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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
Famille Noire Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Bronze Mounted Table Lamp
Located in New York, US
Our Qing period Chinese famille noire porcelain vase with rouleau shape featuring lovely plum blossoms on a black ground has been mounted as a lamp with ormolu bronze mounts in the Louis XV style. With fine brass hardware including two sockets and cloth-sheath wiring dating from no later than the 1920s. Provenance: Alan Hartman. An admired collector and dealer of Chinese artwork...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Edo Period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon Figures Bird Animal Flo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice Edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a garden floral scene, figures and birds and a nice brown rim. Marked at base with a Fuku mark...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Low Kang Coffee Table with Drawers and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with two front drawers and round brass pulls. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Spoon Canton, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely 19th century Spoon famille rose. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Famille Rose Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century C...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Buddhist Head Sculpture Sandstone
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sandstone Buddhist Head Sculpture. Sandstone Buddha Head 19th century or earlier Buddhist Head Sculpture. Composed of sandstone sculpted by han...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Sandstone

Antique Qing Dynasty Elm Wood Stool
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Qing Dynasty elm stool, dating back to circa 1890, is a piece of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Crafted from premium elm wood, this stool radiates a rich patina that...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Low Tables/Benches
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Chinese red lacquered low tables/benches Lovely fret work on rail and sides. Classic Chinese Red Paint. Hoof feet. Expected wear to finish, mainly to the top. Measures: 3...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing style ceremonial chairs
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid Chinese chair in the Qing style stands out for its richness of details and the elegance of its craftsmanship. The structure, made of dark wood, features refined and sin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

19th century elm Chinese console table sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century elm chinese console table sideboard circa 1890. Good quality console table, which could be used in multiple rooms around the home such as the living room, hallway or be...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Large Antique Chinese Carved Wood Robe Display Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large garment robe display rack from Northern China, circa late 19th century toward the end of Qing Dynasty Made of elm wood and finished in a deep...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Old Chinese Lapis Lazuli Glaze Vase / 1850-1949 / Beautiful and Rare Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vase made in China. It seems to be a work from the end of the Qing dynasty to the Republic of China (1850-1949). The contrast between the lapis lazuli and the white ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese India Red Sandalwood Solid Zitan Carved Low Back Arm Chair
Located in Danville, CA
We are proud to offer this pair of amazing Chinese solid zitan carved low back chairs. They have detail carving around their body. The back support and...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Sandalwood

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. Although it is a casting, ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty black and gold trunk with domed lid and brass hardware. This black and gold trunk with curved top is a remarkable example of antique Chinese craftsmanship, blendi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Rosewood Armchair with Carved Splat and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rosewood armchair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arm supports. Created in China during the 19th century, this rosewood chair attracts our attention with its stunning back, adorned with grapes carved in low relief on a scrolling cartouche. Two open arms, decorated with carved motifs, flank the sides and rest on a rectangular wooden seat. The chair is raised on four straight legs, connected to one another through side stretchers. With its nice patina and exquisite carved decor, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese rosewood armchair...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rosewood

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Plate Dish Landscape Flowers Top Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Absolute High quality landscape scene with figures and floral wall. Marked at base with a square mark. Period: Kangxi Country...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Yellow Glazed Pottery Cockerel Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and stylish Chinese Qing pottery figure of a cockerel dating from the 19th or early 20th century. The hollow lightly potted figure is very finely detailed and portrays the c...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Pottery

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard with Red and Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard with a pair of doors and drawers, fitted with round, patinated brass hardware. Original lacquer finish: deep red lacquer on the front, with black lacquer on the sides and t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Metal

Fine Art 20th Century Period Koransha Japanese Porcelain Polychrome Floral Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing Large Japanese Koransha plate. Top quality.
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20th Century Japanese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Famille Rose Hongxian Marked Sleeve Vase With Flowers, Republic Period
Located in seoul, KR
A stunning 20th-century Chinese Famille Rose vase, also known as a hatstand, from the Republic period, is adorned with a detailed Hongxian mark on the bottom. This vase features exqu...
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20th Century Hong Kong Qing Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Brass and Pewter Prunus Vase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage pewter and brass metal vase. Created during the mid-20th century, around the 1960s, in China. The vase is adorned with a figural scene of a tree peony in full bloom. Depic...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

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Brass, Pewter

Finest Chinese Famille Rose Fencai Shanshui Cylinder Vase Gilt Rim Early 20th C
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional cylindrical vase is a masterwork of Chinese ceramic artistry, rendered in the delicate and vibrant palette of Famille Rose Fencai enamels. The piece is a visual narr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Fine Chinese Porcelain Underglaze Blue White Bats Peaches Bottle Vase Stand 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This meticulously crafted Chinese porcelain vase is an exemplary piece of Qing style BW, adorned in underglaze blue and white. The vase assumes a classic bottle form, subtly enhanced...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Qing Dynasty Aaltar Table With Drawers
Located in Trenton, NJ
Graceful and rich with historical presence, this antique Qing Dynasty butterfly table blends utility with artistry. Its distinctive silhouette—shaped like a butterfly with splayed le...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Pair of White & Blue Chinese Ceramic / Porcelain Spoons, Double Happiness
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-painted pair of Chinese blue & white ceramic spoons circa 1850. They bear double happiness signs and wonderful, sculptural shape. A gr...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood characters and brass ornaments. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this dowry c...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Red Lacquer Child's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer child's chair with fine pierce carving and single drawer on the side.
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Hardwood Reclining Immortal Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a miniature fisherman presenting him a large fish. The figures are disproportionate ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Qing 19th Century Coffee Table with Storage and Painted Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period low coffee table with storage from the 19th century, with hand painted floral decor. Crafted in China during the 19th century, this low coffee table cha...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Oriental Pair Bronze Vases Applied with Birds
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish pair Oriental bronze vases, acquired as Chinese, applied with birds and dating from the latter 19th century. The vases st...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with meticulously carved beast and ring taotie motifs on its shoulders, and slightly rai...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Organic Material

Late 19th Century Chinese Silk & Metal Embroidery ( 1' 9'' x 12' 9''-53 x 387 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Silk & Metal Embroidery 1' 9'' x 12' 9''-53 x 387
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wool

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared rim with beaded edge. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood, Coconut

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Nicely Grained Cabinet with Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period nicely grained cabinet from the 19th century, with medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this woode...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

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, long grey beard, 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

19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table – Rustic Minimalist Asian Decor
Located in Milano, IT
This charming 19th-century Chinese side table crafted from elm wood exudes rustic elegance. With its simple, minimalist design this antique piece reflects the timeless beauty of Qing...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Decorative ceramic ginger jar
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative ceramic ginger jar circa 1960. Good quality small chinese ginger jar.  Hand painted in blue on a white background, further decorated with gilt rim and bottom edge. Good ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Round Lacquer Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Round Lacquer Box. Antique Chinese Round Lacquer Box used for special delicate sweets and or holding special jewelry. Art Deco period ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Gesso, Wood

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Perth Collection. Dimension: Height: ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Rice Pit Paintings of Figures, Absolute Top Quality, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique 19th c Chinese Rice Pit paintings of Figures. Absolute top quality. Canton. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / C...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

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, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. 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

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Furniture Seller Qing Dynasty, 19th C.
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

Chinese Porcelain Decorated Hulu Double Gourd Vase Aubergine Glazed Late 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are delighted to present this elegant Chinese porcelain vase, a splendid representation of the rich and diverse tradition of Chinese ceramic artistry. This piece, steeped in symbo...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Late Qing Dynasty Period Low Kang Coffee Table with Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the early 20th century. Experience the timeless elegance of Chinese craftsmanship with this antique Qing Dynasty p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

5 Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Blue & White Floral Syllabub Cups & Covers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Five Qing Dynasty Qianlong Blue & White Syllabub Cups & Covers  Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95) A rare and exquisite set of five blue and white syllabub cups with matching c...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century White Altar Vase with Silver Floral Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty antique altar vase from the 19th century with beautiful silver floral designs that decorate the bright white body of the entire antique porcelain vase. Our Qing Dynasty antique vase from...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Carved Natural Serpentine Stone Spoon Top, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese snuff bottle, heavy for its size and hand carved from a hardstone with a celadon color, which we attribute to Serpentine stone and dating to the early 20t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Serpentine, Bronze

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Birds Blossoms Late 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese snuff bottle from the Republic of China period is a charming example of famille rose porcelain, renowned for its soft...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. A great example of Chinese pottery...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Chinese Cast Iron Seated Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Chinese cast iron seated figure. Chinese seated figure in official robes & head-dress, an immortal in Taoism & mythology. Probab...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Iron

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
The basic form of this two-tiered box with handle has remained unchanged for 1,000 years. Stacked boxes were commonly used as portable containers for food or ...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Massive Chinese Porcelain Famille Noire Sancai Foo Dogs Black Charger Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A massive Chinese famille noire porcelain charger, finely hand decorated in sancai with a center medallion and a band of foo-dogs in vines and foliage, very well executed to emulate ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron fittings and lateral handles. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this chest featu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Iron

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera. Complete with songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Silk, Wood

Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
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Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting two deities. Born in the Northern Province of Shanxi during the 1840s, this exquisite wooden corbel demonstrates the undeniable skill Chinese artists possessed at the time. Presenting two deities (possibly Zhong...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese "Wavy" Mountains Stone Marble Painting Landscape Screen With Original Black wood Display Stand Signed lower right. Impressive work of art with original wooden display stan...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Stone, Marble

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

19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'4" x 11'8" - 285 - 355 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet 9'4" x 11'8" - 285 - 355
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1880s Persian Antique Qing Furniture

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Wool

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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