Qing Decorative Baskets
QING STYLE
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
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Style: Qing
Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred and fifty years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure is crafted of northern elmwood (...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lidded Food Basket with Large Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty two tiered bamboo and rattan lidded food basket with large handle. Step into the rich heritage of Chinese craftsmanship with this late Qing Dynasty two-ti...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Chinese Basket
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Basket. Chinese Antique Basket of woven rattan, reeds, wood, and clay with lacquers. A beautiful example, this basket is very...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Clay, Reed, Rattan
Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket, bamboo, rattan, wood and brass, 19th century.
A 3-tier round form with magnificently carved bamboo overh...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
19th century Chinese lacquered child's bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood bed circa 1890.
Chinese export which we believe may have been made as a childs bed. Carved pierced sides decorated wit...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese 19th Century Wood and Metal Grain Basket with Carrying Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden grain basket from the 19th century, with large carrying handle and metal braces. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Antique Lacquered Gift Delivering Basket with Hand Painted Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period antique lacquered octagonal basket from the early 20th century with hand painted floral décor, large handle and made to deliver gifts. Created in C...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wedding Chinese Basket Red Lacquer with Floral Frieze and Bird Motifs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese wedding red, brown and black lacquer basket hand painted with floral frieze.
Decorative octagonal Chinese basket often known as a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Barrel with Fish, Flowers, Deer and Birds Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lacquered wood rice barrel from the early 20th century with hexagonal silhouette, fish, birds and buck motifs. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Wooden Well Buckets with Dark Brown Lacquer, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden dark brown lacquered well buckets from the 19th century, with large metal handles and horizontal braces, priced and sold individually. These antique Chinese wooden dark brown lacquered well buckets from the 19th century exude a sense of history, charm, and rustic beauty. Each bucket showcases a dark brown lacquer finish that highlights the character of the wood, evoking a sense of warmth and authenticity. These well buckets, priced and sold individually, are a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and timeless design of the 19th century.
The buckets feature large metal handles, forged and designed for practical use, while adding a touch of rugged elegance to the overall aesthetic. Horizontal metal braces wrap around the circumference of each bucket, not only providing structural support but also enhancing the visual interest of these unique pieces. The metal elements contrast beautifully with the dark lacquer, creating a harmonious interplay between the materials.
These antique Chinese well buckets...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
1900s Qing Southern Chinese Wooden Bucket with Large Handle and Metal Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Southern Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden bucket from the early 20th century, with large handle, horizontal metal brace and dark patina. Created in Southern China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden bucket charms our eyes with its nice proportions and dark patina. Featuring a cylindrical tapering body accented with a metal brace in the center, the bucket is topped with a large handle, carved on its upper rail for a better grip. Placed anywhere in a home, perhaps in a foyer, kitchen or next to a fireplace, this Southern Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wood and metal bucket...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Woven Market Basket with Divider, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, walking to market on a summer's day with this beautiful woven basket tucked under their arm. Hand-woven of willow and twine, the basket has a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
Two Oversized Chinese Rattan Grain Baskets with Flaring Necks, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two oversized Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-woven rattan grain baskets from the 19th century with flaring necks and large lips. We are pricing and selling these grain baskets indi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Painted Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The wooden vessel has a sq...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure has a square f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This square container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. It is handcrafted with thin finger joints, iron-finished edges, and a gently arched handle. Marked by painted Chinese characters on each side, this antique measure...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure has a square f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Basket with Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese Qing Dynasty period basket from the 19th century hand-woven with rattan on a bamboo armature. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this rustic basket features a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Antique Chinese Wedding Basket
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese wedding basket of woven rattan and bamboo. Called a wedding basket as gifts from the wedding are collected and offered i...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Antique Tea Basket
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 19th century wooden basket designed for holding and carrying a teapot. The handmade hexagonal basket's 6 sides are held together by 2 solid bronze bands. Above the lid li...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Woven Rattan Grain Basket, Qing Dynasty, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese rattan basket dates to the Qing Dynasty, it was hand-woven from rattan and served the purpose of carrying grains. The rattan...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. Handcrafted with dovetail joints, the vessel has gracefully...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
19th century Antique Woven Basket
Located in New York, NY
19th century antique woven basket. Decorative basket. This is an actual antique market basket in very good condition. Woven reed, bamboo, and woo...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed, Bamboo, Wood
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Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This particular example rema...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
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19th Century Chinese Woven Wicker Tea Pot Basket
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century Chinese finely woven wicker reed tea pot basket / tea cosy with original patinated hand crafted metal lock, rear loop hinges, top handles...
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Chinese Woven Offering Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money, and fruit presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. The basket is br...
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Chinese Woven Offering Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money, and fruit presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. The basket is br...
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Chinese Red Lacquer Carrying Basket, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
This red lacquer bucket dates to the late 19th century and was originally used as a portable container for carrying food, water, and other goods for long distances. The tall carved h...
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Chinese Ridged Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Finely Woven Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Woven Bamboo Stacking Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The basic form of this three-tiered Chinese box has remained unchanged for a thousand years. Used like a modern lunchbox, each tier of this portable stacking box would have been fill...
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Qing decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $2,797 while the average work can sell for $459.
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