Qing Sideboards
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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Qing
Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two small doors, two small drawers and teardrop brass hardware. Step into a world of hist...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the words for "eight" and "luck" share a pronunciation, making this coffer a powerful sy...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Cypress
Black Lacquer Sideboard with Rubbed Edges, Brass Hardware, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquered Qing Dynasty sideboard from the 19th century with rubbed edges, brass hardware, three drawers over two doors. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty sideboard exudes timele...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Herdsman Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a clean lined design with charming rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet features t...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Pasture Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a clean lined design with charming rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet is decorat...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elm Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this elm sideboard features a r...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Qing Period Black Polished Sideboard, Jiangsu Province 1860-1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Chinese black lacquer sideboard from the Qing period.
Crafted in black polished walnut and featuring 3 pairs of doors adorned with round metal fittings. The interior offe...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated Dongbei sideboard. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this table was o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated six-door coffer. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this sideboard was...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Qing Dynasty Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century with distressed patina and three drawers over two doors. This Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of historical furniture, showcasing the rich heritage and skilled artistry of its era. The sideboard features a distressed patina, lending it an aura of time-worn elegance and storied past. The wear of the patina adds character and depth, making this piece a striking focal point in any room.
Its red lacquer on one side, a traditional Chinese finish, brings a vibrant contrast to the piece's overall muted tones. This touch of color adds an element of surprise and visual interest. The brass hardware on the three drawers over two doors enhances the sideboard's antique charm, providing a beautiful contrast to the distressed wood.
The faint hand-painted floral décor, now subtle due to age, adds a delicate and artistic touch to the sideboard, reminiscent of traditional Chinese art. Inside, an inner shelf offers practical storage space, making this piece as functional as it is beautiful.
In a modern home, this Qing Dynasty sideboard...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Sideboard, Shandong Province China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard with two pairs of doors, original ruby ??red lacquer color and doors decorated in polychrome lacquer colours.
Natural beautiful age-related patina.
Shandong Province 18...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese art deco elmwood sideboard having black lacquer.
A double door with large round metal central plate and pull handles.
China approx. 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer.
Front and top with deep dark red lacquer, sides with black lacquer.
Features double bi-fold doors revealing a storage...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this vibrant red coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The large coffer is crafted of northern elm with straight sides, an expansive floating-panel top, and ornately-carved gilt aprons.
The center apron is carved with a pierced design of ribbon-clad scholars’ objects consisting of books, scrolls, and a weiqi game...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Cypress, Lacquer
19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870.
Large and fine quality Chinese export sideboard. Panel top with carved scrolled ends. Below the top surface we have 3 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in an original beautiful nut colored lacquer with a good patina.
Two drawers under which a pair doors with a central bar.
If needed the center bar can easily be removed to make it easy to place a wider item into the cabinet
From Shanxi Province...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Polychrome Sideboard with 12 Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period long sideboard from the 19th century with black lacquer structure, 12 drawers adorned with yellow recessed cartouches surrounded by red lacquer frames. ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Monumental Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Altar Coffer Sideboard Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive Chinese Qing Dynasty three door altar coffer, sideboard or credenza, circa 1870s. Made from elm in mortise and tenon construction with dovetailed drawers over lower cabinets with shelves. Features carved and pierced serpents on each side of the cabinet and classic brass moon...
Category
1870s Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Sideboard From Shandong Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in elm wood from Shandong province in China.
Black lacquer, with two pair of doors in polychrome lacquer with decorations.
Natural age-related beautiful patina, highlig...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Antique Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard with 2 pairs of doors, made of elm wood.
Original red lacquer with natural age-related beautiful patina, highlighted by a clear lacquer surface finish.
Shanxi Province...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard, Qing style from the late 18th century.
Elm wood with burgundy lacquer, natural age-related patina and wear.
4 Drawers and a pair of doors.
Original condition, lovingl...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 19th century narrow Chinese yellow pine cabinet featuring very fine grain and brass hardware. The cabinet has a set of three drawers on the upper portion with one large cabinet und...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Sideboard from Tianjin, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An early 20th century sideboard from Tianjin province, China. This is the original colour which is a dark reddish brown, with the edges slightly worn to reveal the beautiful Elm wood underneath. This is often called a "Buddha cabinet...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
This red lacquered sideboard originated from Shanxi province, China, and from its size it was most likely placed in the main hall of a well-to-do family. The original red lacquer hav...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While most Chinese lacquered furniture is black or red in color, this 19th-century storage coffer is colored by a marigold-yellow lacquer finish with a wonderful crackled texture. Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved grapevines and meander motifs, natural finish and bro...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard with Four Drawers over Four Doors and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period natural elmwood sideboard from the 19th century, with four drawers and four doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm sideboard features...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Natural Wood Sideboard with Large Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century, with natural finish, carved spandrels and everted flanges. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this large sideboa...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Rustic sideboard. Timeless design clean lines and lots of usable storage. Elmwood sideboard having plum lacquer, four upper drawers with two lower cabinets. Stro...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous black lacquer coffer from China's Hebei province may have begun its life as part of a dowry. Dated to the mid-19th century, the coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Sideboard In Cayenne Color Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Unusually large size sideboard with beautiful original 'cayenne' color lacquer. Black lacquer on the sides.
3 pairs of doors and 6 drawers.
From the Shanxi province, China. Dati...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Waisted Sideboard with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden waisted sideboard from the 19th century, with three drawers and lower shelf. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this waisted sideboard features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above three drawers fitted with C-scroll handles on medallion backplates. The façade is adorned in its lower section with carved floral motifs while the piece is raised on four straight legs with scrolling extremities securing a geometric shelf...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Chinese Cartouche Kang Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately crafted in the 19th century, this walnut kang chest showcases three doors inset with camphor panels, reminiscent of cartouche paintings. Often selected for its active gra...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Other
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and cabinets were used as a storage solution for clothing, precious books, and scrolls. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Ten-Drawer Lacquered Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately constructed with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, this lacquered coffer was crafted by an artisan in northern China during the late Qing dynasty. Popular in China s...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Topped with offerings of food, burning incense, and painted images of the deceased, this enchanting coffer played a central role in Chinese ancestor worship. Handcrafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this 19th century coffer...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Large Sideboard, Original Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large sideboard (W: 237,5) with three pairs of doors, above the doors in the middle a pair of drawers. The sideboard has a original thick red lacquer o...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard cabinet from Tianjin.
Under the top are 3 large drawers and a main section that consists of 2 pairs of doors. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Qing sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing sideboards 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,336 and tops out at $9,580 while the average work can sell for $5,150.
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