Qing Bottles
QING STYLE
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.
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Style: Qing
Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese apothecary, likely originally used to store liquid opium known as chandu.
Additional Dime...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Red Cinnabar Carved Snuff or Fragrance Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful cinnabar snuff or fragrance box. The piece could be used for perfumes, snuff, or purely decorative.
The intricate hand-carved detailing and color make this a very speci...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Resin, Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine Jug with Calligraphy and Dark Glaze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark brown late Qing Dynasty ceramic wine jug with hand-painted calligraphy and a timeworn patina. This antique vessel features a rich, dark glaze that highlights its organic, slig...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing Late 18th C.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese porcelain small Lidded Bottle or snuff Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies , which we date to the late 18th century of the Qing Dynasty...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Natural Serpentine Stone Spoon Top, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle, heavy for its size and hand carved from a hardstone with a celadon color, which we attribute to Serpentine stone and dating to the early 20t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Serpentine, Bronze
Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese glass snuff bottle, which is beautifully inside hand painted and with a spoon top, all coming complete with a b...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Glass
Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Fossil Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This petite snuff bottle is carved from a conglomerate stone embedded with small fossils...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Stone
White Agate Chinese Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
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Agate
Antique Green Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle Jadeite
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, natural spinach jadeite jade snuff bottle from the early 20th century Chinese republic era. Very well hollowed, of elongated ovoid form ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Jade
Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Triangular Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of a small rare shaped triangular Chinese snuff bottle, made from cloisonne´ with hand enamelled decoration depicting various floral designs and complete ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
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Bronze
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle porcelain with roosters signed to base, Circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Chinese snuff bottle, made from porcelain, circa 1950.
The cylindrical bottle has a tall narrow neck. The main decoration depicts two painted cockerels (or r...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Dark Glazed Water Jug Vase with Petite Spout from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty glazed ceramic water jug vase from the 19th century with petite spout. This antique Chinese Qing Dynasty glazed ceramic water jug from the 19th century enchants with i...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles.
This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Shan Shui Relief Snuff Bottle, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Resin
Chinese Ceramic Wine Bottle with Dark Brown Glaze, 18th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old ceramic wine bottle from 18th century China in a dark brown glaze. This bottle comes from Shanxi Provence and is a wonderful example...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Wine Bottle with Dark Brown Glaze, 18th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old ceramic wine bottle from 18th century China in a dark brown glaze. This bottle comes from Shanxi Provence and is a wonderful example...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorate...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Bottles
Materials
Porcelain
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Qing bottles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing bottles made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $900 while the average work can sell for $396.