Qing Doors and Gates
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
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the mid-19th century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional Qing dynasty courtyard home. Crafted of Northern elmwood (yu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Iron
Set of Four Chinese Floral Lattice Panels, 19th C.
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining privacy. Crafted in the 19th century, this set of four lattice door panels...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Elm
Pair of Chinese Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. Crafted of locust wood and hand-worked iron, the rustic doors have developed a fantastic texture from years of use. The original layer of dark brown lacquer has eroded with an inimitable crackle, revealing the beautiful wood grain underneath.
The door fronts are reinforced with studded iron bands and decorative iron plates in the shape of clouds or ruyi. The doors are fitted with a simple iron latch and four round door pulls...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Iron
Set of Four Chinese Courtyard Lattice Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining priv...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
Materials
Elm
Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Courtyard Doors
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of late 18th century Qing Dynasty Chinese courtyard doors in hand forged iron and painted elm wood (yumu) . These were once the main entrance to a Siheyuan, a single extended ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Iron
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Courtyard Doors, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive set of doors dates to the turn of the century and originated as the outermost entrance gate to a traditional courtyard home in northern China. The pair is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and finished with dark black lacquer and hand-worked iron hardware. Bands of studded iron reinforce the fronts and simple iron plates secure the door latch and round door pulls...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Chinese Courtyard Door Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Chinese architecture, tall door panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to easily open up a room to the outdoors. Designed with solid wood panels instead of lattice windows, these door panels were likely installed facing the street, used to protect the home rather than provide decoration. The doors were originally linked by hinges set in opposite directions, allowing the doors to fold upon themselves as they open. Instead of the elaborate carvings often found on Qing-dynasty doors...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Brass
Pair of Chinese Floral Chainlink Lattice Panels, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of elaborately carved early 19th century Chinese courtyard panels feature intricately carved lattice comprised of chain links connected with floral blossoms. This complicat...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
Materials
Elm
Set of Three Chinese Quadrilobe Lattice Courtyard Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The sweeping elegance of these 19th-century courtyard doors, with their intricate lattice panels, hides the mathematical brilliance required to create them. The wax-finished, knotty ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
Materials
Fir
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of doors is over a century old and originally decorated a Qing dynasty home in China’s Fujian Province. The thin cedar slats mimic bamboo and overlap the quatrefoil windows...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Cedar
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Wooden Palace Doors with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing Dynasty period wooden palace doors from the 19th century with iron fittings. This striking pair of Qing Dynasty period wooden palace doors from the 19th century instan...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
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Iron
Chinese Quadrilobe Lattice Courtyard Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, 19th-century door panel evokes life in a traditional courtyard home, where the openwork lattice design allowed light and air to flow into the inner rooms while maintain...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Doors and Gates
Materials
Fir
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Qing doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage doors and gates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, elm and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing doors and gates made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia 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 doors and gates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,180 and tops out at $12,800 while the average work can sell for $6,880.