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Pair of Antique hand-carved Jade Foo Dogs, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
. Known as Shishi or Pinyin, these are Chinese Imperial guardian lions and often incorrectly call Foo Dogs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Jade

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
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18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Print of the Imperial Palace in Peking by Nieuhof, 1668
By Johan
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled ‘Interior aulae Imperatoriae facies'. Antique print of the Imperial
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17th Century Antique Imperial China

Materials

Paper

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Pink Ginger Jar “Gemberpot”, Rose Family
By Chow s Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
last imperial dynasty of China, ruled by the Manchus, an ethnic group that originated in northeastern
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Qianlong Period Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Cup Saucer - Lotus Underglaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
century, Chinese export porcelain was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as Chinese Imperial
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Plates Painted with Flower Baskets
Located in Downingtown, PA
shading—was refined at the Imperial kilns in Jingdezhen. These Chinese Export wares met the growing
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
end of China's bimillennial imperial history and the birth of modern China. We must say, however, that
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
centralized bureaucracy which served as a model for China’s imperial rule until the early twentieth century
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate
Located in Newark, England
an imperial dynasty in China founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, a commoner who overthrew the Mongol Yuan
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Ancient Acrobat Entertainers Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
government and social stability in human history," and was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ancient China Monumental Stone Ram Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
bureaucracy which served as a model for China’s imperial rule until the early twentieth century. The favored
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Limestone

Two Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze feet which take the form of Chinese Imperial lions (or foo dogs).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier s Helmet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
China’s Imperial Army. Used as a helmet, this object was produced in a way that would provide protection
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Yellow Ground Chinese Famille Rose Planters with Ch. Characters
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous, large, and decorative pair of imperial yellow ground Famille rose Chinese Export
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of the Qing Court
Located in TORQUAY, AU
A captivating glimpse into China's last imperial era. This exceptional 19th-century Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Linen, Silk, Acrylic, Plexiglass, Paper

CHINA Antique Dynasty Glazed Porcelain Peacock Figural Vase With Xuan-De Mark
Located in Miami, FL
the characteristics of the 15th century Xuan-De period. The Ming Dynasty This was a Chinese imperial
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
front of Chinese Imperial palaces, temples, emperors' tombs, government offices and the homes of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

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Bronze

19thC Chinese Pair of Pith Paintings "Emperor Xianfeng Consort Qing" C.1855
Located in Incline Village, NV
curious about the leadership and ruling class of China, thus the Imperial subject matter of these
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese history, it was also the largest imperial in the history of china and in 1790 the fourth largest
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile
Located in Ferrara, IT
Imperial Empire, the Emperor of China used the dragon as a symbol of his power. The clouds you see in this
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Imperial China

Materials

Metallic Thread

Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
techniques, and modern uses. Chinese imperial roof decorations or roof charms or roof-figures (Chinese: 檐獸/檐
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China 206 BC - 220 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
- Certificate of Authenticity The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Rare and Important Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Foo Dogs
Located in Dublin, IE
the Majolica style green, yellow and aubergine glaze. Chinese Foo Dogs Imperial guardian lions
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ceramic

Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China 206BC - 220AD Ex-Museum
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
the West. It was the second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD), preceded by the Qin dynasty
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Buddha Torso White Marble Sculpture - Tang Dynasty China 618-907 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Imperial China

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Marble

Ming Dynasty Celestial Deity Head Carved in Stone - China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese.
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Stone

Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Paper Mill , China 206BC - 220AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
the most elaborate towers and palaces. Because very few ancient Chinese buildings have survived intact
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, 206 BC–220 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
second imperial dynasty of China (206 BC–220 AD), preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC). Spanning
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Yellow Chinese Vases With Lids As Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of imperial yellow Chinese vases with lids. Mounted with bronze dore mounts with French floral
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1860s French Antique Imperial China

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Bronze

Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark
Located in Wembley, GB
Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs
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1880s Chinese Tibetan Antique Imperial China

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Imperial China

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Mid-19th Century/Qing Dinasty of Enameled Chinese Porcelain Figurines
Located in North Miami, FL
declining imperial power. Skillful artistry kept chinese ceramic arts highly relevant on the global stage.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Enamel

6 Elegant Ming Dynasty Court Attendants in Glazed Terracotta, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Jacksonville, FL
of Chinese painting on glass, offer a glimpse into the imperial splendor of the past. The unframed
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Imperial China

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ormolu

Original 17th-Century Antique Map of Nanjing Province, China – by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
imperial capital during several Chinese dynasties and was a key political, cultural, and economic hub. The
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1650s Antique Imperial China

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Paper

Antique engraving of Quante-Cong, Emperor of the Chinese, Warren sc., c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique engraving of Quante-Cong, Emperor of the Chinese, Warren sc., c.1780–1800 This antique
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1790s British Antique Imperial China

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Paper

Antique Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet c. 1800s
Located in Westfield, MA
cabinet features a butterfly motif in its form, symbolizing longevity and happiness in Chinese culture
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

QING DYNASTY 1800 Early 19th Century Pair of Bronze Censers With Lids Bases
Located in Miami, FL
imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China), in 1644
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Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Montreal, QC
. Natural Jadeite is known as 'heavenly' and ‘Imperial' in the Chinese culture, believing it to bring good
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19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Imperial China

Materials

Jade

QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze, Gold

QING DYNASTY 1850 Sculptural Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze, Gold

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
Located in Miami, FL
Qing, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

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Marble

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger s Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid
Located in Miami, FL
actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Superb Set of 5 Elegant Court Attendants, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Imperial China

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Rare Sang de Boeuf, Oxblood Gourd Vase with Ears, Copper Rings
Located in Lomita, CA
century (circa 1890s) Chinese copper red-glazed gourd base is from the Qing dynasty, the last imperial
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Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Imperial China

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Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Cast-Bronze Table Lamps with Green Grass Cloth Shades
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Austin, TX
. The black lamp bases are traditional carved Chinese wood. The square shaped grass-cloth shades
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze

Console Table with Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Chinoiserie garden scenes. The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, and covers a period from
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Map of Pescadores Islands (Pong-Hou) Formosa – French Jesuit Engraving, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Tartarie par l’ordre et aux frais de l’Empereur,” indicating that it was based on Chinese imperial surveys
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Late 18th Century French Antique Imperial China

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Paper

Map of Formosa and Pescadores – French Jesuit Engraving by Portier, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
, integrating data from Chinese imperial sources with European engraving techniques. Such maps were valuable to
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Late 18th Century French Antique Imperial China

Materials

Paper

Portrait of a Pekingese dog, oil painting on canvas by A. Schrotter 20th c.
Located in Gavere, BE
favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as both a lap dog and companion dog, and its name refers
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1920s Other Art Style Antique Imperial China

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
Franco-English military campaign led in 1860 against the Imperial army in China, the French troops of
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Imperial China

Materials

Bronze

Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Charger After Angelika Kauffmann
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Imperial Crown China mark.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Imperial China

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of "Chinoiserie" Pelmets, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III's French troops bring back part of the treasure from the
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1870s French Japonisme Antique Imperial China

Materials

Wood

Early John Ridgway Soup Plate Aukland Chinoiserie Pattern, English, circa 1835
By John Ridgways
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large deep plate or soup bowl by John
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Imperial China

Materials

Ironstone

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Antique Imperial China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique imperial China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique imperial China for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, fabric and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique imperial China — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique imperial China, designed in the Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique imperial China that is appealing in its simplicity, but Imperial Glass Co., Imperial Porcelain Factory and Josiah Spode produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Imperial China?

Prices for an antique imperial China can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $226 and can go as high as $108,004, while the average can fetch as much as $3,895.
Questions About Antique Imperial China
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
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    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.