Qing Furniture
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
Late 18th C. Chinese Wooden Hand-carved Panels From the Qing Dynasty - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
When it comes to wanting that perfect and unique conversation piece in your beautiful room, look no further than these antique hand carved wood Chinese panels. These are stunning. Wo...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal
18th Century Lambeth Pottery Delftware Bottle
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Blue and White Delftware Bottle, English and probably from the Lambeth pottery in London, tin glazed earthenware with a hand painted oriental scenes. Height 9" inches (2...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Famille Rose/Verte 'Fish' Dish, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
During the Qing Dynasty, depictions of fish on ceramics carried several symbolic meanings. Fish are traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. The wor...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service
Located in Austin, TX
A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Coated inside and out with a rich, dark brown glaze, this 19th-century jar was originally used for fermenting foods and condiments in a provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorated with a coral mounted finial, made to expo...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Mongolian storage coffer balances a streamlined silhouette with textured, wabi-sabi materials. Also referred to as a herdsman's chest, the four-door sideboard is ex...
Category
Mid-19th Century Mongolian Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Chinese semi precious stone and slate screens, a pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping within the continental United States.
Qing dynasty.
A pair of Chinese mid 1900 century semi precious stone lacquered wall panels.
Jade and amethyst hardstone carved pa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade, Amethyst
Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century.
Period: Qing Dynasty
Type: Jardinière
Medium: Famille rose
Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Qing Melon Shape Yixing Teapot with Strainer, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Chinese Qing Yixing red clay melon shape teapot and cover with integral strainer dating from the 19th century. The teapot is of rounded melon shape with vertical partitio...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Petite Repoussé Traveling Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite traveling mirror dates to the early 20th century and is crafted with a metal frame embellished with allover repoussé decoration. Designed after Qing-dynasty vanity boxes,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain / Ceramic Plate, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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 great example of Chinese ce...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Qing Dynasty Tricolor Raised Relief Roof Fragment from Temple with Boy in Leaves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period 19th century tricolor glazed terracotta roof fragment from a temple depicting in raised relief, a boy running amidst leaves towards a flower. This exceptional Q...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Cinnabar Red Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In traditional Chinese homes, slender, long tables such as this one are used to hold musical instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Elm
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair Low Chair
Located in Somis, CA
One beautiful solid rosewood meditation chair of the highest quality. Solid construction with tenons and mortises. Back splat finely carved with longevity motifs centered around the ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ming-style Official Hat's Chair
Located in Singapore, SG
A pair of black lacquered Ming-style official hat's chair from Shanxi province. The origin of the name is because the crest rail at the top of the chairs resembles the winged hats of...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Buddhist Stele in Marble from Hebei Province, China w/Custom Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite stele, hewn from pristine marble, beckons visitors with its ethereal presence. The scene was originally commissioned in 537 by Yuan’ning, prince of the Gaoping branch ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Marble
'Three Friends Of Winter' Motif Jar, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
"Three Friends of Winter" motif: pine (song), bamboo (zhu), and plum (prunus or mei), which are known for their ability to thrive during the winter months. The pine and plum blossom in cold conditions, while the bamboo remains upright under the weight of snow, collectively representing steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. This motif became a popular auspicious design by the 17th century, not only in ceramics but also in wood carvings and paintings of the period.
An example of this motif can be seen in a saucer-dish from the Qing dynasty, specifically from the Qianlong period (1736-1795). The dish features the "Three Friends of Winter" in underglaze cobalt blue, centered within a medallion. This design reflects a combination of aesthetic beauty and symbolic meaning, illustrating the high level of craftsmanship and cultural significance embodied in Qing dynasty ceramics...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Cylinder Vase Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace the allure of history and culture with this remarkable antique Chinese famille rose cylinder vase lamp. Crafted with exquisite artistry, this piece showcases intricate design...
Category
19th Century Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lobed pot...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese blue and white plates decorated with warriors, China Kangxi period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Slightly lobed plates in six braces with flared rims decorated in blue underglaze with warriors.
Zero defects, plates in rare perfect condition.
China, late 17th century.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th-century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday eating utensil. Used in China as ear...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Rare Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Landscapes and Flowers' pattern.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destinati...
Category
1690s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Jar Box Cannister and Cover Copper Enamel
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese cloisonne cannister with cover. Decorated with lotus flowers and scrolls in nice detail with great color and blending qualities. Tight fitting cover. Circa mid 19th c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain / Ceramic Plate, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Tapir Candlesticks, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese cloisonne candlesticks in the form of tapirs, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The charming pair of candlesticks each crafted as a tapir seated upo...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design with round legs and a rectangular seat. The stool is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
They display central floral motifs surrounded by a variety of botanical patterns including branches and blooms, indicative of classic East Asian ceramic artistry.
Period : Qing Dyna...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830.
Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides and allows the light to glow through when the doors are open. Top section comprises of a small door which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by 2 open compartments. The central tabernacle which contains an original silk work in the door is flanked either side by 2 drawers. (2 small handles missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens both ways to reveal storage underneath, pen trays either side. (red fabric is worn and detached in the middle but original) there is a long drawer accessible from 1 side which is as deep as the whole carcass.
The middle section is a removable writing box, with handles. Flaps open to reveal a compartmented lift up tray, all decorated. Some intricate carved bottle holders...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass medallion, teardrop pulls, two drawers and two do...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese 'Qing Style' Brass Cloisonné Vase - White with Floral decoration
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase
A brass-crafted, baluster-shaped cloisonné vase featuring vibrant floral and butterfly motifs on a crisp white enamel background, complete with a hand...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Bronze Statue Candle Holder China Zhong Kui and Child 19C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
BRONZE top level Chinese statue/candle holder. Depicting Zhongkui and Child.
Besides being a vanquisher of evil, Zhong Kui has the power to bring good fortune. He is associated wi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood and pine, this case has seven drawers with brass pulls. Each drawer has a curtain ...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Spruce
2 Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Qing Dynasty Style Hexagonal Vase Table Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of Chinese Porcelain Qianlong inspired table lamps. Features a hexagonal form with flared mouth. The vases are white with blue painted nature scenes showcasing an al...
Category
20th Century Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Teak Wood Pedestal Crafted in Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak wood pedestal was crafted by moulding 4 blocks of solid teak wood together. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displaying sculptures, vases o...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chinese Low Back Lady's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this petite ladies' chair combines the low, square back of traditional rose chairs with the round frame and cabriole legs of waisted display tables. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Beautiful polychrome painted wood hand carving features a man on horseback...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Porcelain Plate or Dish Celadon Glaze Moulded or Incised Lappets, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese porcelain plate or dish with moulded or incised decoration in the Ming style, which we date to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1900.
The plate has a diame...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Dishes, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Verte Porcelain Dishes, decorated with mythical animals, qilin, phoenix, and dragon to front, crayfish and waves to underside, with wood bases. 1...
Category
19th Century Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Black Lacquer Sideboard with Rubbed Edges, Brass Hardware, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquered Qing Dynasty sideboard from the 19th century with rubbed edges, brass hardware, three drawers over two doors. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty sideboard exudes timele...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Flambe Glazed Foo Dogs or Lions
Located in Richmond, London
A wonderfully decorative pair of porcelain foo dogs, or guardian lions, beautifully glazed with purple and blue streaks
China, 20th century
...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chow Leg Kang Table with Weathered Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century with chow legs and weathered, rustic patina. This Qing Dynasty period low Kang table, transformed into a contemporar...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portrait of a Seated Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully painted Ancestral Painting from the Qing Dynasty period, late 19th Century.
The genre of ancestor paintings, first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), embodies the C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint, Wood
Chinese Half Moon Stone Trough, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Chinese export Milk Jug and lid , 18th Century Qianlong period
Located in Maidstone, GB
Chinese export Milk jug and Lid, from the 18th century Qianlong era featuring hand-painted grisaille designs, circa 1760.
The jug rests on a foot ring, with a pear shaped body and ...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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 (...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal
Qing furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Wang Hing & Co., Satsuma, Copeland Spode, and Cornelis Pronk. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $188,800 while the average work can sell for $2,474.
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