Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
Qing Dynasty Period Brown Lacquered Coffee Table with Original Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Chinese Qing Dynasty period low coffee table from the 19th century with original rubbed patina and six drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low tabl...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquered Wood Low Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period lacquered low table from the 19th century with carved apron and cabriole legs. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite low table features ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Qing Dynasty Low Kang Table with Custom Red Distressed Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang table from the 19th century, with chow legs, carved apron and restored with custom red distressed lacquer. Cr...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Chinese Woven Top Summer Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With exquisite joinery and balanced proportions, this woven-top summer daybed from Zhejiang province is a fine example of Qing-dynasty furniture. Dated to the mid-19th century, the l...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Reed, Cypress
19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Rattan Top Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century with rattan top and carved scrolling legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden coffee table features a square shaped top with woven rattan inset. This top is resting on a simply waisted apron. The table is raised on four carved legs with scrolling extremities, resting on petite block feet. Each side is decorated in the same manner with some slight differences in the color of the patina. With its clean, elegant lines and warm brown tones, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period wood and rattan top coffee...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Wood
Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Reddish Brown Finish and Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty long low Kang table from the 19th century with reddish brown lacquer and carved mythical motifs. This Chinese Qing Dynasty Kang table from the 19th century is ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dark Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden low coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top, low-relief carved meander motifs and spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this low coffee table features a rectangular top with woven rattan inset, sitting above two recessed panels adorned with a careful arrangement of meander motifs carved in low-relief. Raised on four straight feet with carved scrolling spandrels on the front and strengthened with side stretchers, the table boasts an elegant dark reddish brown lacquered finish. With its small proportions and skillfully carved décor, this antique 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese low coffee...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Wood
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm Shanxi Province coffee table from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and curving legs. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Elm
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Burl Root Wood Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) burled rootwood low table with inset Songhua river stone panels.
18th/19th century, Provincial China, hand-crafted one-of-a-kin...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Stone
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Stained Glass Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with stained glass top and openwork motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this coffee table featur...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Stained Glass, Wood
Red and Black Antique Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquer coffee table from the 19th century, with four drawers, brass hardware and straight legs. Experience the timeless elegance of this ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Rich Brown Square Shaped Coffee Table with Spacious Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period square top coffee table from the early 20th century with pierced apron, pillar strut motifs, humpback stretchers on all sides and horsehoof extremi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee Table in Peach Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful saffron colored coffee table made of peach wood with beautiful grain.
From Jiangsu Province 1850-1870.
Furniture's made in peach wood is relativ...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Fruitwood
19th Century, China Burl Wood Top with Contemporary Repoussé Brass Base Table
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind table consisting of an antique burl wood top from the 19th century circa late Ching dynasty and a contemporary Robert Kuo hand repo...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal, Brass
Chow Legs Dark Lacquered Coffee Table with Gloss Patina, Antique
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark lacquered coffee table with chow legs and restored gloss patina. This Chinese late Qing Dynasty period coffee table is a striking piece that m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period square shaped coffee table from the early 20th century with humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. This late Qing Dynasty period ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Fretwork Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with carved fretwork top, pierced apron and straight legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Provincial Chinese Elmwood Bench, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Qing dynasty, long benches such as this were used as shared seating and were often found in public spaces like temples, theaters, or courtyards. Crafted in China's Shanxi province over 150 years ago, this low bench has a timeless form that highlights the organic beauty of northern elmwood (yumu). We love this traditional bench...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Elm
Chinese Late Qing Low Table with Two Drawers and Custom Grey Silver Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty low table from the early 20th century, with two drawers, horse hoof legs, slightly recessed top, newly and professio...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Period Elm Coffee Table with Square Legs and Rattan Inset Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period elm coffee table from the early 20th century, with square legs, pillar-shaped strut motifs and rattan inset. Born during the early 20th century, this late ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Elm
Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Coffee Table with Openwork Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period brown lacquered coffee table from the early 20th century with openwork cloud motifs. Created during the late Qing Dynasty period, this exquisite brown lacq...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Shanxi Province Qing Dynasty Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm Shanxi Province coffee table from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and curving legs. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Dark Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden low coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top, low-relief carved rosettes and spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low coffee table features a rectangular top with woven rattan inset, sitting above two recessed panels adorned with a careful arrangement of rosette motifs carved in low-relief. Raised on four straight feet with carved scrolling spandrels on the front and strengthened with side stretchers, the table boasts an elegant dark reddish brown lacquered finish. With its small proportions and skillfully carved décor, this antique 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese low coffee table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Rattan Insert Top and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top insert. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this coffee table features a rectangular top with ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rattan, Wood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Bamboo Low Coffee Table with Slatted Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo low coffee table from the 19th century, with slatted top. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low bamb...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bamboo
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Chow Style Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty coffee table from the 19th century, with waisted top and carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this coffee table features a rec...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Distressed Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed low table from the 19th century with humpback stretchers and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this low table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Chinese Low Eight Treasure Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Chinese Woven Top Square Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Curving spandrels, a stepped apron and subtly splayed legs epitomize the simple grace of this 19th century square stool, known as a feng deng. Handcrafted from Chinese elmwood, this ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Elm, Reed
Qing coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage coffee and cocktail tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing coffee and cocktail tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original coffee and cocktail tables, popular names associated with this style include and Robert Kuo. 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 coffee and cocktail tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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