Qing Serving Bowls
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 Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Category: Famille Rose
Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908)
Region of Origin: China
Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Category: Famille Rose
Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908)
Region of Origin: China
Peri...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Strokes, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a grea...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
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Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic bowl is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted symbols. Once used as an every day bowl it is now a great examp...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Strokes, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a grea...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Strokes
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a grea...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Strokes
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a grea...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic bowl is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted symbols. Once used as an every day bowl it is now a great examp...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Mythical Figures, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and other foods. The dish has a shallow cartouche-shaped body and a short footed base decorated with crashing waves.
Decorated in the famille rose style, the dish is painted with overglaze enamels with a scene of three mythical figures surrounded by cloud-like ribbons. The scene is bordered by butterflies and flowers symbolizing the four seasons - peonies for spring, lotus for summer, chrysanthemums for autumn, and plum blossoms for winter. The exterior is painted with ripe peaches, symbols of longevity, and bats carrying interlocking golden coins...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Serving Bowls
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Antique 1880s Chinese Export Silver Fruit Dish
By Luen Hing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Chinese Export Silver fruit dish; part of our Chinese / Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) fruit dish has a circular rounded form onto three plain swept bracket style feet.
The sides of this antique dish are ornamented with eight pierced decorated panels.
Each panel is embellished with applied decoration depicting individual scenes, such as a bird sitting in a cherry blossom tree, a crane flying over iris flowers, and a chrysanthemum amidst foliage.
The rim of this impressive dish is encompassed with an applied incurved shaped border.
The well of this large antique silver dish...
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1880s English Antique Qing Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Qing serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include and Luen Hing. 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $225 and tops out at $3,112 while the average work can sell for $225.
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