Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
CHINESE EXPORT STYLE
Expanded trade between Europe and East Asia, starting in the 16th century, led to a booming market for exported goods, particularly furniture. This was bolstered by the establishment of the Dutch and English East India Companies at the beginning of the 17th century. From folding screens and chairs to lacquer tables and silver, Chinese Export furniture was in demand and regularly copied and imitated, leading to styles like chinoiserie and Chinese Chippendale.
The expansion of exporting that had strengthened the arts during the Ming dynasty continued into the Qing dynasty era — Chinese designers made many furniture pieces specifically for export, resulting in distinctive designs that mixed traditional techniques with forms appealing to foreign buyers. For instance, cabinetmakers in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) were prolific in crafting hardwood furniture for export in European styles that involved the expert joinery techniques of Chinese furniture. Designs for Chinese Export porcelain, cabinets, decorative objects and other furniture were often more ornately adorned than they would be for a local audience, such as with mother-of-pearl overlays or surfaces featuring lavish pictorial scenes or gold on black motifs. Some were even commissioned by wealthy European families to be adorned with their coat of arms.
Because lacquer furniture was especially prized, and the resin used to create it was difficult to import as it would harden during the long voyage, artisans in China and Japan exported numerous lacquer pieces. Long before lacquer made its way to Japan, the Chinese treated the material differently. They used it to create smooth, glossy surfaces, but also for carving, an art that began in the 12th century and is exclusively Chinese. These pieces are called cinnabar lacquer after the powdered mercury sulfide (cinnabar) employed to produce their characteristic red hue. A popular form for export was a compact cabinet with drawers, usually displayed on a small table. Undecorated furniture built in Europe was also shipped to China to be lacquered. The international exchange of design would influence furniture into the 19th century and later, informing styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Chinese Export tables, beds, cupboards, table lamps and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chinese Export
Chinese export porcelain rim soup
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export porcelain rim soup decorated in cobalt underglaze blue. The pattern centers on a blooming flower surrounded by scattered prunus boughs within the border of the dished ...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Porcelain Lychee Bowl, Natural Tones, White Ground, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large Chinese porcelain lychee bowl in natural tones on a white ground dating to the late 20th century.
An attractive bowl in good condition throughout
Painted with exo...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Hare
s Fur Glaze Tea Bowl - Unsigned - China - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Asian Hare's fur glaze tea bowl - small size - unsigned - China - 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no cracks - no chips - no repairs - non glazed areas as inten...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lotus Form Ceramic Bowl, Blue Flambe Glaze, China, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage lotus form ceramic bowl - blue flambe glaze - non glazed foot rim - unsigned - China - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no chi...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 19cm, diameter 23cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonnae Imperial Dragon Decorated Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and very well executed cloisonnae bowl is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China in approximately 1900 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is done with black as the predominant color and decorated with Imperial Dragons...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Large Chinese Export Punch Bowl in Mandarin Palette
Gilt Accents, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Chinese Export punch bowl in Mandarin Palette & Gilt Accents, ca. 1780.
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 20th-Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Famille Rose porcelain bowl, a distinctive type of Chinese porcelain known for its vibrant, opaque overglaze enamels.
Famille Rose, meaning "pink family," refers to a styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese porcelain bowl is a rare find from the Qing Dynasty, featuring delicate blue and white patterns. Crafted from high-quality porcelain and pottery, this bowl is ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bodiless Lacquer Bowl with Marks
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware is a product of the combination of bodiless craftsmanship and lacquering art. The production of Fuzhou bodiless lacquerware is quite difficult, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Samson Porcelain Chinese Export Style Reticulated Fruit Bowl
By Samson
Cie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique reticulated porcelain fruit bowl.
By Edmé Samson et Cie.
With a reticulated rim and decorated throughout with painted flowers in ye...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Round Chinese Silver Bowl, of segmented form, variously decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, dragons and birds, all beautifully detailed. Retailed by the firm of Wang Hing which was...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
$12,272
Vintage Bronze Chinese Pedestal Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Chinese pedestal bowl, circa 1950s. The bowl is in good vintage condition and measures 10"D x 3.75"H. The bronze has a great vintage patina and a wonderful look! #3408
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Green and Cherry Blossom Cloissone Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Chinese green cloisonne bowl with cherry blossoms and birds on the interior and exterior, and a yellow and blue pattern around the rim.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Cloisonne bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
This Unique Chinese Antique Cloisonné Bowl is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Copper
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Femille Rose Porcelain Bowl With Marks
Located in Pomona, CA
This is an Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl. As you can see in the pictures, it is in very good conditions. It shows very neat unique design and hand painted floral inside...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$380 Sale Price
41% Off
Chinese Plique-a-Jour Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Asian Cast Brass Footed Vessel with Animals Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large cast brass Asian footed bowl with two handles.
Could be used as a jardinière for an orchid composition.
Engraved brass with animals designs on brass vessel.
Great heavy brass Chinese art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Antique Etched Brass Bowl with dragon Detail. China, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Bowl, Compagnie des Indes, France (mount) - China, 18th/19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
China 18th Century (bowl) – France 19th Century (mount)
Beautiful enameled porcelain bowl in the pink-purple tones characteristic of the “Famille Rose” with polychrome decoration o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl made with the technique of Plique-a-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows or...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Glass Bowls Carved Red Glass Overlay
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a pair of Peking glass bowls with original stands, circa 1940s. These lovely bowls are made of white translucent glass and have carved red overlay designs and are from the C...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Glazed Earthenware Bowl, Song Dynasty, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Song dynasty period earthenware glazed bowl
Gorgeous patina and wear. Overall excellent condition.
Height: 2.7"
Diameter: 6.5"
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Bronze-Mounted Rose Medallion Center Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dore bronze mounts. Nicely cast. Bowl has no breaks, cracks or damages.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Bowl, Wing Cheong, Hong Kong c.1890
By Wing Cheong
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Chinese solid silver decorative fruit bowl, of traditional round form, applied with a shaped arched and pierced rim w...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese Ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 18cm, diameter 25cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Chestnut Bowl
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Canton Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain chestnut bowl with lid featuring painted interior scenes of figures, birds and flowers with gi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 10cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Petite Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$2,450 / set
Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market
Located in London, GB
Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market
Chinese, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 20cm, diameter 23cm
Crafted in China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Chinese Export decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Samson
Cie, Wing Cheong, and Zee Sung. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $255 and tops out at $44,800 while the average work can sell for $2,498.
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