Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and sculptural pair of mid-19th century Chinese bronze foo dog incense burners, later
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and sculptural pair of mid-19th century Chinese bronze foo dog incense burners, later
Bronze
Impressive Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Carp Vase Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very artistic Japanese bronze vase wtih beautiful patina. Marked at body and base. Condition
Porcelain
$133Sale Price|48% Off
Antique Qianlong Ennamelled Bronze Small Dish Chinese, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made piece of 18th century enamel on bronze. Canton Qianlong. Additional information
Porcelain
$6,700Sale Price / set|50% Off
18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand
By Henri Picard
Located in London, by appointment only
Gilt Bronze Stand By Henri Picard. To have created a sculptural bowl of this exceptionally fine form
Jade, Bronze
Huge Antique Vietnamese Bronze Brass Incense Burner Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very large and NICE VIETNAMESE Incense burner Condition No damages, just some usual ware. Size: 40CM high Period 19th century
Porcelain
Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Vase Decorated in Polychrome Enamels with Bronze Mount
Located in Brisbane, QLD
fine piece of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain with bronze mounts and in superb condition for its age
Bronze
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large antique Chinese late 19th century Qing dynasty Cloisonné, Champlevé enameled bronze vase
Bronze
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Brown Vases Relief Bird Floral Motifs Animal
Located in London, GB
technical mastery characteristic of late Qing-period bronze craftsmanship. These vases illustrate the
Bronze
Large Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner Modeled as a Caparisoned Elephant
Located in New York, NY
diapered borders, organized by framed saddle cloth reserves and key fret banding. A pierced gilt bronze
Enamel, Bronze
A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century Description: A rectangular, four-footed vessel with two upright handles (also called "ears"). The body is deco...
Bronze
A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases
Located in New York, NY
the application of colored enamels within compartments formed by soldered copper or bronze wire. The
Bronze
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Perth Collection. Dimension: Height: ...
Bronze
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the
Brass, Bronze
$22,000 / set
Pair Gu Cloisonné Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Imperial yellow Gu form cloisonné vases.
Bronze
A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare Pair of Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters with Landscape Scene. These vessels are formed in deep bowl shapes with recessed, gilt-lined rims and short, slight...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
detail. The top finial is made from chased and hand-chiseled gilt bronze. In the middle of each gilt-wood
Bronze
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Each on rolled foot with undulating standard rising to a tape...
Bronze
Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase
Located in London, GB
An elegantly cast bronze vessel from Qing Dynasty China. The pear-shaped body sits atop a splayed
Bronze
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Baluster Vases, Late 19th Century Each of baluster form with an everted lip and trumpet neck descending to broad shoulders and a flared base, the enamelw...
Bronze
$1,600
Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet. Also know as a Kang Cabinet. This diminutive low decorative cabinet was placed o...
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese scenes. The box is constructed of wood having polychrome painting lacquered with bronze metal
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form Vase, 17th/18th Century, Kangxi Period
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, rare, and antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Gu Form vase, 17th/18th century, Kangxi Period. This cloisonne vase is extremely rare to find in this quality, condition, age,...
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
18th century spectacular Chinese raised lacquer cabinet. This cabinet has a wonderful patina that only comes from time and old style craftsmanship lacquer application. A paper or clo...
Bronze
$4,000 / set
Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in a old lacquered finish. This pair of cabinets would be ideal bedside chest, or end tables next to a sofa. They have ample s...
Bronze
Antique 19c Fantastic Chinese Lacquer Tea Box Canton China Antique ca 1850 China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Period 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)
Bronze
Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
This very large camphor wood trunk is incredible with a wonderful old patina and large oxidized hardware. It is a wonderful storage piece and is tall enough to be used as a hall tabl...
Bronze
Antique Console Table with Two Drawers and Lower Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
, fretwork shelf and bronze hardware. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty period altar side console table is an
Bronze
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Including Kosometsuke, Ming, Qing and Japanese Porcleain. Also bronzes and lacquerware. A nice
Paper
$16,000 / set
Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century bronze cloisonné vases. These baluster form vessels feature an enameled body
Metal, Enamel, Bronze
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Rio Vista, CA
vase. The baluster form body has a gilt bronze lip on the top and ring on the base. Beautifully crafted
Enamel, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese brown and gilt leather trunk with an oxblood red lacquered interior. This trunk is a smaller scale and is a perfect home accent being small enough to fit on a...
Bronze
Unavailable|$15,000
Qing Guilded Kwan Yin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Qing dynasty (1644-1911) was the last imperial dynasty in China. It was founded by the non
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,550
Bronze Incense Burner or Washer, Qing Dynasty, Signed
Located in SOMIS, CA
the renowned bronze artist Wu Yan Jin, who lived in the 18th and 19th century during the Qing dynasty
Bronze
Unavailable|$17,500
Qing Dynasty Guilded Guan Yin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chinese Bodhisattva or Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Kindness is considered to be a mother-goddess and patron of seamen. The goddess name. The name Guan Yin also spelt Guan Yim, K...
Bronze
Unavailable|$10,555 / set
17th-18th Century China Pair of Bronze Vases Qing Dynasty
Located in Liverpool, GB
17th-18th century China pair of bronze vases Qing Dynasty A pair of symmetrical decorative vases
Bronze
Early 20th Century Champlevé and Bronze Floor Lamp, circa 1900, Poss, Qing
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century champlevé and bronze floor lamp, circa 1900, poss. Qing New wiring.
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,857
Chinese Cup From The Yongzheng Period, China Qing Dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
period, was very early mounted in bronze in France, explaining its perfect state of conservation. The
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,275 / set
Qing Dynasty Ceremonial Spearheads
Located in Washington, DC
Dramatic set of six bronze and iron Chinese ceremonial spearheads on museum stands. Each piece is
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box
Located in South Newfane, VT
This highly detailed, multi-metal Qing Dynasty cloisonné box features a raised design in bronze and
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel
Unavailable|$795
Blue Gilt Bronze Cloisonné Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze gilt cloisonné bowl with 3 legs and chinese signature on the bottom. Slight scuffing on the
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,625
Qing, Early Period, High Relief Lotus Leaf Pattern Copper Incense Burner
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Qing, Chinese antique early period high relief lotus leaf pattern copper incense burner
Bronze
Unavailable|$700
Asian Bronze Urn/Censer
Located in Mobile, AL
Asian bronze urn or censer, handcrafted with hidden art on inside of bottom base, symbols on border
Metal, Bronze
Unavailable|$11,870
Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period, dated 1770 A.D. Incised Qianlong mark
Bronze
Chinese Winged Lion Reticulated Cloisonné Qing Dynasty Incense Burner 18th Cen
Located in London, GB
An important Chinese square shaped Cloisonné Qing Dynasty incense burner, depicated with lion
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,038
18th Century Xuande Mark Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Paper Weight
Located in Drottningholm, SE
18th century Xuande mark Chinese bronze mythical beast paper weight. A nice small bronze
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,848
17th-18th Century Silver and Copper Inlaid Chinese Bronze Guanyin
Located in Drottningholm, SE
A very beautiful and rare Chinese bronze Guanyin. There are silver and copper inlays, small clouds
Bronze
Unavailable|$28,000 / set
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Stoneware Figures of Hawks
Located in New York, NY
elements highlighting feathers, raised atop pierce carved rockwork bases, further raised atop gilt bronze
Bronze
Unavailable|$7,750
"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
bronze. Provenance: John Sparks Ltd, Mount St, London. John Sparks were a leading firm specialising in
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Christian Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamels Pyxis
Located in Paris, FR
The round box in gilt bronze and red, green, yellow, blue and white enamels. The box and cover with
Bronze, Enamel
Unavailable|$10,089
Small Chinese Kangxi Period Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Dish
Located in Paris, FR
The small round dish with a short round foot, the cavetto in light blue enamel, the centre of the dish with archaistic chilong dragons encircling an unusual vermillion 'shou' charact...
Bronze, Enamel
Unavailable|$7,800 / set
Chinese Pair of Bronze Vases, Now Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The rhomboid shaped lamps have a tapering neck with C-shape handles and a stepped and pierced base. Height to base of light fitting: 12" Height to top of finial: 21"
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,190
Buddha Store closing March 31. Myanmar Burma Ancient Gilt Bronze
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Store closing March 31. A magnificent bronze with layered patina of gilt and lacquer. The Buddha
Gold, Bronze
Unavailable|$21,366
Sino-Tibetan 18th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Figure of Dam-Can
Located in Paris, FR
The wrathful divinity Dam-Can ridding a goat, dressed with a traditional Tibetan robe and a square hat, with a fluttering scarf, the ferocious face with an open mouth showing fangs. ...
Gold, Bronze
Store closing March 31. Gilt Bronze Buddha Touching the Earth Myanmar Burma
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Store closing March 31. Elegant, refined form, bronze votive with layered patina of gilt and some
Gold, Bronze
Unavailable|$11,500
Famille Noire Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Mounted Table Lamp
Located in New York, US
Our Qing period Chinese famille noire porcelain vase with rouleau shape featuring lovely plum
Bronze
Unavailable|$21,959 / set
Pair of Impressive Bronze Buddhist Lions or Fo-Dogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of impressive Bronze Buddhist Lions/Fo-Dogs, late Qing early 20th Century. Both on a richly
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.