Chinese Qing Bowl
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Elm
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres
Granite
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres
Granite
Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Wood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres
Granite
Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Bronze
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls
Bronze
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Serving Bowls
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Ceramics
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Baroque Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 16th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
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A Close Look at Qing Furniture
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.
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- What is a Chinese fish bowl?1 Answer
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl. - What are Chinese bowls called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bowls are often made from porcelain and are referred to as porcelain bowls or china. Prized by collectors worldwide for centuries, Chinese porcelain bowls are known for their excellent craftsmanship and elaborate decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Chinese porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.