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
Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Blanc de Chine
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese blanc de chine of a porcelain Quan Yin in a sitting position dressed in a soft robe, holding a scepter Emperor's Ruyi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. Crafted entirely from wooden joints, It remains sturdy and robust, a fantastic piece to use as a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Pair of Chinese Painted Wall Mirrors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of rectangular wall mirrors feature early 20th-century frames crafted of a fine-grained hardwood. At some point in their sto...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Set of Four Chinese Carved Elm Lattice Door Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Chinese carved elm door panels. Featuring an open fretwork geometric lattice panel window measuring 17 by 37.5 inches high. The massive door panels are 2.5 inches thick constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. The fronts are decorated with recessed panels and have a lighter finish. The panels have hardware and adjustable feet to attach the doors into a screen. The radiant grain wood is showcased with rich finishes and contrasting shades. Rare to find four matching panels...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts. The ironwood provides the stool with a stunning texture. Originating f...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Teak Wood Pedestal Crafted in Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak wood pedestal was crafted by moulding 4 blocks of solid teak wood together. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displaying sculptures, vases o...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chinese Stone Water Trough, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The trough...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual stone pedestal is actually a late 19th-century cylindrical mill stone. Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshing wheat and other grains on a farm in China's Shanxi province. The heavy stone roller...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite footed basin carved of solid limestone was likely once used in the courtyard of a wealthy Qing-dynasty home. Unusual decorative elements elevate...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Farm Trough, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a Provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this turn-of-the-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. hand carv...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel was once used for collecting rain water...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Ten Qing Style Porcelain Plates after Lang Shining
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of ten hand painted enameled porcelain plates made in the Qianlong period style after Lang Shining (July 1688-July 1766 Italian). Born in Milano, Italy Giuseppe Castiglione...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century large carved cabinet from Dong Yang city, Zhejiang province, China. This cabinet is a distinct design of cabinets from this region, who are famed for their wood c...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
Monumental Chinese Glazed Relief Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This grandly scaled ceramic vessel was made by hand in northern China in the early 20th century, patterned in high relief with medallions framing floral motifs. Rimmed with texture, the vase is expressively coated inside and out with an ochre glaze, streaked with dark brown, and makes for the perfect a dramatic, large planter, water feature, or stoic sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent Chinese scroll ancestor painting showing patriarch and matriarch of a high ranking status civil official. This unusual scroll depicts the dignitary couple seated below a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Large Chinese Daybed
Located in Singapore, SG
A large elmwood daybed from Shandong province, China. The color and patina of the daybed has been kept fully original, but repairs have been made to the woven seat as it was already ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Elm
Chinese Low Burl Top Kang Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Located in seoul, KR
The teabowl and saucer set depicts flower elements. In particular, this set is relatively larger than other teacups set. And the crafting skill of setting each line is outstanding. There is a kangxi mark on the floor base.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Size : 14cm (Diameter) x 2.5cm(Height) - SAUCER / 9cm (Diameter) x 4.5cm(Height) - TEABOWL
Condition : Excellent
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A large yellow ground famille rose vase, Late Qing Period.
Located in seoul, KR
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, yellow ground.
Period: Qing Dynasty(19th century)
Type: Vase
Medium: Famille rose
Size : 58cm(Height) x 19.5cm(Mouth Diameter)
Con...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Late 18th C. Chinese Wooden Hand-carved Panels From the Qing Dynasty - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
When it comes to wanting that perfect and unique conversation piece in your beautiful room, look no further than these antique hand carved wood Chinese panels. These are stunning. Wo...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorated with a coral mounted finial, made to expo...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese 'Qing Style' Brass Cloisonné Vase - White with Floral decoration
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase
A brass-crafted, baluster-shaped cloisonné vase featuring vibrant floral and butterfly motifs on a crisp white enamel background, complete with a hand...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Ruby Red Glass Overlay Clear Horses Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique late Qing Dynasty ruby red glass overlay clear ground snuff bottle, hand carved with a horse in a treed meadow scene to each side, carved elephant head and ring taoties to s...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
Located in Newark, England
Circa 1910
From our Chinese collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box. The snuff box of oval form having a hammered decoration to the exterior with a ...
Category
1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair Chinese Porcelain Plates 18th Century Qianlong Era Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of beautiful Chinese porcelain plates were hand painted in the Famille Rose style in the mid-18th century.
The center of each plate is painted in delicate colored enamels....
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set within a simple black lacquer frame, the three drawers of these early 20th century upright cabinets are brilliantly colored with rich red lacquer t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chow Leg Kang Table with Weathered Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century with chow legs and weathered, rustic patina. This Qing Dynasty period low Kang table, transformed into a contemporar...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Red Lacquer Official's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Mango Wood Pedestal or Side Table Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mango wood pedestal was burnt multiple times and the finished with a clear coat to achieve its color. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displaying sculptures, vases or other items...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Teak
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Low Waterfall Style Prayer Table with Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low long waterfall style prayer table from the 19th century, with dark lacquer and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1710.
Very large diameter...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase, Wired as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Single Chinese Langyao Hong Oxblood Red Porcelain Vase, Wired as a Lamp. In the tianqiuping or globular form, on a wooden base, with a brass fixture. Shade available separately.
33&...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Chinese Porcelain Underglaze Blue & White Meiping Vase in Qing Style 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are pleased to introduce this modern 20th-century Chinese porcelain blue and white Meiping vase, a splendid blend of expert craftsmanship and hand painting skills of the artisan a...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain / Ceramic Plate, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a great example of Chinese ce...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Soapstone Carving Of Man And Woman Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting a man, a woman and a foo dog sitting and laughing. The woman is holding a red rose and both are wearing colorful Chinese dress in red and gre...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China.
The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Chinese 'Tongzhi Style' Famille Noire Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of vintage Chinese porcelain ginger jars, hand-crafted in China during the latter half of the 20th century, specifically the 1970s.
Both ginger jars have been decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Jingdezhen Porcelain 'Famille Noire' Ginger Jars - Set of 3
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of three small vintage ginger jars crafted in the Jingdezhen region of China in the 1970s.
This miniature trio is decorated in the ‘Famille Noire’ style, a style originating f...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Hand-Carved Gray Chinese Jade Figurine of Dog
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century figure of gray Chinese jade dog. Dog is lying down with tail curled around his body. Very intricately carved.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century white jade carving of recumbent water buffalo. Buffalo is lying with legs tucked beneath its body, head is raised in an attentive gaze, and its tail is curved over the h...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Jade
Vintage Chinese Fenghuang 'Kangxi Style' Hu Vase with Dragon Handles
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Kangxi-style Chinese vase, crafted in China around the latter half of the twentieth century, around the 1970s.
The substantial porcelain vase was created in the 'Hu' shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese jewelry box dates to the mid-19th century and would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Colourful Vintage 'Straits Style' Chinese Ginger Jar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large vintage 'Straits style' ginger jar. Crafted in China towards the latter half of the 20th Century, around the 1970s
Handcrafted in fine Chinese porcelain and emboldened with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Round Woven Chinese Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With interlaced reeds that shimmer in the light, this 19th-century Chinese box celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The lidded box is crafted of densely woven ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown-green slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lob...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Round Woven Chinese Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With interlaced reeds that shimmer in the light, this 19th-century Chinese box celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The lidded box is crafted of densely woven ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Dark Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden low coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top, low-relief carved meander motifs and spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this low coffee table features a rectangular top with woven rattan inset, sitting above two recessed panels adorned with a careful arrangement of meander motifs carved in low-relief. Raised on four straight feet with carved scrolling spandrels on the front and strengthened with side stretchers, the table boasts an elegant dark reddish brown lacquered finish. With its small proportions and skillfully carved décor, this antique 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese low coffee...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical pair of late Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) Chinese pottery Sancai green glazed joss stick incense holders. circa 1890
Born in China around the turn of the late 19th / early 2...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown-green slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lob...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Dark Glazed Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a balanced profile and a lustrous, speckled glaze, this petite Chinese kitchen vessel is a charming example of handcrafted pottery. As evidenced by its interior glaze, the small...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Octagonal Straits Chinese Style Bowl
Located in Glasgow, GB
A colourful 'Straits style' ceremonial bowl. Made in China in the 1960s
Decorated in the Straits/Peranakan style, this eye-catching bowl is a wonderful representation of the highly ...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Two-Tier Marble Top Pedestal Table or Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Qing dynasty carved hardwood pedestal table or plant stand with inset rouge marble top.
Rectangular black lacquered pedestal table with a carved and pierced frieze with...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.
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