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19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Wow! This is a pair or set of monumental Chinese corbels with heavily carved hanging food dogs and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Corbels

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Rosewood

Antique 19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2
19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2

19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2

H 32 in W 9 in D 12 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs

H 29 in W 17 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

H 19 in W 4.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China

H 19 in W 5 in D 16 in
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930 Measures - 38 5/8" x 69 3/4" x 21 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Corbels

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Mahogany

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930

H 38.75 in W 69.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved temple corbels from the 19th century, mounted on
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels

H 27.5 in W 22 in D 7 in
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

H 38 in W 17 in D 13 in
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base

H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas
Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

H 25 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand carved temple corbels from the early 19th century, depicting
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Antique Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors
Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors

Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors

H 30 in W 14 in D 6 in

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Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Hand Carved Antique Chinese Temple Corbels with Intricate detail. Base 9 X 17".
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels
Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels

Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels

H 71.5 in W 41.5 in D 22.75 in
Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese corbels supported the roof while adding decoration and protection to the entrance of
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Corbels

Antique Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs
Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs

Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs

H 10 in W 8 in D 30 in
Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels
Located in Chicago, IL
These Fu-dog shaped brackets once flanked the entrance of an aristocratic Chinese home. Elaborately
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels
Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels

Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels

H 8 in W 6 in D 40 in
Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Corbels, Wood, Original Surface, Hand Carved, China, 18th - 19th Century
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood, Paint

Corbels
Corbels

Corbels

H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Wood Carvings/Corbels with Intricately Carved Detailing, Base 11.5 X
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels

H 50 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Hardwood, Poplar

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

H 20 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930 Measures - 34" x 37 1/2" x 16 3/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Corbels

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Mahogany

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930

H 34 in W 37.5 in D 16.75 in
Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite crane motif architectural corbels are from Fujian and were made in the late 1700s
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

Materials

Wood

Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels
Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels

Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels

H 47 in W 22 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of antique carved wood figural corbels with a Chinese elder mounted on a small animal and
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19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Chinese Corbels

Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels
Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels

Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels

H 44 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid pair of hand-carved temple architectural beam supports was made in China in the mid
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young

H 20 in W 16 in D 5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of carved and gilt wood corbels made in China during the 19th century with a later
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Corbels

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets
Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets

Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets

H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Corbels

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Antique Chinese Corbels

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Oak

Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread
Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread

Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread

H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Corbels

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Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

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Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate of a J...
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1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Corbels

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Bronze

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 13 in W 13 in D 6 in
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) This is a m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches

Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches

H 70 in W 21 in D 21 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Corbels

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Aluminum

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Corbels

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Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet

Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet

H 80 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...
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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Chinese Corbels

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Composition

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy

H 110.24 in Dm 127.96 in
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased from the Manhattan estate ...
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Corbels

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Bronze

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this stone sculpture features a guar...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

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By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
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Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Corbels

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover

H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe in the mid-19th century. The desk f...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Corbels

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Brass

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

H 53.5 in W 35.5 in D 21.5 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Corbels

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Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Corbels

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Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Corbels

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Copper, Gold

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Textile, Acrylic

Framed Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka
Framed Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka

Framed Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka

H 36 in W 24 in D 6 in
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Antique Chinese Corbels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Chinese corbels available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique Chinese corbels available were constructed with great care. Antique Chinese corbels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. folk art and Louis XVI antique Chinese corbels are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Chinese Corbels?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,980, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $8,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Chinese Corbels
  • How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.

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  • How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
    1 Answer
    PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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.

  • How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum