Chinese Zitan
Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese Zitan wood coffee table.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zitan
Antique 19th Century a Chinese Zitan Box
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-made, Chinese Zitan box. The top-ranking quality and precious material among all
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Zitan
19th Century Chinese Zitan Wood Tall End Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a wonderful 19th century Chinese Zitan wood tall end table, with intricate hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Zitan
17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Zitan Libation Cup Silver Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
17th century Ming dynasty Chinese Zitan libation cup silver inlaid, of deep oval form , the
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Wood
17th Century Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese ZiTan Inlaid Silver Cups
Located in Brea, CA
17th century a pair of Ming dynasty Chinese ZiTan inlaid silver cups, the exterior carved in high
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
from zitan, a highly prized rare and slow-growing hardwood. Bone and soapstone inlays embellish the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Large Zitan Huanghuali Hardwood Brush Pot Bitong, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Zitan Huanghuali hardwood brush pot bitong, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China
Measures
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Set of Four Late 19th or Early 20th Century Chinese Nesting Tables of Zitan Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a set of four circa late 19th century or early 20th century Chinese nesting tables
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Zitan
H 27.88 in W 20 in D 14.13 in
Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique blending of classical Chinese and Art Deco Étagère/ room divider, first quarter of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Materials
Wood
Chinese Finley Moulded Ebonized Plaster Brush Pot Bitong Imitating Carved Zitan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese finely moulded ebonized plaster
Brush pot bitong imitating carved zitan
20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Plaster
Pair Chinese India Red Sandalwood Solid Zitan Carved Low Back Arm Chair
Located in Danville, CA
We are proud to offer this pair of amazing Chinese solid zitan carved low back chairs. They have
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Sandalwood
H 43.7 in W 28.5 in D 24.4 in
Antique Metal Chinese Medicine Scale and Weight with Zitan Case, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Antique Metal Chinese Medicine Scale and Weight with Zitan Case, 19th Century
Provenance: Private
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
H 0.79 in W 2.17 in D 9.06 in
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Beauty Fairy Lady On Zitan Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This masterfully carved celadon jade figure represents the epitome of Chinese artistry and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 5.12 in W 1.97 in D 0.99 in
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Located in Houston, TX
A rare pair of 19th Century or earlier, towering Chinese bronze cloisonné Royal palm leaf fans
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 123.25 in W 27.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Zitan
H 3 in W 9.75 in D 3.75 in
Chinese Altar or Console made of exotic wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Chinese altar also used as console or side table. Made of exotic hard wood, probably zitan, with a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Zitan
Miniature Chinese Hardwood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
minutia. The bookcase was made in northern China out of zitan, a wood prized by furniture makers for its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
Recent Sales
19th Century Zitan Brushpot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Zitan brushpot of slightly waisted cylindrical form, with beaded edges and low pad feet, the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Chinese Qing Dynasty Deep Green Hetian Jade Dragon Seal with Zitan Wood Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Zitan wood box
Compare almost the same jade seal, Christie's Paris, 14 December 2011, lot number 242
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Ancient Guanyin, Hard Wood, China
Located in Vigevano, IT
Beautiful Guanyin. Goddess is depicted standing, always looking down, towards those who suffer.
The right hand is raised in Karana mudra, which expels demons and removes obstacles...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Zitan
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Timber Statue of Guanyin in Royal Repose
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
It is believed that this detailed hand-carved timber statue of the Chinese Goddess of mercy Guanyin
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects an...
Materials
Wood, Zitan
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Massive Chinese Jade Screen with Jade Dragons Among Intricately Carved Clouds
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rarely is a Chinese room size screen or room divider available with the size, quality and quantity
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Jade
H 94 in W 113 in D 20 in
Pair 19th Century Chinese Zitan Wood Tea Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair 19th century Chinese Zitan wood tea tables.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Zitan
Chinese Zitan Wood Étagère Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large freestanding shelving unit or bookcase made of Zitan wood. All handcrafted with dovetailed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Materials
Zitan
A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved and pierced scholar's tray of zitan wood. The intricately carved sides feature a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects
Chinese Zitan Wood Cabinets with Hatchets
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese 19th century pair of zitan wood cabinets and hatchets made with elaborately hand-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of Four Antique Zitan Passion Flower Carved Chinese Imperial Chairs
By Zitan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century zitan Chinese imperial passion flower carved chairs
Mine are 19th century, circa 1880, made
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 38.19 in W 22.15 in D 17.92 in
Miniature Chinese Bamboo Zitan Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
. The cabinet was made in northern China out of zitan, a wood variety prized by furniture makers for its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Zitan
Chinese Carved Zitan Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A two door sideboard fitted with drawers inside produced in China in the 1920’ from Zitan and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards
Materials
Zitan
A Zitan Cylindrical Brushpot
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Zitan Cylindrical Brushpot, 20th Century
Of plain form, the dark wood with even patina
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Pair of Zitan Display Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Zitan display stands with lotus and vine relief carved pattern, with ruyi feet.
Category
20th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sandalwood, Zitan
A Zitan and Jade Inset Ruyi Scepter
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese "ruyi" scepter of zitan wood with inset carved jade plaques featuring the "jixiang ba bao
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A milk toned Scholar's rock from Beijing, China on a custom zitan mount with a cloud carved motif
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of hand craved zitan wood elephants, gallery plinths and poles with towering bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 123.25 in W 27.25 in D 21.75 in
Chinese Scholar's Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Low Chinese scholar's table with fretwork sides and legs, possibly of Zitan wood, with burlwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Zitan
Mid-19th Century Chinese Table Top Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century table top stand of zitan wood, Chinese. Qing dynasty, Ming design. To hold a bowl
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Zitan
Late Qing Dynasty Carved Zitan Scholar's Tray with Silver Bamboo Design Handles
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Chinese tray of great color from the late 19th century features elaborately carved gallery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
H 3.75 in W 19 in D 11 in
Chinese Blanc De Chine Meiping Vase Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese blanc de Chine ceramic pottery porcelain elongated plum vases with two animal
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Zitan
Chinese Zitan Scholars Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
the natural beauty of zitan, a prized hardwood from the forests of Northern China. Due to the rarity
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
19th Century Chinese Zitan Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar’s studio. It is carved of Zitan, a dark, precious, and now extinct Chinese hardwood. Made to look
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Zitan
Pair of Carved Chinese Zitan Throne Chairs with Dragon Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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These heavily carved Chinese Zitan Throne chairs would work great in a Chinoiserie, Asian-Styled, Mid
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Zitan Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
Chinese hardwood, Zitan wood. The wood is very heavy and dense, sometimes referred to as Iron Wood. Color
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Zitan
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bentwood Chairs, circa 1940s Brazil
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and shape. The seat back of Brazilian Rosewood is similar in style to Chinese Zitan hardwood chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Bentwood
Large Carved Zitan Brush Pot
Located in NYC, NY
A fine Chinese brush pot carved out of Zitan, a wood native to India. The pot has a naturalistic
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
19th Century Set of Five-Piece Zitan Opium Pipes and Accessories
Located in Brea, CA
19th century set of five-piece Zitan opium pipes and accessories, two long beautiful Zitan opium
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair of miniature Chinese Zitan wood stands.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of miniature Chinese Zitan stands in the shape of garden seats.
Guongxu-Republic Period
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Pair Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual and rare Chinese Zitan Root Brush Pots. Each hand carved with highly figured burl elements
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
19th-20th Century Tree Trunk, Probably Chinese Zitan Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century tree trunk, probably Chinese Zitan wood
Would be great as a table base.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Zitan Brushpot or Bitong
Located in Sarasota, FL
This exquisite brush pot (bitong) crafted from the much sought after Zitan wood. Zitan is rare
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Pair of Tall Chinese Zitan Wood Cabinets Featuring Hand Carved Dragons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of finely carved, tall Chinese Zitan wood cabinets; each of rectangular form. Each of the two
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Zitan, Wood
Large Chinese Zitan (Extinct Wood) Altar Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
Well crafted Atlar Table made from RARE and sought-after ZITAN hardwood. ZITAN is extinct wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Zitan
Chinese 19th Century Zitan (extinct) Wood Brush Pot
Located in Sarasota, FL
This well cared for Chinese zitan brush pot is hand carved, having 3 small flat feet to the bottom
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Large Chinese Qing Carved Zitan Brush Pot
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Large Chinese Qing carved Zitan brush pot with a stunning depiction of a Buddha god holding a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Zitan
Chinese Carved Zitan Brush-Washer
Located in Vancouver, BC
been valued in China, particularly during the Ming and Qing periods, referred to in Chinese as zitan (紫
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Chinese Lohan in Zitan wood. Qing Dynasty.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare Zitan carved Lohan.
Chinese. Qing Dynasty
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
A large Zitan and porcelain table screen
Located in Winter Park, FL
bird and camellias growing from rock work, cased in a nanmu frame and zitan stand. The plaque is
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Porcelain, Zitan
Pair of Chinese carved Zitan wood chairs (K61)
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chinese carved Zitan wood chairs, beautifully carved backrests with precious objects.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Zitan wood brush-washer.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare Chinese carved Zitan wood brush-washer.
Zitan was a valuable and scarce wood used primarily
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Qing jade lion and cub on Zitan stand
Located in Vancouver, BC
Qing Dynasty Jade Lion and cub in Celaadon jade on Zitan elaborately carved stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Pair of Exceptional Chinese Zitan Root Scholar's Brush Pots
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual Chinese zitan root brush pots. Each hand-carved with highly figured burl elements and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Extinct Zitan wood 19th Century Chinese Scroll Weights
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Chinese Zitan wood (extinct) 19th century Chinese scroll weight. hand carved scene
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Magnificent, Large, Rare Pair of Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Zitan Cabinets
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is an absolutely exquisite pair of rare Chinese zitan cabinets with amazing hand carvings
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...
Materials
Zitan
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
This quite rare and exquisite...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Horn, Ebony
H 25.75 in W 2.75 in D 25.75 in
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table.
The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th century.
Rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu hardwood side table. The top of the table has a wonderful rou...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Alter Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese carved alter table, the large rectangular inset panel top and curved ends above naturalistic scroll carved foliated frieze raised up on carved cross stretcher supports.
Dime...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Inlaid Urn Stands
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Chinese inlaid urn stands, the tops inset with white marble, above pierced sides decorated with mother of pearl foliated motifs raised on square supports united by under tier...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali arm chairs and carved Floral Medallion on the center of the backsplat, and with gracefully curved arms having a rich natural patina and distinctive grain.
...
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Chinese Etagere
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finest quality Chinese hardwood etagere with multiple levels, door and draw. Carved with all bamboo elements.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Handpainted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
an antique handpainted red Chinese porcelain big bowl, there is a pattern in the bottom of the bowl, mark hand painted. , Measures: 10” x 4.5 ''bowl fine gold, it has small chipped ,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing
Located in New York, NY
A rare palace size Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer figural box and cover, Qing Dynasty
This palace size box and cover is a rare and exquisite piece of art made in the 19th century...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hide, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs.
The back features two facing stylized dragons around a central shou (longevity) medallion below a scrolled crest r...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings.
The exterior ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
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How Much is a Chinese Zitan?
Prices for a Chinese zitan start at $680 and top out at $158,000 with the average selling for $6,150.