Qing Tableware
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.
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Style: Qing
Chinese Folding Table or Desk Screen Hardwood & Silk Hand Decorated, Circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.
Each porcelain or porcelaneous stoneware spoon hand modeled and trimmed. Some with an unglazed foot ring and others with firing spur marks on the underside. Each spoon decorated in under glaze cobalt blue paintings...
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Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A bowl from the Qing dynasty of China (around the 19th century).
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I feel very kind and cute.
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Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Cow Butter Tureen in Delft Style, 18th Century
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Sharing with you this highly unusual chinese porcelain delftware immitation of a butter tureen with Cow finial.
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Qing tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing tableware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with lacquer, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing tableware made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $228 and tops out at $1,500 while the average work can sell for $288.