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Qing Furniture

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
Chinese Cloud Pattern Long Bench, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese cloud pattern long Bench from the Qing Dynasty features wonderfully carved cloud spandrels, straight legs with double stretchers and a solid top. It features a more than...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Rustic sideboard. Timeless design clean lines and lots of usable storage. Elmwood sideboard having plum lacquer, four upper drawers with two lower cabinets. Stro...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Two Doors over Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with natural color and two doors over two drawers. Created in China during the 19th century, this Qing Dynasty cabinet...
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19th Century Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Low Waisted Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and rare pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquered tables with etched lacquered decorations of flowers birds and geometric designs...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Slatted Back and Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armchair from the 19th century with slatted back and arms. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood chair features a pierced slatted back...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Fine Carved Asian Mixed Wood Center Table or Sculpture Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Asian Stand in a tightly grained Elm like hardwood with inset Burl Wood Centerpiece. The table with a dark burled inset center, surrounded with two mixed wood two- tone pieced b...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquered Small Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquer small cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and two doors. Created in China during the Qing dynasty period, this red lacquered cabinet fe...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Qing Dynasty Elm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Qing dynasty chairs in light Elm. Mid 19th century construction featuring mortise and tenon joinery and wooden nails. Elegant craftsmanship ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear surface finish, which highlights the lovely natural patina. Pair of bi-fold doors wi...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Iron

Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese antique horseshoe back armchair in carved wood. Jian Ding export seal on back of seat.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Low Elm Table with Ming Stone Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty low elm table from the 19th century, with Ming stone inset, carved spandrels and recessed cartouches. Created in China during the Qin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique side table from the 19th century, with humpback stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a square top with central board, raised on four cylindrical legs connected to one another through humpback stretchers present on all sides. With its clean lines and brown patina, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty side table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Bamboo Hall Table with Fretwork Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bamboo hall table from the 19th century, with fretwork motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this hall tab...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bamboo

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Chow Style Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty coffee table from the 19th century, with waisted top and carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this coffee table features a rec...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

3-Piece Set of Qing Dynasty Armchairs and Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
3-piece set of Qing dynasty armchairs and table. These authentic antique Chinese hand carved screen back armchairs are masterpieces of Qing dynasty furniture...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Altar Console Table with Open Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges and open fretwork. Created in China during the 19th century, this Qing dynasty altar table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. There is nice combination of through and relief carvings throughout this cabinet,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Fir

19th C. Chinese Rosewood Demilune Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
A beautiful Chinese rosewood demilune table, circa the 1880s. The apron on this Chinese demilune table has a gently scalloped shape. It also has elegantly curved legs and a lovely de...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rosewood

Chinese Four-Panel Screen in Teak Wood Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
Four 19th century Chinese hand-painted panels on silk in a hand-carved footed teak wood frame featuring a carved lotus at the top. Strong vivid colors with much detail. The back is c...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

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Silk, Teak

Chinese 19th Century Qing Chair with Open Arms and Hand-Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden armchair from the 19th century, with hand-carved motifs, serpentine open arms and straight legs with stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this chair features an open wooden back, adorned with a curving splat accented with a hand-carved floral motif, responding beautifully to the carved décor connecting the upper rail to the side supports. Two serpentine open arms with swan neck frontal supports rest on the rectangular seat presenting a central recessed panel. The chair is raised on four traditional legs, connected to one another through side stretchers or varying heights. With its clean lines, lovely light brown lacquer finish and delicate décor, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese chair...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Stand with Two Shelves and Marble Inset
Located in Wells, ME
Chinese Qing dynasty carved rosewood display stand with two paneled shelves and rose marble square inlay to the top. The carving is subtle and elegant...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Marble

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Black Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Rosewood Armchair with Carved Splat and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rosewood armchair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arm supports. Created in China during the 19th century, this rosewood chair attracts our attention with its stunning back, adorned with grapes carved in low relief on a scrolling cartouche. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers. With its nice patina and exquisite carved decor, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese rosewood armchair...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rosewood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Noodle Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period elm cabinet from the 19th century with bamboo slats, tapered design and lower drawers. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this elm noodle cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bamboo, Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bamboo Arm Chairs in Original Condition
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese bamboo arm chairs with plain flat linden wood seat (linden wood is also called lime tree). Black and burgundy lacquer with beautiful natural age-related patina highl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bamboo

Ming Style Altar Table with Everted Flanges, Meander Apron and Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar console table from the early 20th century, with meander-carved apron, everted flanges and dragon motifs. Created in China during the second quarter...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet from Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. This is a very unusual cabinet as it is much more decorated than usual. On the top section, on both sides of the cabinet frame are paintings of dragons encircling the 8 immortals...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Fir

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with painted motif and painted calligraphy. Two drawers inside and one removable shelf. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant ...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Table with Split Bamboo Top and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty side table from the 19th century, with split bamboo top and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing D...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bamboo, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and large butterfly hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wedding cabi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Near Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke High Back Decorative Chairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Chinese Qing dynasty period yoke high back chairs from the 19th century, with carved aprons and side stretchers. Created in China dur...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Cabinet with Original Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original finish and Chinoiserie motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this cabinet features a lin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Wine Table with Cloud Spandrels, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Ideal as a console or center table in the modern home, this exquisite 18th-century wine table charms with rounded legs, simple double stretchers, and decorative cloud-form spandrels....
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Antique Fine Carved Chinese Hong Mu or Mahogany three Drawer Qing Altar Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant Altar table was made in the Chinese Shanxi period and dates approximately 1850. It is well constructed using mortise and tenon joinery techniques as was common on thes...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Mahogany

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Cabinet with Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar cabinet from the 19th century, with natural finish, everted flanges, two drawers over double doors and carved sides. Created in China during the 19th century, this Chinese altar cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown cabinet from the 19th century, with round medallion brass hardware, carved apron and four drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bamboo Washstand with Lacquered Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bamboo washstand from the 19th century, with carved and lacquered panels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bamboo

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Brown Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large cabinet from the 19th century, with carved apron and hidden drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this large brown cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Dynasty Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Dynasty Altar table. Monumental Chinese Zen Altar table. Qing Dynasty Zen Altar Table having lions legs with feet holding spheres. This concept o...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period opium bed from the 19th century with rattan inset, removable arm, drawers and carvings. Step back in time with this Qing Dynasty period opium bed from the 19th century, a piece that beautifully embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage of ancient China. This opium daybed...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

2 Antique Chinese Elm Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Club Lounge Yoke Arm Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
"An impressive pair antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Horseshoe back armchairs, circa first half 19th century Made of Elm featuring bentwood horseshoe shaped back with intricately carved ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Qing Furniture

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Upholstery, Elm, Bentwood

Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Console Table with Cloudy Scroll Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood altar table from the 19th century with unusual patina and scrolling motifs. Created in China during the 19th century, this altar table attracts ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer, hand-painted golden scenes and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red lacquered cabinet features two doors fitted with ornate bronze hardware, opening to reveal inner shelves, two hidden drawers and a removable panel concealing an additional compartment. Adorned with traces of a golden hand-painted Chinoiserie décor, the cabinet showcases a carved apron in the front. With its red and gold tones and Chinoiserie motifs, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty lacquered...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chinese wedding sedan chair, very fine and great detail carving on all sides, a work of art. Does not come with poles.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Low Tables/Benches
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Chinese red lacquered low tables/benches Lovely fret work on rail and sides. Classic Chinese Red Paint. Hoof feet. Expected wear to finish, mainly to the top. Measures: 3...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio or well-to-do home to store a collector's most ch...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with humpback stretchers and red undertone. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a squar...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Painted Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty brown / dark red wooden side cabinet from the 19th century, with painted floral decor, bronze hardware and hidden drawers. T...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, everted flanges and dark patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this altar table features a narrow rectangular top flanked with everted flanges, sitting above an apron carved with scrolling spandrels. Resting on slightly splayed legs connected to one another through double side stretchers, this Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty altar...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hongmu Side Table finely carved, Qing circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese handmade Hongmu hardwood side table with a finely carved frieze, dating to the second half of the 19th century, Qing period. The table has a mitred inset figured r...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Chinese Elm Three-Drawer Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period elm kang cabinet with everted flanges, three drawers, carved spandrels and dragon motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this Chinese kang ca...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Tapered Cabinet with Round Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period tapered cabinet from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wood...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Melon Leg Wine Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant example of the clean lines of Qing-dynasty furniture, this table from Hebei province celebrates the traditional wine table form with design that is simple and refined. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) using time-honored woodworking techniques, the table has a floating-panel top and four round legs linked by giant's arm braces. Each leg is carved in the shape of a melon or gourd, symbols of prosperity and perpetuity. This scalloped shape is echoed in the ridged apron and braces, a reference to older traditions of bent bamboo furniture...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Lacquered Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. This style of low square stool is...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Qing furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $53,800 while the average work can sell for $3,539.

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