Qing Side 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
Late Qing Dynasty Small Side Table with Pillar Strut Motifs and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period side table with pierced apron, pillar strut motifs, straight legs and scrolling feet. Echoing the artistic mastery of the late Qing Dynasty, this exquisite side table is a testament to China's rich heritage and intricate craftsmanship. This wooden table is adorned with a beautifully pierced apron that seamlessly captures the essence of traditional Chinese motifs. The pillar strut motifs not only offer an aesthetic delight but also infuse the piece with structural integrity, reflecting the balance between beauty and function that the Qing artisans championed.
Supporting the table are straight legs that culminate in scrolling feet, reminiscent of ancient scrolls...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lattice Wine Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A tradition dating back to the Northern Song dynasty (960 to 1126), wine tables have been used for centuries as a gathering spot to serve food, s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period dark stool from the early 20th century with carved apron and lower shelf. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
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Wood
Pair of late 19th century Chinese hardwood occasional tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of late 19th century chinese hardwood occasional tables circa 1890.
Hand crafted from hardwood which is similar to elm, these pieces would make excellent lamp tables or bedside...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
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Hardwood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with dark brown finish, humpbacked stretcher and horse hoof feet. Created in China during Qing Dynasty period in the 1...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
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Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Kang Dark Brown Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang dark brown lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and brass hardware. Created in China ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
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Brass
Chinese Fang Deng Stool with Hoof Feet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Much more portable than heavier chairs, stools would be pulled up for use at mealtimes or used in an outside courtyard or garden. Crafted in the classical Chinese style of simple lin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Late Qing Dynasty Side Table with Carved Reeded Apron and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table with carved reeded apron on all sides, straight legs and side stretchers. This Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table is distinguis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Studded Limestone Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender stone drum stool was carved from a solid block of limestone with simple form and minimal decoration. The top and bottom are ringed with raised studs, a design meant to i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Tiered Table with Drawer and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period tiered side table from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, carved fretwork shelf and single drawer. Cr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Petite Chinese Peach Drum, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Quiet and refined, this 19th-century ceramic stool honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. Ringing both its top and bottom, a pattern of boss-head nails imitates those use...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Clay
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Tiered Lamp Tables with Carved Aprons
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of late Qing Dynasty period tiered lamp tables from the early 20th century, with carved aprons, shelves, horse hoof feet and low stretchers. Created in China during the late Q...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Side Table with Rattan Inset Top, Carved Apron and Horsehoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period wooden side table from the early 20th century with rattan inset top, scroll-carved apron and horsehoof feet. A poignant testament to craftsmanship from the...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1900s Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Stool or Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table or stool from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, humpback stretchers and straight cylindrical legs. This Chinese late Qing Dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Side Table with Low Geometric Style Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lamp table from the early 20th century, with carved apron, shelves, cracked ice patterns and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the late Qing...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The worn edges and rich patina of this two-drawer table serve to outline this 19th century provincial table’s elegant lines. Made of northern Chinese elm (yumu) favored by woodworker...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard with 3 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century chest of drawers or sideboard. Three drawers with carved details.
Original red lacquer and black lacquer on the sides, with a light clear surface finish, which high...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Square Low End Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table from the early 20th century with carved apron and scrolling feet. Infusing both utility and aesthetics, this Chinese late Qing Dynasty p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Period Side Table with Pillar Strut Motifs and Scroll Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Late Qing Dynasty period side table with pierced apron adorned with pillar strut motifs and scrolling design on the feet. This Late Qing Dynasty period side table is a true testame...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Elm Stool or Drinks Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Humpback Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period elm side table from the early 20th century, with carved humpback stretcher apron, horse hoof feet and warm patina. Discover the enchanting allure of this l...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Drinks Table or Stool with Carved Apron, Horse Hoof Feet and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small late Qing Dynasty period side table or stool from the early 20th century with waisted top, carved apron, horse hoof legs and side stretchers. Exuding age-old artisanship, thi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Console Table With 18Th Century Elm Wood Top On New Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
Console table with 18th century Chinese table top in elm wood with natural raw finish.
The top is mounted on new white base.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Brown Side Table from the Qing Dynasty with Foliage-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with carved motifs and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Elmwood Side Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood side table from the early 20th century with woven rattan top inset, reeded apron, and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dyn...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Side Table with Open Fretwork Design and Dark Wood Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with open fretwork design, dark wood patina and cylindrical legs. This exquis...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mango Wood Pedestal or Side Table Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mango wood pedestal was burnt multiple times and the finished with a clear coat to achieve its color. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displayin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Chinese Two-Drawer Carved Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The pronounced grain and warm color of golden pine are wonderfully displayed in the artful carvings of this beautifully proportioned altar table. Expressive scrollwork articulates th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Chinese Studded Limestone Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender stone drum stool was carved from a solid block of limestone with simple form and minimal decoration. The top and bottom are ringed with raised studs, a design meant to i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Threshing Stone Drum, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This low stone pedestal is an early 19th-century mill stone or roller stone, used for threshing grain on a farm in China's Shanxi province. The heavy stone would have been would have...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-19th century fang deng (square stool) was made in Hebei province and crafted of elm foraged from the forests of northern China. The stretchers encircling the outer edges of the rounded legs highlight the masterful carpentry employed to create this very pure and simple form in the most elegant Ming fashion. This detail gives the design a natural flow and references bent bamboo. Chinese carpenters during the Qing dynasty held simplicity and craftsmanship in equal regard. In this spirit they emulated the simpler forms of bamboo furniture making that were popular in earlier times...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Stacked Stretcher Console Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in China's Shanxi province in the late Qing dynasty, this charming wine table was once a gathering spot for guests to pour wine and make toasts. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Qing side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing side tables 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 side 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 side 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $21,636 while the average work can sell for $1,880.