Qing Lacquer Box
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Gesso, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Lacquer
Gesso, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Qing Lacquer
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1820s Asian Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1820s Asian Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Enamel, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
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A Close Look at qing Furniture
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.
Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
- What are lacquer boxes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Russian lacquer boxes are also called Palekh boxes after the village where the craft was first recorded in the 1920s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Russian lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most Russian lacquer boxes are made in the villages of Fedoskino, Kholui, Mstera and Palekh, Russia. In 1705, the guild for manufacturing lacquer boxes opened in Fedoskino. Many boxes feature natural forms inspired by the landscapes surrounding the village. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.