Qing Lacquer
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.
Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Qing
Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would h...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Lrg Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Style Round Dragon Box Qianlong Mk
Located in Richmond, CA
Large antique Chinese carved and painted cinnabar lacquer style covered round box, top decorated in relief with two fierce, scaly, slithering dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Round Lacquer Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Round Lacquer Box. Antique Chinese Round Lacquer Box used for special delicate sweets and or holding special jewelry. Art Deco period in Shanghai, 1920-40. Constructe...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Antique Lacquer Tray
Located in New York, NY
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Tray. Collected outside of Shanghai said have been used as Opium tray. Very well made by a master craftsman. The wear to the top...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Low Kang Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese red lacquer low Kang table, c. 1910's.
The Kang table has a rich history as it was used in everyday life for dining, having tea, playing games and meditation. The ta...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Basket
Located in Somis, CA
A finely made, 19th century Chinese red lacquer basket in remarkable original condition. Of round form with painted cover depicting a scene in the i...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box
Located in Miami, FL
A crisply carved antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box with blue enamel interior and brass fittings. The "dragon's blood" trinket box has a fine peony, foliate and fl...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Enamel, Brass
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plate
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plate. Rare antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden plate depicting a Folklore scene. Gilt painting of a Folklore story si...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Elm
19th Century Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century lift-lid gilt-decorated goldenblack lacquer Chinese tea caddy, small and beautiful piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Set Antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plates
Located in New York, NY
A matched set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden Plates. Sculpted cut Elm wood sections joined together with wooden pins, wire banding and lacquer from the Qing Dynasty. A rare set of Antique Chinese Lacquered Plates...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand with 3 gaming lacquer boxes, in very good ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a young boy and a seated elderly bearded sage within a rocky landscape with trees. The "dragon's...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene in shades of blue, green, purple and brown and red. With antique lacquer fan...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10....
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Large Chinese 4-Fold Hardwood Screen inset with Blue & White Porcelain Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A large Chinese four-fold hardwood screen inset with blue and white porcelain plaques. The hand carved wood frame is a very dense and naturally rich and dark hardwood from China with...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Box, Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and highly decorative Chinese black lacquered wooden box with gilt painted decoration, mid 20th century, China.
The large box of square quatrefoil form, may originally ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood
18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
Located in New York, NY
An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Large 20th C. Chinese 6 Panel Lacquered Hardstone and Jade Coromandel Screen
Located in New York, NY
A large 20th century Chinese six panel Lacquered Hardstone and Jade Coromandel screen. This screen features intricately carved hardstone, soapstone, jade, lapis, quartz, and other ha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Stone, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Soapstone
Large 8-wing-screen in Coromandel Lacquer, China, Quing, Late 18th/Early 19th
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Very large eight-panel sreen with richly decorated landscape vedutas, partly architectural. Very fine execution in coromandel lacquer partially accented with gold. The screen is exec...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Wine Container Canteen
Located in New York, NY
Antique wine or water container canteen made of wood, cloth, leather and parchment.
Wonderful patina to the surface.
The Characters on the front reference a medicine shop and on back some mention of the Long March. The 6,000-mile historic trek of the Chinese communists...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Qing Lacquer
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Parchment Paper, Wood
Large Chinese Export Round Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market, mid 20th century, China.
The round black lacquer box of impressive proportions, and deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with decorative panels dating from latter 19th or early 20th century. The sewing box is of round cylindrical shape with a swing carry handle and is inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone. The body is made up of eight oval shaped scenes of typical Chinese style with buildings and people picked out with inset abalone and mother of pearl and highlighted and contained within a gilded border. These are set between bands of patterned abalone and against a blue silk background. A similar band of abalone is applied to the swing handle. The cover sits within a recess and is made up of bands on inset abalone with cut out triangular designs and set over blue silk with a small finely carved mother of pearl handle...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer
Chinese Antique Cinnabar Lacquer Round Box with Eight Hermit Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This extraordinary Chinese cinnabar lacquer round box is very detailed in amazing quality.
A technique of engraving pattern on thick layer of red...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree And Enamel Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Rare Fine Antique early 19th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan , Qing dynasty, the fan has 22 sticks with a 18k gold ring loop , wond...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Petite Chinese Gilt Offering Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this small, round tray was likely once used as a shallow offering bowl atop a home altar. Comprised of finely woven bamboo sides and a thin wooden base...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique A Silk Lacquer Chinese Fan with Shadow Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Chinese fan Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen , hand painted on silk . With antique fan fra...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century a Pair of Chinese Fan with Frame Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century a pair of silk Chinese fans, Qing dynasty with fan frame box. Fan is 18inch x 10'' x 2''.
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Silk
19th Century Rare Large Chinese Gilt Lacquer Gaming Board Box with Chesses
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century rare large 25'' Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer gaming board box, finely decorated with gold on a black background of characters, f...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the tabl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original wood case and stand, fan is 13 inch x 8 '', the fan in ...
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Chinese Wooden Red Lacquered Presentation Box
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty Chinese wooden red lacquered presentation box, lovely and beautiful red lacquer box with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, this auspicious objects ar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Carved Cinnabar and Brass Hand Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese cinnabar lacquer hand mirror, with floral and rustic garden fences as decoration, all carved in deep relief. Topped by a round knob also with f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century golden black lacquer Chinese butterfly cased pewter tea caddy with three pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of lan...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
A truly rare beautiful and amazing piece. From the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this gilt black lacquered writing box is ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful hand paint , See more pictures, measures: 18.25" L x 10" W x 6.75'' H.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Unique Gilt export black lacquer all-over t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
A truly beautiful and amazing piece. From the late 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Gambling Storage Box Trays and Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
Very rare complete circa early 19 century Chinese gilt lacquer gambling storage box trays and dishes. A great and complete gold and black lacquered gaming set...
Category
1820s Asian Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene in shades of blue, green, purple and brown and red. With antique lacquer fan box...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the special shape body decorated with hand paint courtyard, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, meas...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with dragons, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, measures: 7...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Hand Painted Chinese Lacquer Table Jewelry Cabinet
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique hand painted Chinese lacquer jewelry cabinet with a pair of raised panel doors opening to five drawers with turned ivory...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Small Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand painted, scene with antique lacquer fan box...
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Melon Vessel with Lift Cover
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese red lacquered papier mâché melon form vessel with lift cover and painted decoration. Measures: H 9 1/2 inch.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron hardware. This exquisite Chinese Qing dynasty period blanket chest, dating back to the 19th...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Board
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer gaming board, circa 1820-1830. The game board painted with gilt seated figures in various poses on a black ground withi...
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Comb
Located in Brea, CA
19th century gilt-decorated lacquer Chinese comb, very beautiful piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Lacquered Console Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese mandarin red lacquered console table server with five deep drawers / fine brass hardware. dovetailing at rear of drawers / tenon construction on case. Overall beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese black lacquer tea caddy from the Qing dynasty decorated all-over with beautiful floral designs.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Qing lacquer for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing lacquer 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 lacquer created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with lacquer, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing lacquer made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China 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 lacquer differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $199 and tops out at $188,800 while the average work can sell for $4,080.
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