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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The Plum Blossom Ascension: A Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Poetic Elegance
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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...
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19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' 3" x 6' 10" - 99 x 209 )
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19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' 3" x 6' 10" - 99 x 209 )
Silk
1780s Yellow Dragon Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rug 2'9''x9' Knotted Carpet
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Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Carpet (2' 9'' x 9'-85 x 275 cm) Antique Chinese - Pillar Carpet Chinese Allover Knotted Rug, Circa Date...
Wool
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19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery Altar Banner
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar weaving hand embroidered in silk. Intricate and complex weave depicting a celebration of Spring with a Royal Court Scene rendered in breathtaking deta...
Satin
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The Chinoiserie Dynasty: An Antique Chinese Peking Rug of Symbolic Grace
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77260 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 09'02 x 11'07. An embodiment of timeless Chinese artistry and imperial refinement, this hand-knotted wool antique Peking rug captures the serene har...
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1980s Black Dragon Vintage Chinese Peking Carpet 8'x8' Knotted Round Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980s Round Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet 8' R Vintage Chinese Allover Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1980s. This exceptional circular floor co...
Wool
1890s Beige Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12'x15'6" Handknotted Wool Carpet
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19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 365 x 472 ) Antique Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional Chinese P...
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17th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Long Rug with Scrolling Lotus Flowers
Located in Milan, IT
Early Ningxia carpets are among the most elegant weavings from the East. The best and rarest examples were woven during Kangxi period, marking the beginning of the Qing dynasty, when...
Wool
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1900's Chinese Silk Tapestry with Qing Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71052 Rare Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry, 02'11 x 04'08. This exceptional antique handwoven Chinese silk tapestry is a masterwork of textile artistry—an exceedingly rare example of Q...
Silk
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The Eternal Seasons: Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Chinoiserie Splendor
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78762 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 04'00 x 05'09. Steeped in poetic symbolism and imperial grace, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug transcends time, fusing the re...
Wool
1920's Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rug with Dragon Pictorial
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53479 Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rug 03'05 x 14'01. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Ningxia pillar rug unveils a fascinating na...
Wool
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Antique Chinese Peking Accent Rug with Neoclassical Chinoiserie Style
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73471 Antique Chinese Peking Accent Rug with Neoclassical Chinoiserie Style 03'00 x 05'09. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features an open center medallion with a ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Carpet
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Carpet 5'2" x 8' - 158 x 244
Silk
19th Century N. Chinese Mongolian Carpet
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19th Century N. Chinese Mongolian Carpet. 7' x 9'6 - 213 x 290
Wool
1850s Blue Medallion Antique W. Chinese Kansu Carpet 11'6"x12' Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century W. Chinese Kansu Carpet ( 11'6" x 12' - 350 x 365 ) Mid-19th Century Western Chinese Kansu Carpet, Circa 1850 This exceptional Chinese Kansu carpet from the mid-19t...
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet Measuring 9'l x 11'5''
Wool
1850s Blue Foo Dog Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 12'6"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug
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Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet with Foo Dogs ( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555) Antique Large Chinese - Ningxia Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This magnificent example of 19th...
Wool
1750s Yellow Dragon Medallion Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 11' 9"x12' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-18th W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Coral 1750s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional example of 18th-century Chinese w...
Wool
1800s Camel Octagons Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 6'8''x7'4'' Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese - Ningxia rug, size: 6' 8'' x7' 4''. Antique Allover Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Pile Yellow / Gold Orange 1800s Rug, Circa Date: 1800s. This exceptional piece repre...
Wool
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'5" - 275 x 348 )
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19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'5" - 275 x 348 )
Wool
Ottoman Textile Embroidery Red Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
Ottoman Embroidered Textile Origin: Ottoman Empire Date: 19th Century This 19th-century Ottoman textile embroidery is a spectacular example of imperial-era artistry from the late Ot...
Wool
18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspic...
Wool
1870s Peach Foo Dog Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 4' 6" x 6' Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 4' 6" x 6' - 137 x 183 cm ) Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Coral 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional piece from the late Qin...
Wool
1880s Blue Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 9' x 11' 6" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 ) Antique Peking Chinese Floral, Medallion Blue 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of late 19th-cent...
Wool
1890s Blue Ivory Traditional Antique Chinese Peking Vase Rug 6' x 9' Wool Carpet
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19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 275 ) . This exceptional piece is a prime example of late Qing Dynasty weaving, showcasing the refined aesthetic typical of ant...
Wool
1880s Blue Qing Style Antique Chinese Peking Bird Bat Rug 14' x 19'2" Carpet
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19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 14' x 19'2" - 427 x 584 ) This magnificent example of late Qing Dynasty weaving represents the pinnacle of Chinese court textiles. Its provenanc...
Wool
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet with Traditional Qing Dynasty Style
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78455 Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Bench Runner, 02'01 x 13'01. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Ningxia bench runner is a regal testament to the artistry of dynas...
Wool
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Early 20th Century Antique Pink Chinese Art Deco Rug
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78894 Antique Dark Pink Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'05. Channeling the famed Walter Nichols style of the 1920s and 1930s, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug fea...
Wool
1910’s Chinese Pictorial Carpet, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix
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77215 Antique Chinese Pictorial Baotou Rug Bai Niao Chao Feng Rug, 06'00 x 11'06. A preeminent work of textile artistry, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Baotou rug is a one-of-a-kind ...
Wool
Early 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet
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Early 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet 5'4" x 9'8" - 163 x 295
Wool
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New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Rug with Modern Style
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31345 New Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'09 x 12'00. A harmonious blend of tradition and modern artistry, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco rug is a masterful composition of g...
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Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Pictorial Design
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77557 antique Chinese Art Deco rug with Pictorial design. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug features a variety of traditional Chinese motifs spread across...
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1880s Beige Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 8'7"x9'4" Wool Handknotted Rug
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19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 8'7" x 9'4" - 262 x 284 ) Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Ivory 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of late Qing Dyna...
Wool
1775 Beige-Brown-Blue Grain o Rice Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 7'x 10'2'' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
3rd Quarter Of 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet With Grain of Rice Pattern ( 7' x 10' 2'' - 213 x 309 cm) This exceptional Ningxia piece represents the pinnacle of 18th-century ...
Wool
1900s Blue Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 12'2"x12'2" Handknotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Circular Carpet ( 12' 2" - 370 ) Antique Peking Chinese Allover Floral Blue 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This excep...
Wool
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Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Carpet, 02'00 x 03'11
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79071 Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'11. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking pictorial rug masterfully captures the essence of traditional Chinese artistr...
Wool
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Antique Brown and Blue Chinese Peking Carpet, 09'00 x 11'01
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78126 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 09'00 x 11'01. This meticulously hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking showcases a captivating interplay of symbolism and artistry. Set against a...
Wool
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Vintage Chinese Round Peking Pictorial Rug, 04'00 x 03'09
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78979 Vintage Chinese Round Peking Pictorial Rug, 04'00 x 03'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese round Peking pictorial rug is a captivating example of traditional C...
Wool
19th Century W. Chinese Round Ningxia Dragon Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Chinese Round Ningxia Dragon Carpet 4' x 4'
Wool
1880s Blue Navy Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 12'10"x17' Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 12'10" x 17' - 391 x 518 ) Antique Large Chinese - Peking Chinese Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of a late ...
Wool
Late 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Silk Carpet 5'2" x 7'10" - 157 x 239
Silk
1910 Unique Blue Ivory Floral Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 10'6" Round Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Round Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10'6" R - 320 R ) Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Blue 1930s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional cir...
Wool
Antique Blue Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
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77544 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 09'00 x 11'05. This exquisite antique Chinese Peking rug, meticulously hand-knotted from wool, showcases a striking design with a rounded medallion ...
Wool
$10,800Sale Price|27% Off
Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Qing Dynasty
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77196 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'06. Maximalist style meets Qing Dynasty in this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug. The intricate botanical details and blu...
Wool
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4' 6'' x 7' 6'' - 137 x 2528 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4' 6'' x 7' 6'' - 137 x 2528 cm )
Wool
Early 20th Century N. Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N. Chinese Peking Carpet 12'2" x 18' - 370 x 550
Wool
Awesome Blue-Navy Background Floral-Medallion Design Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese peking rug, size: 7' 9'' x 9' 9''.
Wool
Antique Fine Indigo Blue Chinese Geometric Design Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely knotted antique Chinese rug in excellent condition, distinguished by a tone-on-tone Indigo blue palette and by a geometric pattern based on an infinite repeat, honeycom...
Wool
1890s Peach Medallion Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 8'2''x11'8'' Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 8'2'' x 11'8'' - 250 x 355 ) Antique Ningxia Room Size Wool Peach, Red / Rust Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century Chi...
Wool
Outstanding Blue Ground with Scattered Floral Sprays Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished antique Chinese Peking rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1890. This exceptional piece features a deep indigo blue ground adorned with a central medallion of entwined ph...
Wool
A Antique Chinese Rug Distinguished Piece Cultural Sophistication of Early Qing
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet, Size: ( 9'2" x 11'5" - 280 x 350 cm ) A rare and distinguished Chinese Peking carpet, handwoven in wool during the early 19th century. The c...
Wool
Splendid hand-knotted Beige & Round Floral Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'8" - 280 x 355 cm ) Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Circa 1900 – 9'2" x 11'8" A distinguished antique Chinese Peking rug, hand-knotte...
Wool
Sublime Beige Background & Delicate Allover Patterns Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet 9'4" x 11'8" - 285 - 355
Wool
Outstanding Navy Blue Color with Lovely Floral Design Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'6'' - 275 x 350 )
Wool
1890s Blue Floral Medallion Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 13'8" x 23'2" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 13'8" x 23'2" - 417 x 706 ) Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Blue 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional example of late 19th-century we...
Wool
Early 19th Century W. Chinese Saddle Cover
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century W. Chinese Saddle Cover 2'2" x 4'3".
Wool
Formidable Dark Blue Background with Dragon Pattern Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 7' x 10' - 215 x 305 )
Wool
1880s Yellow Foo Dog Medallion Chinese Ningxia Runner Carpet 2'4"x7'2" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Runner Carpet ( 2'4" x 7'2" - 70 x 220 ) Antique Chinese - Ningxia 1880s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional runn...
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet 8'2" x 9'8" - 249 x 295
Wool
Late 19th Century Peking Carpet ( 8' 2'' x 9' 8'' - 248 x 294 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Peking Carpet ( 8' 2'' x 9' 8'' - 248 x 294 cm )
Wool