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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
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

2 Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Qing Dynasty Style Hexagonal Vase Table Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of Chinese Porcelain Qianlong inspired table lamps. Features a hexagonal form with flared mouth. The vases are white with blue painted nature scenes showcasing an al...
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20th Century Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark & period, 1736-1795, tests as 16k gold. It is rare to find a cloisonné e...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Chinese Canton X Large Platter Export Porcelain Blue & White Huge 20x17"
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge antique Chinese export porcelain Canton blue & white serving platter is a nice example of Canton ware from the early 19th century. Featurin...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Stone

Scholar's Stone / “Scholar's Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty
Located in MOUGINS, FR
An exceptional scholar's rock lingbi (灵璧石), traditionally intended for Chinese scholars, on a very elaborate Qing period wooden base. It is presented with the larger end above the sm...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

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

19th Century Chinese Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century Canopy Top Chinese Day Bed. Worn red lacquer over Elm with having a rich spectacular patina. Inset rattan platform is removable, entire bed separates into se...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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

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

Materials

Wood, Elm

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 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

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

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

Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Serving Lidded Tureen
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Lidded Serving Tureen, 19th century, length 11 inches. In very good condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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 Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare carved antique Chinese lapis lazuli stone snuff bottle of the late Qing Dynasty. Finely carved from a solid piece of genuine lapis lazuli exhibiting rich and vibrant blue tone...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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

Materials

Wood

Qing dynasty 2 tier pagoda birdcage
Qing dynasty 2 tier pagoda birdcage
$1,800 Sale Price
55% Off
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

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

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

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

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Document Box with Gilt Floral Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese red lacquer document box, dating to the late Qing dynasty (19th to early 20th century), exudes timeless elegance and functionality. Crafted from softwood, the bo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Softwood

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Copper

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

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

Materials

Cypress, Fir

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
$2,880 Sale Price
37% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Amethyst Peach Pendant 14K Gold Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely carved antique Chinese amethyst peach amulet pendant on 14K yellow gold, natural pearl and faceted amethyst long chain necklace 19th Centu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

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

Large Chinese Porcelain Underglaze Blue & White Meiping Vase in Qing Style 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are pleased to introduce this modern 20th-century Chinese porcelain blue and white Meiping vase, a splendid blend of expert craftsmanship and hand painting skills of the artisan a...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Light Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden cabinet from the 19th century with light lacquer, brass hardware, two doors and four drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a rare Chinese rosewood bracket clock with enamel column on each side. Front case is inlaid with mother of pearl and nearly in perfect condition. 5 brass finials located on the top of the case. This clock has an 8 day fusee chain driven movement with quarterly striking. On the hour strike, the pair of figures above the dial raises their hammers and strikes the bell. The brass movement is engraved and signed. A large window...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer. Front and top with deep dark red lacquer, sides with black lacquer. Features double bi-fold doors revealing a storage...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This Chinese Export porcelain dish was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with beautiful floral decoration featuring peonies, a traditional symbol of prosperity and beauty. Made circa ...
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Mid-18th Century 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

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

Chinese Lattice Canopy Bed, c. 1850
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Petite Chinese Brass Opium Box with Dragon Etching
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite metal canister was once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Providing an airtight seal, the small box is formed of brass with an etched and stamped d...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

18th Century Wooden Phoenix Bird
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative 18th century wooden phoenix bird with polychrome lacquer. From Henan Province, China. Untouched original condition. Measures: Height bird 22....
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Elmwood wine tasting console table from the 19th century, with humpback stretcher and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this El...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century with metal edging and lateral handles. This 19th century red lacquered blanket chest is an exemplar of the Qing Dynasty period, characterized by its vibrant hue, metal edging, and distinctive lateral handles. Crafted meticulously, this antique Chinese chest...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Small Square Side Table with Rattan Insert and Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period small square shaped side table from the early 20th century with rattan insert at the top, humpback stretchers on all sides and cylindrical legs. Imbue your...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rattan, 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

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

A Set Of 4 Screens / Room Dividers. c 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century Square top with waisted apron atop a black lacquered frame and horse hoof l...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the 19th century with tapered silhouette and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this elmwood noodle cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine antique Chinese hand carved jade brush wash, in ruyi head form, sides flanked by 2 climbing hydras, and bottom carved with three raised circles fee...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Jade

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

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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