Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols 4.5" height. Acquired from Upstate New York
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture
Bronze
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.
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Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols 4.5" height. Acquired from Upstate New York
Bronze
$2,600Sale Price|25% Off
Red Lacquer Altar Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer altar coffer with carved stylize dragons spandrels.
Lacquer
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...
Silk
Vintage Qing Dynasty Spotted Bamboo Fretwork Etagere Bookcase
By Jeff Dayu Shi, Thomas Chippendale, Sir William Chambers
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique solid bamboo etagere I believe to be mid to late 1800s please look at pictures for overall condition and detail feel free to message me with any details
Bamboo, Rattan
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet circa 1890 Single large glazed door opens to 2 shelves, stands on 4 shaped legs united by a shelf. Detachable pierced car...
Glass, Hardwood
Large Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Charger Plate, 1720-1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated and potted Chinese Porcelain plate. Absolutely beautiful piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Typ...
Porcelain
Qing Style Cloisonné Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early large 20th century bronze Qing style cloisonné center table. Thisl large form table features extraordinary workmanship with stunningly rare Impe...
Bronze
Pair Marked Chinese Porcelain ProC Vases Horses of Wang Mu Calligraphy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated pair of vases from the PROC period. Each Vase decorated with with a scene of horses in a mountain landscape. Both marked with a ...
Porcelain
Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This small presentation box from the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is cloaked in a rare shade of celadon-teal lacquer, an unusual color we've never seen in our years of collecting. T...
Wood
Pair Chinese Embroidered Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) unframed. The panels feature borders of fret archaic key a...
Silk, Giltwood
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
This small treasure box from the late 19th century exemplifies the lavish splendor of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) decorative arts, finished with intricate surface embellishment and ...
Brass
Petite Chinese Opium Tool Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a single brass spoon. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand, brass hardware, two doors, garden scene to top, figural landscape scene to sides, horse hoof legs. 30" H x 32.5" W x 18.5" D. Provenance: Fr...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,580 / set
Pair of Chinese Golden Blossom Yokeback Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Lavishly decorated from head to toe, these statement armchairs from the early 20th century demonstrate the opulence of Qing-dynasty painted furniture. Crafted with mortise-and-tenon ...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese cabinet with carved panels and painting. From Anhui province this cabinet is made of fir wood and cypress. Outlining th...
Cedar
$2,500Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Overall in very ...
Silk
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Baluster Vase, hand-enameled with figural scenes. 13.75" H x 7.5" Diameter. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Collection.
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In a traditional Chinese home, a long narrow table with everted flanges is placed in the main hall and set with beautiful objects such as instruments, flowers, or porcelains. Often r...
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Stool or Drinks Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Small antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood stool from the 19th century with carved scrolling spandrels, woven rattan top and horse hoof feet, that could be used as a drinks t...
Rattan, Elm
Huge Chinese Oval Deep Meat Platter from 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A huge Celadon enameled meat plater, the Celadon body decorated with colorful enameled painted birds, butterflies, flowers, bugs, sacred bird Vibrant ...
Porcelain
Chinese Antique Famille Rose Celadon Canton Dish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese antique famille rose celadon canton plate with hand painted butterflies, birds and flower decoration i polychrome colors. H: ...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Court Lady Candle Holders, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain candle holders in the form of court ladies holding lotus blossoms, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China. Modeled after 18th century Qianlo...
Porcelain
Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period three-tiered accent lamp table from the 19th century with fretwork geometric cracked ice lower shelf, horse hoof feet and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period three-tiered accent lamp table is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the 19th century. The table stands on elegant horse hoof feet, a classic motif of Chinese furniture, supporting a structure that combines both utility and artistic beauty. The carved apron adds a layer of ornamental detail, with its delicate patterns and designs that subtly draw the eye. Perhaps the most striking feature is the lower shelf, adorned with fretwork in a geometric "cracked ice" pattern, offering both visual appeal and functional storage space. This lamp table's multi-tiered design allows it to serve various purposes in a modern home. It could be a distinguished side table in a living room, holding lamps that cast warm light across the space, or used to display a set of antique books. In a study or library, it could hold decorative items or serve as a stand for a small sculpture, adding an element of historical elegance to the room. The blend of utility, beauty, and history makes this Qing Dynasty table...
Wood
Large Gilt Bronze Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with Four Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely cast bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara in his four-arm form with gilt and polychrome surface. The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion is worshiped in all Buddhism sect as one ...
Bronze
Chinese Hardwood Opium Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to resemble a scroll-form altar table, this narrow footed box has an elegant silhouette with waterfall sides and minimal ornamentation. Dated to the late 19th century, the b...
Hardwood
Chinese Two Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that harnessed warmth from the kitchen fire. Used while seated atop the kang, l...
Elm
Chinese Lacquered Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. This style of low square stool is...
Elm
Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
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-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$875 / item
Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Four small Chinese Qing Dynasty period green glazed ceramic rice wine jug vessels from the Hunan Province, priced and sold individually. Beckoning from the depths of Chinese history,...
Ceramic
Chinese Lattice Window Panel with Rose Mirrors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once functional and decorative, Chinese lattice windows allowed fresh air and light into a room while still maintaining privacy. Assembled by interlocking narrow rods of carved pi...
Pine, Mirror
Pair of Chinese Canopy Bed Curtain Hooks with Money Toads
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic pair of etched brass hooks recreates those used throughout the Qing dynasty to hold open the gauzy curtains of traditional canopy beds. Each of the large hooks is affixed to an etching of the Daoist immortal Liu Hai and his animal companion, the three-legged Money Toad. Known as Jin Chan...
Brass
$1,070 / set
Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of decorative ginger cloisonné vases made of brass with enamel work. Richly and beautifully decorated with foliage on a black background. Comes with carved wooden bases. Heigh...
Brass
Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture. Following the design of tra...
Elm
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...
Wood
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...
Wood
Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl/planter from the Qing period. Features classic oriental floral motif. Overall, the piece is in won...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10....
Lacquer
$900Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain, Round top glass Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous of Chinese 20th century large Famille Rose porcelain fishbowl planter. Chinese Rose Medallion Fish Bowl-Koi-Asian Court-Floral Pattern- The first scene on the bowl is of the Emperor in the garden, along with family, and nobility. The second scene is a nature/garden scene with birds, butterflies & various Chinese flowers. On the inside of the bowl, you will notice goldfish swimming amongst seaweed or seagrass. Goldfish are usually shown to represent fertility since fish produce many offspring. These fishbowl planters will be the perfect addition to any home and to anyone who is a lover of vintage oriental pieces a large Famille Verte vintage Chinese Export porcelain jardinière or plant vessel. This porcelain vessel is signed on the bottom in red with a Chinese marking and in black "B2". The vessel is very large and heavy and well made.. The matching chairs in one photo are not included with this table please see the separate posting of the chairs Inside the bowl design are the traditional Chinese Koi fish in orange. On the top rim, there is a design and the entire outside is done in the Famille Verte technique. A vast array of colors as you can see from the photos.. It is a beautifully colorful decorative item. Great for the indoors or out. With the beautiful array of different flowers, tree blossoms, fish, & color, this jardinière will enhance any decor. Just Perfect for the new trendy Boho Chic, Asian or eclectic decor., the mark at the bottom is Lucky dragon pottery...
Ceramic
Pair Framed Superb Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a black carved wood frame circa late Qing dynasty (mid-late 19th century). The square rank badge is known in C...
Silk
19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring...
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Wood and Metal Grain Basket with Carrying Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden grain basket from the 19th century, with large carrying handle and metal braces. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19...
Metal
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Lacquer
Frame Fine Embroidered Chinese Court Lady Casual Robe Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woman's court coat made from fine orange color silk with wide sleeves from Chinese Qing Dynasty (mid 19th century), mounted on linen canvas and presented on under a plexiglass shadow box with brass corner trims. This piece is part of the textile art collection of the former Xerox Corporate and still bears a metal tag that read "Xerox property no A2425". The semi-long Apricot color silk coat features elaborate embroidery work executed in superb workmanship. Perfectly symmetrical, the design follows the iconic Qing dynasty court tradition as an informal court coat. The bottom of the skirt is bordered with fine Li-Shui bands with rocks in the middle. Three large peony floral roundels form the focal points of the front. Two additional were placed on the shoulder (half visible). Numerous auspicious symbols were incorporated into the picture, including plum blossom, Chrysanthemum flower centered with Buddhism symbols, bats, butterflies, and magic mushrooms. The neck and skirt bands features archaic key motif, scrolling floral vines and Buddhist drums with ribbons. Examining the robe, one is struck by the fine workmanship. Long and short satin stiches were used widely. The peonies were created using forbidden knots (Peking Knote), one of the most challenging and time-consuming stiches in Qing textile. The robe carries a nice patina, reflecting in a mottled fading in the background that renders the piece a nice antique aurora...
Silk, Plexiglass
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
Silk, Wood
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Dish Enamel and Blue, 1720-1730
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red and G...
Porcelain
Late Qing Dynasty Silk Satin Robe with Couching and Satin Stitch Embroidery
Located in Media, PA
This robe is crafted from a deep midnight blue (crow-black) silk satin, providing a high-contrast backdrop for the delicate floral embroidery. The garment features a side-fastening f...
Silk
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest. Blackwood front carved in relief with dragons in the sky / clouds. Fitted with original brass medalion, richly chiseled in th...
Hardwood
Qing Dynasty Period Fretwork Four-Panel Screen with Geometric and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty fretwork four-panel screen with geometric motifs and floral accents. This late Qing Dynasty period fretwork four-panel screen, crafted in the early 20th century, offers a harmonious blend of geometric precision and floral delicacy. Each of the four vertical wooden panels is adorned with meticulously arranged pierced geometric motifs, gracefully punctuated by delicate floral accents. The composition is framed by raised panels at the top and bottom, adding an element of depth and sophistication to the piece. The screen's warm honey-colored patina enhances the intricacy of the fretwork, creating a subtle yet captivating visual effect. Perfect for adding a refined touch to any home, this four-panel screen can be used in various ways to complement your decor. Position it as an elegant room divider in a spacious living room, or use it as a decorative accent against a wall to draw the eye and add depth to the room. Its intricate patterns allow light to filter through, creating an ever-changing play of shadows that brings warmth and character to the space. With its rich historical roots and timeless design, this Qing Dynasty screen...
Wood
Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic stool from the early 20th century follows the classic drum-form shape of traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel shape and a ring of...
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Hand Painted Chinese Lacquer Table Jewelry Cabinet
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique hand painted Chinese lacquer jewelry cabinet with a pair of raised panel doors opening to five drawers with turned ivory...
Lacquer
Low Chinese Waisted Scroll Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With no stretchers or spandrels, this petite Chinese table flows like a ribbon, rounding the bend to solid panel sides carved to resemble table legs. Known as a scroll table, this ki...
Elm
Chinese Bronze Ram and Gazelle Sculpture with Intertwined Horns and Coin Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural Chinese bronze depicting a ram and gazelle intertwined, their elongated, ribbed horns forming a continuous, sinuous vertical composition. The two animals are rendered in d...
Bronze
Superb and Architectural Chinese Carved Wood and Glass Four-Panel Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Provenance: Christie’s. The panels with carved figural vignettes- floral vines at the top, the bottom with small ones with figures at various tasks in landscapes with houses, the lar...
Wood
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...
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain lidded jar from the early 20th century with dragon motifs. This blue and white porcelain jar exudes timeless elegance with its intricatel...
Porcelain
Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fantastic and unually large teaset in Blue and white, all of moulded shape. Sixteen blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, plus one extra dish All depict fishermen in a watery landscape surrounded by flowery ornamental bands. Not marked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blood & Milk Region of Origin: China Emperor: Yongzheng (1722-1735) Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: 8 dishes with a hairline, 2 dishes perfect, 7 dishes...
Porcelain
Antique Pair Monumental Chinese Qing Qianlong Period Cloissoné Enamel Vases 1795
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine, elegant and monumental pair of antique Qing Dynasty cloisonne enamel vases from the Qianlong period (1736–1795). The vases of square bulbous baluster form with long fla...
Copper, Enamel
Antique Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Honey Amber Imperial Yellow Glass Qing
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite antique Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Hand crafted in beautiful imperial yellow colored glass. The glass is slightly translucent almost looking like mil...
Glass, Art Glass
Low Chinese Full Moon Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a simple silhouette and minimal ornamentation, this low coffee table from the late-19th century embodies the elegance and restraint of Chinese furniture design. Seamlessly const...
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron and scrolling feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this low table, which could nowadays be used as a coffee table (the Chinese didn't used coffee tables in the 19th century), features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above a beautifully carved apron. This apron is adorned with a central calligraphic motif surrounded by scrolls, animals, foliage and geometric accents. Raised on four straight legs with scrolling feet, the table boasts a dark patina. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. With its small proportions and nicely carved décor, this Chinese Qing Dynasty low table...
Wood