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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
Cornflower Blue Chinese Yuhuchunping Vase with Crystalline Glaze, circa 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A finely proportioned Chinese monochrome porcelain vase, handcrafted in the 1970s, showcasing the classic Yuhuchunping or “spring bottle” form. This pear-shaped profile, with its ful...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
Impressive in scale and richly toned, this large antique Chinese cabinet offers a striking combination of architectural balance and functional design. The tall, rectangular form is b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Ancestor Portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary. Antique tempera on paper painting of a Mandarin Dignitary wearing a red court dress and s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century bronze cloisonné vases. These baluster form vessels feature an enameled body with all-over polychrome foliage motifs on a turquoise ground, with two dragon handl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of small Chinese Shar Pei puppies was made in the mid-19th century, circa 1860.                They are charming creatures with adorable faces. Th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stoneware

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing the panels recessed into the molding are remnants of crushed seashell used...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Cypress, Fir

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
$2,880 Sale Price
37% Off
Chinese Warrior Vase Mounted as a Lamp Qing Dynasty famille Verte 19th Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
Porcelain Chinese warrior Vase Mounted as a Lamp. Qing Dynastie famille Verte, Approx late 19th Century
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Silk, Porcelain

Korean Painted Elm Wood Low Storage Cabinet and Bench, C. 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Korean Scenes Painted Elm Wood Low Storage Cabinet and Bench. Perfect height for seating, additionally to storage areas. Measures 38" in width, 15" in depth an...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Paint

Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Reed

Chinese Mid 19th Century Qing Dynasty Kang / Low Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese kang table from China mid-19th century. This low table is crafted in lacquered elm wood. It features a rectangular framed top and solid floating panel. In original conditio...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Teapot Marked And from the period (1861-1875)
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique Chinese porcelain teapot with fine hand-painted decoration, marked with a seal period mark of Tongzhi (1861-1875) Perfect condition, no chips, cracks or other defects Total ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Blue and White Chinese Double Gourd Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of blue and white Chinese double gourd vases decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Hammered & Engraved Brass Jardinière Planter, Late 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th century, Qing style Chinese hammered and engraved brass jardinière planter. Heavy duty and weigh about 10lbs. Measures 13" wide, 9.5...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Famille Rose Kamcheng Jar, Purple Ground, Dayazhai Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Chinese famille rose kamcheng jar is a fine example of late Qing-style porcelain, crafted in the vibrant Dayazhai style circa mid-20th century. The kamcheng, a Straits Chinese t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Compartment Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Compartment Cabinet with removable top chest. Made of Cypress wood with hand painting, a two part compartment cabinet with lower cabinet having two drawers with the ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Emerald Green Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese emerald green shiwan pottery teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. In the shape of a traditional Chinese water carrying bucke...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Copper Opium Tray with Celestial Dragon, 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

Materials

Copper

Chinese Unusual Set of Eight Daoist Immortals Hand Painted Tiles
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual set of eight Chinese, probably late qing, porcelain tiles hand painted with Daoist immortals and dating from the latter end of the 19th century. The tiles of rectangular s...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qianlong Period Famille Rose Bowl Qing Lowestoft, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated bowl. Dating to around 1730/1740 8-10-19-2-1 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: Ch...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Gilt Black Lacquer Table 3 Drawer Desk 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique gilt-wood & black lacquer Chinese Export Qing dynasty table desk, circa 1850. The table top is finely hand-painted to the top with a gilded landscape scene, depicting ...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon. A deftly modeled fine porcelain spoon with unusual scalloped edge and crisp d...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Silk Embroidered Panel, Qing, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese Qing Dynasty silk embroidered mirrored panel, 19th century. Sight: 9 by 21 inches frame: 10 ¼ by 22 ¼ inches
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900-1940 Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask China. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912)...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and dating from the 19th century. This stunning box of rectangular casket shape stands on a pedestal shaped base with a carved edge and has relief carved figural panels...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Famille Rose Porcelain Trencher Salt
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and delightful antique Chinese Qing famille rose porcelain trencher salt dating from the 18th century. The salt stands raised on a shaped r...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Red Lacquer Qing Style Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A unique Chinese Cabinet in Red Lacquer and gilt finish with beautiful butterfly hardware. This cabinet appears to be 20th century but does have attributes of a 19th Century piece th...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Qing Dynasty Black Lacquered Demilune Console Tables Ore Center table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of decorative Chinese Qing dynasty half-round console tables, also known as demilune tables. These tables can be used individually or combined to form a circular center table....
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Chinese Ancestral Matriarch Scroll Portrait Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing ancestor scroll portrait painting of a high ranking official or Imperial court matriarch. Features a intricately decorated Min...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Chinese Qing Set of Four Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques "4 Seasons"
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important set of four large antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand-painted porcelain plaques; of the "Four Seasons", housed in the original Hongmu wood frames. Each plaque is fin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Qing dynasty 2 tier pagoda birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping Qing dynasty Stunning statement piece in any room 2 tier floating pagoda birdcage Highly carved and detailed Dragons, flowers, fish...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Qing dynasty 2 tier pagoda birdcage
Qing dynasty 2 tier pagoda birdcage
$1,800 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique 18/19th c Kangxi Marked Qing period Chinese porcelain Bowl Figures China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous quality blue and white porcelain, very thinly potted. Kangxi mark at the base but probably of later Qing Period Great Figural Scene Beautiful piece. Condition 2 clean line...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Hardwood Li
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Canton export ginger jar (bojan) made of white porcelain, richly decorated with blue floral and foliate motifs in classic Chinese style. The jar retains its original profiled...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese 19th Century Qing Red Sang de Boeuf Oxblood Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) late 19th century bottle vase. The vase with a red crackle glaze to the outisde and a cream crackle glaze to the interior. The vase of bottle...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty black lacquered elm blanket chest from the late 19th, early 29th century, with weathered patina. Crafted in elmwood with a striking black lacquer finish that reveals s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lovely 17/18C Dehua Blanc de Chine Guanyin Statue China Chinese made into a lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely and large example with nice details. Made into a lamp. We didn't test if it works. Condition with restorations, all pictured. Size: statue 45CM high approx. , total height ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle, 19th century. Larger scale bottle of pale translucent color with varied caramel inclusions, symmetrical rectangu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Agate

19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Distressed Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with carved apron, humpback stretchers, straight cylindrical legs and distressed dark brown / red lacquer. Th...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
$3,809 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Coffee Table Rustic Provincial, Original Finish
Located in IT
This 19th-century Chinese coffee table is a stunning example of Chinese Provincial craftsmanship, made from solid elm wood with an original, time-worn finish. Its simple rectangular ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table
Located in Miami, FL
Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table Constructed in the Late 19th -Early 20th Century in the Gansu region of China, the artisan who crafted this cons...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table Red Lacquer from Zhejiang Province China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant antique coffee table with a beautifully preserved red lacquer surface. The tabletop features a profiled edge, while the apron contains two drawers with profiled panels. The l...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Painted Clothing Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Pine

Petite Chinese Opium Tool Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a single brass spoon. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Cabinet with Eight Doors and Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty red cabinet from the 19th century, with oval hand painted medallions and hand carved motifs. Created during the 19th century, this Qing Dynasty red cabinet fea...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born, 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece with matching storage box. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii's specialty is the technique ...
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20th Century Japanese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed black lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ancient Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo Statue from a Sage
Located in Bilzen, BE
A finely carved Bamboo representing a sage Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century Good condition as shown in the photos Height 25.5 cm Beautiful aged patina
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

19th century chinese lacquered childs bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood bed circa 1890. Chinese export which we believe may have been made as a child's bed. Carved pierced sides decorated with flowers.  Each corner w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Figural Mandarin Rose Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice example of 18th century Mandarin ware. Dating to around 1740. Absolutely top quality scene of the emperor and Falcon Hunt. The pictures show a round...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Enchanted Garden Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th-century coffer was crafted of elm (yumu) with a square corner frame and four doors, each decorated with a traditional bird-and-flower painting. The serene garden vi...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low table, which...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron....
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
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1830s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

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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