Qing Antiquities
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
Large Cast Iron Tub with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large cast iron tub with floral motif with four ring pulls, there is one casted inscription on one side with date made : " Emperor Qianglong Era 32nd yea...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Blue and White Bowl Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Bowl decorated with beautiful floral and bird pattern. Cracks on surface due to underwater excavation condition. Relatively rare piece among Ca Mau ship pieces.
Period : Qing Dynast...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$513 Sale Price
35% Off
Two Cosmetic Box and a Square Box from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
1. Left Round Cosmetic Box : Circular form with flattened doomed cover, the covers with a medallion of simple stylised flowers surrounded by stylised lapp...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$1,625 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrests 'Opium Pillow', Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral motifs. They also feature pierced sides with sy...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 18th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, size: ...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Ladies Dressing Chest
Located in Brea, CA
A 18th century Chinese export lacquered George III style black and gilt ladies dressing chest, in the form of a chinoiserie secretaire, the top with swan neck pediment above twin cup...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Chinese Jadeite Brush Washer with Dragon
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese jadeite brush washer, decorated in the from of dragon, external rim diameter 6cm, high 3cm. Inside 4cm x 2.5cm x 2cm, very...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved white jade disc with openwork decoration on a wooden base, Qing
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique 19th century Chinese disc carved in white jade on its original carved wooden base.
Qing period
In very good condition, diameter of the jade 5.5 ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Rare Famille Rose/Verte Shipwreck Ceramics Set, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Beautiful 'chickens and flowers' painted rare familie rose/verte ceramic set from Qing dynasty. Excavated from cargo underwater from the early Qing dynasty. It is presumed to originate from the Yongzheng period Ca Mau Shipwreck. On the back of the baluster vase, there are traces of marine organisms. This type of famille porcelain...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$2,660 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Unique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Unique 19th century export Chinese gilt chinoiserie lacquer box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, this box has a unique shape, it is f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Rare 'Imari Pavilion' Blue And White Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The "Imari Pavilion pattern" refers to a decoration pattern found on porcelains made during Early Qing Dynasty, influenced by Japanese Imari ware, which was produced in the Arita reg...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$2,310 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue Famille Floral Porcelain Mallet Bottles
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (Mid-20th Century) blue porcelain mallet bottles with famille floral patterns and birds consisting of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Small Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old tea pot, gourd shaped, in sculpted coconut, chiseled and mounted on pewter.
The cap is also made of pewter.
The coconut is decorated with imperial motifs.
Chinese...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Tin
Teapots with Cover from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The teapot on the left features a rounded body densely adorned with blooming flowers and intertwining vines, creating a flowing and repetitive pattern. The delicate brushstrokes emph...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$1,820 Sale Price / set
35% Off
19'th Ctr. Chinese Coffee Table.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Chinese coffee table with original black and red lacquer.
Table top with beautiful natural age-related patina.
The apron and legs elaborately carved, black and red lacquer.
F...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Walnut
Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Vung Tau Shipwreck Coralized Blue Underglazed Porcelain Lidded Vase. Almost perfectly Identical piece from Vietnamese Royal Family in United States provenance have been sold at other auction in California. This stunning porcelain lidded vase is elaborately decorated in a vivid blue underglaze with an ornate scene of concubines in a flower garden. The bottom of the vase bears a conch marking in underglazed blue, is a symbol of royalty, dignity and high rank, the 'Sacred Lungs of Buddha' and spiritual authority.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Amsterdam
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$1,885 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all disti...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Pine
$1,136 Sale Price
54% Off
Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King Portrait Hanging Scrolls
Located in Queens, NY
3 Chinese Qing Dynasty-style scroll wall hangings depicting a king seated on a chair draped in ornate cloth, a mushroom colored background and floral rug beneath him. The rest of th...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand with 3 gaming lacquer boxes, in very good ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
10 Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Roundels
Located in Brea, CA
10 antique Qing Dynasty Chinese embroidered silk roundels embroidery robe. Decorated all-over with beautiful blue and red flowers. 9 pieces: 9 in diameter....
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Silk
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful hand paint , See more pictures, measures: 18.25" L x 10" W x 6.75'' H.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 8 gaming boxes and 6 trays, highly ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 9 PC Dishes Set
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an antique important Chinese famille rose porcelain 9 pieces sweetmeat dishes set with very beautiful box, hand painted. excellent condition, every piece with meirenruyu...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Chinese Agate Bottle
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese agate bottle with lid with Chi dragons, decorated in the form , see more pictures diameter 7.5 cm, high 14 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Agate
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Bowl with Pewter
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese lacquer bowl of deep flared form with pewter from the 18th century. Over a body of black lacquered the exterior decorated with gilt scenes o...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm with gold black lacquer board, with white and red counters ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Comb
Located in Brea, CA
19th century gilt-decorated lacquer Chinese comb, very beautiful piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases Set, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
* Set Item(3 vases)
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...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese standing bowl, turquoise with peaches, late Qing Dynasty
Located in Hamburg, DE
Presenting a magnificent piece of Chinese craftsmanship, this Turquoise Bowl hails from the late Qing Dynasty. This rectangular-shaped beauty is a testament to the artistry and atten...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose/Verte 'Fish' Dish, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
During the Qing Dynasty, depictions of fish on ceramics carried several symbolic meanings. Fish are traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. The wor...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,228 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the special shape body decorated with hand paint courtyard, a very beautiful piece. See more pictures, meas...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles two sides ,each with hinged lid reversing to a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration and enclosing a fitted pewter canister...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century a Pair of Chinese Silk Fans with Giltwood Handles
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted floral motifs on silk Chinese fans Qing dynasty, the fan in silk with silk fringe and giltwood handles, housed within a conforming paper covered box...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Silk
Brown Glazed Teabowls from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
These teabowls feature a simple yet elegant form, finished with a brown glaze that creates a smooth, subtle sheen. They have thin, evenly crafted walls and a small, stable footring t...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$1,260 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls
Located in Brea, CA
a pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls with very beautiful hand paint. There are double blue circles at the bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Plate
Located in Brea, CA
18th century black lacquer mother of pearl inlay plate, decoration as expected for age and use. Very beautiful and hard to find li...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with Bail handles to sides ,14.5 inch long /10.5inch width/11.5 high inch,big chest...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Famille Rose/Verte 'Crane and Flower' Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase's form is elegant, with a tapered body and domed lid with long line of body, crowned with a delicate finial, embodying the sophistication and high aesthetic standards of Qin...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
$838 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Gambling Storage Box Trays and Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
Very rare complete circa early 19 century Chinese gilt lacquer gambling storage box trays and dishes. A great and complete gold and black lacquered gaming set...
Category
1820s Asian Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese red welcome panels, red lacquered wood, Chinese calligraphy
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Pair of Antique Chinese red lacquered wood welcome panels, Chinese calligraphy, lacquered wood
Gorgeous pair of business welcome panels, made of carved and lacquered wo...
Category
1880s Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plate, Ric 057
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted porcelain and large Plate from the 19th century.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Extremely Rare Famille Noire Vases from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Famille noire is a type of Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain, distinguished by its black-glazed background with vivid natural motifs in green, yellow, and other bright colors. Developed...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$2,240 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Late Qing Dynasty 50 Pieces Chinese Rice-Pattern Decorated Porcelain Sets
Located in Brea, CA
Early of 20 century late Qing dynasty 50 pieces Chinese rice -pattern decorated porcelain sets, 8 pieces 24cm big plates, 8 pieces 19.5 cm plates, 6 pieces 11cm x 5cm rice bowls, 11 ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Large Size Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Plater, Ric 059
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted medium-sized porcelain and very large Plater from the 19th century.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two sides, each with hinged lid reversing to a mother o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Ancient Gu Shape Blue And White Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive gu vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi floral painting.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies
2) Qing Dynasty Export...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,868 Sale Price
24% Off
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the tabl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Terracotta Pagoda in the Style Of Tony Duquette.
Located in Brussels, BE
Qing dynasty terracotta pagoda.
The pagoda comes in six separate pieces.
In the style of Tony Duquette.
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Qing Ching Dynasty 1821-1850 Porcelain Enamel Double Mouth Chinese Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunningly enameled porcelain vase has a double mouth opening with hand-painted images of boys playing among the vines, gourds and gourd blossoms. There is a border of bat-like ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Late 18th C. Chinese Wooden Hand-carved Panels From the Qing Dynasty - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
When it comes to wanting that perfect and unique conversation piece in your beautiful room, look no further than these antique hand carved wood Chinese panels. These are stunning. Wo...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty 18th century Chinese twin handled bronze censer bearing XuanDe marks to base , 990 grams , 17cm wide, internal width 10cm , 7cm high.
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Two 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 ...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Dehua, Blanc de Chine, Quan Yin Porcelain Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Blanc de chine porcelain seated figure of Quan Yin. Qing dynasty. Kangxi period.
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Gu Cloisonné Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Imperial yellow Gu form cloisonné vases.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$22,000 / set
Qing Dynasty an Antique Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Bullock
Located in Brea, CA
A Qing dynasty Chinese carved jade figure of a bullock. 13 cm x 6cm x 5 cm. weight 600g see more pictures.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Qing antiquities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing antiquities 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 antiquities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with lacquer, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing antiquities made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original antiquities, popular names associated with this style include and Robert Kuo. 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 antiquities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $188,800 while the average work can sell for $3,480.