Qing 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
Chinese 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 Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Console Table with Carved Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black lacquer altar console table from the early 19th century, with everted flanges, carved spandrels and openwork sides. Created in China during the Qi...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Pine
Chinese 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 Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese red lacquer console table early 20th century Qing Dynasty. This red lacquer console table has a unique lacquering process where very ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Elm
Qing Dynasty Chinese 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 Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Chinese Wine Table with Cloud Spandrels, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Ideal as a console or center table in the modern home, this exquisite 18th-century wine table charms with rounded legs, simple double stretchers, and decorative cloud-form spandrels....
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
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 Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yumu Wood Wine Table with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period yumu wood wine console table from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and horse hoof extremities. Created in China d...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Low Waisted Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Low Altar Table with Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ornate red lacquered low altar table from the 19th century, with three drawers, gilt accents and scrolling motifs. Create...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wine Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period light brown lacquer wine table from the 19th century, with carved apron and side stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this win...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Stand with Two Shelves and Marble Inset
Located in Wells, ME
Chinese Qing dynasty carved rosewood display stand with two paneled shelves and rose marble square inlay to the top. The carving is subtle and elegant...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Marble
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Wooden Side Table with Pillar Strut Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden side table from the 19th century, with rattan top and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wooden side table featu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Humpback Stretchers and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped fruitwood table from the 19th century, with light lacquer, humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. Created ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood side table from the 19th century, with single drawer, brass hardware and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Hardwood with Marble Inset Stand
Located in Wells, ME
Chinese Qing dynasty 19th century carved hardwood stand with rose marble inset to the top. This subtly carved 35 1/2 inch tall stand makes an excellent display pedestal for all kinds...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Marble
Petite Stone Drum Pedestal, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Look closely and you can just make out the hand-carved details that once made this small stone stool resemble a drum. A ring of circles along the top and bottom imitates bosshead nai...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Limestone
Black Lacquer Splayed Foot Scholars' Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With deceptively simple design, this narrow console table would have been favored by a Chinese scholar for its well-executed curves, gracefully arched like the sweep...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Carved Altar Style Red Mahogany Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive Asian console table with elaborate carved openwork apron in panels with rippling and curved cloud motifs on all sides. The top with carved inner panel mounted on tall carv...
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20th Century Asian Qing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ming Style Elmwood Wine Table with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Ming style elmwood wine table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels and humpback stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood wine...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
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 Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 scroll...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Teak
Provincial Chinese Fan Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century stool from China's Hebei province charms with its simple form and smoothed texture. The fan-shaped seat is supported by splayed legs bolstered by simple stretc...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant design of this 19th century table is inspired by earlier Ming dynasty furniture designs highly prized by collectors. Clean lines, si...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Wood Ba Xian Eight Immortals Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
39? antique Chinese Ba Xian table
Circa: 1850 - 1900
Chinese square dining table, also know as "Ba Xian" (8 Immortals) Originally designed for communal...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Wooden Altar Console Table with Cloudy Scroll Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with everted flanges, scrolling spandrels and carved side panels. Created in China during the 19th cent...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Writing or Accent Table with Dragons & Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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....
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing 19th Century Side Table with Five Drawers and Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with five drawers, carved apron and bronze hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table capture...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Offering Table with Ruyi Spandrels, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th-century offering table from Beijing expresses Ming-dynasty tastes with clean lines and a simple silhouette. Minimally decorated, the table features straight legs, double stretchers, and spandrels carved in the form of an auspicious ruyi and outlined by a beaded edge. The table is crafted of northern elm (yumu) and darkened to a rich brown with traces of the original black lacquer finish. Originally used as a home altar...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Round Leg Wine Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely crafted elmwood table was made over 150 years ago in the Shanxi region of China. The simple and sophisticated construction is dramatically highlighted by the way the...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Shandong Altar Console Table with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the Shandong province, with carved apron and splaying legs. Created in the Eastern province of Shandong during the 19th century...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Dynasty Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Dynasty Altar table. Monumental Chinese Zen Altar table. Qing Dynasty Zen Altar Table having lions legs with feet holding spheres. This concept o...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Low Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Fine Carved Asian Mixed Wood Center Table or Sculpture Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Asian Stand in a tightly grained Elm like hardwood with inset Burl Wood Centerpiece. The table with a dark burled inset center, surrounded with two mixed wood two- tone pieced b...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Qing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Altar Console Table with Open Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges and open fretwork. Created in China during the 19th century, this Qing dynasty altar table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Low Chinese Square Table with Ridged Sides, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century elmwood square table from China's Shanxi province features a floating panel top and an apron composed of pillar-shaped struts. Ridged carvings known as "incense stick...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese Altar table. Exceptional Altar table of walnut wood (Hetao Mu) in black lacquer having a solid one piece plank top with everted flanges presenting to the sky above. The top apron scalloped with cloud carved spandrels set to sides of reeded column legs terminating to joined feet with carved arrow to sky strut detail. Beautiful patina showing some ware to the top and edges. A very fine example of
Qing dynasty Altar table.
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, everted flanges and dark patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this altar table features a narrow rectangular top flanked with everted flanges, sitting above an apron carved with scrolling spandrels. Resting on slightly splayed legs connected to one another through double side stretchers, this Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty altar...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Elmwood Long Chinese Console
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind long 5 drawer side piece with solid, thick one piece top from Shanxi, China. Made of Elm wood (YuMu), circa 18th century or earlier.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Elm and Pine Shanxi Altar Table, China, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A Qing Chinese Altar table in elm and pine with everted ends on the top, square legs with carved stretchers and carved flanges. Shanxi, China, 20th century
Measures: 66" long x 10 1/...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Elm, Pine
Mid-19th Century Elmwood Console Table from China
Located in New York, NY
A Northern elm wood console table with high stretchers and long cornered legs, from China, circa 1860. This table displays the features of traditional Asian carpentry where no nails ...
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1860s Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Table with Split Bamboo Top and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty side table from the 19th century, with split bamboo top and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the Qing D...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Reddish Brown Table with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-drawer console table from the 19th century, with carved spandrels and floral motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this reddish brown lacquered table features a rectangular planked top sitting above two drawers carved with floral motifs. Raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities connected to the apron through scrolling spandrels, this 19th century Qing Dynasty console table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and rare pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquered tables with etched lacquered decorations of flowers birds and geometric designs...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Chinese alter console
Qing period piece featuring two drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides.
Measures: 41.5"W x 20.25"D x 31....
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Chinese Hongmu Side Table finely carved, Qing circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese handmade Hongmu hardwood side table with a finely carved frieze, dating to the second half of the 19th century, Qing period.
The table has a mitred inset figured r...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique side table from the 19th century, with humpback stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a square top with central board, raised on four cylindrical legs connected to one another through humpback stretchers present on all sides. With its clean lines and brown patina, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty side table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Bamboo Hall Table with Fretwork Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bamboo hall table from the 19th century, with fretwork motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this hall tab...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Altar Tables
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 19th century black lacquer Chinese altar tables.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Low Limestone Pedestals, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite being carved from solid limestone, each of these 19th century stone display stands has the presence of a plush, down-filled cushion. Resemb...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Low Elm Table with Ming Stone Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty low elm table from the 19th century, with Ming stone inset, carved spandrels and recessed cartouches. Created in China during the Qin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Stone
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized possessions of a Qing-dynasty household. Unlocked, the hinged t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ming Style Altar Table with Everted Flanges, Meander Apron and Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar console table from the early 20th century, with meander-carved apron, everted flanges and dragon motifs. Created in China during the second quarter...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing 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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables
Materials
Elm
Qing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing 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 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 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 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $288 and tops out at $42,800 while the average work can sell for $2,897.
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