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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
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Amsterdams Bont Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red, Gree...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Custom Aqua Teal Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang table from the 19th century, with open apron and humpback stretcher, restored with custom aqua teal distressed lacquer. Created in China during...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Porcelain Plaque Depicting Lying Dog After Giuseppe Castiglione
Located in New York, NY
Vintage framed porcelain plaque depicting a lying hound on yellow ground, exquisitely painted and inspired by the original painting by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), the Italian m...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass medallion, teardrop pulls, two drawers and two do...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese Official chair. Elmwood, original red and black lacquer. Back splat with vague remains of decorations (natural wear and tea...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Imperial Style Red Ink Stick With Box 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period Imperial style marked red ink stick, in the form of a roof tiled double door entrance way, with two fierce guardian dieties carved in detailed low relief, one on each door front, detailed in gilt gold, with a centered double happiness character above the doors On the back of the door is a vertical panel of four characters: 开门见喜 (Open Door See Happiness), below which is the makers mark: 紫墨轩 (Purple Ink Pavilion), and 大清光绪年制 (Great Qing Guangxu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stone

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Chinese Round Leg Square Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This well-proportioned center table dates to the mid-19th century, crafted of elmwood (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery with thick, round legs and an expansive floating-panel top...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Famille Rose Jardiniere, Late Qing
Located in Savannah, GA
A famille rose jardiniere, late Qing Dynasty. 8 inches wide and deep by 6 inches tall
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron, mythical figures, auspicious cloud motifs and dark brown lacquer. Created in China durin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Low Waisted Kang Table, c. 1900
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Burl Top Game Table with Cloud Spandrels, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th century square table from northern China expresses Ming-dynasty tastes with clean lines and a simple silhouette. The table stands on four straight legs stabilized by ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm, Burl

Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokitesvara in eastern Buddhism and is instantly available to all who call upon her with their mind. Though commonly depicted as a woman in Chinese statuary...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stone

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Chinese Blessings Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spirits...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Silver

19th Century Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes and patterned decoration throughout retains original ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Chinese Butterflies & Blossoms Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Silver

Qing Dynasty Giltwood and Red Painted Floral Architectural Panel in Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period giltwood architectural panel on red ground, with floral motifs, set in new frame. Delve into the rich tapestry of the late Qing Dynasty period with this gi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Sandstone Column Bases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of late 19th-century column bases likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting large wooden beams that flanked an entry o...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Sandstone

Large Chinese Porcelain Plate 18th Century Three Symbolic Scenes Qianlong C 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely Qianlong porcelain plate was hand painted in soft Famille Rose colored enamels under a light green glaze. Made circa 1780, the pla...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Hat Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have a series of these. See second picture for similar paintings. Additional informatio...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Qing Dynasty rattan woven opium pillow from an antique opium bed created in China. This small decorative antique accent piece has two ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rattan

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). ach drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century. Condition 4 small chips to rim and 2 or 3 fritspots. Size: 22.5CM Diameter Period 18th century
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Set Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These glazed Chinese ceramic jars from the turn of the 19th century were once used for pickling foods. They feature a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed textu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Glass and Rosewood Chinese Lanterns
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th Century Chinese lanterns in glass and rosewood. Each of the glass side panels of these 19th Century lanterns is etched in a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Glass, Rosewood

Pair Porcelain Tureens Antique English Made circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of English porcelain tureens painted with a striking chinoiserie decoration. They were made by Copeland Spode circa 1840. The decoration on these tu...
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1840s English Antique Qing Furniture

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Ironstone

Pair Small Chinese Dragon Vases, Molded and Glazed Porcelain, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous pair of small Chinese molded and glazed biscuit ware porcelain dragon vases with loose eyes and apocryphal Qianlong mark, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Scholar's Chairs with Sinuous Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique late Qing Dynasty elmwood scholar's ceremonial chairs from the early 20th century, with dark patina and sinuous back splats. This pair of antique late Qing Dynasty ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-woven rattan top inset, square legs, open apron and pillar strut motifs. Created in China, this low table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed. The table showcases a rectangular top with hand-woven rattan inset and slightly beveled edges, sitting above an open apron accented with a regular rhythm of pillar strut style motifs. It is raised on four sturdy square-shaped legs giving great stability to the ensemble. The design is the same on all sides, the table will be able to float in a room and be seen from all angles. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. With its clean lines and warm brown patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty elm wood and rattan coffee table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet. Also know as a Kang Cabinet. This diminutive low decorative cabinet was placed on the kang, a raised heated platform used as living space in cold climates. An unusually sized visually interesting piece that provides interesting storage space, doors, drawers and or compartments. This particular kang cabinet is a good Size to use for side cabinet - table next to a chair. These pieces are very useful as platforms, tables with storage, stands and many other functional decorative uses. Great for tight spaces, wonderful as book table a fantastic small antique cabinet.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese Hanging Scroll Painting of Camellias Signed Dated
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Seasonal autumn Chinese hanging scroll painting depicting colorful Camellias with a calligraphy signature and date. Crafted on hand-made mulberry paper wi...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Tianjin Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
An Elmwood cabinet from Tianjin with beautiful original patina. The round brass plate and hinges on the doors are its original, approximately 3mm thick, while the brass drawer pulls ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese White Porcelain Pillow Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chinese White Porcelain Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950. A white blanc de Chine ceramic headrest in the shape of a reclining boy. To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

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.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty 18th century Chinese twin handled bronze censer bearing XuanDe marks to base , 990 grams , 17cm wide, internal width 10cm , 7cm high.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese Red Lacquer Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This low drum stool was hand-carved from solid wood by Qing dynasty artisans over two centuries ago. Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, discussed antiques and art...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provinci...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Kang Cabinet with Carved Scrolling Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang cabinet from the 19th century, with carved scrolling apron and five drawers. Created in China during the Qing D...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Wooden Side Table with Pillar Strut Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden side table from the 19th century, with rattan top and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wooden side table featu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Vintage "Tree & Bird" Dream Stone Two Tier Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
Found on our latest trip to Japan A fine Chinese old vintage hard wood "Tree & Bird" Dream stone bi-level hardwood table dating to the early to mid-20th ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

19'th Ctr. Chinese Coffee Table.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Chinese coffee table with original black and red lacquer. Table top with beautiful natural age-related patina. The apron and legs elaborately carved, black and red lacquer. F...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Walnut

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 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...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old tea pot, gourd shaped, in sculpted coconut, chiseled and mounted on pewter. The cap is also made of pewter. The coconut is decorated with imperial motifs. Chinese...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Tin

Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese wood puppet head, 19th century, mounted on contemporary stand. Simple puppet head of a male figure, carved out of a single piece of wood, with ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Antique A Silk Lacquer Chinese Fan with Shadow Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Chinese fan Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen , hand painted on silk . With antique fan fra...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Tapered Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, dark brown glaze coats the gently tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used d...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Terracotta

Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Scholars' Objects, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Flowers/Shanshui Jade 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese inside painted mini snuff bottle, with a jade cabochon stopper weight: 30 Grams circa: 20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Carved Demilune Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of Chinese hardwood carved side tables or end tables having a demilune form. Each four legged table is mounted to a conforming base wit...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Provincial Chinese Farm Cart Wheel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large 19th-century wooden wheel once bore the weight of an ox-drawn wagon or farm cart. The impressive wheel is richly aged with wabi-sabi texture, burnished smooth from years o...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Iron

Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Porcelain Vases and Covers
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style famille rose porcelain vases. Chinese, Late 19th century. Measures: Height 64cm, diameter 25cm. Crafted in Qing dynasty China in the late nineteenth century for the export market, these fine porcelain vases...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonne Double Peach Box, Republic Period, early 20th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese turquoise ground cloisonne "double peach" box and cover with shaped hardwood stand, Republic Period (1911 to 1949), early 20th century, China. The box formed as a p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle, rounded square from with raised foot rim and round neck, concave mouth rim, narrow mouth, well hollowed depicting a horse, bee and a monkey....
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Agate

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Depicting a Woman with Bowl of Fruits
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese reverse painting on glass from the early 20th century depicting a woman sitting next to a bowl of fruits. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

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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