Qing Furniture
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 19th Century Cloisonné Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century bronze cloisonné vases. These baluster form vessels feature an enameled body with all-over polychrome foliage motifs on a turquoise ground, with two dragon handl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Bronze
Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Antique ginger jar with lid, porcelain, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, pumpkin-shaped featuring boys at play in Famille Rose colors.
This elegant piece, an antique ginger jar...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The flattened ovoid form symmetrically rendered from a waxy spinach green speckled nephrite stone having a high shoulder and short stout round neck, with the countersunk mouth having a narrow aperture. The flat narrow base concave bearing a carved 3 character studio mark. The stopper of coral and vinyl collar attached to a cork with evidence of a previous ivory spoon...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Amethyst Peach Pendant 14K Gold Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely carved antique Chinese amethyst peach amulet pendant on 14K yellow gold, natural pearl and faceted amethyst long chain necklace
19th Centu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Pair of Chinese Kneeling Stone Rams, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These impressive stone garden statues are hand-carved of solid limestone to the form of two reclining rams. As motifs in Chinese art, rams and sheep represent the breath of light and...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary.
Antique tempera on paper painting of a Mandarin Dignitary wearing a red court dress and s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Jade Covered Hu Vase, with two mask head with rings handles, incised taotie design to each side, and on a fitted carved wood stand. Overall: 7.5" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Tapered Cabinets, c. 1840
Located in Chicago, IL
With simplicity of form and an understated presence, these elegant lacquer cabinets exemplify the timeless appeal of classical Chinese furniture. Used in traditional homes in lieu of...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Eight Panel Screen Early 19th Century Coromandel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and exquisite Chinese Qing Eight Panel Screen Early 19th Century Coromandel
Step back in time with this captivating museum quality early 19th Century eight panel Coromandel sc...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Qing Dynasty Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Qing Dynasty lacquered cabinet featuring intricate hand-lacquered scenes with two removable shelves and bronze hardware.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vessels, 5
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Five Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vessels, comprising: crackle glazed bud vase with landscape scene and silver mounted rim, ovoid vase with landscape, square tapere...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain lidded jar from the early 20th century with dragon motifs. This blue and white porcelain jar exudes timeless elegance with its intricatel...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Ginger Jar, Famille Noire, China c1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1930s hand-crafted Chinese porcelain ginger jar, also known as a large melon jar for its distinctive, rounded shape.
In very good condition for its age and use, this collectible p...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Black Hardstone Qing Dynasty
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique mid Qing hand carved black hardstone snuff bottle.
Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century.
Beautiful shape with strong body and shoulders.
Very well hollow...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Agate
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing the panels recessed into the molding are remnants of crushed seashell used...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Cypress, Fir
Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and dating from the 19th century. This stunning box of rectangular casket shape stands on a pedestal shaped base with a carved edge and has relief carved figural panels...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Qing Daybed Oxblood red , female opium bed, wood
By Style House China 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Women's opium daybed, China, Qing Dynasty, Jia Qing Period (1796-1820).
Exquisite and unique Chinese opium daybed made of richly carved sandalwood. Only hardwoods, such...
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1820s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
QING DYNASTY 1700-1740 Antique Archer's Ring Carved In Translucent Jade
Located in Miami, FL
An archer's jade ring from the Qing Dynasty.
This is a rare antique archer's ring created during the Qing dynasty period, back in the 1700-1740. The ring is masterfully carved in na...
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Early 1700s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Shanxi Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with original lacquer and hand-painted décor. Created in the North-Eastern province ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Chinese Elm Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese hardwood elm yokeback armchairs "official's hat chairs" in great original vintage condition w/ glowing warm color patina. In the Qing Dynasty style. Dating from the m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Garden Seat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The barrel drum form with coin cutouts on top and overlapping on opposing sides has raised bosses in the enameled border bands top and bottom. Glazed overall with various multicolore...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers.
The interior is...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
China, Realgar Glass Snuff Bottle, Jade Stopper, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
China, Realgar glass snuff bottle, jade stopper, Qing period. 19th century
Realgar glass is a yellow-to-red-colored glass developed in China during the eighteenth and nineteenth cent...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Scroll Portrait Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official or Imperial court matriarch. Features a intricately decorated Min...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Fencai Double Happiness Tea Cups Plate Set 70s
Located in Richmond, CA
We are honored to offer this exceptional Chinese porcelain tea set, specifically designed for marriage ceremonies and originating from Jingde...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Mid 19th Century Qing Dynasty Kang / Low Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese kang table from China mid-19th century.
This low table is crafted in lacquered elm wood. It features a rectangular framed top and solid floating panel.
In original conditio...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Bench, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century elmwood bench would have originally resided in the courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home to provide much-needed outdoor seating on hot summer days. The bench is de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Antique Wine Console Table
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful late 19th century wine table from Northern China. The tabletop is constructed of four members joined by mitered tenons surrounding a floating panel made of a prized, soli...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lacquered Elm Sideboard in Red, Green and Yellow
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard from the Shandong Province of China, dating to the Qing dynasty, 1880–1900.
Crafted in elm wood, featuring two sets of double doors with original round, patinated brass fit...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Bowl China Figural Rose Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice example of 18th century Mandarin ware. Dating to around 1740-1750.
Absolutely top quality scene
Very richly decorated. The inside wall with floral d...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Doucai Dragon Covered Ginger Jar Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are delighted to showcase this exquisite Chinese porcelain covered ginger jar, a piece that embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and artistic excellence. The jar captivates the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Elm Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese elm offficial's hat chairs In very good original condition w/ beautiful glowing color patina. Qing Dynasty style - dating from around the mid 20th century. Look at a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Antique Green Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle Jadeite
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, natural spinach jadeite jade snuff bottle from the early 20th century Chinese republic era. Very well hollowed, of elongated ovoid form ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Finest Chinese Porcelain Falangcai Enamel Plate Birds Blossoms Republic ROC 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting an exceptional Chinese Falangcai enamel plate, a tour de force of ceramic artistry that seamlessly blends the intricate detailing of Fencai with the vibrant hues of Falangcai enameling. This plate is a sublime example of the "Fan Qiang" (over wall) technique, a masterful application that allows the depicted scene to transcend the back of the plate and extend into its front, creating a visually immersive experience.
The focal point of this plate is a meticulously rendered vibrant garden scene, where two birds are perched in a blossoming tree. The birds, captured in a moment of serene interaction, are set against a backdrop of blossoming branches, adding layers of symbolism and aesthetic appeal. The garden setting further enhances the naturalistic theme, imbuing the piece with a sense of tranquility and harmony.
The plate is finely detailed, employing a combination of Fencai and Falangcai enameling techniques to achieve a rich, multi-layered visual effect. The colors are vibrant yet balanced, capturing the essence of the scene with a remarkable degree of realism.
Adding to its historical and collectible value is an apocryphal six-character vertical mark "Da Qing Yong Zheng...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Emerald Green Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese emerald green shiwan pottery teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. In the shape of a traditional Chinese water carrying bucke...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Bowl - cup - salad bowl - Famille Rose - Canton - China 19th Qing
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent hand-painted Chinese porcelain bowl with enameled and gilded decoration in reserve of characters in palace scenes, birds and flowers, with the “Famille Rose” motif, with ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique White Jade Chinese Hair Pin Finely Carved
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful white jade hair pin is a work of art. An oval head with scalloped edges is fully carved in three dimensions, showcasing an elegant peasant perched among the branches o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31346 New Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 10'02 x 13'03. A breathtaking fusion of artistic legacy and exceptional craftsmanship, this hand-knotted, wool Chinese Art Deco rug is a tailor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Qing Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Qing Dynasty Crackle Glazed Dragon Vase with Kiln Error
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century rare Qing dynasty crackled (GE) glazed vase with molded three dimensional dragon forms. This very fine quality vase is particularly interesting by the presence of a kiln...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qing dynasty Style 3 Panel Folding Screen With Ink Painting
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large antique Chinese Qing dynasty style 3 panel folding screen with ink painting. Painted in ink and colors on paper
Dimensions:
Each panel: 67 x 24 1/2 in. (170.2 x 62.2 cm.)
Ac...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Floral Punch Bowl
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Silk Embroidered Panel, Qing, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese Qing Dynasty silk embroidered mirrored panel, 19th century.
Sight: 9 by 21 inches
frame: 10 ¼ by 22 ¼ inches
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Sang de Boeuf Bulbous Vase.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Magnificent Chinese porcelain monochrome ox-blood vase with a stout rounded body and a long elegant flaring neck. It was created in the first half of the 20th century. Monochrome gla...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Six Panel Inlaid Folding Screen of Courtyards & Cavalry, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent six-panel Chinese folding screen depicts a lively battle scene with gilt brushwork and fine inlay of soapstone, agate, jade, jasper, mother-of-pearl and bone. The sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Chinese ‘Yongzheng-Style’ Famille Rose Porcelain Punch Bowl Circa 1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large ‘Yongzheng-style’ Famille Rose (Fencai) Chinese porcelain punch bowl, handcrafted around the 1950s in China.
Decorated with a vibrant central springtime scene of four birds ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor. Chinese Dry Bar Cabinet.
This handcrafted two part Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Porcelain Underglaze Blue and White 2 Copper Red Dragons Bottle Vase 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are thrilled to present this exquisite Chinese porcelain long-neck bottle vase, a splendid representation of masterful craftsmanship and artistic tradition. The vase captivates wi...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bookcase Round Corner Display Case Shanxi. Wonderful Round Corner Bookcase, Display case, Scholars Shelf. This case features an open façade having four large spacious ...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Monumental Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Sang de Boeuf Flambé Porcelain Vase 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A Monumental Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Sang de Boeuf Flambé Porcelain Vase, Circa 1890.
The vase of monumental proportions, the globular body and tall cylindrical neck all under ...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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. ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Polychrome Enameled Ginger Jar Vase, China
Located in London, GB
A large antique Chinese polychrome ginger jar. C.1920
Handpainted in a rare colourway with beautiful enameled blue ground and with pink and green foliate detail.
Presented in excelle...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Millefleur Bowl On Rosewood Stand 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This finely decorated Chinese porcelain bowl is a stunning example of 20th-century craftsmanship, embodying both artistic mastery and cultural significance. The bowl is adorned with ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold.
It is rare to find a cloisonné e...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Pair of Qing Dynasty Foo Dog Lions, China circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming polychrome ceramic Foo Dog / Lions in the Qing Style. Fantastic detail and a beautiful color combination of ochre, green, brown and blue. Foo dogs are symbolic, pro...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Qing furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Wang Hing & Co., Satsuma, Copeland Spode, and Cornelis Pronk. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $188,800 while the average work can sell for $2,474.