Skip to main content

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.

7
667
7
1
to
64
500
100
675
675
675
23,550
14,509
8,125
5,130
3,799
2,957
2,088
1,577
1,256
1,253
1,147
1,062
927
898
803
618
616
588
93
296
278
8
217
31
6
14
1
9
1
2
3
3
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
367
190
144
126
55
663
654
652
4
1
2
1
1
1
Style: Qing
Stamped Chinese Yunnan Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 19th century Chinese earthenware pot is distinguished by its remarkable stamp pattern. With a brown drip glaze, this vase features a bulbous shaped body that stands on a ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Stamped Chinese Yunnan Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 19th century Chinese earthenware pot is distinguished by its remarkable stamp pattern. With a brown drip glaze, this vase features a bulbous shaped body that stands on a ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Stamped Chinese Yunnan Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 19th century Chinese earthenware pot is distinguished by its remarkable stamp pattern. With a brown drip glaze, this vase features a bulbous shaped body that stands on a ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small terracotta pot was hand-shaped in the 19th century with balanced proportions and a ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Stamped Chinese Yunnan Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 19th century Chinese earthenware pot is distinguished by its remarkable stamp pattern. With a brown drip glaze, this vase features a bulbous shaped body that stands on a ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Powder Blue Gilt Decorated Rouleau Vase, Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and opulent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain rouleau vase with gilt painted decoration, very Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The vase glazed in a deep and r...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18thC. Chinese Export Porcelain Bottle Vase Hand Painted Imari, Qing Ca 1740
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese Export porcelain Bottle Vase with good Imari hand painted decoration, which we date to the first half of the 18th century, circa 1740 or possibly earlier....
Category

Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chicken Pattern Blue and White Saucer c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
This fine piece of porcelain, a plate from the Qing Dynasty, is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. It presents a classic blue an...
Category

1720s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

The Biscuit 'Three Friends' Brush Rest c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Modelled as a yellow bird, green deer, and yellow monkey grouped together on a brown-glazed stand. These brush rest with a bird, a monkey and a deer probably refers to the rebus 'may you receive high rank and emolument' or 'general long life, happiness and wealth' Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
Category

1720s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19Th Century Chinese Qing Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese, Qing Dynasty, globular shaped enamel vases with wide necks. The vase are adorned with polychrome enamel Phoenix bird, floral, and foliage ornaments on...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Chinese Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese Export Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s. Chinese lacquer box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Large Chin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Qing Period Chinese Altar Fruit, Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three pieces of Chinese Altar Fruit, the Qing Period, China, circa late 19th to the early 20th Century. The Qing dynasty, also called the Manchu dynasty, was the last of the imperial dynasties of China, spanning from 1644 to 1912. The porcelain Eggplant...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing early 19th C.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese porcelain Snuff Bottle or small Lidded Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies and dating to the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty. T...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu stand A very good looking well mad...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty White Porcelain Vase with Painted Flowers, Objects and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period white porcelain vase with painted flowers, objects and calligraphy. This exquisite Chinese Qing Dynasty period white porcelain vase is a remarkable spec...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

1690s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Headrest 'Pillow' Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This beautiful Chinese pillow box was hand-crafted by artisans to be used as headrest and to store valuables and important documents.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Export Round Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the expor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Planters with Green Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of late Qing Dynasty period ceramic planters from the early 20th century, with green and orange floral décor. This exquisite pair of late Qing Dynasty period ceramic planters,...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Three-glazed Earthenware dish circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Painted with yellow, brown and green glazes against the straw-glazed ground, the cavettos with a broad brown-glazed band, the exteriors green-glazed. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzhen...
Category

1720s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Chinese white Blanc-de-Chine Vase Porcelain reticulated, mid century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very fine quality Chinese Blanc-De-Chine Vase with a fine reticulated decoration, dating to the Mid 20th Century, Circa 1940. The vase is very well hand potted with a bea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Peony Prunus Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice pair plate. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. 20-1-20-1-1 Symbolism: Prunus Symbol of Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket, bamboo, rattan, wood and brass, 19th century. A 3-tier round form with magnificently carved bamboo overh...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Cloisonné Vase on Bronze with Phoenixes, 19th Century Qing period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné vase dating to the mid 19th Century, Qing period. The vase has a good baluster shape. It has been well made of a bronze alloy with rich ...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Shagreen Glasses Case with Tassels, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Decorative ceramic ginger jar
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative ceramic ginger jar circa 1960. Good quality small Chinese ginger jar.  Hand painted in blue on a white background, further decorated with gilt rim and bottom edge. Good ...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Chinese Parchment Covered Box With Bronze Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful and rare 18th century Chinese goatskin parchment covered box with bronze escutcheon and mounts. Love to find a piece like this in original condition. Lined with blue patter...
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A well painted Chinese Canton enamel lobed round box and cover featuring the Eight Immortals, with a Qianlong mark to the underside, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China The deligh...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A cool, blue-black glaze coats the stout body of this early 20th-century terra cotta kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the wide-mouth jar was once used daily in a pro...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by fishermen to keep their fishing nets or droplines afloat in the ocean. The hollow float would have been encased by a rope netting and used just like a modern buoy. Because these floats were commonly produced from recycled bottles, most antique glass floats...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Qing Dynasty Chinese export twin canister tea caddy / decorative table box. circa 1860 Hand-crafted in China for the European market when rare and exotic oriental...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Dish Saucer Qing Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Saucer, Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking Color: Famille Verte Make: Qianlong (1735-1796) Region of Orig...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa 1960's, China. The jars of baluster form and painted in bold and bright famille vert...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qing Period Dish with Flowers Unmarked, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely porridge plate with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Blue & White Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Qianlong (1735-1796) Regio...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Enameled Hat Stand with Children at Play, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliantly colored with bold enamels, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his caps while they weren't in use. This stand is decorated in th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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 ...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qianlong Unusual Famille Rose Plate Tree Enamel, 18 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and Delicate 18C Chinese Porcelain plate, high quality decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Polychrome Emperor: Kangxi (16...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Moulded Antique Qing Chinese Blue White Butterfly Dish Porcelain China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Stunningly beautiful and delicate Cup & Saucer with a lovely scene of flowers. The paintwork is of very high quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bo...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Lidded Carrying Box
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Antique Lidded Carrying Box from the early 20th century with lid and carved handle. Unveil a world of timeless elegance with this Chinese late Qi...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent round box in red lacquer in two parts. Completely decorated by hand. With gilded, gold decoration. There are floral and geometric decorations, handmade interlacing, with gold leaf. The box is placed on 4 feet. The interior is lacquered black. Very nice dimensions. This box shows some wear due to its age and authenticity. This round Chinese box in red and gold lacquered woven bamboo Was probably a wedding box, a work box, a storage box. It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Jiajing/Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Charger Floral Swatow Antique, 17 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very nice Blue and White Charger/Dish from the Jiajin/Wanli Period. Dish on footring, decorated in underglaze blue. In the centre a circle containing a flying crane between cloud...
Category

17th Century Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Qianlong Spinach Green Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent Grand Scale Late 18th Century Qianlong Period Spinach Green Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand By Henri Picard. To have created a sculptural bowl of this excepti...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Chinese Large Mother of Pearl Mounted Armorial Tea Caddy for MacPherson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare, incredible and large antique Chinese carved mother of pearl mounted tea caddy with armorial for MacPherson and dating from circa...
Category

1770s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Children's Hat Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual and charming antique, this 20th century Chinese charm was once used to adorn the embroidered crown of a traditional children's hat. Amulets such as this were worn on hats ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary Chinese headrest from the late Qing dynasty is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the headres...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Hide, Bamboo, Lacquer

Small Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930. The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beautifully m...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Bowl Kangxi Antique Chinese Porcelain Imari Verte, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and high Quality Kangxi Imari Verte Bowl. Top quality Large antique Chinese Imari Verte porcelain bowl. It dates to the Kangxi period. It...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair Qing Dynasty Canton Famille Rose Chinese Vases on Stands
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of huge hand-painted porcelain vases / fish bowls on stands in the Chinese Qing Dynasty canton famille rose manner, Mid 20th century in date. The vases feature pan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 3 dishes in Blue and white with a lovely and high quality floral scene Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Regio...
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Children's Hat Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual and charming antique, this 20th century Chinese charm was once used to adorn the embroidered crown of a traditional children's hat. Amulets such as this were worn on hats ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese White Apothecary Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In traditional Chinese healing, medicine alone could not cure a person’s illness. A physician would strive to balance a patient's vital energy, their yin and yang, as a person is bel...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique circa 1900 Chinese Very Large Earthenware Dragon Planter
Located in Jupiter, FL
Antique circa 1900 Chinese Very Large Earthenware Dragon Planter, used as coffee table. Rich in texture and the Dragons circle the entire pot.
Category

19th Century East Asian Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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.

Recently Viewed

View All