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
Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for a scene that exudes life and detail. In the foreground, three villagers are expertl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Cabinet
Located in Nantwich, GB
Antique, late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar cabinet.
This beautifully restored altar cabinet, originally used to place offerings for ancestral w...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,595 Sale Price
20% Off
Oriental figure, Qing Dynasty, woman carved in carnelian agate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental figure, Qing Dynasty, woman carved in carnelian agate.
Carved carnelian agate figure that represents an oriental woman surrounded by flowers and next to her a long-tailed bi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
Chinese Abstract Cloud Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Famille Rose/Verte Ewer, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Beautiful flowers and scenary painted familie rose/verte ceramic ewer from Qing dynasty. Excavated from cargo underwater.
This piece is from the early Qing dynasty, and it is not cl...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone is characterized by a smooth and polished surface, with the choice of stone allowing for a nuanced exploration of color and form. The central focus of the scene is vill...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Baitong Etched Brass Folding Hat Stand, c. 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. A hand-crafted, one of a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Springtime Phoenix Tail Vase, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in a traditional Chinese phoenix tail vase form, this elegant early 20th century vase is adorned with a scene of magpies flitting between branches covered in cherry blossoms...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Japanese Export circa 1880 hand carved Hardwood corner chair with oversized curled Dragon back rest
A very good looking w...
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1880s Japanese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$2,759 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Oriental Bronze Bottle Bud Vase, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The bottle shaped body decorated with foliate & geometric motifs within petal shaped panels, rising to a slender tapering neck to a flaring rim, raised overall upon a circular foot.
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell, Wood
Blue and White Stemcup, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
This porcelain stemcup has a domed foot, a high stem and an elongated deep bowl with a partially broken flared rim. River landscapes featuring trees, pavilions, bridges and figures, ...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gilt-Bronze Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
A gilt-bronze bowl, qing dynasty, qianlong period.
The beautiful bowl is showcasing palace courtyard daily life scenes and is heavily adorned all ar...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / item
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
A Fine hand-carved and Lacquered wood figure of a Luohan Arhat, Buddha' disciple.
Seated in royal ease on a standing lion, wearing long flowing robes.
China, Kangxi Kingdom 1661-17...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 20th century or earlier Chinese hardwood hand carved five-claw dragon mirrors. Each is hand carved with high relief Imperial five-claw dragons flying in the air. They also ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$14,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
#3 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi/Yongzheng Blue White Set Dinner
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 4 dishes. These were used for usage but also redecoration of houses in the Netherlands.
Floral scene.
Similar dishes are well documented in the Liter...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Agate & Enamel Censer
Located in New York, NY
Chinese silver censer, circa 1910. Drum-form agate body set in silver gilt mounts with scrollwork and lunettes. Leaf-capped side bracket handles. Upward tapering support and stepped ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate, Silver, Enamel
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Gilt Bronze Dragon Incense Burners, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
This magnificent pair of 19th-century Chinese gilt cloisonné bronze incense burners is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the peri...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Shanxi Lamp-hanger Chair
Located in Singapore, SG
This lamp-hanger chair is made of walnut wood, and originated from Shanxi province. The piece retains its original colour, finished with a clear semi-matte lacquer. The chair has exc...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Chinese 8 Door Cabinet with Painted and Gilded Designs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese 8 Door Cabinet with Painted and Gilded Designs
This gorgeous cabinet has 8 doors and 7 drawers. Each door has beautiful gilded paintings, The upper 4 doors are each ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Reverse Painted Mirror depicting a Court Scene. Featuring four ladies in traditional garments, including one fishing, along with a bridge to the cen...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Paint
19th Century Chinese Screen
Located in New York, NY
This Chinese standing screen has a main panel, and a lower panel flanked by two smaller ones, which were made in the 19th century as fretwork window panels for a house. In the 20th century they were salvaged, assembled, and mounted in a matching hardwood stand as a freestanding screen...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and journey across the warm, earthy tones of the stone. The composition centers around a grou...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Jardinière on Carved Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large Chinese enameled porcelain jardiniere with carved wooden stand. Jardiniere features a white background with four round medallions depicting country life scenes. Decor...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
A Finely Cast Standing Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 17th / 18th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely cast bronze figure of Guanyin - Bodhisattva Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy.
Shown wearing an outer robe finely modelled with cascading folds tied at her waist, h...
Category
1690s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the elevated hills, capturing the essence of Buddhist monks in the 20th century. The so...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the wood and all carving is in great condition with no chips or missing pieces.
The w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered around a tree, is a captivating piece of art with a distinct color palette and a f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful Chinese export black lacquered pair of shelves is decorated with silver and gold leave images of the story of a Chinese warrior battle....
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Large Japanese, Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century
The vase's surface is adorned with intricate relief work that depicts a stunning tableau of flowers and birds. The re...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman, Chinese origin, early 1900s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman with oriental features, with a long beard and wearing a headdress, while holding two fish in his hand.
The lower part is embellished with an elaborate carved fishing net.
The work is of Chinese provenance...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Early and Fine Chinese Iron Water Bath
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Early 19th to mid 19th century Chinese, Iron, water bath.
With the patina of decades, this cast-iron sarcophagus-shaped bath has its original handles and exudes a timeless floral dec...
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1820s Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Qing dynasty standing oriental lady in carved turquoise
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Qing Dynasty oriental lady standing in carved turquoise
Elegant figure of a woman carved in turquoise stone, with traditional Chinese clothes and in one ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Large Cloisonné Enamel Double Gourd Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Islamabad, PK
A Pair Of Large Cloisonne´ Enamel Double Gourd Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty, 19th century
The Chinese bottle vases are made of porcelain with an intr...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Provincial Chinese Half Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a simple Silhouette, this 19th century half table from Shanxi province expresses the restraint of classical Chinese furniture design. Crafted of northern elm (yu...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Slatted Turn Chair, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual early 20th-century chair can be raised or lowered with just a turn of the seat. A chair in two parts, the slatted seat and high back are connected to the square base by ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Four Chinese Export Famille Rose Botanical Plates, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very attractive group of four 18th century Chinese export porcelain botanical plates apparently made for the French market, circa 1775.
Each plate having a scalloped rim banded wit...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Kitchen God Deity Statue
Located in Singapore, SG
A handsome wooden figure of the Kitchen God (灶神 in Chinese, pronounced zào shén), the Chinese name can also be translated into Stove God. He is a popular a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandalwood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Wooden Stool with Rattan Seat, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely proportioned Chinese wooden stool dating to the late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, distinguished by its rattan inset seat, waisted apron, and horse hoof legs. The square...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Chinese Altar Console Table with Cloud Carved Apron and Everted Flanges
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century Chinese altar console table, late Qing to Republic period, featuring a long narrow top with everted flanges, a carved apron with cloud scrolls and stylized myth...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Console Table with Carved Apron and Fretwork Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, featuring a long rectangular top, carved apron, and open fretwork side panels. The top, with its generous len...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dark Elm Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood altar console table from the Qing dynasty, 19th century, with dark patina, everted flanges, and richly carved decoration. The rectangular top, fashioned from a sing...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
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