Qing Stone Sinks

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.

Style: Qing

Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa 1900

$5,880

Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a Provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. hand carved from solid limestone, this shallow rectangular trough exists on a slight tilt, exaggerated by its asymmetrical form. The trough has a rectangular form, carved with a shallow basin, rounded underside, and chiseled surface texture. The rim of the trough curves up and down in a wave-like pattern, softened by the touch of many hands over the years. The surface of the stone has weathered with time, resulting in natural erosion and neutral color variation. A drainage hole is carved into one side, making the large trough...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Footed Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1900

$1,980

Footed Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The footed...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

$1,480

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The low trough i...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Vintage Chinese Hand Chiseled Stone Planter

$765

H 14 in Dm 19.5 in

Vintage Chinese Hand Chiseled Stone Planter

Located in Pomona, CA

This stone planter is retrieved from the village in northern part of China. It is hand chiseled out of solid stone and hand carved by the local stone master. It come with 2 pieces an...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA . Late 18th Early 19th Century small water fountain Basin Of Hand Ca...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone, Limestone

Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile

$957

H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish hand carved stone pile.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile

$1,438

H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish hand carved stone pile.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

19th Century Carved Stone Sink with Drainboard

$3,650

H 13.5 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Carved Stone Sink with Drainboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

A European large stone sink with side drainboard from the 19th century. This antique sink from Europe has an overall rectangular shape and has been ha...

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19th Century European Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Antique French Double Basin Burgundy Limestone Trough with Iron Rings, C. 1850

$5,600

H 8.5 in W 78.5 in D 17.25 in

Antique French Double Basin Burgundy Limestone Trough with Iron Rings, C. 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming limestone trough from circa 1850 was used to provide feed and/or water to horses on a French stable in Burgundy. Two iron rings on the front would have been used to tet...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron

Large English Rectangular Garden Stone Sink or Trough

$3,895

H 7 in W 29.75 in D 20 in

Large English Rectangular Garden Stone Sink or Trough

Located in Austin, TX

A finely worked English garden sink or trough of cut stone from the Georgian period, featuring a walled rectangular body with a hole in the base to one corner - perfect for use as a ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

French 18th Century Stone Sink - Trough

$5,625

H 4.5 in W 43 in D 28.63 in

French 18th Century Stone Sink - Trough

Located in Round Top, TX

Wonderful 18th century Sink - Trough from the South of France. Beautifully chiseled from stone with its drainage spout. Perfect for a potting shed or as part of a fountain. Excell...

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18th Century French Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Spanish 19th C. Carved-Stone Water Trough

$3,080

H 10.5 in W 28 in D 19 in

Spanish 19th C. Carved-Stone Water Trough

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish hand-carved trough basin from the 19th century. This antique stone vessel from Spain has an oval-shaped basin with rounded front and flat backside, giving it an overall "D"...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Pair of Antique Carved Stone Sinks (Stoups or Benitiers) from France, Circa 1830

$8,500 / set

H 17 in W 20 in D 24.75 in

Pair of Antique Carved Stone Sinks (Stoups or Benitiers) from France, Circa 1830

Located in Dallas, TX

These antique French Gothic style white limestone (Pierre Calcaire) pieces are old holy water vessels (stoups or 'benitiers' in French) are from a small chapel in the Drome departmen...

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19th Century French Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile

$1,435

H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Spanish Hand Carved Stone Pile

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish Hand carved stone pile.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 16 in D 12.5 in

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA. 18th Century small water fountain Basin Of Hand Carved Stone container. Color and patina keeps changing with the light and the seasons . this trough could be installed with a simple bronze metal spout or a carved stone fountain head , we have many options of them , in order to create a charming garden water fountain for your pets . A nice small size stone trough from Provence . The centuries left its marks on this container and a very nice patina . Installed will be the focal point of any landscape design laid on gravel or mounted as a kitchen Farm sink...

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18th Century French Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Stone, Limestone

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Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

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H 7 in W 30 in D 12 in

Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Full Moon Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

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H 7 in W 16 in D 14.75 in

Full Moon Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

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H 6 in W 14.75 in D 8.75 in

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The trough...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Chinese Half Moon Stone Trough, c. 1800

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H 7 in W 14.5 in D 9 in

Chinese Half Moon Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

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H 7 in W 18.75 in D 12 in

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Sold

H 6 in W 19 in D 8.5 in

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The trough...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Sold

H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9 in

Petite Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carved from solid limestone, the trough has a shallow, rectangular form with slight asymmetry. The surface of the stone still maintains its raw organic...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Round Chinese Stone Basin, c. 1900

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H 7.75 in Dm 12.25 in

Round Chinese Stone Basin, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Provincial Chinese Limestone Trough, circa 1900

Sold

H 10 in Dm 23 in

Provincial Chinese Limestone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

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Limestone

Chinese Stone Farm Trough, circa 1900

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H 9.5 in W 28 in D 14 in

Chinese Stone Farm Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900

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H 9 in W 22 in D 16 in

Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The trough...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Provincial Stone Trough, circa 1900

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H 9 in W 25 in D 19 in

Chinese Provincial Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Qing stone sinks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing stone sinks 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 stone sinks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with limestone, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing stone sinks 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 stone sinks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,880 and tops out at $5,880 while the average work can sell for $2,880.