Qing More Asian Art, Objects and 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.
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Style: Qing
Chinese Wheel of Life Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass spoon and scraper tool. The small tools hang from a charm shaped as the "Wheel of Life," a Buddhist symbol of ete...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp. Formed of steel and copper, these petite scissors feature gracefully curved handles and short blades engraved...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Chinese Altar Opium Stand with Dali Marble, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this petite hardwood box captures in miniature the elaborate form of a traditional Chinese altar table. Crafted of a dense hardwood, the narrow box is ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Flower-Blossom Porcelain Cups with Cover and Base
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese flower-blossom porcelain cups with cover and base, the cups and covers marked with red Daqing GuangXu NianZhi, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like too...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Drum-Form Opium Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium smoker's kit. Formed of brass with a copper lining, the small tool is known by col...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Painted Paper Bound Trunk with Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional brass medallion hardware and lateral C-scroll handles. This Chinese Qing Dynasty pe...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Set of Three Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three 19th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of a...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera. Complete with songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty chest with drawers. Accentuated raised panels with scalloped edges make up all the front and side panels. Adorned with red lacq...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th century Antique Woven Basket
Located in New York, NY
19th century antique woven basket. Decorative basket. This is an actual antique market basket in very good condition. Woven reed, bamboo, and woo...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Reed, Bamboo, Wood
Chinese White Brass Opium Lamp Tweezers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass tweezers once used to advance the wick of an opium lamp. The antique tweezers are simply shaped and feature a bell-shaped scrape...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Official Hat Chair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese Officials Hat Chairs. Dramatic details include yoke back splat, carved spandrels to upper backrest corners and armre...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair Palatial Chinese Hardstone veneered Vases on Ebonized Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Palatial Chinese Hardstone veneered Vases with hardstone cartouches of birds, flowers and fruits on Ebonized Stands.
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Qing Dynasty Architecture Carving Panels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing dynasty architecture carving panels, detail carvings with warriors riding horses.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Large Chinese Daybed
Located in Singapore, SG
A large elmwood daybed from Shandong province, China. The color and patina of the daybed has been kept fully original, but repairs have been made to the woven seat as it was already ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Elm
Pair of Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffer Sideboard with Everted Ends
Located in Singapore, SG
An elmwood coffer sideboard with everted ends from Beijing, China. Finished with a clear matte lacquer over its original reddish brown color, the crackled finish on the lacquer adds ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
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 More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Chinese semi precious stone and slate screens, a pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
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Qing dynasty.
A pair of Chinese mid 1900 century semi precious stone lacquered wall panels.
Jade and amethyst hardstone...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Jade
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Work Table
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt work table from the Qing Dynasty, with carved gilt dragon head feet, with the table of canted rectangular form, with moulded top, t...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Bamboo and Woven Rush Lockable Wedding Basket.
Located in Hudson, NY
This Chinese stackable box made circa 1900-1915 was intended as a wedding basket and is a traditional object of importance within Chinese culture....
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rush
Chinese Pewter Oil Jug, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A squat pewter vessel for pouring oil fuel into a small opium lamp.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, brass hardware and carrying handles. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Twisted Iron Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of iron chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch pipe bowls or tools that had been heated by an oil lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer with Elephants Handles
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty 18th/19th century Chinese twin handled bronze censer with elephants handles, inlaid with fine silver work, 15cm x 11cm.
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
A truly rare beautiful and amazing piece. From the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this gilt black lacquered writing box is ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Travel Opium Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Lacquered Gift Delivering Basket with Hand Painted Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period antique lacquered octagonal basket from the early 20th century with hand painted floral décor, large handle and made to deliver gifts. Created in C...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Eternal Love Offering Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ornately carved 19th-century offering box would have been presented as a gift filled with popular Chinese snacks, including roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and soybeans toaste...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vase made in China.
It seems to be a work from the end of the Qing dynasty to the Republic of China (1850-1949).
The contrast between the lapis lazuli and the white ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Fu Dog Stone 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese wood puppet head, 19th century, mounted on contemporary stand.
Simple puppet head of a male figure, carved out of a single piece of wood, with ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with petite wire charms and two brass spoons. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was us...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch opium pipe bowls or tools that had been heated b...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Headrest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of painted, lacquered hide, this extraordinary headrest was created in China's Jiangxi province over 150 years ago. Its pliable design enabled contour comfort - quite luxurio...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Hide
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
A truly beautiful and amazing piece. From the late 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Amber Peking Glass Carved Bowls, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty carved Peking glass bowls in a lovely amber hue.
The matching Peking glass bowls carved with opposing scenes of birds amongst flowering branches on a rocky outcrop. The amber glass bowls...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Grape Handles
Located in San Marino, CA
A stunning 19th century Chinese cloisonné vase featuring handles made to resemble grape leaves and grapes. The vase itself consis...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Antique Chinese Bamboo Yellow Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Chinese bamboo yellow box with Chinese year mark and creator.
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese Stacked Snack Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese stacked snack box. Decorated all-over with intricate designs, with a beautiful design of people on top. Height of box with...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique late Qing Dynasty period rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born during the early years of the 20th centur...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Cloud-Form Hat Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Out of context, this carved wood hat stand has a curious, octopus-like appearance. Carved with cloud-form flourishes, the folding hat stand displays th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Steel
Chinese Scrolling Vines Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century framed mirror was carved by hand in northern China and likely hung on the wall of a Qing Dynasty home, perhaps in a lady’s sleeping quarters. The carved scrolling v...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century, with large handle and calligraphy. Crafted during the early years of the 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Qing Dynasty rattan woven opium pillow from an antique opium bed created in China. This small decorative antique accent piece has two ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Qing Dynasty Chinese Pagoda
Located in Brussels, BE
Dynasty Qing period (end of 19th century). Terracotta, coming in five separate pieces.
In the style of Tony Duquette.
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Red Glass 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-dynast...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Limestone Pedestals
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Chinese carved limestone architectural drum form pedestals, Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, China.
Masterfully carved, each pedestal is in two pieces. The top in the form a drum carved with "nails" surrounding the top, with relief carvings to the sides of opposing qilin, taotie masks, and scrolling foliage. The separately carved drums are supported by a lotus pedestal and surrounded by Buddhistic lions, all resting upon a high waisted table...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Bamboo Folding Hat Stand, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century China, government officials wore different hats to show their various ranks of office, the styles and designs changed depending on the season. This one-of-a-kind fold...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
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