Qing End Tables
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
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Tiered Side Table Pedestal Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Tiered Side Table or Sculpture Pedestal / Plant Stand. Made from elm with a black lacquer finish. Features a dovetailed drawer, lower shelf and...
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Late 19th Century Antique Qing End Tables
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Elm, Lacquer
Provincial Chinese Low Table, c. 1875
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely, low-profile table once served up wine, food, and board games to guests who sat or reclined on a platform or floor. Made of Chinese northern ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Alter Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Qing Dynasty alter console table
Beautifully aged patina with 3 drawers and original brass pulls.
Cabinet is accented with scroll...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing End Tables
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Teak
Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Square Stools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This form of square stool, or fang deng, was a versatile seating option and was pulled up for use at mealtimes or used outdoors in a courtyard or garden. The pair is expertly crafted...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Elm
Chinese Lacquered Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. This style of low square stool is...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables
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Elm
Chinese Kang Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dramatically grained and warmly colored, gorgeous peach wood stars in this streamlined kang table. Seamlessly constructed by a gifted 19th-century craftsman...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Fruitwood
Qing Table in Elm with Original Cinnabar Lacquer, China, circa 1790
Located in Miami, FL
Qing table in elm with original Cinnabar lacquer, one drawer with carved fascia in relief of two figures in landscape, with carved side panels and spandrels,
China, circa late 1700s....
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Elm, Lacquer
Good Fortune Presentation Box Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century presentation box is elevated with contemporary steel legs as an unexpected side table or nightstand. The box is crafted from fragran...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Steel
Pair of Chinese Low Two-Door Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely carved over a century ago in China’s Shanxi province, this pair of mid-19th century elmwood cabinets would have been placed upon a kang bed and us...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Brass
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, this cabinet’s minimalist design celebrates the natural beauty and texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet lu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Brass
Chinese Hoofed Foot Side Table, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Qing-dynasty example of a hoofed foot table exemplifies the way the sophisticated minimalism of the Ming dynasty influenced even provincial ...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Walnut
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Paying tribute to the humble virtues of bamboo, ribbed woodwork wraps the legs and creates a stepped apron for this square stool, known as a fang deng. Ex...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables
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Elm
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Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Chinese lacquered Zuodun drum tables from the late Qing dynasty, approximately ca. 1900.
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Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
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Long ago, this little box was used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Crafted of birch wood, the jewelry chest has two shallow drawers and opens to a large mirror and interior tray. A latch in the shape of a bat tops the front, a symbol of happiness and good fortune, and two brass keyhole escutcheons shaped as ornate charms decorate the drawers. We've re-imagined this charming jewelry box as a petite side table, elevated by a custom steel table...
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Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
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H 18.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Qing end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing end tables 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 end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $4,280 while the average work can sell for $2,400.
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