Qing Asian Art 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 Carved 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-dynast...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Qing Style Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional pair of Chinese carved rosewood chairs made in the Qing style featuring fantastic radiant grain rosewood free of carved deco...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese pillow was hand crafted by an artisan of the Republic Era (1912–1949). Constructed in the style of traditional ceramic or wood headrest, this pillow has an hour glass fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Late 19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique wedding cabinet from Zhejiang province, with beautiful original red lacquer, and original round brass plate and door pulls. This rou...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchairs with Floral Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period armchairs from the 19th century, with open backs, scrolling arms, carved aprons and low stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty per...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Blanc de Chine
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese blanc de chine of a porcelain Quan Yin in a sitting position dressed in a soft robe, holding a scepter Emperor's Ruyi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered bookcase from the 19th century, with four shelves, straight legs, carved apron and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
#5 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A very nicely decorated set of plates. Dating to circa 1710-1730
A scene of a garden with pine and rock symbolizing
Pine
Pine - Song - symbol of endurance and...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with hand-carved doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a traditional linear ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Stone Temple Pedestal with Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this temple pedestal features a linear si...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire finely decorated with the typical figural landscape and foliate gilt decoration, the sloped top opening ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Traditional Chinese Red Wardrobe Cabinet with Gold Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Stunning Traditional Chinese Red Wedding Cabinet – A Timeless Masterpiece
This exquisite Chinese red wedding cabinet is a rare and elegant piece, perfect for collectors and lovers...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Elm
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese 4-Fold Hardwood Screen inset with Blue & White Porcelain Plaques
Located in New York, NY
A large Chinese four-fold hardwood screen inset with blue and white porcelain plaques. The hand carved wood frame is a very dense and n...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Two Oversized Chinese Rattan Grain Baskets with Flaring Necks, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two oversized Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-woven rattan grain baskets from the 19th century with flaring necks and large lips. We are pricing and selling these grain baskets indi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Fretwork Shelf and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquer side cabinet from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, open shelf and double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Incense Burner, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese green glazed pottery censer or incense burner, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Now suitable for use as a jardiniere or vase.
The incense burner in glazed a deep green, in imitation of bronze models, and set on four tapered legs attached to a rectangular stand...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Set of Chinese Blue and White Plate for Wall Decoration Porcelain China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Perfect for interior wall decoration. We offer sets of 18th century Chinese blue and white plates. Available in every quantity needed. The selection in the pictures might not be avai...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese painting depicting He Xiangu reproduced three times but with a different attribute: up a lotus flower, bottom left a fly hunt and bottom right again the lotus flower, each time surrounded by disciple the one praying right, the one on the left seems to bring him a bowl.
Pigments on linen or hemp,
19th century.
He Xiangu or Ho Hsien-ku, "Immortal Demoiselle He," is an immortal Taoist, a member of the group of Eight Immortals. She is represented holding in her hand a lotus symbolizing spiritual fulfillment, and sometimes also a sheng, a peach of immortality, a wooden ladle...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Screens served numerous functions as portable architecture in Chinese homes. The largest examples sectioned off entire rooms, allowing a family to shape the spaces in their home to a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Small Vase with Flowers on Blue Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era '1868-1912'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality
Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here;
Condition
Some usage signs, all pictured. Size 183mm high
Per...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Pair of Chinese Kesi Textile
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th century pair of Chinese Kesi Textile ( 2' x 3'8" - 61 x 111 cm).
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Agate Qing Dynasty
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique late Qing hand carved agate snuff bottle.
Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century.
Beautifully hollowed, all the way to the edges, the walls are very thin and...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Chinese Lotus Blossom Stacked Nesting Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large set of three carved Chinese nesting tables or stacking tables featuring a lotus blossom decoration on the apron and humpback stretc...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique A Silk Lacquer Chinese Fan with Shadow Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Chinese fan Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen , hand painted on silk . With antique fan fra...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze 5 Claws Royal Dragons Sculpted Vase - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Bronze 5 Claws Royal Dragons Sculpted Vase - Pair
This pair of 19th century rare bronze vases are decorated with sculpted Imperial royal five claw dragons. The drago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese famille rose et jaune porcelain vase, with a six character Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi mark, but late Republic Period, circa 1940.
Of unusual fo...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Batavian Blue & White Patterned Porcelain Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Chinese Qianlong porcelain hand painted blue and white Batavian bowl dating from the 18th century. The basin shaped bowl stands raised on a round unglazed...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Low Painted Lacquer Table with Fish Chimes, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jar 18th Century SE Asian Thai Market Bencharong Peony
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated jar. 18th century Chinese made for the SE Asian / Thai Market. Very rare!
Condition
Overall condition very good only some enamel loss. 190 x 183 mm
Pe...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Crackle Glaze Fluted Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese crackle glazed ceramic vase of lovely form and proportions. The cream colored glaze crazed with a crackle glaze in cinnamon red and black, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Stained Glass Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with stained glass top and openwork motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this coffee table featur...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Large Chinese Horizontal Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone with Grotto on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderfully formed Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type presented on a carved wood base with curvy conforming contour. Impressive in size and substantial in weight, this grey Lingb...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Passing Boat And Figure Pattern Blue And White Saucer, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure standing and fishing, the rim with a narrow heringbone pattern, the reverse glazed cafe-a...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant design of this 19th century table is inspired by earlier Ming dynasty furniture designs highly prized by collectors. Clean lines, si...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Cabinet with Paneled Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty wooden cabinet from the late 19th century, with paneled doors, drawers and butterfly iron hardware. Created in China during the late 19th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone), a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary up...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar’s Mirror Screen.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare, early 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Table Mirror/Screen from the Qing Dynasty. This collectors item is signed by the craftsman who ...
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Low Kang Table, C. 1850
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. Low tables placed atop the kang provided a convenient surface for dining, drinking tea, or playing games.
Crafted of beautiful hardwood, this low kang table...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Canton Qianlong Style Enamel Pot And Lid
Located in London, GB
A CHINESE CANTON ENAMEL POT AND COVER
19th Century, in the Qianlong manner, of compressed form and painted with panels enclosing birds perched amidst flowering peonies, 18cm diameter...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 table.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Top Quality 1720 Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Kangxi Period with Ladies
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this exceptionally nice Chinese porcelain Plate from the Kangxi period. It has a nice cobalt blue figural scene with elegant ladies in a garden. Moulded in the bord...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Palace Wooden Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, Late Qing Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
Pair of Chinese Palace Wooden Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period
The grand wooden door from the late Qing Dynasty, showcas...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Provincial Chinese Guanyin Table Stand, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, precious Chinese artworks have been elevated for display on fine wooden table stands. Recognized today as works of art in their own right, these display stands are typically finely carved, crafted of exquisite hardwoods, or designed with the refined proportions of larger furniture pieces.
Resembling a low kang table, this waisted table...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Qing asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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