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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
Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of balu...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually sinuous length of bamboo is known as "Buddha belly bamboo," named for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese mon...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Large 19th C. Chinese Celadon-Ground Slip-Decorated Vase W/ Foo Dog Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Large 19th Century Chinese Celadon-Ground slip-decorated vase with Foo Dog Handles. The piece is of baluster form and decorated throughout the body in white slip with incised details of butterflies, lotus blossoms, prunus and other various vegetation, all against a celadon ground. The sides are decorated with foo dog handles and the body has a few foo dogs resting...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Nyonya Ware Kitchen Qing Bats Plate, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain plate early 19th c. Pictured in the book “Nyonya ware & Kitchen Ch’ing” Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery De...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Kendi, Transitional Period, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinese shipwreck blue and white decorated large porcelain kendi, or pouring vessel, Transitional Period, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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 Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century. Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Jardinière Medium: Famille rose Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...
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19th Century East Asian Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Brown & Black Glazed Ceramic Salty Egg Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of crafting salty eggs. The jar features a wonderful brown glaze with some areas of dripping black. There is a ridg...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang
Located in New York, NY
A Buddhist statue of Monk Tang. Xuanzang referred to as Tang, was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator who traveled to India in the sixth century and described ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

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...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Wash Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
Very colorful and intricately patterned Rose Mandarin wash bowl featuring five storied vignettes with incredible detail. The border includes birds, roses and...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Qing Dish Period Flowers Octagonal
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic pair of octagonal dishes with floral design. It’s Kitchen Qing from the 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only ten inches tall—is perfectly constructed dow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden Phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer. From Henan Province, China. Untouched original condition. Measures: Height bird 21...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

Materials

Paper, Pearwood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Marked Landscape Plate Qing Republic Period, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted plate with Calligraphy and a river village landscape scene. Marked with 4 character mark at the base. Late Qing or republic period. Additional informat...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate in Floral and Ducks, 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

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Oil Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this mid-20th century Chinese ceramic oil storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Used Oil". It features a button styled pattern on...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century, with large handle and calligraphy. Crafted during the early years of the 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

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 Blue and white, Kangxi Period. Decorated in the centre with a pagode garden scene. The border with flowers and bamboo. Additional informa...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1862
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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese White Brass Happiness Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Chinese Cloisonné Bowl with Ruji head borders, Qing Circa 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good shallow cloisonne bowl made in China in the mid-19th century. The bowl is circular with a short foot, beautifully made of bronze with rich, bold colorful enamels, i...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Drip Glaze Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese 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

Materials

Porcelain

Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only eight inches tall—is perfectly constructed d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, c 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The rectangular box de...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with intricate designs and images of ancient C...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Lacquer

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Turquoise Dayazhai Style Double Lozenge Jardiniere, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely painted Chinese Dayazhai style turquoise glazed double lozenge shaped porcelain jardiniere and underplate with grisaille and gilt decoration,...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Dish River Landscape Imperial Quality, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Deep blue and white porcelain plate, Qianlong period (1736-1795), decorated with pagoda's in a river landscape, the rim with geometric design, landscapes, scrolls and butterflies. H...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Bowl Amsterdams Bont, 1730
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely Dutch decorated Chinese Porcelain Kangxi bowl. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain bowl from around 1710-1730. L...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Set Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These glazed Chinese ceramic jars from the turn of the 19th Century were once used for pickling foods. They feature a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed textu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Located in London, GB
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 32cm The vases feature bodies of cylindrical form with retracted bases and stepped retrac...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair worn in high chignon with her face effecting a serene a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Chinese Porcelain Brush Washer Marked Landscape, 1970-80’s ProC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Brushwasher with a scene of a landscape. Marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China China Dynasty Period: ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Coated inside and out with a rich drip glaze, this early 20th century jar was originally used for storing foods and condiments in a Provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar has...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Two Oversized Chinese Rattan Grain Baskets with Flaring Necks, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two oversized Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-woven rattan grain baskets from the 19th century with flaring necks and large lips. We are pricing and selling these grain baskets indi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Rattan

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Brass

Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature furniture set - at only 6 inches tall - beautifully recreates classic Chinese furniture forms down to the finest of details. Crafted of a beautiful hardwood, prized for its strength and dark color, the set includes a side table and two petite roundback armchairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Copper

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Scholars' Objects, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

White Agate Chinese Snuff Bottle, c. 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-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Agate

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 Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Hide, Fabric, Wood

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...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A pair of parrots in China symbolizes affection, fidelity, and deep, enduring love. The parrot is also a powerful symbol of opportunity and the bearer of good news, drawing in positi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Style White & Blue Figurative Scene Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi Period-style (Mid-20th Century) white and blue, pear-shaped porcelain vases depicting women in a pastoral setting and decorative patterns along th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Commande Dish Cornelis Pronk ‘Arbour’ Pattern, ca 1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish after the ‘Arbour’ design by Cornelis Pronk (1691 - 1759) commissioned by the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or V....
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects

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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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