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Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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
Set of Four Chinese Courtyard Lattice Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining priv...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

Chinese Pearl of Wisdom Valance, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This architectural valance from the 19th century is beautifully carved in multiple dimensions with lotus, flora, and fruits on the vine and centered with a pearl of wisdom. It beauti...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

Chinese Carved Panel Board
Located in New York, NY
19th century auspicious carved panel story board. Chinese carved wooden panel of one solid piece of carved wood set in a wooden frame. A C...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Square Lattice Window Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century lattice window panel from China's Shanxi province likely originated in a traditional home with balanced interiors. Both functional and decorative, lattice win...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

Antique 18th century Chinese Imari Porcelain Sets Dinner Plates wall decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
We offer large sets of antique chinese porcelain plates for wall decoration. Plates in picture are an indication, actual stock might differ. Please contact us with a message to check...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Peony and Pheasant Canopy Painting, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The experience of art itself can be an intimate one and this bed canopy, hand painted over 100 years ago by an artist in Canton, was more intimate than most. Delicately painted birds...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Pine

Chinese Chrysanthemum Lattice Window Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century lattice window panel from China's Shanxi province likely originated in a traditional home with balanced interiors. Both functional and decorative, lattice win...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Pine

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion. A combination of relief carving and pierced carving techniques are used in these ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
$245 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Red Lacquer Chinese Couplet Signs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of decorative red lacquer signs dates to the late 19th century and is carved in relief with a poetic couplet. Carved to resemble ink calligraphy, the couplet reads: "Do good deeds without questioning your happiness, pursue knowledge without forgetting your principles." The long, vertical signs...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Sign of Honor, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century northern Chinese sign of honor presented to an esteemed scholar on his 80th birthday. The large characters in the center read (from right...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

Chinese Eternal Youth Sign of Honor, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental lacquered elmwood sign of honor was carved in northern China during the mid-19th century. The large central characters read as "Wu Zheng Ever Green", and loosely tran...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

Set of Ten Erotic Chinese Bone Etchings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite their explicit content, these intimate scenes convey a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Belonging to a genre known as “spring palace paintings...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bone

Chinese Sign of Honor, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Signs of honor were presented as a gesture of gratitude to individuals who had bettered their community or in acknowledge of a respected person’s birthday. The sign would have been h...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

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Decorative Metal Railing Piece
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H 8.25 in W 30.75 in D 0.5 in
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Vintage Chinese School House Slate Board
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Slate

Vintage Chinese School House Slate Board
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H 10.5 in W 6.75 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Chinese Silk Wall Pockets with Tassels, circa 1920
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Set of Four Chinese Lacquered Panels with Palace Pavilion Inlay
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Pair of Chinese Floral Honeycomb Lattice Panels, c. 1900
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Chinese Diamond Lattice Window Panel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century lattice window panel likely originated in a northern Chinese home with neutral and balanced interiors. The geometric lattice pattern is linear and open, and was designed to allow light and air into a room while maintaining privacy. Assembled by carefully joining long strips of carved wood, this lattice window has an even, squared pattern that reveals a large diamond formation. Crafted of pine wood, we love this vintage lattice...
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Pine

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These long red lacquer panels are decorated with turned baluster posts and fanciful carvings of flowering plants and scholars' objects, set within a vertical rectangular frame. Dated to the late 19th century, the panels may have originally been an architectural element or part of a Chinese canopy bed...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous early 20th century window panels are crafted of northern elmwood (yumu) and feature a complex honeycomb lattice. Unlike fretwork made by carving or perforating a solid...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Sign of Honor, c. 1875
Located in Chicago, IL
This engraved wooden panel is a 19th-century sign of honor originally presented to the family of an esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar-official. Written as an imperial edict from the empe...
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Pair of Chinese Gilt Lattice Window Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th century Chinese Screen
Located in New York, NY
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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19th century Chinese Screen
19th century Chinese Screen
H 47 in W 39 in D 3 in
Chinese Courtyard Lattice Panel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century lattice window panel originated in Zhejiang province and once overlooked the interior courtyard of an aristocratic Chinese home. The geometric lattice pattern...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Pine

Chinese Courtyard Lattice Panel, circa 1900
Chinese Courtyard Lattice Panel, circa 1900
H 61.5 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in

Qing wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, elm and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $5,380 while the average work can sell for $1,680.

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