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.
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Charger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th century Chinese porcelain charger from the Qing dynasty is painted in deep underglaze cobalt blue with a sweeping river landscape rendered in fluid tonal washes. The centra...
Porcelain
Chinese Antique Solid Silver Basket by Wang Hing Qing Period
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Chinese silver basket by Wang Hing is of circular form with detailed repoussé decoration and dates to the late Qing period, circa 1910. The body is de...
Silver
Four Chinese Export Famille Rose Botanical Plates, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very attractive group of four 18th century Chinese export porcelain botanical plates apparently made for the French market, circa 1775. Each plate having a scalloped rim banded wit...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Kitchen Qing Dehua, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely plate from Dehua Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) China D...
Porcelain
$1,436Sale Price / set|20% Off
Chinese Rose Medallion Reticulated Porcelain Chestnut Basket with Underplate
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusual Chinese Export Rose Medallion chestnut bowl retains the original underplate and dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). A handmade and hand painted piece, there are the...
Porcelain
Blue and white tea set c 1725, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
The teabowl and saucer set depicts botanical elements and butterflies, motifs rich in symbolism within Chinese culture. Butterflies often represent transformation and immortality, wh...
Ceramic
Qianlong Period Blue and White Charger 1736-1795
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Qianlong period blue and white charger Date : 1735-1795 Period : Qianlong Origin : China Colour : Blue and white Pattern : Painted with concentric narrow and broad bands o...
Porcelain
Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W
By Kwan Wo
Located in London, GB
Kwan Wo, Chinese, active from 1875. The handles and spouts modelled as bamboo shoots, decorated overall with dragons and clouds in relief, marked 'K.W'. Total weight 1474.18gr, cof...
Silver
Chinese Large Cloisonné Enamel Bottle Vases Late Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A pair of large Cloisonné Enamel bottle vases late Qing Dynasty, 19th century These exquisite pair of Cloisonné Enamel bottle vases feature a stunning and intricate floral design re...
Enamel
$3,003Sale Price|30% Off
Qing Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Jar w Hand Painted Five-Clawed Dragon
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped jar with lid and knob, painted in underglaze blue crackle with hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting a two-horne...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Mandarin Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon Cantonese mandarin. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: China Period: 19th centu...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Qing Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Green Blue glazed Shiwan pottery teapot dates to China’s Kuang Hsu Dynasty and is of the late 19th century. The vibrant teal-green glaze pot...
Ceramic
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. ...
Porcelain
19.7CM Ca 1740 Chinese porcelain Dish CORNELIS PRONK 'Dame Au Parasol' Pattern
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish after the ‘Dame Au Parasol’ design by Cornelis Pronk (1691 – 1759) commissioned by the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or V.O.C.) in 1737. Cornelis Pronk (1691-1759) was an accomplished painter and draftsman who was commissioned by the VOC in 1714 to provide designs for porcelain manufactured and painted in China. Decorated in underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilt with ‘La Dame au Parasol...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi-Yongzheng Porcelain Dish Cuckoo in the House
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nicely painted dish with Cuckoo in the house Period: Kangxi-Yongzheng Country of origin: China The lower half of the design is well known in Holland as the “cuckoo in the hou...
Porcelain
Antique Blue & White Porcelain Tea Caddy, Hand Painted, China, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique blue and white porcelain tea caddy - hand painted in cobalt blue with birds and butterflies among flowering branches - non glazed lip and b...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot in imari palette. Kangxi period with landscape Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emp...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Flower-Blossom Porcelain Plates
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese flower-blossom porcelain plates, the base marked with red Daqing GuangXu NianZhi, heights 1.5 inch, opening diameter 9.5 inch.
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Nyonya Ware Kitchen Qing Medaillon 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 T...
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl Famille Rose Made circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely Chinese porcelain bowl was hand-painted in Famille Rose shades of deep purple, orange, and green. The outside of this beautiful bowl features a top band of purple diamond patterns inset with panels of blooming peonies and small monochrome orange landscapes. Below the purple band...
Porcelain
Chinese Plank Top Display Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low display table exemplifies Qing-dynasty refinement with simplicity of form and minimal ornamentation. Crafted of walnut with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the 19th-century pedes...
Walnut
DINNER SET Antique Chinese Porcelain 18C Kangxi/Yongzheng Period Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic and large dinner set. It consists of several dishes of various size, 3 tureens, two underplatters and two salt cellars. All painted with a high qualit...
Porcelain
Vietnamese Earthenware Dish Charger Flowers Motiff Swatow Style, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very nice Blue and White Charger/Dish from the Jiajing Period This type of dish, with undecorated sides and flowing, somewhat 'fatty' glaze and greyish blue colour characte...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the qing period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 – 1912) Japanese Style...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Wooden Block / Chopping Block, Hand-Carved, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An Antique Chinese chopping block with hand-carved detailing. Two original iron supports are wedged on both sides to support such a large piece of solid ...
Hardwood
$2,000Sale Price / set|28% Off
A Pair of Fine Porcelain Rooster Statues
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine porcelain rooster statues, lively modeled, beautiful colors and lines,
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi Chinese Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi period, Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set with floral and bird scene. The cup with an unusual Hare Mark. Chinese café au lait porcelain is a type of Chinese porcelain t...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Plate Qing, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely plate Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) China Dynasty Peri...
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi/Yongzheng Qing Period Chinese Porcelain Plate Pagode Bamboo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely plate from the Kangxi / Yongzheng period. Pagode garden scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18t...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Mandarin Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon Cantonese mandarin. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Mandarin, Polychrome, SE Asia (Straits/Bencharong/Etc...
Porcelain
Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722) Chi...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon famille rose. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Famille Rose Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century C...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Qing Dynasty Chinese sweetmeat (confectionery or sweet food) box, dating to the early 20th century, featuring a lacquered and parcel gilt painted box decorated in a stylized naturalistic scene, opening to reveal five-piece polychrome famille rose porcelain sweetmeat dishes...
Porcelain
$2,765 / set
Chinese Qing Dynasty Pair of Vases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Chinese Qing Dynasty pair of baluster vases of hexagonal form, the everted scalloped rim of white ground raised over tapering neck with pair of recumbent tigers in green glaze cast i...
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Eggshell Saucers Yongzheng Period Bont, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this unusual Dutch Decorated pair of Chinese Yongzheng Eggshel Porcelain cup and saucer. Top Quality. References of similar pieces can be found in: European Decoration on Or...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Qing Qianlong Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
This finely decorated Qing-period rose medallion or rose mandarin bowl is beautifully hand-painted with four vignettes depicting courtly scenes.
Porcelain
Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cantonese tea bowl and qianlong saucer Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722), Yongzheng (172...
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Blue & White Ewer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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 petite ceramic ewer date...
Earthenware
Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and handpainting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White ...
Porcelain
Very nicely painted dish with Cuckoo in the house Period: Kangxi-Yongzheng Coun
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nicely painted dish with Cuckoo in the house Period: Kangxi-Yongzheng Country of origin: China The lower half of the design is well known in Holland as the “cuckoo in the hou...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Yongzheng/Qianlong Dame au Parasol
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely, probably Yongzheng period, dish in Famille Rose palette. A very unusual Pronk Dame au parasol version. Pink with rare overglaze blue and black. I thin...
Porcelain
Pair of White & Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Double Happiness
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-painted pair of Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double happiness signs and wonderful, sculptural shape. A gr...
Ceramic
Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi period, Red Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set! Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Tea Bowls & Cups R...
Porcelain
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi/Yongzheng Blue White Porridge Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 2dishes in Blue and white, Kangxi/Yongzheng Period. Decorated with flowers and trees. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of ...
Porcelain
$892Sale Price|47% Off
Large Chinese Porcelain Water Basket Swatow Style Dragons, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Water Basket/Crrier. White and blue. 19C in the style of Swatow ware. Nice scene of dragons. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of ...
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Qianlong period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Per...
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning damage. According to the history of the family who owned it was burned after the fires that occurred during the German bombardment of Rotterdam in WW2 The German bombing of Rotterdam in World War II, also known as the Rotterdam Blitz, was the aerial bombardment of Rotterdam by the Luftwaffe on 14 May 1940, during the German invasion of the Netherlands in World War II. The objective was to support the German troops fighting in the city, break Dutch resistance...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Armorial Pate Blue and White, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi in all it’s delight Chinese blue and white European market plate, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated in the centre with a monogram above a laurel wreath and a love knot above, the ...
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Lid from a teapot in Canton palette. Qing period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Chip to r...
Porcelain
$1,250Sale Price|20% Off
Style Kangxi Porcelain Alcohol Vase Green Family, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Kangxi-style FOU (happiness) wine vase, engraved with three colors on a biscuit with a dragon in the central medallion. These vases were displayed, on the day of the celebration of t...
Celadon
Set of 4 White & Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Double Happiness
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-painted set of 4 Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double happiness signs and wonderful, sculptural shape. A g...
Ceramic
Chinese Eight Immortals Offering Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This ornately carved offering tray would have been presented as a gift filled with popular Chinese snacks, such roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and soybeans toasted with cinnamon, ...
Wood
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Creamer Sauce Boat Flowers, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A wonderfull and high quality painted creamer. Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangx...
Porcelain
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 ...
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enamel on Brass Ashtray
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage cloisonné-style enamel ashtray bowl is a striking decorative piece that blends functional design with ornamental craftsmanship. Formed i...
Enamel
Antique Cantonese Chinese Porcelain Washing Basin China Canton, Ca 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and nice Chinese Porcelain washing basin. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 ...
Porcelain
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...
Porcelain
18C Chinese Porcelain Valentines Patter Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Porcelain teapot. Qianlong period Fantastic and highly detailed decoration in Grisaille/Encre de Chine Painted with ‘The Valentine Pattern’. Two doves perched on a quiver ...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Tableware, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Four Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: a ewer with hand-painted vignettes of figural interior scenes, a bowl with hand-enameled floral...
Enamel