What is vintage cloisonne?

In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is cloisonné worth?

What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more. Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire . Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty -era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design. Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan , where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era , and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors. Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.

Cloisonne Dragon

Cloisonne Jar

Chinese Black Dragon Furniture

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Vases

Cloisonne Dragon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cloisonne dragon you’re looking for. Each cloisonne dragon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and enamel. There are many kinds of the cloisonne dragon you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cloisonne dragon, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one cloisonne dragon that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jingfa and Ota Jinnoei produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cloisonne Dragon?

A cloisonne dragon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,765, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $106,426.

Questions About Cloisonne Dragon

What is vintage cloisonne?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is cloisonné worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 8, 2024
What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more.

Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire.

Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty-era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs.

As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan, where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era, and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors.

Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.