Chinese Qing Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Early 19th Century Qing Cabinets
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Cabinets
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20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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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.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Generally speaking, antique Chinese cabinets are very well made, using solid wood with joined construction. Vintage and modern Chinese cabinets will generally not be of the same high quality as antique pieces.