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Pair of Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Canton Orange Ground Vases or Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Chinese export porcelain vases.
In the Rose Canton or Famille Rose style
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Delft - Wanli style
Kraak
Charger - 17th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
form and decoration closely resemble Chinese Ming porcelain, it is made of earthenware. Chinese
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Porcelain with transparent pale-bluish (qingbai-type) glaze, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
* Qingbai Ware
Qingbai ware, which translates to "blue-white ware," is a type of Chinese porcelain that was
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Ming Dynasty Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate
Located in Newark, England
Chinese Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate. The plate potted in porcelain ceramic of circular shape and
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Asparagus Plate; J. Pierpont Morgan House Burgee, circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
porcelain china, made by the world renowned English maker Mintons, was used to entertain Morgan’s guests
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Flagship Corsair Vegetable Bowl
By Minton
Located in Norwell, MA
.. J.P. Morgan was elected the Club’s Commodore in 1897 and this fine porcelain china, made by the world
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fine New Hall Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Pattern 490, Georgian Circa 1805
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Chinese porcelain. The pattern is finely enhanced with detailed hand gilding.
The piece is unmarked to
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Famille Verte Vases, Kangxi Period, 1662-1722
Located in Delft, NL
Famille Verte vases, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Famille Verte, Kangxi 1662-1722 Chinese porcelain
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$24,870 / set
Early 18th Century Blue and White Dutch Delft Clobbered Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Western appreciation of and quest for Chinese porcelain. The recipe for porcelain was a mystery in Europe
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Delft, Pottery
French Chinoiserie Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Edo Imari Potpourri Vase and Cover
Located in Melbourne, AU
of this suggests the porcelain is of Chinese production. Some indications are the smooth finish of
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
$1,856 Sale Price
55% Off
Pair of Late 18th Century Brown Painted Batavia Trumpet Vases ‘Could Be Lamps’
Located in London, by appointment only
These trumpet vases are European and were made to copy Chinese porcelain vases being exported to
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Arts
Crafts Landscape Cup
Saucer, 1882-1891
By Haviland
Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
that carried factory decorated Limoges's porcelain, had their own china decorating departments and
Category
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Near Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jars with Peaches, Roses and Bats
Located in Yonkers, NY
This near pair of antique Chinese porcelain ginger jars features an exuberant famille rose palette
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Group of Batavia-ware Urns
Covers
Located in Downingtown, PA
example of mid-18th-century Chinese Export porcelain, illustrating the highly successful fusion of Chinese
Category
1750s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Famille Rose "Peaches" Bottle Vases
Tianquiping
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Chinese porcelain "peaches" bottle vases (tianquiping) from the late Qing Dynasty or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Peacock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant mid-19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar, finely painted in cobalt blue under a
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Blue
White Warrior Scene Giltwood
Lacquer Table Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese porcelain but also showcases the elaborate craftsmanship of the lacquered and giltwood base, which
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Giltwood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Kangxi Bowls Amsterdams Bont Blue White, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
transformed into what we call an Amsterdam Bont bowl.
We take a look at Amsterdams Bont porcelain from China
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$878 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 19th Century Porcelain Chinese Imari Famille Rose Vase
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Large late 19th century Chinese Export Porcelain Imari and Famille Rose hand painted vase
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Aesthetic Movement Three-Tired Display Stand Hand-Painted Plates
By Aesthetic Movement
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
looking thing, the plates seem to be porcelain china, each one handmade and painted
The condition is
Category
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Delft - Pair of blue and white Delftware plates - 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
-painted in cobalt blue on a tin-glazed white ground, inspired on Chinese porcelain.
The plates display
Category
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
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
Chinese Blue and White Altar Vase with Immortal Figures and Celadon Tint
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall and finely potted Chinese porcelain altar vase, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue on a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Canton Blue
White Chestnut Basket
Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export porcelain set consisting of an oval basket and a matching stand. Both pieces are hand
Category
1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qingbai Small Model of a Granary Set, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
ware, which translates to "blue-white ware," is a type of Chinese porcelain that was made at the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1780
Located in PARIS, FR
China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1780
This Chinese export porcelain dish
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Rose Medallion Pierced Fruit Basket and Undertray 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese porcelain. The pierced fruit basket is a remarkable work
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. The Samson factory
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
$4,950 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cobalt Blue Prunus Blossom Jar, Circa 1900 Made into US Wired Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A blue and white Chinese porcelain jar circa 1900 made into a modern table lamp wired for the USA
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Pair of Century Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases with Striking Foo Dog
Category
1860s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts
Located in London, GB
Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts
Chinese and Turkish, 16th
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 20th Century Handmade Mongolian Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet In Neutral
Located in New York, NY
for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Wool
Antique Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Dish in Kakiemon Style England Ca. 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain, reflecting a broader enthusiasm for Japanese and Chinese porcelain.
Kakiemon
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair, 19th Century Chinese Clobbered Rose Medallion Bottle Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of finely enameled Chinese porcelain vases, likely produced in the late Qing Dynasty
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Dutch Delftware Figural Earthenware Vases in Chinese Transitional Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.
In the period (1630-1645) the VOC (Dutch East India Company, 1602–1799) ordered Chinese porcelain
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,735 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Chinese Famille Rose Pattern Side Plates, Late 19th Century
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Europe, influencing both Chinese export porcelain and Western ceramics. The design on this pair reflects
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes
By Edmé Samson
Located in Katonah, NY
ceramics including the early Qing dynasty Famille Rose Chinese porcelains. The firm exhibited at the
Category
1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,430 / set
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
of refined Chinese porcelain. Its balanced proportions and detailed craftsmanship make it a versatile
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Subject KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Figural Inkwell
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Rare KPM porcelain figural inkwell depicting a Chinaman in a wonderfully ornate traditional robe of
Category
19th Century German Antique Chinese Porcelain
Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China
Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois)
three porcelain
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Floral Oil Painting – Early 1900s
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive oil on canvas from the early 20th century, depicting a refined Chinese porcelain vase
Category
1920s Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Fruitwood
Flagship Luncheon Plate J. Pierpont Morgan’s Personal Dinnerware, circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
;Flagship". J.P. Morgan was elected New York yacht club commodore in 1897. This fine porcelain china
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain
Large Vegetable Bowl, J. Pierpont Morgan
s Personal Dinnerware, circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
.. J.P. Morgan was elected the Club’s Commodore in 1897 and this fine porcelain china, made by the world
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain
Rose Medallion Porcelain Vase, Late Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
Medium: Famille rose
* Rose Medallion
Rose Medallion porcelain is a style of Chinese porcelain that
Category
19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Jardiniere, 19th century, with metal mounted rim and metal insert
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Georgian Spode Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Pattern No. 1867 porcelain, circa 1820
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
bone china (porcelain) which Spode called Felspar porcelain, this being whiter and harder than the
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty White Porcelain Vase with Painted Flowers, Objects and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period white porcelain vase with painted flowers, objects and calligraphy
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Planter. Planter is decorated with a continuous figural
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1700-1720 Japanese Porcelain Imari Edo Garniture Vase Flowers Shishi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in Dutch and French interiors where Japanese and Chinese porcelain were prized).
But garnitures can
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Small White porcelain Cup, Late Ming Era(16-17th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
that was carrying a variety of trade goods, predominantly Chinese blue and white porcelain, along the
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Ming Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(35.9 cm)
Meissen Porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early
Category
19th Century German Regency Revival Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$12,950 Sale Price
31% Off
Chinese White Porcelain Bottle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese White Porcelain Bottle Vase. 7.5" H x 3" Diameter. Provenance: From a 35 East 75th Street
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase in rich colors of red, blue, green and yellow on a
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of three Dutch Delft Plates with garden scene and ducks, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
river landscape with ducks, houses, rocks, and foliage. Inspired by the Chinese porcelain examples from
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
A small Chinese ming dynasty bowl with a lot of design into the porcelain. Comes with three inch
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Delft polychrome plate
lightning decor
- first half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
characteristic zigzag motifs and monograms. The design is inspired by Chinese porcelain, copied by Delft potters
Category
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820
By Flight
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
polished alternative to Chinese porcelain.
Unlike imported porcelain, Worcester offered a whiter body, a
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical 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
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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