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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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XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved

Located in Somis, CA

The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...

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2010s Chinese Qing More Desk Accessories

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Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Carved from ...

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Chinese Blue & White Soup Spoon, c. 1850
Chinese Blue & White Soup Spoon, c. 1850

Chinese Blue & White Soup Spoon, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century porcelain soup spoon is a delicate example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics. Once used daily as an everyday eating utensil, the spoon's broad form is hand-painted...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Desk Accessories

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Antique Chinese Scholar's Fruit Inkstone, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Scholar's Fruit Inkstone, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Scholar's Fruit Inkstone, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A fixture of the Chinese scholars' studio, the inkstone was among the "Four Treasures of the Study" and was used in calligraphy and landscape painting along with paper, ink and brush...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Desk Accessories

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Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This small wooden bru...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing More Desk Accessories

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Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
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Located in Chicago, IL

Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...

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Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...

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Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Chinese hardwood and brass mounted scholar tray, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The scholar tray crafted of a solid and heavy densely figured hardwood ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Desk Accessories

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