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Qing End 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
Pair of Chinese Reeded Leg Square Stools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
More portable than heavy chairs, 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. ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Pair of Chinese Reeded Leg Square Stools, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Reeded Leg Square Stools, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Reeded Leg Square Stools, c. 1850

$5,880 / set
19th Century Qing Dynasty Alter Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Qing Dynasty alter console table Beautifully aged patina with 3 drawers and original brass pulls. Cabinet is accented with scrolled ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing End Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century Qing Dynasty Alter Console Table
19th Century Qing Dynasty Alter Console Table

19th Century Qing Dynasty Alter Console Table

$3,500
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Side Tables – Dark Patina Antique End Tables
Located in Milano, IT
This pair of 19th-century Chinese elm side tables showcases timeless craftsmanship and a beautifully aged dark patina that highlights their authentic charm. Crafted from solid elm, t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Side Tables – Dark Patina Antique End Tables
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Side Tables – Dark Patina Antique End Tables

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Elm Side Tables – Dark Patina Antique End Tables

$3,420 / set
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, this cabinet’s minimalist design celebrates the natural beauty and texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet lu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850

$2,880
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Lacquered Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Lacquered Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900

$1,980
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 End Tables

Materials

Wood

Square End Table Qing Dynasty end 18 Th century
Square End Table Qing Dynasty end 18 Th century

Square End Table Qing Dynasty end 18 Th century

$8,000
Pair of Chinese Low Two-Door Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely carved over a century ago in China’s Shanxi province, this pair of mid-19th century elmwood cabinets would have been placed upon a kang bed and us...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Low Two-Door Cabinets, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Low Two-Door Cabinets, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Low Two-Door Cabinets, c. 1850

$4,280 / set
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This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts. The ironwood provides the stool with a stunning texture. Originating f...
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing End Tables

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Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900

$1,200
H 20.48 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Country Pine Nightstand
Located in Sheffield, MA
This night table or stand has a 3 sided tray like surround top and a single dovetailed drawer with a metal knob and shelf for storage and a place to put books or other items.  
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Late 19th Century European Antique Qing End Tables

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Country Pine Nightstand
Country Pine Nightstand

Country Pine Nightstand

$950
H 31 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut side table from France with a beveled and hand carved decorated edge around the top, following down to a fabulously hand carved apron on all four sides of the tab...
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19th Century French Antique Qing End Tables

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19th Century French Side Table
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19th Century French Side Table

$1,995
H 28.5 in W 34.13 in D 21.25 in
Incredibly Rare Tall Stool by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very uncommon tall stool by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, circa 1969. These examples were made for a very short time and in very small numbers. This piece in a bright yello...
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1960s Danish Vintage Qing End Tables

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Fiberglass

Incredibly Rare Tall Stool by Nanna Ditzel
Incredibly Rare Tall Stool by Nanna Ditzel

Incredibly Rare Tall Stool by Nanna Ditzel

$5,900
H 31 in Dm 35.5 in
Hono Stool
By Jason Horvath
Located in Denver, PA
The Hono stool started with our rediscovery of Shou Sugi Ban, an ancient Japanese burning technique that preserves wood through charring. Inspired by the me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Qing End Tables

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Hono Stool
Hono Stool

Hono Stool

$1,460 / item
H 16 in Dm 16 in
19th Century French Cabinet End Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful little antique cabinet! Small and simple and yet so appealing, this piece dates to the 19th century and is of French make. The wood has a soft glow from its patin...
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1880s French Antique Qing End Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Cabinet End Table
19th Century French Cabinet End Table

19th Century French Cabinet End Table

$1,575
H 29 in W 16 in D 12 in
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood altar console table from the 19th century, with red lacquer and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood console tab...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table

$2,500
H 32 in W 45.5 in D 12.5 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Original Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with original distressed lacquer, horse hoof legs and hump back side stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this wooden altar console table features a long and narrow rectangular top with central board and very distressed patina, sitting above a simple apron. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its good age and use, the table is raised on four slender straight legs showcasing horse hoof extremities. The sides are strengthened thanks to small hump back stretchers. The ensemble presents a dark reddish brown lacquer with distressing present throughout the structure. With its clean lines, good proportions and great rustic character, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered wood altar console table...
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Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Original Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Original Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Original Lacquer

$6,500
H 35.5 in W 91 in D 17 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Orange Lacquered Table with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period table from the 19th century with reddish orange lacquer, three drawers, carved spandrels and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty pe...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Orange Lacquered Table with Three Drawers
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Orange Lacquered Table with Three Drawers

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Orange Lacquered Table with Three Drawers

$3,200
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and well made vintage cabinet from the 1960's. It features an Asian Modern motif with plenty of storage.
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1960s American Vintage Qing End Tables

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table
Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table

Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table

$1,100
H 22.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
French 19th Century Side Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century parquetry and marquetry side table. Having floral inlaid decoration to the top and under-tier. The top hinges open to reveal a compartmented interior...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Qing End Tables

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Kingwood

French 19th Century Side Table
French 19th Century Side Table

French 19th Century Side Table

$4,712
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 13 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Elmwood Alter Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese alter table in highly carved elmwood. This table would be great as a serving table or a console table. It is very decorative a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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19th Century Chinese Carved Elmwood Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Carved Elmwood Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Carved Elmwood Alter Table

$4,000
H 36 in W 87 in D 20.5 in
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Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chests, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of these small locking chests celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted of elm (yumu) using mortise-and-t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chests, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chests, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chests, c. 1850

H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20 in
Red Lacquer End Table with Single Drawer and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small red lacquered end table with square top, single drawer and horse hoof legs. This charming small end table, crafted in a radiant red lacquer finish, is a charming relic of ant...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

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Brass

Red Lacquer End Table with Single Drawer and Horse Hoof Feet
Red Lacquer End Table with Single Drawer and Horse Hoof Feet

Red Lacquer End Table with Single Drawer and Horse Hoof Feet

H 21.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Set of Four Limestone Melon Drum Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four large stone drum stools was carved from solid limestone with a ribbed texture suggestive of a squash or melon, traditional symbols of longevity and perpetuity. The d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing End Tables

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Limestone

Set of Four Limestone Melon Drum Stools
Set of Four Limestone Melon Drum Stools

Set of Four Limestone Melon Drum Stools

H 18.5 in Dm 16 in
Chinese Limestone Melon Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
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Limestone

Chinese Limestone Melon Drum
Chinese Limestone Melon Drum

Chinese Limestone Melon Drum

H 18.5 in Dm 16 in
Circa 1860-80 Qing Dynasty Wood & Marble Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Marble

Circa 1860-80 Qing Dynasty Wood & Marble Table
Circa 1860-80 Qing Dynasty Wood & Marble Table

Circa 1860-80 Qing Dynasty Wood & Marble Table

H 31.5 in W 16.13 in D 12.13 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century Qing dynasty stool or small table in elm, beautifully crafted of a mitred top with rounded edges on four slightly splayed spok...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Elm

Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Stool
Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Stool

Early 19th Century Chinese Elm Stool

H 18 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Lacquered Drum Stools or Tables
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Chinese lacquered Zuodun drum tables from the late Qing dynasty, approximately ca. 1900. Overall diameter is 23.75", diameter of tops is 18.75".
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Pair of Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Lacquered Drum Stools or Tables
Pair of Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Lacquered Drum Stools or Tables

Pair of Antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Lacquered Drum Stools or Tables

H 20 in Dm 23.75 in
Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Square Stools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This form of square stool, or fang deng, was a versatile seating option and was pulled up for use at mealtimes or used outdoors in a courtyard or garden. The pair is expertly crafted...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing End Tables

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Square Stools, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Square Stools, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Stacked Stretcher Square Stools, c. 1850

H 20 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Chinese Qing Style Cypress Tables, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Qing style Cypress wood occasional tables, a pair (2), square, each in the manner of Qing period waisted corner-leg stools in the Changfangdeng form...
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20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

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Cypress

Chinese Qing Style Cypress Tables, Pair
Chinese Qing Style Cypress Tables, Pair

Chinese Qing Style Cypress Tables, Pair

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this little box was used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Crafted of birch wood, the jewelry chest has two shallow drawers and opens to a large mirror and interior tray. A latch in the shape of a bat tops the front, a symbol of happiness and good fortune, and two brass keyhole escutcheons shaped as ornate charms decorate the drawers. We've re-imagined this charming jewelry box as a petite side table, elevated by a custom steel table...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

H 26.25 in W 11.25 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this little box was used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Crafted of birch wood, the jewelry chest has two shallow drawers and opens to a large mirror and tiered interior compartment. The front is ornamented with a lotus-form brass key hole escutcheon and two brass drawer pulls in the form of ancient locks, symbols of protection and longevity. We've re-imagined this charming jewelry box as a petite side table, elevated by a custom steel table...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

H 26 in W 9.25 in D 11.75 in
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this little box was used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. The front is topped by a keyhole escutcheon in the form of a lotus, a symbol of purity and beauty, while below it, two starburst pulls ornament each drawer. Aged with a rich patina, the brass hardware contrasts with the chest's birch wood construction, left unfinished to showcase its golden color and beautiful grain pattern. The chest’s lid...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Jewelry Box Side Table, c. 1900

H 26.25 in W 9 in D 11.5 in

Qing end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing end tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $4,280 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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