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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
White-glazed Circular Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
White glazed box from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. An identical piece is included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amsterdam 19...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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

Blue and White Deep Beaker, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Similar Beaker of this size and with cover is in the Helena Woolworth McCann Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is illustrated by C. Le Corbeiller, China Trade Porcelain: Patterns of Exchange, New York, 1974, p. 27, no. 9, where the author suggests this shape is taken from a Delft adaptation of a glass original. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Chinese Carved Coral Figure of Shou Lao, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully Chinese carved coral branch in the form of Shou Lao, also called Shouxing, the Chinese god of longevity, Republic period, early ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Coral

Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand carved temple corbels from the early 19th century, depicting warriors. Created in China during the early 19th centur...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Bowl, Early Kangxi Period, 1660-70
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this fantastic early Kangxi bowl 17th century. Decorated to the exterior with fishermen in an extensive river landscape, the base marked ‘Guang Yu...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Pair Of Rare And Fine Ceramic San-cai Guardian Lions
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair rare and fine ceramic with san-cai guardian lions, lively modeled with intricate details, lively modeled, beautiful colors.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Charger Plate, 1720-1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated and potted Chinese Porcelain plate. Absolutely beautiful piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Typ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Dishes Amsterdams Bont #3, 1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated set. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1710-1730. Later decorated in Holland Additional information: Material:...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Rice Grain Chinese Porcelain Plate in Blue and White Landscape, ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Plate ca 1800 Rice Grain Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Landscape. A very nicely decorated plate. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / C...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese FAMILLE ROSE 'FRUIT-AND-FESTOON MOLDED' OVAL TUREEN China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A RARE FAMILLE ROSE 'FRUIT-AND-FESTOON MOLDED' OVAL TUREEN AND HIGH DOMED COVER Qianlong period, circa 1770-1780 The deep oval bowl with a pierced and molded rope-twist festoon at t...
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18th Century Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elm Round Rice Tray with Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Qing dynasty period elm rice tray from the 19th century with brass braces. This Qing dynasty elm rice tray is a testament to the enduring craftsmansh...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Cantonese Blue White Ajour Plate Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese dish, painted in the blue and white. Decorated with landscape scene. Nice and rather unusual ajour/open work border. In nice Additional infor...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Shan Shui Relief Snuff Bottle, c. 1940s
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-dynast...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Antique Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese dish with lots of highly detailed figures, flowers and animals. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dyna...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese elmwood box with brass hardware with canted corners. This unusual long and narrow box was probably custom made to house a musical instrument, it is very decor...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Wooden Scroll Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scroll box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this un...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Porcelain Art! Proc 1960/1980 Teapot With Flowers and Poem Porcelain CHina
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made teapot. Second half of the 20th century and of very nice quality. Very original in its artwork and painting Condition Condition is Perfect: Size 22.5 cm Period ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, 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. This beautif...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

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 Faceted Wine Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In Qing-dynasty China, large glazed jars such as this were used to store wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of high shoulders textured by an irregular, faceted...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 5 Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Blue White Dinner Plates Pagode
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Set of 5 dishes in imari palette, Kangxi Period. Flower scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Romand of Western Chamber Marked, 17th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice dish with a beautifully painted scene of the Romance of the Western Chamber. We think this is the story of Yinying receiving good news delivered by the page boy. This is a...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Leaf Passing Blue and White Saucer Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The ceramic portrays a tranquil scene set against a backdrop typical of the Shan Shui tradition, which emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. In the center ...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European Figures on a Horse Sculpture
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pair of Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain figures on horses. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province. These are rare exampl...
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17th Century Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Baron of Itamaraty Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate, with an unusual combination of underglaze blue and overglaze enamels. Sharing with you this interesting and vividly painted dish, most probably from a...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue and Floral Porcelain Sleeve Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style blue porcelain sleeve vases, decorated with birds and butterflies amid colorful florals and a ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Dishes in Blue White Landscape Prunus, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely and unusually decorated set of plates. Kangxi/Yongzheng period. Great decoration. Unmarked Base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Canton Enamel Quatrefoil Tray, Republic Period, circa 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large Chinese Canton enamel quatrefoil tray, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The copper tray of lobed quatrefoil form, and decor...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of a lady with Parasol. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Perio...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese Porcelain Blue White Dish Made into Bonbonniere, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated dish. Made into a dish for serving sweets. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Empe...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Gilt Flowers Dishes, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and beautifully decorated pair of 2 Qing period dishes with a scene of flowers. The painting quality is very nice. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Dish Madame De Pompadour Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese blue and white ‘Madame de Pompadour’ dish, Qianlong period (1736-95) Decorated with a central roundel of peony, chrysanthemum and pomegranate, the rim with floral sprays and ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea caddy. Hexagonal shape with floral chased pewter covered caddies deta...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Candle Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain candle stand.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Pair of Antique Chinese Yongzheng Famille Rose Boats Bowls, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Klapmutsen/Bowls Decorated in opaque enamels of the famille rose palette (fencai) with an European boat waiting the arrival of the Chinese pilot to take her to Canton on the banks of...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Hat Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Out of context, this carved wood hat stand has a curious, octopus-like appearance. Intricately embellished with carved flourishes, the hat Stand displa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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

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

Fishing Scene Blue And White Saucer Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
A boat with two figures standing on it, seemingly engaged in fishing with a net. Below the boat, on the shore, there are two more figures involved in a different activity, possibly c...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Porrdige Dishes with Flowers, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely porridge plate with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Qianlong (1735-17...
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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

Chinese Porcelain Dish Riot of Rotterdam/Kostermann Blue White Yu Marked, ca1690
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of small saucer dishes with the well known and interesting scene of the Kostermann riot / Riot of Rotterdam (some historical information below with also an original print of the ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with deer and their young. Originally part of a temple wa...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique 18th Qianlong Armorial Dish Chinese Porcelain Plate China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice ca 1740 Qianlong period plate. Research Needed. Condition some minimal rimfrits and hairline selection in base. Size: 23.2x2.5CM DiameterxHeight Period 18th century
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Scroll Box with Distressed Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll box from the 19th century with distressed gold chinoiserie motifs. This exquisite Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

#3 Antique Ca 1720 Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Dishes Amsterdams Bont
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated set. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1710-1730. Later decorated in Holland Condition All with some fleebite...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed figures and custom base. Created in China during the ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Circa 1860 Chinese Domed Top Pigskin Leather Scroll Case Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 domed top pigskin leather scroll case box, Chinese. Gilt frontice & side panel designs with handsome brass fittings. Deep red, the top rubbed away to burnt orange. Qing Dy...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Hide

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Blue And White Teabowl And Saucer Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Tea set decorated with beautiful floral(Saucer) and oriental pattern(Tea Bowl) Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Ne...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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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