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Qing Children s Furniture

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.

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Style: Qing
19th century chinese lacquered childs bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood bed circa 1890. Chinese export which we believe may have been made as a child's bed. Carved pierced sides decorated with flowers.  Each corner w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Children s Furniture

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19th century chinese lacquered childs bed
19th century chinese lacquered childs bed

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$2,883
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual possibly chinese bamboo 2 seater children's carriage circa 1900. Made from shaped bamboo, bound in the traditional way with additional iron work supports. Backs of seats fli...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Children s Furniture

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Bamboo

Early 20th century oriental bamboo 2 seat child carriage
Early 20th century oriental bamboo 2 seat child carriage

Early 20th century oriental bamboo 2 seat child carriage

$1,644
Chinese Comb Back Children s Chair with Umbrella Notch, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Every so often we come across a rare piece of furniture that, even after centuries have passed, still evokes the life and personality of the original owner. Over 200 years ago this c...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Children s Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Comb Back Children s Chair with Umbrella Notch, circa 1800
Chinese Comb Back Children s Chair with Umbrella Notch, circa 1800

Chinese Comb Back Children s Chair with Umbrella Notch, circa 1800

$1,180
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Qing children s furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage children's furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with elm, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing children's furniture 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 children's furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,880 and tops out at $2,380 while the average work can sell for $2,130.

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