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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
18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Burl

Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful writing case with lid in painted porcelain decorated with stylized flowers and framed plant racemes. Blue and white. This pretty box is a very b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Chinese Cylinder Vase Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace the allure of history and culture with this remarkable antique Chinese famille rose cylinder vase lamp. Crafted with exquisite artistry, this ...
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19th Century Antique Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Kangxi Apple Green Crackle Glaze Baluster Vase/Lamp, China, Early 18th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare Kangxi Dynasty (1654-1722) apple green over white crackle glazed baluster shaped ceramic vase/lamp - white crackle glazed interior and base - large...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Blue & White hand painted immortals
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain Dish, which we date to the second half of the 18th century, Qing, Qianlong period, circa 1770, or possibly earlier. The dish is circu...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Stone Dali Panels
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a set of four antique Chinese Dali stone panels which depict wonderful landscape images. The stone is set in an ebonized panel frame. They look wo...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Chinese Stone Dali Panels
Chinese Stone Dali Panels
$2,562 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Meiping Scrolling Flora Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are delighted to offer this exquisite early 20th-century Republic of China period Meiping vase, a remarkable example of the fencai famille rose technique. This vase stands as a te...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Late Qing Pair Cloisonne Floral Pattern Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and stunning pair antique Chinese Qing cloisonné enamel vases decorated with floral patterning dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The bulbous bottle shap...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo HeHe ErXian Group, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth, known as the HeHe ErXian, Qing dynasty, 19th century. F...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Carved Ruby Red Glass Overlay Clear Horses Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique late Qing Dynasty ruby red glass overlay clear ground snuff bottle, hand carved with a horse in a treed meadow scene to each side, carved elephant head and ring taoties to s...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Jade

Decorative Lacquered Sideboard From Shandong Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in elm wood from Shandong province in China. Black lacquer, with two pair of doors in polychrome lacquer with decorations. Natural age-related beautiful patina, highlig...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shoushan Stone Tianhuang Carving Sage Immortal Pixiu Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional Chinese Shoushan stone carving is a fine example of Qing artistry and craftsmanship, featuring a Sage in a semi-seated position...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

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, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Clearly original works. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Fantastic Antique Chinese Silk Brocade Vest Dragons & Phoenixes Qing Period
Located in Media, PA
Absolutely amazing amber colored damask Chinese silk full length Tibetan chuba. Dragons, phoenix, and auspicious symbols are woven throughout. This is very heavy! Very well made! I...
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Late 19th Century Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Each singl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Silk

Chinese Archaic Style Script Carved Stone Lidded Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Chinese archaic style script carved lidded stone vessel probably dating from the Qing dynasty or later. The heavily made vessel is made, we believe, from soapstone and com...
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1640s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique late Qing Dynasty period rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born during the early years of the 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chinese Finely Carved A-Grade Lavender Jadeite Dragon Seal on Stand Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This large exquisite A-grade jadeite seal presents a masterful carving of a scaly dragon, rendered in a delicate shade of pale lavender. The dragon, a symbol of power, strength, an...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Jade

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

Matching Pair of Chinese Hexagonal Porcelain Vases, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A truly fine hand-painted matching images of porcelain vases, amazing quality from Qing Dynasty Famille rose polychrome decorated panels of courtly pursuits with carved hardwood lids...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Figural Gu Vase Late Qing R.O.C. 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This late Qing to early Republic of China period Gu vase, stands as a testament to the enduring artistry of Chinese blue and white porcelain, in the revered Kangxi style. The vase is...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain Cooler / Planter / Jar - Rose family - 19th - Qing China
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese rose family porcelain cooler/planter. The earthenware is polychrome decorated with grotesques with lion heads and coats of arms. This ver...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered signboard with calligraphy. The wood carved signboard showcases large carved Chinese characters with remnants of gold leaf, flanked wit...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Porcelain Bowls, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Porcelain Bowls, comprising: one navette shaped dish with four character stamp to underside, one bowl marked "Made in China" to underside, one square form...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle IPSB Court Ladies Poem 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese inside painted faceted glass snuff bottle, hand decorated with 3 court ladies in traditional dress on one side, with poetic versus to verso, and raised on a carved ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass

An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An assembled collection of 25 antique Chinese blue and white ceramic spoons. Each porcelain or porcelaneous stoneware spoon hand modeled and trimmed. Some with an unglazed foot ring and others with firing spur marks on the underside. Each spoon decorated in under glaze cobalt blue paintings...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Sew Working Table
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt sew working table from the Qing dynasty, with carved gilt dragon head feet, with the table of canted rectangular form, with mounded...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Qing Pair Framed Armorial Famille Rose Porcelain Tiles
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual pair antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose tiles with armorial styled decoration dating from the 19th century. The tiles of rectangular form are mounted within blac...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered First Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented with elaborate lattice mat and a wood frame circa mid to late 19th century (late Qing dynasty). The square rank badge is kn...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Phoenix Zun Vases, Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pair of Chinese cloisonne phoenix form zun vases, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The attractive and fantastic pair of red ground cloisonne vases in the form of ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

20th Century Chinese Square Carved Rosewood Pedestal Stand with Marble Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Chinese square rosewood pedestal stand with inset marble top and carved open work. A wonderful stand in richly toned, beautifully preserved rosewood with bold geometric carv...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Marble

Statue Hand Carved of root, representing 'Immortal Li', Qing Dynasty era, China
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully and completely hand crafted and carved from a root, the Holy man, Immortal Li. A complement to the space it finds itself. The hermit Li Tieguai by Huang Shen, 1757 Tr...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Charger Landscape of Qianlong, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this highly unusual Chinese porcelain dish of large size. Rare Mark Qianlong period, ca 1735-1740 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Or...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Square End Table Qing Dynasty end 18 Th century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Qing Dynasry Square Table in Black Lacquer «  Daki » inlaid with thick white shiny « Luodian » pearl . Round decorations on the top « Symbol of the immortal » and some flowers s...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug ( 12'3" x 19'6" )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug 12'3" x 19'6" ‐ 373 x 594
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Cenrury Qing Dynasty Elm Tiered Tall Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 19th Cenrury Qing Dynasty Elm Tiered Single Drawer Tall Side Table. Measures 23.25" in width, 22.25" in depth and 35.75" in height. Lower tier clearance is 12"
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Peacock Blue Porcelain Meiping Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Small Meiping Vase, 19th century, with incised pomegranate decoration under glaze, together with carved ebonized wood stand. Vase: 5.25" H x 2.5...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Export Round Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the expor...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Batavian Qianlong Pair Famille Rose Painted Saucer Dishes
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair Chinese Qianlong porcelain hand painted Batavian saucer dishes in the famille rose palette dating from the 18th century. The finely made dishes are of simple rounded shap...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shan Shui Relief Snuff Bottle, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Resin

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

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 Perfect condition. Size: 22.8CM Diameter Period 18th century
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cloisonné Vase on Bronze with Phoenixes, 19th Century Qing period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné vase dating to the mid 19th Century, Qing period. The vase has a good baluster shape. It has been well made of a bronze alloy with rich ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Palace Wooden Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, Late Qing Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
Pair of Chinese Palace Wooden Iron Bound Courtyard Doors, Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period The grand wooden door from the late Qing Dynasty, showcas...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Chinese Hand-Carved Red Lacquered Basket with Handle, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hand-Carved Red Lacquered Basket with Handle, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 31cm Width: 27cm Depth: 30cm.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt in gold. This large statue is well carved, showin...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Exceptional Antique 19th c Large Charger Chinese Porcelain with Kutani figures
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted Large Charger in Japanese style. A very rare Chinese type of porcelain Condition Good! Only ware. Size 47.5cm Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Wu Tsai Beaker Form Vase, 19th Century, Ric.00036
Located in Norton, MA
Porcelain vase. China. 19th century. Beaker form. Wu tsai decoration of woman and children. 8.5in high.  
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set 5 of Top Level Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Imari Crab dinner plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of plates with underglaze blue and overglaze red and gold. Pictured is a floral landscape scene, also with two CRABS in Blue and Red. In Chinese culture...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue and White Gold-Lined Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (Mid-20th Century) globular, white porcelain vases with blue scroll and floral designs accented by gold line work. (mark on bottoms...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Qing Blue & White Porcelain Box, Unsigned, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Qing Dynasty Blue & White porcelain box with cover - hand painted with the double happiness symbol to the top and meandering vines ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Qing Period Chinese Porcelain SE Asia Famille Rose Plate, 18th/19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice, rare and beautiful colors in enamel in, Floral design, second half 18th century These wares and their specific characteristics of wild colour and thick enamel have all the cha...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Yuan Style Mandarin Duck Lotus Pond Charger
Located in Savannah, GA
A large Yuan style Madarin duck lotus pond charger. 21 inches wide by 3 ½ inches tall Stand not included.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

c. 1860 Qing Dynasty Chinese Jar Form Brush Washer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Chinese blue & white jar form brush washer. From the Qing Dynasty scholar's table. Porcelain. Landscape decoration. Rim chips. Chinese government antiques shop wax seal. 2...
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1860s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Cabinet
Located in Nantwich, GB
Antique, late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar cabinet. This beautifully restored altar cabinet, originally used to place offerings for ancestral w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Official's Hat Armchair, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A classic Minister's hat armchair from Henan, China. Northern elm wood, original finish, circa 1890. Open hand-carving of "Good Fortune" on back-splat. Tw...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Official's Hat Armchair, Late 19th Century
Official's Hat Armchair, Late 19th Century
$1,856 Sale Price / item
45% Off
Chinese Low Square Coffee Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The restrained silhouette of this Ming-inspired low table beautifully showcases the even texture and rich, dark color of its hardwood construction. Made in the early 20th century in ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Brown / Black Glazed Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Jar dating to the early 1900s once served the purpose of pickling foods. The jar features a wonderful mixed brown / black glaze as well as engraved characters near its m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

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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