Qing Furniture

This 18th century bronze vessel with tripod feet was crafted by hand in a traditional Chinese shape known as "ding," that dates back to 1600 BC. Tripod bowls were originally used for making religious offerings to ancestral gods. This ding is mounted on a finely carved hardwood...

Antique Chinese Peking rug. Size: 6'0" x 9'0". Antique Chinese – Peking Chinese Ivory 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century weaving represents...

Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...

19th Century Silk Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 6' x 9'10" - 182 x 300 ) Antique Ningxia Hallway Runner Silk Gold Rug, Circa Date: 1870s. This exceptional C...

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 9'0" x 11'4". Antique Peking Room Size Wool Grey Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional Chinese Peking carpet captures the refined aesthetic of t...

The form of this 19th century porcelain vase is called "phoenix tail" because of the way its flared mouth and slender waist mimic the shape of the bird. The vibrant landscape leaps o...

Discover this rare and exquisite shimmering goldstone snuff bottle from the Republic of China period (1910-1940), a representation of the era's refined craftsmanship. Made from the distinctive goldstone, the bottle captivates with its natural sparkle, resembling a night sky strewn with stars. Each side features a pair of gracefully carved cranes...

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

With a flaring lip and striking profile, connoisseurs often refer to these exquisite vases as “turnip-shaped”. Each was crafted out of bronze over two centuries ago, and is decorated...

3 Chinese Qing Dynasty-style scroll wall hangings depicting a king seated on a chair draped in ornate cloth, a mushroom colored background and floral rug beneath him. The rest of th...

Late 19th Century Peking Carpet ( 8' 2'' x 9' 8'' - 248 x 294 cm )

No idol in China is more widely worshiped than Caishen, the God of Wealth. His shrine can be found in nearly every home, his image set beside ancestors a...

Brilliantly colored with bold enamels, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his caps while they weren't in use. This stand is decorated in th...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Chinese Export Silver fruit dish; part of our Chinese / Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) fruit dish has a circular rounded form onto three plain swept bracket style feet. The sides of this antique dish are ornamented with eight pierced decorated panels. Each panel is embellished with applied decoration depicting individual scenes, such as a bird sitting in a cherry blossom tree, a crane flying over iris flowers, and a chrysanthemum amidst foliage. The rim of this impressive dish is encompassed with an applied incurved shaped border. The well of this large antique silver dish...

The wear on its surface is a testament to its age and underwater journey, giving it a unique patina that only time and nature can create. Traces of once-painted nature and chicken il...

The form of this 19th century porcelain vase is called "phoenix tail" for the way its flared mouth and slender waist mimic the shape of the auspicious bird. The vibrant painted scene...

With clean lines and a simple Silhouette, this 19th century half table from Shanxi province expresses the restraint of classical Chinese furniture design. Crafted of northern elm (yu...

A small and lovely Chinese cast bronze garlic head scholar's "chilong" vase, early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, late 17th century, China. The elegant vase of beautiful proportion...

Signs of honor were presented as a gesture of gratitude to individuals who had bettered their community or in acknowledge of a respected person’s birthday. The sign would have been h...

By the most modest estimates, the Chinese game of weiqi, more commonly known as Go, predates chess by over 800 years. Skill in the "Encircling Game" was considered one of the four cu...

Antique 19th century Chinese agate brush washer, decorated in the from of a flower diameter 10cm, high 6cm.

Mid-18th W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Coral 1750s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional example of 18th-century Chinese w...

19th century white porcelain bowl from the Qing Dynasty Era in China. Rust spots and firing imperfections support the age of the porcelains.

The Kendi is decorated with cobalt blue underglaze depicting flowers and a mythical bird, reflecting the artistic finesse and symbolic expressions of the era. These designs often carry symbolic meanings, with birds sometimes representing immortality or spiritual transcendence in Chinese mythology. The Kendi's form, with a bulbous body and spout for drinking, is a traditional vessel style in Asia, valued for both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export...

19th century large lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese table book box, crazing to lacquer overall, general marks nicks scratch...

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

#19307 Beijing Carpet Northeast China 370 x 417 cm Circa 1880’s The field design on this top condition antique Peking (Beijing) carpet is adapted from s...

The teapot on the left features a rounded body densely adorned with blooming flowers and intertwining vines, creating a flowing and repetitive pattern. The delicate brushstrokes emph...

Mid-19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 6'9" x 9'6" - 205 x 290 ) Antique Chinese – Ningxia Chinese Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional example of 19th-century Chi...

Late 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Rug ( 4'6" x 6'6" - 137 x 198 ) Antique Ningxia Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exquisite piece represents the finest...

One Chinese Black Lacquer Rectangular Lidded Jewelry box, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Dimensions: Width: 37cm Height: 10.5cm Depth: 20.5cm.

40? Antique Gansu Chinese Cabinet from the Qing Dynasty Gansu cabinet from the 19th century, beautifully detailed, hand-painted panels dipicting figu...

These blue and white teabowls showcase bird-and-flower and crab motifm decorated with blooming flowers and a flying bird, representing the vibrancy of nature. The fine brushstrokes u...

Created in the mid-19th century, this charming limestone post likely once stood outside a building in China's Shanxi province as a spot to hitch livestock. Carved in reference to the Ming dynasty novel "Journey to the West," the monkey atop the post depicts Sun Wukong, the Monkey King...

A large Chinese famille jeune porcelain charger, finely hand decorated in sancai with a center medallion and a band of melons on vines and foliage. This impressive charger measures ...

A rare antique iron vase with champlevé enamel decoration, dating to the Qing dynasty, 19th century (possibly earlier). The vase is of baluster form with a short cylindrical neck and...

Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book boxes with bail handles two sides, with keys, each with hinged lid reversing to a mothe...

It’s difficult to pinpoint what makes this handcrafted panel so impressive: the artful relief carvings of seasonal fruit and lush, foliage-filled vases ...

This antique very ornately carved hardwood writing or accent table is unsigned, but presumed to originate from China and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Qing style....

19th century Chinese ebonized letter rack with mother of pearl from the Qing dynasty. Beautiful mother of pearl of four divisional arched form above a scrolled leaf fret-cut frieze a...

A flourish of curves adds graceful counterpoint to this table’s square profile, each straight leg topped by decorative scroll corners that flow into a scalloped apron. The legs are f...

An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...

Though crafted in the mid-19th century, this three drawer center table embodies the style of farmhouse modern with clean lines and the natural warmth of cypress timbers. Constructed ...

Framed in blackwood, this 19th century square lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass. Displaying the refined simplicity found in furniture of the same era, the lantern illum...

A prime example of Qing-dynasty furniture design, this 19th century table from China's Shanxi province is beautifully proportioned and combines practical considerations with aestheti...

With exquisite detail and sparkling color, this portrait of a young woman is a remarkable example of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effe...

Lanterns in China have a history that goes back over 1,800 years to the Han dynasty: during the Lantern Festival (which falls on the 15 day of the first lunar month) people hang lanterns...

This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design with round legs and a rectangular seat. The stool is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu...

Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...

The phoenix tail vase dates from the bronze age and has remained a popular shape for its clean lines and graceful curves. Dating from circa 1900, this vase depicts a peacock in a lovely garden setting. Lavishly detailed and masterfully painted, the vase demonstrates the high level of craft obtained by Qing-dynasty ceramic...

With clean lines and balanced proportions, these 19th-century tall back chairs exemplify the refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southe...

A Chinese Metal Lock with Key, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection. Dimension: Height: 5cm Length: 14cm Depth: 2cm.

This early 20th century low waisted table from China's Anhui province is trimmed with an elegant "water stopping" beaded edge and cloaked in a beautifull...

This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...

Qing Dynasty, 19th century Enamelled porcelain 21.5 cm. / 8 ½ ins high The base with old brown collector’s label with letters: ‘DQH ZBN’. This beautiful enamelled jar, dating to the Qing dynasty in the 19th century, has a short rim and ovoid body and a complex design consisting of two phoenixes flying amidst a field of scrolling peonies. The shoulder is enclosed by cloud bands with a field of scrolling lotus flowers on underglaze blue. A band of striped green and red-tipped leaves decorate the foot rim. For a related jar from earlier in the Qing period, see a 17th-century Wucai jar...

A refined and elegant pair of huanghuali nesting trays. An exotic hardwood, huanghuali (which translate to "yellow flowering pear wood"), has long been prized in China. These trays would originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits. The larger tray features a wonderful golden hue, and a prized "ghost face...

Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...

This porcelain vase, likely from the late Qing dynasty or early Republic period (late 19th to early 20th century), is a fine example of Famille-Rose (fencai) decoration. The body is ...

The gu vase form dates back as far as 1600 BC, when it was originally cast in bronze. This set of early 20th century pewter gu vases would have been used in traditional Southern Chin...

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...