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Qing Decorative Objects

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
Very Rare Antique 18C Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Cow Butter Tureen in Delft Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this highly unusual chinese porcelain delftware immitation of a butter tureen with Cow finial. This interesting antique piece is decorated in underglaze blue and ov...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Gilt Limestone Stele of Maitreya Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. The only Buddhist divinity revered as both a bodhisattva and a Buddha, Maitreya is prophesied to return to Earth some time in the distant future and continue the historic Buddha's teachings of the Dharma. Like the historic Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is a compassionate being devoted to showing the path to enlightenment. Carved in the style of sixth century Chinese statuary...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Quartet Antique 18th c Qianlong Chinese Statue Porcelain Wall Pocket vase Fi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very lovely quartet of high quality wall vases. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong period. Really cool. Condition Fritting to nose a...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. A great example of Chinese pottery...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province. The box is minimally decorated to showcase the rich, swirling grain of the nanmu wood, an esteemed softwood found throughout China. The interior contains a small lidded compartment and a removable dividing tray...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese porcelain vase now mounted as lamps. Decorated with beautiful flowers and a family. Vase not including lamp is 10 i...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Earth Coloured Ceramic Jar / Planter with Tiger Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of Chinese Ceramics this Jar, with hints of the original glazing on the exterior features tiger medallions and engravings. In the modern-day, this would make for ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Plate Birds Magpies, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird-and-flower painting has been used here by a Dutch painter to decorate a Chinese porcelain blank. The grouping of a pair of magpies, plum blossoms, and ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Bowl Shou with Silver Handle Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous quality blue and white porcelain bowl, Kangxi period. Wonderful deep Kangxi blue colour, decorated all around with archaist Shou characters. Silver addition with mark. Bott...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue White and Red Under-Glazed Long Neck Vase with Hardwood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Blue White and Red Under-Glazed Long Neck Vase with Hardwood Stand. Measures: Vase High is 12.5" Hardwood Stand is 1.5" Total 14" High.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand circa late Qing Dynasty. The greyish black stone is of Yingde type. Its upright form ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Ge Crackle Dish, ca 1800-1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated dish with unusual calligraphy. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: China Emperor: Ji...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman would use a rigid headrest or neck pillow to keep her head elevated. Whether functional or pure...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Fencai Famille Rose Floral Dish, ca 1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated dish in unusual palette, flowers in overglaze blue. Qianlong/Jiaqing. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychr...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Stone Lock Counterweight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Devoid of figurative carvings, this primitive stone weight from the mid-19th century has an organic, abstract beauty. The stone has an oblong, lock-form shape with natural asymmetry ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, this 19th-century porcelain plate charms with expressive cobalt-blue decoration, sparsely brushed against a blue-grey field. ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill. Handmade of brass, the exquisitely crafte...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Landscape Kangxi / Yongzheng Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice plate. Yongzheng - Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. Beutiful landscape scene. Condition 1 frit to the rim only. Size: 22.7x2.5CM DiameterxHeight Period 18th century
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Cantonese Basket Pierced Birds Butterflies Flowers, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Superb antique Chinese porcelain Dish/Plate from the late qing period. Painted in cantonese style with a fantastic pierced/ajour rim. The painting is of very high quality. Additio...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous green glazed large Chinese pottery censer of Archaistic shape called a fanghu, set on a separate stand, Qing dynasty, second year of Tongzhi, 1863. The censer or incense burner crafted in two parts and covered in a thick, runny and unctuous glaze, ranging from dark green to turquoise green, to pale celadon. The neck with shou (longevity) medallions. The body decorated in relief with fruit, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese...
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1860s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo to appear as though parceled by a cloth strung with tassels. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty red and dark brown lacquer elmwood jewelry box from the 19th century with carved and gilt motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this j...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jars in Jade Green & White
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage glazed Chinese ceramic jar from mid 20th Century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. This...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Mirror, Wood

Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and other foods. The dish has a shallow cartouche-shaped body and a short footed base decorated with crashing waves. The dish is painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, with a scene of three mythical figures on a floating, heavenly island. The central figure depicts the 3rd-century warrior Guan Yu, also known as the God of War...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown-green slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lob...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Burl

Late Qing Dynasty Wood and Brass Lidded Box with Lateral Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty Chinese wooden box from the early 20th century with brass hardware and lateral handles. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural hi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 11 Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Dinner Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 11 dishes in Famille Rose with a lovely and high quality flower scene. Dating to circa 1740-1760 Unmarked at the base. Additional information: Mater...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Blue and White Plate Xieyi Landscape, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with a landscape Scene. Kangxi period. Great decoration in Late Ming style. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Co...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Headrest with Guardian Lion, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In order to keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic box as a pillow. Lavishly decorated in the traditional blue-and...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Armorial Plate Figures Qing Daoguang, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese dish with lots of highly detailed figures, flowers and animals. Beautiful and unusual black enamel in the border. Armorial in the top centre. ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Dish Enamel and Blue, 1720-1730
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red and G...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Petite Gilt String of Charms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Chinese jewelry chain dates to the early 20th century and is strung with an array of petite bells and good luck charms. Among the charms is a bat, a stone chime, two litt...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Silver

Set Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Dish Cafe Au Lait Famille Verte Qing, 17/18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and unusual SET of 2 Chinese Porcelain dishes. Cafe au lait ground and famille verte colors. In very nice display condition. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pot...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

#3 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C QIanlong Fencai Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 3 dishes floral scene Condition 1 dish with cram restoration, 1 dish with line in centre, 1 dish with line in base. All with very minimal frits. Size...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Qianlong/Jiaqing Islamic Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish, ca 1780-1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An excellent and unusual serving dish for the Islamic market. Qianlong or Jiaqing in our opinion. A very nice and unusual decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Ceramic Statuette Representing Immortal Li Tieguai Yellow Blue China 19thCentury
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ceramic statuette from Shiwan partially glazed in yellow and blue representing Li Tieguai standing leaning on a stick, his hat behind his back. Under the foot is still the piece o...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Figures of Immortals
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine Pair of Chinese Hardwood Figures of Immortals Qing Dynasty, 19th Century A superb pair of Chinese scholar or Daoist immortal figures, each finely carved from dense, lustrous ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vase made in China. It seems to be a work from the end of the Qing dynasty to the Republic of China (1850-1949). The contrast between the lapis lazuli and the white ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Ho Ho Boy Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. This headrest is shaped in the form of a baby boy,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Lady with Parasol, 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a lady with Parasol. China, finely carved wooden statue. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Condition Some damage and broken pieces to robe, foot and hand...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate in Blue and White Kangxi Period, 17/18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Kangxi Period with mark and flower basket Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin:...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

19th Chinese Cantonese Enamel Sweet Meat Altar Dish Ceremonial Figures
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with the arrival of this large and complete sweetmeat set from the qing dynasty. With a nice floral decoration. The storage box is also very nice in our opinion. Diameter...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese chinoiserie gilt painted box. Lacquer work box of very high quality. Beautifully painted.  
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Birds Flowers Plate, 1690-1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Made after similar shaped Dutch silver items. Unmarked Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origi...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Charger Landscape of Qianlong, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this highly unusual Chinese porcelain dish of large size. Rare Mark Qianlong period, ca 1735-1740 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Or...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Floral Magpie Motif Porcelain Sleeve Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (early 20th Century) red porcelain sleeve vases decorated with plum blossoms and magpie birds,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Qianlong/Jiaqing Chinese Porcelain Dish Plate Iron Red Lotus Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely painted and richly decorated dish with a combination of Iron Red and underglaze blue. Central a beautiful Lotus flower. Of moulded shape. Late Qianl...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chinese Porcelain Bowl Western Tribute Bearers Camel Marked, 18 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fantastic and rare piece of very high quality. Dark cobalt blue colors. 'Shop' type mark to base within a double ring. Pictures in natural light have been added. The exterior is dec...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Bronze God of Wealth Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
No idol in China is more widely worshiped than Caishen, the God of Wealth. His shrine can be found in nearly every home, his image set beside ancestors a...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue and White Flowers, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and beautifully decorated dish with a scene of Flowers, The painting quality is very nice. Also anhua decoration in the white. Additional information: Material: Porcela...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely woven circa 1800 trunk is a work of art in itself and was possibly used to store prized painted scrolls. A skilled artisan painstakingly wove thin-as-hair reeds to cover ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Elm, Lacquer, Reed

Chinese Spotted Deer Painting Fragment, c. 1751
Located in Chicago, IL
Also known as spirit screens, small Chinese table screens such as this were often used to block drafts and other intrusions in a scholar's workspa...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Paper, Pearwood

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
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-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Qing decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, He Chaozong, and Henri Picard. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $58,800 while the average work can sell for $1,277.

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