Qing Spoons
20th Century Chinese Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Cut Glass
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Jade
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Milk Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Stone
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Serpentine, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Agate, Carnelian
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Silver
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Qing Antiquities
Resin
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Stone
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Agate, Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Plastic, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Organic Material
20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Metalwork
Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1840s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Agate
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Quartz
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Quartz
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Burl
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Organic Material
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Tobacco Accessories
Art Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Pieces
Porcelain
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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.