Chinese Qing Dog
Antique 1750s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues
Stone
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Bamboo, Elm
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Wire
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Candle Sconces
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Multi-gemstone
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Jars
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns
Limestone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Stoneware
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.