Chinese Cinnabar Furniture
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Urns
Wood
20th Century Asian Ming Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Mercury Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors
Jade, Multi-gemstone
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Table Lamps
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Brass
20th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Chinese Vases
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Qing Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Precious Stone, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pillows and Throws
Leather
Vintage 1920s Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Mercury Glass
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing End Tables
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vases
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Vases
Brass
Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Lacquer
Lacquer
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Chinese Cinnabar Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Chinese Cinnabar Furniture?
- What is Chinese cinnabar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese cinnabar is the art of carving lacquer. The lacquer is the sap that comes from a family of trees found in southern China. It is red in color, and was the base on which intricate designs were carved. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese cinnabar pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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, 2020To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese-style furniture is usually called Chinoiserie. The term indicates furniture and decorative objects produced in Europe and North America that borrow design elements from pieces made in China and other East Asian countries. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinoiserie.








