Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne.
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne.
Metal
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two carved drawers and fretwork motifs.
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two drawers, horse hoof legs, carved spandrels and butterfly bronze hardware.
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rattan over wood waterfall style desk from the 19th century, with three drawers.
Rattan, Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers, brass hardware and carved spandrels.
Brass
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Inlay Console Table, 3 Drawer Desk 1850s
Located in Buffalo, NY
This late Qing Dynasty console table/desk (circa 1850s exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of late imperial China.
Bone, Wood
1800 ANTiQUE QING DYNASTY LACQUERED ORIENTAL CHINESE CONSOLE TABLE CARVED FLORAL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This late Qing Dynasty console table (circa 1880–1910) exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of late imperial China.
Elm, Lacquer
$838Sale Price / set|35% Off
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Cast-Bronze Table Lamps with Green Grass Cloth Shades
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Austin, TX
This is an exceptional pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty table or desk lamps! They are cast-bronze -- a teal blue-green color with black undertones apparent along the edges of the ba...
Bronze
$1,715Sale Price|30% Off
QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
A desk box "humidor" from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique humidor desk-box created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1880's.
Copper, Enamel
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Gilt Black Lacquer Table 3 Drawer Desk 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique gilt-wood & black lacquer Chinese Export Qing dynasty table desk, circa 1850. The table top is finely hand-painted to the top with a gilded landscape scene, depicting ...
Giltwood, Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous red lacquered desk would have most likely been used as a medical practioner's desk. Locks adorn the hardware. The drawers were used for strong writing materials.
Unavailable
H 32 in W 58 in D 29 in
Mid 19tC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Jumu Wood French Polished Angled Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-19th century Qing dynasty unusual angled country desk.
Elm
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 64.97 in
Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique Chinese Pedestal desk Era: Late Qing Dynasty Circa: 1850’s Material: Blackwood Origin: Guangzhou area Dimension : W 165 x D 65 x H 85 cm W 64.96" x D 25.59" x H33.46...
Hardwood
Small Chinese Rosewood Desk, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Seattle, WA
A small Chinese rosewood desk, late Qing dynasty. Three drawers, two of which are very deep.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 62.8 in
Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique Chinese pedestal desk with inlaid marble top. Era: Late Qing Dynasty Circa: 1850’s Material: blackwood & marble Origin: Guangzhou area Dimension : W 159.5 x D 65 x H 85 cm ...
Marble
Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-drawer writing desk once stood centerpiece in the office of a well-to-do professional of the late Qing-dynasty.
Brass
Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars held a lofty position within pre-communist China’s hierarchical class system. The ability to read and write was a precious commodity enjoyed by a very small section of socie...
Elm
Qing Dynasty Wine Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This long and elegant wine table was placed in a dining area and used ceremonially. It is made in the round-posted "scholar's" style favoured in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is ex...
Wood
Early Qing Dynasty Painting Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting table dates to the early-Qing dynasty and was made from elm wood. The rectangular table features round post legs and a beautifully aged original patina.
Elm
Early Qing Dynasty Drawing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Rectangular drawing table with round legs and original lacquer finish. This table dates back to the early-Qing dynasty and was from Shanxi Province, China. Piece has a beautifully ag...
Elm
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This writing table is from the Qing dynasty and was made from elmwood. Legs taper slightly to increase stability. Such tables are an especially fine category of Chinese antiques, mad...
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 35 in W 56 in D 25.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Desk with Floral Carved Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered desk from the 19th century, with three drawers, carved stretcher and scrolling feet.
Wood
Black Polished Elm Wood Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Qing Dynasty Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in black polished Jumu (Elm) wood.
Metal
Antique Chinese Side Table
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Elegant antique table desk from Qing Dynasty China, finished in rich black lacquer with delicate filigree corner accents.
Metal
19th Century Chinese White Brass Incised Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted pipes such as this one were frequently given a place of honor on the desks of Qing-dynasty scholars. These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to ear...
Brass, Steel
Petite Chinese Brass Pipe, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted pipes such as this one were frequently given a place of honor on the desks of Qing dynasty scholars. These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to ear...
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk with Three Drawers and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with three drawers, horse hoof feet and brown patina.
Metal
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-drawer writing desk dates to the mid-19th century and once stood centerpiece in the office of a well-to-do professional of the late Qing-dynasty.
Elm
Sold
H 31 in W 43.75 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Three Drawer Desk with Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood desk from the 19th century with three drawers and bail handles.
Elm
Sold
H 31.25 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five drawers and cracked ice base.
Wood, Burl
Qing Dynasty Painting Table with Round Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
The table dates to the early Qing Dynasty and the color has been changed to black.
Elm
Chinese Four Drawer Pedestal Desk, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted of northern elmwood (yumu), this elegant writing desk once stood centerpiece in the office of a well-to-do professional of the late Qing-dynasty.
Brass
Chinese Partner's Desk with Puddingstone Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted of lacquered elmwood, this stone top writing desk once stood centerpiece in the luxurious office of a well-to-do professional of the late Qing-dynasty.
Stone
Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 20th century, with four drawers, carved curling scrolls, horse-hoof legs and custom black and red lacquer.
Brass
Cloisonné Pen Holder, China, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Chinese Export Chinoiserie Qing Traditional Asian Antique Key Features : Antique cloisonné pen holder Copper body with enamel decoration Turquoise blue ground Magnolia bloss...
Metal
Chinese Blue and Green Cloisonné Opium Pipe, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted pipes such as this were frequently given a place of honor on the desks of Qing-dynasty scholars. Such pipes were considered precious enough to earn a distinguished pos...
Brass
Chinese Double-sided desk, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Located in San Marino, CA
A rare in form Qing Dynasty desk with four drawers that open from both sides.
Walnut
19th C. Qing Dynasty Carved Writing Table
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Five Drawer Writing Table from the Linhai Provence of South China.
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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