Qing Furniture

Sharing with you this beautiful Chinese porcelain plate from the Kangxi/Yongzheng period. It depicts a story from the Romance of the Western Chamber (Xixiang Ji) in beautiful cobalt...

A large Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Crafted during the 19th century Qing Dynasty, this large signboard once adorned a temple, gui...

A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featuring a pair of fierce Buddhistic lions playfully antagonizing each other. Locked in a mock battle, the smaller lion...

More portable than heavy chairs, stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. ...

A Southern Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden bucket from the early 20th century, with large handle, horizontal metal brace and dark patina. Created in Southern China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden bucket charms our eyes with its nice proportions and dark patina. Featuring a cylindrical tapering body accented with a metal brace in the center, the bucket is topped with a large handle, carved on its upper rail for a better grip. Placed anywhere in a home, perhaps in a foyer, kitchen or next to a fireplace, this Southern Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wood and metal bucket...

Chinese porcelain dragon snuff bottle, cylindrical pillar form with high shoulder, short neck, everted lip and concentric grooved base painted in underglaze cobalt blue of a single f...

This antique Chinese silver bowl was made during the Qing dynasty in approximately the year 1900 by the Wang Hing Company and is presumed t...

Large Antique Thai Bencharong Stem Plate. A stoneware tazza having a domed pedestal base under a foliate rim dish. Traditionally enameled in a green an...

A 19th-century limestone column base carved in relief with mythical qilin, chimeric animals from Chinese mythology described as having the head of a dragon, the body of a tiger, the ...

Pair of Chinese silver, lacquer, and mother of pearl big bowls from the 18th century. The faces each of a thin sheet of distressed silver over a body of black lacquered wood with mot...

Nicely shaped Blanc de Chine fruit, pomegranate. Blanc de Chine Porcelain : The porcelain known in the West as Blanc de Chine was produced 300 miles south of the main Chinese kiln c...

3-piece set of Qing dynasty armchairs and table. These authentic antique Chinese hand carved screen back armchairs are masterpieces of Qing dynasty furniture...

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty polychrome enamel bronze cloisonne charger. Unusual and rare bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonne charger. The brightly ...

Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over th...

A portable stacking box featuring five separate tiers, crafted from limewood and originally coated in black lacquer. Remnants of the lacquer are still visible, lending the container ...

Gorgeous Late Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, early 20th century, with carved apron and sides. Combining utility and aesthetics, this late Qing Dynasty side chest effortlessly str...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with birds, flowers and tree décor, and gilt trim. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century,...

With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...

A pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases with very beautiful hand paint. Excellent condition, measures: 12” x 8 '', the mouth of the vase is 5.5'', the bottom of the vase is 6.5, se...

Chinese red lacquer box from Qing dynasty. Includes nine-pieces. Before in excellent condition. But when I take pictures, accidentally fell t...

This beautiful porcelain plate is produced from the Qing period, called "Famille rose" porcelain. With a white background, it is decorated with polychrome butterflies, plants and flo...

A Japanese Kakiemon-style bird-and-flower painting has been used here by a Dutch painter to decorate a Chinese porcelain bowl. The grouping of a pair of magpies, plum blossoms, and b...

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...

Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet Chinese, Early 20th Century Height 230cm, width 128cm, depth 55cm Featuring a pierc...

A late Qing Dynasty period red lacquer wooden side table from the early 20th century with single drawer and horse hoof feet. This late Qing Dynasty period side table dates back to th...

This exquisite antique Chinese hat stand, also used as a lantern, is a fine example of Famille Rose porcelain, possibly Republican Period. Th...

Large Antique Thai Bencharong Stem Plate. A stoneware tazza having a domed pedestal base under a foliate rim dish. Traditionally enameled in a green an...

A fine and beautifully enameled Chinese cloisonne incense burner, censer, with pierced cover, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China. The ce...

This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...

Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silk textile / tapestry court rank military buzi badges or panels embroidered with a scene Mandarin Ducks and blue fl...

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...

A pair of early 20th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of ...

A rather spectacular piece in person with a wonderful glaze and color. Wonderfully designed with a good feel and heft to it. We believe this is from the Qing Dynasty but are simpl...

This early 19th-century red lacquered Chinese bed or coffee table dates back to the 1800s. The red lacquer exhibits a soft patina, characteristic of traditional Chinese lacquer art. The table features a clean, panelled top with a wide trim surrounding it. The top rests on a simple apron that transitions into four legs, each with slightly curved 'horse hoof' style feet, a 'waisted' top, and 'S'-shaped stretchers between the legs. With its beautiful patina and understated design, this 19th-century Chinese coffee table would make a stylish addition to any living room, perfectly suited for displaying history or art books and fresh flowers. Handcrafted using wooden pegs and a tenon structure, this table exemplifies traditional craftsmanship in ancient Chinese furniture...

19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with rustic patina. Original 19th century Qing Dynasty Rustic Altar Console Table. Solid elm wood of traditional Chinese joinery a bea...

Pair of Antique Chinese Side Tables. An exquisite pair of Elm wood Qing Dynasty Side Tables. Floating panel tops sent in a flush f...

A pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wine console tables from circa 1900 with black/brown lacquer, open apron, pillar strut motifs and distressed patina. Presenting an exquisit...

A very unusual antique Chinese porcelain pedestal lotus flower shaped bowl hand painted in bold solid colors believed to date from the early 20th century or possibly earlier. The lot...

Pair of Chinese bamboo chairs each with wooden inset rectangular panel and seat. Original condition with minor losses to the burgundy lacquer. Finished with a transparent lacquer wh...

A set of 4 screens, made in elm wood. Lacquer decorated in polychrome. Panels decorated with vases, flowers, etc. Former screen wall from house in Shanxi pro...

Here is a rare yellow ground black floral porcelain jardiniere from late Qing period. This entire jardiniere has yellow ground with black ink like floral paintings. A very large globular body with white enamel glazed interior. It has some normal wear and tear on the bottom foot, but there is no crack or any repair. It has a red marking "Ti He Dian Zhi" near the top rim. "Ti He Dian" was the dining hall of Empress Dowager...

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...

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus position’, rendering this Guanyin something of a rarity. An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence. Both feet are revealed crossed upon one another from beneath fabric which spills before her, her left palm turned upward with her hand resting upon her left knee and her right raised in a relaxed gesture. Adorned with a diadem housing a depiction of Amitabha Buddha, her own spiritual guide, she exudes an air of tranquil regality, further characterised by her numerous strings of beads and elaborately fastened dhoti, attire traditionally reserved for Indian princes. Though the figure’s dress is Indian her face is undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the lips and cheeks, with eyes that restfully peer down, as though she is watching over the worries of mankind with compassion. Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...

Antique Chinese Natural Double Gourd Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The long natural gourd is referred to as a double gourd having a cinched waist cent...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with dark reddish brown patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this console table features a recta...

Gorgeous of Chinese 20th century large Famille Rose porcelain fishbowl planter. Chinese Rose Medallion Fish Bowl-Koi-Asian Court-Floral Pattern- The first scene on the bowl is of the Emperor in the garden, along with family, and nobility. The second scene is a nature/garden scene with birds, butterflies & various Chinese flowers. On the inside of the bowl, you will notice goldfish swimming amongst seaweed or seagrass. Goldfish are usually shown to represent fertility since fish produce many offspring. These fishbowl planters will be the perfect addition to any home and to anyone who is a lover of vintage oriental pieces a large Famille Verte vintage Chinese Export porcelain jardinière or plant vessel. This porcelain vessel is signed on the bottom in red with a Chinese marking and in black "B2". The vessel is very large and heavy and well made.. The matching chairs in one photo are not included with this table please see the separate posting of the chairs Inside the bowl design are the traditional Chinese Koi fish in orange. On the top rim, there is a design and the entire outside is done in the Famille Verte technique. A vast array of colors as you can see from the photos.. It is a beautifully colorful decorative item. Great for the indoors or out. With the beautiful array of different flowers, tree blossoms, fish, & color, this jardinière will enhance any decor. Just Perfect for the new trendy Boho Chic, Asian or eclectic decor., the mark at the bottom is Lucky dragon pottery...

A stunning and extremely rare Chinese export Flambé vase table lamp of superbly decorative colour. Highly sought after design and combination of colours. China, early to mid-20th cen...

Chinese Black-and-White Jade Pebble Snuff Bottle, nephrite carved in the overall shape of a white peach of longevity with a black bat of happiness resting...

A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...

Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain set of cups with redecoration done in London. The flower mark at the base is also added later. All 4 pieces have one. 11-3-25 Co...

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...

Woven in the age of the third Qing Emperor Yongzheng (1722-35), this delicately coloured precious silk brocade is embellished by three parallel and offset rows of children holding a cornucopia of auspicious symbols. In the first horizontal row, the child is holding in one hand a closed lotus flower, symbol of honesty, goodness, beauty and purity, and in the other a stick which a pair of coins, an element belonging to the group of Eight Precious Things. The following row depicts the child holding on one hand the Paintings, one of the four symbols of literature and science, and a peach blossom on the other, a flower associated with Spring and rejuvenation. In between this main pattern we see an alternation of the bat motif (symbol of good luck), the plum blossom (symbolising the faithful, the resolute and the holy) and the butterfly (symbol of love, freedom, romance and beauty). The subtle polychromy of soft tones of green and peach is punctuated with touches of royal Chinese blue...

Finely painted landscape scenes in vertical panels, depicting mountains, rivers, pavilions, arched bridges, and scholar figures in flowing robes. The scenes are rendered in varying d...

This pair of Chinese ceramic headrests feature a green, brown and blue glaze as well as floral motifs. They also feature pierced sides with sy...

A large and impressive Chinese qing craquel ware famille rose hand painted vase with figures dating from the 19th century. The tall bulbous shaped vase stands on a narrow round ungla...

Magnificent round box in red lacquer in two parts. Completely decorated by hand. With gilded, gold decoration. There are floral and geometric decorations, handmade interlacing, with gold leaf. The box is placed on 4 feet. The interior is lacquered black. Very nice dimensions. This box shows some wear due to its age and authenticity. This round Chinese box in red and gold lacquered woven bamboo Was probably a wedding box, a work box, a storage box. It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box...

Provenance: Christie’s. The panels with carved figural vignettes- floral vines at the top, the bottom with small ones with figures at various tasks in landscapes with houses, the lar...

Rare, early 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Table Mirror/Screen from the Qing Dynasty. This collectors item is signed by the craftsman who ...

A simple and elegant Chinese hardwood and brass mounted scholar tray, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The scholar tray crafted of a solid and heavy densely figured hardwood ...