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.
Style: Qing
Color: Black
Blue and White Chinese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Chinese vase. Qing era vase modeled in two sections of baluster form in white paste with strong blue figures and accoutrements...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Hand Embroidered Silk Miao Minority Tribe Child's Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Hand embroidered silk Miao Minority tribe child's headdress with beads and tassels from the early 20th century on a custom black painted metal mount.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
Middle 19th century Chinese Export double lacquer tea caddy on stand from the Qing dynasty. octagonal form with hinged lid ,divided interior with me...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book boxes with bail handles two sides, with keys, each with hinged lid reversing to a mothe...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard with multiple drawers and two doors.
From Hebei, circa 1880-1900.
This sidebord is perfectly useable as a freestanding centerpiece given the depth: 68 cm / ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer box from the Qing dynasty. Used as box for nails made of lacquered wood. Oriental scenes in golden. In ve...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Qing Dinasty Mid-20th Century Pair Ceramic Green Enameled Pho Dogs China Export
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of Qing Pho dogs is very decorative for its green colored enamel and very trendy in an elegant room.
According to Eastern thought the Pho Dogs are t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty Glazed Water Jug with Petite Spout from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty glazed ceramic water jug from the 19th century with petite spout. Born in China during the 19th century, this charming water jug features a rounded bo...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty Flambé Glazed Bottle Vase, Tianqiuping, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese monochrome red flambé glazed bottle vase, called a tianqiuping, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
The voluptuous body o...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Ladies Dressing Chest
Located in Brea, CA
A 18th century Chinese export lacquered George III style black and gilt ladies dressing chest, in the form of a chinoiserie secretaire, the top with swan neck pediment above twin cup...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Sew Working Table
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt sew working table from the Qing dynasty, with carved gilt dragon head feet, with the table of canted rectangular form, with mounded...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Woman Quasi-Official Imperial Dragon Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A blue silk embroidered dragon robe known in Chinese as Jifu (Auspicious Dress) circa mid-late 19th century from the Imperial Qing dynasty of China. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Silk, Plastic
Antique Chinese Peking Area Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77260 Antique Chinese Peking Area rug with Traditional Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking area rug features a group of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous green glazed large Chinese pottery censer of Archaistic shape called a fanghu, set on a separate stand, Qing dynasty, second year of Tongzhi, 1863.
The censer or incense burner crafted in two parts and covered in a thick, runny and unctuous glaze, ranging from dark green to turquoise green, to pale celadon. The neck with shou (longevity) medallions. The body decorated in relief with fruit, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese...
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1860s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Pair of Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Plates
Located in Brea, CA
19th century a pair of lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese plates, very beautiful pieces. every plate with 4 golden feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Antique Chinese Tin Coconut Stacking Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese tin coconut stacking box with mark: LiuYiJi, diameter 8 cm, high 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles two sides ,each with hinged lid reversing to a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration and enclosing a fitted pewter canister...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Qing period black and cinnabar red lacquered vases
Located in London, GB
Each vase in this pair is baluster shaped and profusely ornamented with beautifully carved and layered lacquering. The body of each vase is lacquered in the traditional manner, typic...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Bowls with Mother of Pearl Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of Chinese silver, lacquer, and mother of pearl burgaute "Bat " bowls, each inlaid in mother of pearl with bats in flight amongst stylized clouds between a band of cash to the r...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese a Set of 10 Silver Inlay Coconut Wine Cups
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century set of 10 Chinese silver cups with silver liner in interior of each cup with wood box with a sliding cover, well detailed with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese wine or console table with a pierced and carved front apron.
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Antique Blue Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77544 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 09'00 x 11'05. This antique Chinese Peking rug, meticulously hand-knotted from wool, showcases a striking design with a rounded medallion gracefully...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the tabl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Board
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer gaming board. The game board painted with gilt seated figures in various poses on a black ground within a landscape vignette ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Bamboo Folding Hat Stand, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century China, government officials wore different hats to show their various ranks of office, the styles and designs changed depending on the season. This one-of-a-kind fold...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Yixing Enameled Teapot and Cover, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese Yixing stoneware teapot, mid-19th century. The large teapot enameled to either side, with panels of flowering plants, between turquoise panels painted with bamboo shoots. Hav...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Gilt Black Chinese Larquer Cabinet Desk
Located in Brea, CA
18th century gilt black lacquer Chinese cabinet desk, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes, the superstructure of two panelled doors, enclosing an array o...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
A truly beautiful and amazing piece. From the early 19th century derived from the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated wi...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, often referred to as the "Laug...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Steel
19th Century Wooden Chinese Rice Thresher with Painted Scenes
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and beautiful Chinese wind-winnowing machine for separating grain from chaff. This particular machine was used for rice. Made of wood with painted decorations in black, ochre ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in the early 20th century in southern China, this charcoal-black basin has a darkened exterior and bears the smoky traces of its fiery creation on...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Clay
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Work Table
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt work table from the Qing Dynasty, with carved gilt dragon head feet, with the table of canted rectangular form, with moulded top, t...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Pair of Chinese Silver Lacquer Plates with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of Chinese silver, lacquer, and mother of pearl plates from the 17th century. A matching pair of ornamental antique Chinese plates, the faces ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Sofa Table with Black Lacquer & Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese table on square legs with hoof feet and offering three drawers. Black-lacquer finish. China early 19th or late 18th century.
Note: Y...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire finely decorated with the typical figural landscape and foliate gilt decoration, the sloped top opening ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely Qing-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events. Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets. Frosted with snow or lit from within by flickering candles, this sculptural bell takes on a magical presence in the winter...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Black Silk Lotus Slippers with Plum Blossoms, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These pointed slippers, beautifully embroidered with light blue plum blossoms on black silk, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity during the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinese Black Lacquer Chrysanthemum Table, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Atop a layer of lustrous black lacquer, intricately painted floral decoration elevates this minimal square table into a work of art. A leafy trailing vines motif winds across the sur...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Faceted Wine Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In Qing-dynasty China, large glazed jars such as this were used to store wines, foods, and other consumable items. The combination of high shoulders textured by an irregular, faceted...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Horse and Full Moon Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. Scholars relied on inkstones such as this one to mix their dry inks with water for use in calligraphy painting. This stone inkstone is covered in intricate carvings of crashing waves, surrounding the image of a horse bearing a saddle. Covered in scales, the horse is likely a longma, or "dragon horse...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Stone
China Finest Antique Dream Stone And Mother Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in South Burlington, VT
Finest Quality Dreamstone Inlaid Chair
China- an extraordinary prolifically crafted example of an antique hand carved hardwood chair inlaid with multiple natural dream stone "paintings" plus "butterfly and mother of pearl" inlays in its hardwood arms and seat, late 19th century.
This type of old Chinese furniture art form with marble inlay is centuries of years old dating as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Fine round and rectangular dream stones depicting mountains and the natural outdoor scenery are inlaid in the seat, back and interior sides of this finest furniture example. Thin marble inlaid stone "paintings" are approximately 1/4" thick and are cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. The hardwood (elmwood) frame is tenon joined. The natural stone "paintings" were hand especially for fine export chairs as in this example.
Chair dimensions:
Height 38.75 inches
Width 25.75 inches
Depth 19 inches
Period : late Qing period, 19th century
Provenance: Private American Chinese collection
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of Six Chinese Bound-Foot Lotus Slippers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these pointed slippers, crafted of beautifully embroidered silk, were shaped to resemble a lotus bud and enhanced the diminutive shape of bound feet. A practice that began in the Tang dynasty and reached the height of its popularity during the Qing dynasty, foot binding was a painful process intended to make a woman's feet as small as possible by restricting bone growth from an early age. The smaller the feet the more attractive and erotic they were, giving elite women a mark of elegance and a distinctive - albeit tortured - gait of small, light steps. These beautifully preserved lotus slippers...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix
Located in Dallas, TX
77215 Antique Chinese Pictorial Baotou Rug Bai Niao Chao Feng Rug, 06'00 x 11'06.
This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Baotou rug feature...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77238 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 09'00 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a constellation of seven flowering vases...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Cast Iron Tub with Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large cast iron tub with floral motif with four ring pulls, there is one casted inscription on one side with date made : " Emperor Qianglong Era 32nd yea...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Iron
Lacquered wood and mother-of-pearl antique Chinese screen
Located in London, GB
Decorated with a series of intricate and beautiful scenes of birds and flowers, this lacquered wood and mother-of-pearl Chinese screen is a perfect demonstration of the skill, artist...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer and Gilt Painted Console, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sumptuously elegant Chinese gilt and red lacquer painted black lacquer console or painting table, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century.
The top of this gorgeous table painted in red la...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
17th Century Set of 8 Chinese Lacquer Silver Cups with Mother of Pearls
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 17th century set of 8 Chinese lacquer cups with silver liner in interior of each cup with color of mother of pearls.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Official Hat Chair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese Officials Hat Chairs. Dramatic details include yoke back splat, carved spandrels to upper backrest corners and armre...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Grand Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large glazed jar was handcrafted in China's Shanxi province over a century ago. Masterfully crafted, the jar is patterned in high relief, featuring medallion portraits of chrysa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With exquisite detail and sparkling color, this portrait of a young woman is a remarkable example of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effe...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Glass
Framed Antique Chinese Silk Robe with Dragon Roundel Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black silk robe with three medallions of five-clawed dragons and thousands of ocean waves borders, all done in a splendid embroidery with gold bullion threads...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Early 19th Century Chinese Hardwood, Lacquer and Jade Six-Panel Screen
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800.
The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Coral, Jade
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with tradit...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Tall Tea Table
Located in Pasadena, 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...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Rattan Top Black Lacquer Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th century black lacquer stools was created by an artisan from northern China using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
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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