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Place of Origin: Chinese
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile affixed to acrylic stands. Whimsical Chinese tile depicting a Warrior on a Phoenix, These tiles were historically used in roofing on traditiona...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Qing Style Relief Carved Window Panel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite Chinese Qing style window panel featuring an intricately carved relief depicting scholars amid pagodas. The carved elm has a beautiful aged patina and fading on the natural...
Category
20th Century Qing Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Panel with Cloud Motifs and Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved du...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered shop sign with hand carved calligraphy and black and yellow frame. Showcasing a rich history, this late Qing Dynasty period Chinese s...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Lacquered Black Signboard with Red Calligraphy, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Crafted during the 19th century Qing Dynasty, this large signboard once adorned a temple, gui...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer shop sign from the 19th century with carved and lacquered calligraphy. This Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop sign is a remarkable artifact f...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Organic Form, Black Fiberglass Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kar
Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Other colors available.
Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or door h...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Organic Form, Rose Pink Fiberglass Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose cobble hook by kar
Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm
Materials: FRP
Other colours available.
Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or do...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy from the 19th century with dark brown/black lacquer, calligraphy carved in low relief and iro...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Qing Dynasty Elmwood Open Fretwork Panels with Delicate Carvings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of four Chinese Qing Dynasty period large carved elm wood interior door panels from the late 19th century, with fretwork design, openwork and figures in landscape scenes carved...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Elm
Organic Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kar
Dimensions: W 60 x D 55 x H 10 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Other colours available.
Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or door...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panels Hanging Architectural Element, Set
Located in Pomona, CA
These set of three antique Chinese wood carving panels has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art - Chinese Opera with gilt. These ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands.
Originally commissioned for an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were notoriously difficult as they had to serve as both highly decorative temple ornaments and structural building elements used to support the weight of a wall.
Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans. Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depicting various Chinese folk religion figures and imagery.
Rising on bespoke handmade stands, consistenting of sturdy rectangular shaped thick plank plinth base embellished with foliate carvings, held upright by turned column single support.
Rich in culture and history, interesting, unusual, highly decorative, whimsical and artistic, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, color, space, texture and lots of visual interest.
Dimensions, largest (approx):
Each: 32.5" H, 19" W, 7.25" D.
Please note, the objects were sourced and transported both legally and ethically, retaining partial original red wax export seal to top.
Display the three Sanxing, in their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One panel having two monumental smiling figures with hand painted eyes and tongue, the other fragment depicting four figures, seated and standing, likely Immortals, Gods, Shen deity, and other characters from ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity.
Sanxing figures are an important part of Asian culture. Statues of these three Gods...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Openwork Wall Hanging Giltwood Carvings
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique pair of Chinese 18th century Qing dynasty openwork wood carving
Gilded screen work wall hanging architectural elements.
This pair of Chinese pan...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Giltwood
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 pups. The detail is incredible. The slightly smaller...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty-Style Equestrian Roof Tile, 18th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 18th century Chinese Ming dynasty-style equestrian form glazed pottery roof tile.
Classic figural depiction of a proud celestial warrior on horseback, hand-crafted of eart...
Category
18th Century Ming Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery
Chinese Lattice Wall Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant wall lattice once fit inside tracks in the floor and ceiling for easy removal. Though visually simple, close inspection reveals the lattice t...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Shop Sign Panel with Calligraphy and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rectangular Qing Dynasty period shop sign panel from the 19th century with calligraphy and distressed dark brown patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this r...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Black Vertical Sign with Gold and Red Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black vertical sign from the 19th century, with gold calligraphy. Created in China during the 19th century, this tall and narrow woode...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese Early 20th Century Brown and Red Two-Panel Screen with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese two-panel screen from the early 20th century, with carvings, gilt motifs and calligraphy. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this screen features ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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 beautifully aged patina. circa 1900
Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist temple or imperial palace, late 19th / early 20th century, each intricately hand carved with very fine detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of original polychrome paint remaining.
The highly decorative architectural salvaged ornamental building elements presented on custom made hand carved wooden sculpture stands...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bronze Door Knockers Lion Motif 9"
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful bronze lion knockers. The mythical lion has large bulging eyes above wide open mouth. Curly hair surround the face, repeated in the eye brows which flank the prominent forehead. Antiqued finish with mellow gold patina. Fantastic as door knockers or hand towel rings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood,...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born in China during the 18th or 19th century, each...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Architectural Window Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique Chinese carved wood window panel with piercing and a geometric pattern. This very decorative architectural element is a good size and can be used to hand on the wall or i...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Organic Form Natural Plain Beige Fiberglass Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead screen by kar
Dimensions: W 158 x D 56 x H 150
Materials: FRP
Available also in black.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and eff...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Pair of Chinese Geometric Lattice Window Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Near pair of wood Chinese window panels or grates featuring a geometric lattice design. Mortise and tenon joinery with parcel painted finish and C...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Stone Temple Pedestal with Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this temple pedestal features a linear si...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Mural Marble and Glass Mosaic with Jewelry Design
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mural Marble and Glass Mosaic with Jewelry Design
The legendary Alexander's Collection, a brand that initially made the name in the Asian markets, is now taking a breakthrough step...
Category
2010s Other Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Blue Mural Marble and Glass Mosaic with Jelly Fishes Design
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue Mural Marble and Glass Mosaic with Jelly Fishes Design
The legendary Alexander's Collection, a brand that initially made the name in the Asian markets, is now taking a breakthr...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Art Glass
Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Amethyst wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions:L 65 x W 34 x H 16.5 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. I...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in Northern China. The shoulder of the bell is de...
Category
Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Chinese Pearl of Wisdom Valance, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This architectural valance from the 19th century is beautifully carved in multiple dimensions with lotus, flora, and fruits on the vine and centered with a pearl of wisdom. It beauti...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th-century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. Marked with holes to affix the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Asian Architectural Fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a utilitarian function as a water deposit. As often in China prac...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Mural Glass & Marble Mosaic for wall and floor decoration, Jewelry Stones Design
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mural Glass & Marble Mosaic for wall and floor decoration, Jewelry Stones Design
The legendary Alexander's Collection, a brand that initially made the name in the Asian markets, is ...
Category
2010s Other Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by Artiss
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fragment of a Chinese Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
The sign is of Burmese origin, made from teakwood and covered in lacquer and gold leaf. The two legible characters are “Jade” and “Art”. As many carved signs were shop signs, this may have been a jade dealer’s sign...
Category
20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Glazed Terracotta Guardian Lion Roof Tile Figures
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of rare antique Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese terracota architectural roof tile beasts. circa 1900
Hand-crafted in Imperial China around the turn of the late 19...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Asian Well's Wooden Water Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian well's water wooden water bucket with handle surrounded with cast iron brackets. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and ha...
Category
1920s Ming Vintage Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Early 20th Century Hand Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese hand carved shop sign from the early 20th century, with calligraphy. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this shop sign features Chinese char...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Asian carved stone Foo dogs.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinese Reverse Glass Table Screen with Floral Still Life, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to sectio...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near matching male and female pair of handcrafted arc...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze Door Knockers Warrior Motif 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful bronze warrior motif knockers. The mythical warrior has large bulging eyes above wide open mouth. Curly hair surrounding the face, repeated in the eye brows which flanks the prominent forehead. Heavy cheekbones echoes the forehead, highlighting his masculine feature. Antiqued finish with mellow gold patina. Fantastic as door knockers or hand towel rings...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Signs with Hand Carved Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese red and black signs from the early 20th century with hand carved and lacquered calligraphy. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair of vertical signs captures our attention with its carved calligraphy, lacquered in black and standing out beautifully on a red ground, sprinkled with golden touches. With their nice dimensions and contrasting colors, this pair of Chinese calligraphy signs...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rustic Architectural Elm Wood Decorative Wheel
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage rustic architectural elm wood wheel can be used as it is, or as a base for an arrangement of succulents or orchids.
Measures: 11.5" W x 11.5" D x 11" H.
Category
20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Elm
Vintage Asian Drop Ceiling Panels Hand Painted Embossed, Set of 18
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 18 vintage Asian drop ceiling panels. They are 2 x 2 ft. lauan wood squares, ¼ inch thick. 16 yellow with dragon design and 2 white with dragon and symbol design, hand painted and gilded, in beautiful condition with wear as you would expect with vintage pieces. All panels have varying degrees of wear including nicks, dings, scratches, and chips – we call it patina – they are by no means perfect but are beautiful. Please see photos, Circa, 20th century.
Don’t ever let anyone turn your sky into a ceiling…-live life happy…. UNLESS it’s covered in oriental bliss with these awesome vintage Asian drop ceiling panels!!! There are eighteen of these lauan wood drop ceiling squares. Sixteen have a yellowish frame or background and two are off-white. They are all hand painted and gilded, possibly from a pattern or mold, and embossed with bright colors of gold, red, green, and yellow with designs of dragons, oriental symbols, and flowers…they are breathtaking!! And, oh my goodness, the possibilities!!!! Obviously, they would be perfect for a drop ceiling in an oriental restaurant or nail salon...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The shoulder of the bell is adorned with subtle decorat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The bell's wide mouth and ridged bead lines give this b...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Architectural Valances with Scrollwork Relief Carvings, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Chinese architecture follows set principles of design, traceable to the early Zhou dynasty - over three thousand years ago. The beauty of Classic timber framework buildings was often enhanced by the addition of gilded paintings and elaborately carved embellishments, such as this striking pair of wooden valances...
Category
Mid-18th Century Qing Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Elm
Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese horizontal shop sign from the mid 20th century with lacquered finish, carved and gilt calligraphy. Created in China during the midcentury period, this horizontal shop sign features an outer molded frame surrounding a beautiful calligraphic text. Six words, carefully carved and gilded, stand out on a dark reddish brown lacquered ground. The sign has been fitted with two ring pulls on its upper edge to allow it to be hung on a wall. With its clean lines and gilded calligraphy, this vintage Chinese shop sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Four Antique Stone Pedestals or Plinths
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four early stone pedestals or plinths can be used as garden ornaments for supporting potted plants or seating.
Measures: Top 8" x 8"
Base 14" x 14.25"
Height 16.75".
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Mural Glass Mosaic in Flower Design, Neoclassical Style
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mural Glass Mosaic in Flower Design, Neoclassical Style
The legendary Alexander's Collection, a brand that initially made the name in the Asian markets, is now taking a breakthrough...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Gold Plate
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with iron hardware, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it was u...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Wood Sculpture Container from Old Water Mill Gear, China 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This wood accent piece originally served as a section of gear work from a water mill in China. The deep worn patina of the rich hard wood is warm and inviting. May be used as a conta...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once adorned the garden or courtyard of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a rare glimp...
Category
18th Century Ming Antique Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal
