Qing Cabinets
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
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Wooden Cabinet with Bronze Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with large bronze etched medallion. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this 19th century cabinet features a rectangular top overhanging two doors flanked with rounded side posts and fitted with a large bronze medallion...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
38.5″ Antique Qing Dynasty Paneled Chinese Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
38.5? Antique Chinese paneled cabinet
Fujian China
Richly patinaed cabinet with hand painted panels in gold depicting regional floral and ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 19th century red lacquer cabinets is an extraordinary find. When placed beside each other, what remains of the finely-painted decoration comes together to form a s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Red Lacquer Late Qing Dynasty Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, two doors, hidden drawers, carved décor and brass hardwa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Fretwork Shelf and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquer side cabinet from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, open shelf and double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The focal point of this beautiful 19th century scholars' display cabinet is undoubtedly the complex diamond-form lattice panels fitted into the tall double doors...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Reddish Brown Lacquered Compound Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period compound elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with reddish brown lacquer and traditional brass hardware. This Qing Dynasty period compound elm cabinet from th...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Kitchen Cabinet with Quatrefoil Style Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden kitchen cabinet from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, carved scrolling apron, brass hardware an...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Light Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden cabinet from the 19th century with light lacquer, brass hardware, two doors and four drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Tall Tea Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A one of a kind late 18th century Chinese, Qing dynasty black lacquer one door, one drawer tall tea table that has beautifully carved designs in the shelving area just above the draw...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century book chest in red lacquer.
The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Front with a pair of doors with fillings made of n...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Fruitwood Side Cabinets with Carved Décor, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period fruitwood stackable side cabinets from the 19th century with carved gilt motifs, priced and sold $1,600 each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
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Fruitwood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Coffer with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved altar coffer from the 19th century, with two drawers and geometric motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this altar coffer features a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Cabinet with Paneled Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty wooden cabinet from the late 19th century, with paneled doors, drawers and butterfly iron hardware. Created in China during the late 19th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Small Bedside Cabinet with Tapering Lines
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood tapering bedside cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood bedside ca...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Toned Elm Cabinet with Burl Wood Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-toned elm wood cabinet from the late 19th century, with dragon and floral carved apron, natural color, burl wood doors and drawers. Created in China...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Qing Dynasty Small Cabinet with Carved Shelf and Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period small cabinet from the 19th century, with carved motifs, open shelf and two doors. Created in China during the 19th century, this small cabinet features...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980s Chinese table top jewelry chest or cabinet. Doors revealing 4-silk lined drawers above a large lined drawer. The highly figured native wood is inlaid with carved jade pan...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Qing Cabinets
Materials
Jade, Brass
Large 19th Century Qing Dynasty Tapering Cabinet with Accordion Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century with accordion doors and drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this lacquered cabinet features a taperi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet
Chinese, Early 20th Century
Height 230cm, width 128cm, depth 55cm
Featuring a pierc...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood, Ebony
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, this cabinet’s minimalist design celebrates the natural beauty and texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet lu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in a old lacquered finish. This pair of cabinets would be ideal bedside chest, or end tab...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Large Cabinet in Peachwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Cabinet in Peach wood with beautiful grains.
A pair of doors with metal hardware.
Features double bi-fold doors and three drawers.
Inside cabinet shelves.
...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Alter Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
49.5? Antique Chinese alter cabinet
2 Door red cabinet hand painted in seasonal flowers.
Violets and peonies are prominent with birds intermingled on...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Elm Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Bronze Hardware and Shelves, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty elm wood cabinet with brown lacquer and bronze hardware. This antique Chinese cabinet, crafted from elm wood during the late Qing dynasty (circa late 19th to earl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Tall Tapered Red & Gold Carved Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A tall round corner tapered cabinet with relief carvings from the Northern Jiangsu region, commonly known as Subei region, China. The panels are carved with roundels of flowers from ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Elm
Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
Impressive in scale and richly toned, this large antique Chinese cabinet offers a striking combination of architectural balance and functional design. The tall, rectangular form is b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Metal
18th Century Chinese Pair of Two-Door Cabinets
Located in San Marino, CA
Very rare pair of black lacquer with cinnabar doors cabinets with handsome cast and carved brass hardware with excellent patina.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Black and Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with custom black and brown lacquer, two drawers and two doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in th...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning and pair of Chinese early 19th century cabinets features a red lacquer front contrasted by black lacquer sides.
Each cabinet sh...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Raised Panel Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century raised panel Chinese cabinet. Very auspicious (favorable) black and red raised panel cabinet. Raised panels decorate the face of the doors. T...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Cypress
Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard circa 1870.
Stunning Chinese cupboard of the largest proportions we have ever seen. Circa 1870. Stunning distressed red lacquer...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century sideboard or side cabinet.
Decorated with fine ornate relief carvings on front and drawer and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet.
Original polyc...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood characters and brass ornaments. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this dowry c...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Grand Chinese Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This austere 19th century Chinese cabinet from China's Shanxi province was constructed with grand proportions. The expressive grain of northern elmwood (yumu) patterns the doors with...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty 1800s Brown Lacquered Chinese Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark brown lacquered Qing Dynasty Chinese cabinet from the early 19th century with three drawers, double doors and nicely distressed patina. Created in China during the early years...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Ningbo Cypress and Rosewood Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-toned ningbo cypress and rosewood cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this tall cabinet features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a two-toned finish. Made of ningbo cypress and rosewood, the cabinet showcases two doors made of slightly recessed panels surrounded by a lighter frame. Fitted with elongated brass hardware including ornate pulls on etched backplates, these doors open to reveal inner shelves, a long hidden drawer and a lower compartment concealed under a lift-up board...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Alter Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th / early 20th century three drawer Elm wood Mongolian Altar or butterfly table. This table is late Qing Dynasty and has a great old crazed pai...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Nicely Grained Cabinet with Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period nicely grained cabinet from the 19th century, with medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this woode...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Cabinet with Hidden Drawers and Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with traditional hardware, two hidden drawers and a removable panel. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this woode...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Cabinet in Elm with Carved Scenes of Four Seasons & Ebonizing
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Chinese cabinet in elm with four doors whose panels show a carved scene of vegetation representing each of the four seasons in relief. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty cabinet from the 19th century with brass butterfly hardware, two drawers over a pair of double doors and distressed brown finish. Imbued with the rich heritage...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Natural Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period natural elm cabinet from the 19th century, with carved apron and brass medallion. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet features a line...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bamboo Washstand with Lacquered Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bamboo washstand from the 19th century, with carved and lacquered panels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century. Embrace the allure of antique Chinese craftsmanship with this Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet, a quintessential 19th-century artifact. This antique storage unit...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
40″ 19th Century Qing Gansu Painted Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
40? Antique Gansu Chinese Cabinet from the Qing Dynasty
Gansu cabinet from the 19th century, beautifully detailed, hand-painted panels dipicting figu...
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1860s Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This very fine 19th century cabinet from Northern China is made of ironwood. Iron wood, known in Mandarin as Tieli and prized by collectors, comes from the tallest Chinese hardwood tree and is very durable with a coarse texture and distinctive open grain. This substantial cabinet projects quiet harmony and balanced tension among its austere construction, rich timber, and thoughtfully placed handmade white brass hardware...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bedside Cabinet with Brass Ornaments
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period bedside cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this bedside cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with butterfly hardware, two drawers, four doors, carved and gilt décor. Created in China during...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Side Cabinet with Custom Orange Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood side cabinet from the early 20th century with new custom distressed orange lacquer, two doors, brass hardware, carved spandrels and straigh...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clot...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large elwood cabinet from the 19th century with brown lacquer, carved fretwork skirt, round medallion hardware, two exterior drawers, interior shelves w...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty side chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved motifs and double doors. This late Qing Dynasty Chinese side chest encapsulates the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. With a rectangular top accentuated by a central board, the chest showcases two elegantly crafted drawers, each adorned with traditional hardware that complements its historic charm. Below, two intricately carved doors, embellished with scrolling motifs in low relief, unveil a spacious compartment designed for practical storage. The chest is supported by four straight legs, joined by a skillfully carved apron, enhancing its stability and aesthetic appeal. The honey brown patina that graces the entire piece adds a warm, inviting glow, evoking the richness of its heritage.
Ideal for introducing a touch of late Qing Dynasty elegance into a contemporary setting, this antique Chinese chest...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved Yumu Wood Cabinets with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period yumu wood cabinets from the 19th century, with double doors, drawers and carved motifs. This pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty yumu wood cabinets fro...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
It's highly unusual to find a Qing dynasty display cabinet with this level of intricacy in its hand carved doors, rails, and side panels. Crafted in China's Hebei province in the mid...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Qing Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
47.5? 19th Century Qing Chinese alter Console
Qing period piece featuring two drawers and concealed shelving underneath. Brass medallion pull. Car...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Pair of Ornate Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These richly carved and lacquered cabinets were made over 150 year ago in China’s Shanxi Province and remain in remarkable condition. The cabinet fronts are well-proportioned and carved with imaginative detail, including a scalloped trim, swirling s-form cabriole legs, and relief panels of the flowers of the four seasons...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Qing cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $58,000 while the average work can sell for $4,483.