Chinese Export Tables
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
Oriental Side Table, Chinese Elm Cabinet, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an oriental side table, a Chinese elm cabinet from the late 20th century.
Dark, russet hues with a wax polished finish
Grain interest and in good order throughout
Raised...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Asian Chinese Style Square Teak Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (20th Century) square teak coffee table with filigree apron.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Chinese Dragon Ceramic Glazed Pedestal Table W/ 4 Ceramic Garden Stools
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original set of glazed art pottery garden furniture set featuring a pedestal dining table with a relief of chinese style dragon along the base and a set of 4 toadstool-shaped stools ...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Ceramic
$4,550 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Late Qing Dynasty Rosewood Export Side Table Carved With Floral Bamboo Theme
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant hand carved late Qing Dynasty Chinese Rosewood table with delicate carving and slender bamboo theme legs. Some chips in relief carving as seen otherwise in good original cond...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Carved Hardwood Low Table with Cloisonne Dragon Top
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning antique Japanese carved hardwood low table with cloisonne dragon top, circa early 1900s. The table is in very good vintage conditio...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 19th century oriental hardwood stand or coffee table having marble inset
Shaped top and carved decoration raised on cabriole legs with under t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Near Pair of Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of vintage Chinese pedestals handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with open fretwork, decorated in soft floral colors on an alluring cobalt blue background.
From ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Rosewood Hongmu Faux Bamboo Tiered Etagere Stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
Exceptionally hand-crafted in the early 20th century, high quality richly colored rosewood, with superb grain patterns and soft, warm tones, the faux-bamboo hand carved frame having ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
$1,224 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Carved Nest of Chinese Tables Depicting Scenes of Noblemen Dragon Boat Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning nest of highly carved tables depicting Chinese noblemen, boats and floral scenes
I have never q...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Chinese Garden Seat End Table in Beautiful Colors
Located in Hopewell, NJ
One of the prettiest Chinese garden seats ever with flowers, birds and tobacco leaves makes a lovely end table with 11.75 diameter top. The color palette of pinks, purple, orange, ...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Bamboo Motif Scrolled Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved hardwood display stands featuring quality dovetail construction and an elegant bamboo motif. The simplicity of this timeless sc...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table. Very sturdy. Measures 15.5" in width, 17" in depth and stands 21".
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Side Tables
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese hardwood side tables, each with an inset panel to the tops, carved scrolling foliate and motif decoration to the frieze, four square secti...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Black Glass Sofa Table, Oriental Decorations, Mod. Rene
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
A peculiar and original sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Flower Stands Marble-Top
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of antique 31.5” large Chinese rosewood flower stands marble top insert, 2 pieces, the inset marble-top over carved rosewoo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19thCentury China Export Elmwood Black Lacquered Console
Located in Brescia, IT
This console is an hand crafted piece of furniture and was made in elm wood, typical of asian countries in Late 19th Century. It was cleaned and refreshed the old black finish.
This...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Elegant Elmwood Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Low Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated and elegant elm Chinese coffee table having handsome carvings on all sides and beautiful Asian style legs that turn in at the ends.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Diminutive Chinese Export Hardwood Nesting Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive miniature set of four diminutive stacking or nesting tables crafted from hardwood. The Chinese export tables feature gracefully carved aprons in an open geometric fretwork...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Rattan Flip Top Side Table Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A sunning Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Rattan Flip Top side table cabinet in good vintage condition measuring 18.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and stand...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan, Wood
Nest Of Four Chinese Export Lacquer Tables
Located in Essex, MA
A graduated set of four with seated figures in a landscape. Trestle base. Giltwood feet.
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$2,800 / set
Gorgeous Pair of Chinese Garden Seat End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty pair of vintage Chinese garden seats having decoration in turquoise, celadon, pink and yellow.
Note: Will split the pair, pr...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Handcrafted Chinese Elm Wood Side Table – Solid Rustic Design
Located in IT
This 19th-century handcrafted elm wood side table from China is a beautifully rustic piece with timeless appeal. The table features a solid, single piece of elm wood for the top, sho...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Elm
c. 1980
s Gracie Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Coffee Table
By Gracie
Located in New York, NY
Handmade table by Gracie, established in 1898, in Chinese style, with a vibrant red cashew lacquer finish. Handpainted floral design in gold, with intricate geometric border.
Table...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Ornate Pair of Meticulously Carved Wooden End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively carved solid wood end tables having the shape of garden stools, with dolphins, birds, flora and fauna.
Beautiful grain on top which is 9” diameter
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand table with rouge marble top insert and dark wood carved with abundant floral motif , the inset marble top over carved hardwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rosewood Mid Century Round Occasional Table
Located in Lomita, CA
The form of this rosewood circular table with delicate fretwork and graceful legs is rare and worth a second look. The outstanding feature aside from the design details is the dark c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$863 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinese Elm Demi-Lune Marble Insert Console Demi-lune Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Chinese Elm Demi-Lune Marble Insert Console Table. Two tiered construction, top with a white marble insert.
Dimensions
33ʺW × 16ʺD × 33ʺH
Category
1920s Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinese Black Faux Bamboo Two-Tiered End Table
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese black end table with two tiers supported by gold-accented faux bamboo legs, and painted with gold borders and a floral motif decorating...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Pedestal Table in Carved Wood on a Mythological Theme, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Asian high pedestal table in solid wood richly carved.
The tripod base is composed of 3 heads of dragons / demons.
In the center, a dragon walks on clouds. He is surround...
Category
1890s Vietnamese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,957 Sale Price
25% Off
Hand-Carved Dragon Motif Cypress Wood Console or Sofa Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cool console or sofa table made of cypress wood. Hand-carved on both shelves and the legs in a dragon motif. Very Game of Thrones. A stylized Queen Anne leg. Mid 1900's. Asian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Cypress
Chinese Hardwood Pedestal Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (Qing Dynasty-probably 18th Cent) hardwood pedestal stand with an open design under top and a box stretcher with an open design.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Inset Circular Carved Hardwood Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A Chinese cloisonné enamel inset circular carved hardwood pedestal
Chinese, early 20th century
Measures: Height 34cm, diameter 45cm
Made in China in the early twentieth century,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Enamel
Modern Asian-Style Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Asian-style square coffee table of reclaimed pine, a classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,100 / item
Chinese, hard wood, Kang Table, 20th Century
Located in Camden, ME
A hardwood Kang table, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Large Chinese Carved Hardwood Hanging Woodcarving
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood hanging woodcarving , looks very beautiful smiling face with teeth and hat, see more pictures, measures: 12'' X 5.5'' X 3.5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Contemporary Chinese Hand Painted Black and Gold Center Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese center tables hand-painted with Chinoiserie scenes of houses and seated women captured in pastoral settings on tops trimmed in carved gold leaf motifs, supported on g...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Tilt Top Rectangular Side or Center Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid 19th century beautiful Chinese Export chinoiserie tilt top table. Tripod base on original castors. Meticulously detailed decoration with pagoda and figures.
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Heavily Carved, Occasional Tables or Pedestals, Teak, Marble, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinese Heavily Carved, Occasional Tables, End Tables Teak, Marble, 1920s
Compatible pair of heavily carved large occasional tables or pedestals designed and produced in China in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Marble
Asian Round Coffee Table Carved with Dragons and Peacocks, Indonesia, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Asian side table / tea or coffee table in carved solid wood.
The carved top represents a majestic peacock surrounded by two serpents or mythologi...
Category
1920s Indonesian Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Rosewood Chinese Center Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese carved rosewood center tables that could be used for dining as well. They are part of a suite of dining furniture made Europeans living in China in the early 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Export Nesting Games Tables, Set of Four, Mid 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite and unusual set of four Chinese export black lacquer and gilt painted nesting tables, early to mid 19th century, China. The largest table top opens to serve as a games table.
This elegant set of four nesting tables crafted in black lacquer and intricately and densely painted in gilt. The table tops all with figural court scenes. The legs of lyre form and set with clawed feet. Delicate paintings of leaves...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hong-Mu Nest of Tables Set of Three
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Chinese nest of tables with slight carving on the aprons. The tops with a slight arched front and tapering sides with a slightly shorter back. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Carved Mahogany Plantstand Pedestal, C1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Chinese carved mahogany plantstand pedestal, dating to circa 1920, exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance of early 20th-century Chinese furniture design. Constructe...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Pedestal Stands
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese (18/19th Cent) hardwood pedestal stands with celadon jade bats inserted into a carved apron under top with a box form stretcher.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Jade
$45,000 / set
Chinese Octagonal White Washed Side Tables W/ Verdigris Hardware - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a great looking pair of Chinese white washed octagonal side tables with verdigris hardware. They are both lined with calligraphy paper. The interior shows minor wear to the p...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique Asian Character Tablet Top Faux Bamboo End Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This unique Asian character tablet top faux bamboo end table is a striking piece of furniture that blends artistic design with functional purpose. The tabletop is decorated with engr...
Category
1970s European Vintage Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Michael Taylor Far East Asian Burl Wood Square Occasional Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Michael Taylor Far East Collection Asian Burl Wood Square Occasional Side Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 26" W x 26" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Hardwood Folding Tray Table
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Chinese export hardwood tray table set on delicate yoke shaped legs and a hinged x-form stretcher decorated with stylized kui dragons. The he...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century 23.5
Chinese Carved Rosewood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular two tiered tables with rouge marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved rosewood apron with dogwood design an...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Nest of Four Chinese Hardwood Tables, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality nest of four Chinese hardwood tables, each with well carved vine leaf and grape decoration to the frieze. Polished hardwood tops,...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$3,415 / set
Chinese Carved Wooden Altar Table / Console
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese hardwood altar / console table accented with ornately carved and pierced spandrels and recessed legs and topped with a surface bearing gently sloping sides.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Flower Stands Marble-Top Insert
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand table with rouge marble top insert, the inset marble top over carved hardwood apron with mother of pear inlay pl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality vintage Chinese Asian carved rosewood marble top lamp table stand pedestal.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Rosewood
MID CENTURY MODERN MOROCCAN BRASS TRAY TABLE WITH TEAK FOLDING BASe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table with teak folding base retailed through Liberty's in the...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Hand Carved Stand with Marble Top
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved hardwood square stand with marble top. Carved rosewood with a figurative rouge marble top with lower shelf. Perfect accent piece or for use as a stand for sculpture...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Asian-Style White Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Asian-style white coffee table, a Classic style inspired by the far east. This table is a large square shape with horse hoof-style legs, a design that dates back to the 14th c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,509 / item
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Stand with Burl Top
Located in Brea, CA
A antique Chinese heavily carved hardwood circular stand with burl wood top insert, over carved hardwood and unique 4 legs, see more pictures, measures: 9" height x 6” diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Hardwood
IMPORTANT COFFEE TABLE Chinese 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT COFFEE TABLE
Chinese 19th Century
in hardwood, with carvings.
Pink marble top.
Dim.: 76 x 100 x 55 cm
good conditions
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Wood
Four Terra Cotta Garden Seats with a Blue Glaze, Priced Per Pair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of four large scale garden seats crafted in terra cotta in a traditional form, featuring a glorious blue glaze with a crackle finish. One with an old repair, as seen i...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinese Export tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinese Export tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include George Zee, Henredon, John Widdicomb, and Susanne Hollis. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $2,543.
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