consists of a high
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ironstone
Blue And White Canton Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century Chinese blue and white canton dish. An attractive shape and scalloped edge.
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Celadon
Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kangxi-era porcelain.
Historical Significance: During the Kangxi period, Chinese porcelain production
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Vases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine antique Chinese porcelain vases
In the Rose Medallion style.
With 4 gilt handles
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th C. Chinesse Qianlong / Jiaqing Blue and Whithe Porcelaine Tureens
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of blue and white porcelain tureens for export, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong Jiaqing period
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Famille Rose Peach Dish
Located in Greenwich, CT
square on base
the porcelain dish of thin translucent sides, nicely enameled on the interior with
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Blue and White Ink Washer Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Blue and White Ink Washer Bowl, "XuanDe" Mark on body
Measures: 10 H x 5 D
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Ming Style Blue and White BW Bunch Of Lotus Charger 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese porcelain charger, hand decorated in underglaze blue and white, exemplifying the
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vase in Porcelaine of Canton 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This small vase is made from Canton porcelain and was created in China in the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$607 Sale Price
20% Off
Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Pattern Charger, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1890
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Quentin Feller, Chinese Export Porcelain in the 19th century: The Canton Famille Rose Porcelains. Salem
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Qianlong Period Blue and White Charger 1736-1795
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Qianlong period blue and white charger
Date : 1735-1795
Period : Qianlong
Origin : China
Category
1750s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very
Category
1910s German Folk Art Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Chinese Tongzhi Floral Offering Bowl, Turquoise Glaze, 1800s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th-century Chinese porcelain offering bowl from the Tongzhi period (1862–1874) used for
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,898 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate or Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese (or Chinese) porcelain plate.
With a white ground decorated with an ocean
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Two Trumpet Vases and One Covered Jar, Kieng Lung Period
1735-1795
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Famille rose decoration on a power-blue ground.
Measures: Height jar 70cm., vases 60cm.
Diameter jar 35cm., vases 26cm.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese 19C Bleu de Hue Bitong Butterflies Flowers Cobalt Blue Vietnamese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Chinese porcelain Bitong (??) or Brushpots is a container for holding the brushes
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,661 Sale Price
48% Off
Chinese Export Blue and White Leaf Shaped Dish, Qianlong, Mid 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Chinese Export blue and white decorated porcelain leaf-shaped dish or charger
Category
1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Masons Porcelain Plate Hand Painted in Central Spray Mixed Border Ptn, Ca 1815
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Mason's bone china porcelain Desert Plate in a hand painted pattern called; Central Spray
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Anglo-Indian Market Elephant
Mahout Chargers, Pair, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
illustrated in:
Jorg, Christiaan, J. A. "Chinese Porcelain in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Lidded Temple Jar Converted Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese porcelain baluster Temple jar with white background against overglazed Wucai polychrome decoration
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Charger with Chinoiserie Decor in Transition Style, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
porcelain examples. This, because of the high demand of Chinese porcelain in the 17th century in Holland and
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Scrolls and Blossoms: Rare Chinese Export Blue
White Porcelain Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
time when Chinese porcelain exports to the West were at their highest. Underglaze blue (cobalt oxide
Category
1770s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Immortal Figure
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese porcelain figure of Immortal decorated in sancai glazes dating from 19th
Category
19th Century Asian Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Early Ming Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain Plates
Located in Fukuoka, JP
underglaze with floral and foliate motifs. These plates were found in Japan, where Chinese porcelain from the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Vases with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Late Qing Chinese Famille Rose Erotic Nesting Bowls (10), Signed and Marked
Located in Norton, MA
A set of 10 Chinese porcelain nesting bowls, all bowls depicting erotic scenes in the interior of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair Wanli Miniature Chinese Blue
White Ewers ca1600 Bird
Floral Decor
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare Pair of Late Wanli Period Miniature Chinese Porcelain Ewers (ca. 1600–1620)
A charming and
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 9 Dutch Delft Plates with Couples, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Dutch Delft plates with a lovely decoration of a couple in a garden. Probably based on the Chinese
Category
1760s Dutch Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Ormolu Mounted Kangxi Period Famille Verte Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Austin, TX
ormolu mounts.
The Chinese porcelain charger is skillfully painted in the traditional Famille verte
Category
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Located in Greven, DE
Chinese Porcelain Desk Vessel with Gilt Bronze Mount
Origin: China, made for the European export
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
12in. high by 8in. diameter.
The arrival in Western Europe of the first shiploads of Chinese porcelain
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Faience
A Qingbai Carved Meiping Porcelain, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
"blue-white ware," is a type of Chinese porcelain that was made at the Jingdezhen and other kilns in the
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Soup Tureen in the "Blue Fluted" Pattern
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Montreal, QC
production across Europe found inspiration from China, the birthplace of porcelain; its exports represented
Category
1880s Danish Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Adrianus Kocx, De Grieksche A - Delft Tea canister, late 17th century
By De Grieksche A
Located in DELFT, NL
ornamental frameworks, inspired by contemporary Chinese porcelain models.
Unrestored, with minor fritting
Category
Late 17th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Pewter
Pair 19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain was first made in the mid-19th century to satisfy the high demand for imported china that began in
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,480 / set
Delft - Delftware plate with polychrome floral decor - mid 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
the popular Chinoiserie style, reflecting European interpretations of Chinese porcelain motifs
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Plates Painted with Flower Baskets
Located in Downingtown, PA
Exquisite Prosperity: Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Plates with Flower Baskets
Set of Six
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
34.7CM Antique 18C Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Chinese P
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming and generously sized 18th-century Dutch Delft blue and white plate, inspired by Chinese
Category
17th Century Dutch Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Dutch Delft Charger with Chinoiserie Decor in Wanli Style, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
with flowers and figures
Exact copy of the Chinese porcelain examples from the Wanli / Tianqi periods
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Worcester Dragons in Compartments Group a Saucer
Four Cups England C-1800-1820
By Flight
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
Porcelain in the Regency period
• Fusion of English neoclassical form with Chinese decorative tradition
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
shiploads of Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, ivory and silk in the 17th century stimulated interest in China
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Faience
Qingbai Yuhuchunping Vase Porcelain, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
, which translates to "blue-white ware," is a type of Chinese porcelain that was made at the Jingdezhen
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
2 Glazed Antique Chinese Laughing Buddhas
Located in Chonburi, TH
optimism and gratitude.
Ideal for collectors of antique Chinese porcelain, decorative arts enthusiasts, or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Porcelain Pre Bencharong Fencai Plates with Flowers Green, 18/19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Bencharong plates
When Bencharong (Benjarong) is used to refer to
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,198 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair 18th Century Blue and White Gilded New Hall Dishes England Circa 1790
By New Hall
Located in Katonah, NY
New Hall China Works made porcelain wares. Initially, the factory produced only hard paste porcelain
Category
Late 18th Century English 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, 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, 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, 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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