Qing Sideboards
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 Lacquered Six Door Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial coffer from northern China has a simple, clean-lined form and a striking finish of dark lacquer. Dated to the mid-19th century, the cabinet is crafted of northern elm...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Chinese Enchanted Garden Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th-century coffer was crafted of elm (yumu) with a square corner frame and four doors, each decorated with a traditional bird-and-flower painting. The serene garden vi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer.
Front and top with deep dark red lacquer, sides with black lacquer.
Features double bi-fold doors revealing a storage...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$1,345 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Rustic sideboard. Timeless design clean lines and lots of usable storage. Elmwood sideboard having plum lacquer, four upper drawers with two lower cabinets. Stro...
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard crafted from walnut, featuring four drawers and a pair of double doors.
The sides are adorned with carved scroll details.
Expertly crafted, the piece retains traces of its ...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
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Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and cabinets were used as a storage solution for clothing, precious books, and scrolls. T...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Decorative Lacquered Sideboard From Shandong Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in elm wood from Shandong province in China.
Black lacquer, with two pair of doors in polychrome lacquer with decorations.
Natural age-related beautiful patina, highlig...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870.
Large and fine quality Chinese export sideboard. Panel top with carved scrolled ends. Below the top surface we have 3 ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Carnelian Keeper
s Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century storage chest balances a streamlined silhouette with vibrant color and wabi-sabi textures. Originally configured to open from the top, the cabinet's paneled front h...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two small doors, two small drawers and teardrop brass hardware. Step into a world of hist...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century captures the eye with its e...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Chinese Playful Wisdom Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous black lacquer coffer from China's Hebei province may have begun its life as part of a dowry. Dated to the mid-19th century, the coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Topped with offerings of food, burning incense, and painted images of the deceased, this enchanting coffer played a central role in Chinese ancestor worship. Handcrafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this 19th century coffer...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Antique Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet c. 1800s
Located in Westfield, MA
Introducing an Antique Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet from the 1800s, a rare and exquisite piece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
19th Century carved elm sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century elm Chinese console table sideboard circa 1890.
Good quality console table, which could be used in multiple rooms around the home such as the living room, hallway or be...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
This red lacquered sideboard originated from Shanxi province, China, and from its size it was most likely placed in the main hall of a well-to-do family. The original red lacquer hav...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard circa 1890.
Made from from oriental softwood, with 3 drawers below the top surface and a double door cupboard below. Original hardware. D...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Softwood
Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard in Honey Lacquer with Four Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty sideboard from the early 20th century in warm honey brown lacquer, blending functionality with refined craftsmanship. The generous proportions and clean lines ref...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Red Lacquer Cabinet with Original Hand-Painted Decorations, Gansu Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
A cabinet from Gansu Province, crafted in elm wood and preserved with its original lacquered surfaces.
The front features a deep red lacquer, framed by hand-painted decorations of fl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Elm
$1,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sideboards, c. 1870-1880
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This stunning pair of lacquered wood sideboards from the Qing Dynasty (circa 1870-1880) are reminiscent of Chinese temples with their architectural form, evoking the grandeur of trad...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$8,273 Sale Price / set
64% Off
Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard cabinet from Tianjin.
Under the top are 3 large drawers and a main section that consists of 2 pairs of doors. ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$2,488 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this vibrant red coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The large coffer is crafted of northern elm with straight sides, an expansive floating-panel top, and ornately-carved gilt aprons.
The center apron is carved with a pierced design of ribbon-clad scholars’ objects consisting of books, scrolls, and a weiqi game...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Cypress, Lacquer
Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in an original beautiful nut colored lacquer with a good patina.
Two drawers under which a pair doors with a central bar.
If needed the center bar can easily be removed to make it easy to place a wider item into the cabinet
From Shanxi Province...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While most Chinese lacquered furniture is black or red in color, this 19th-century storage coffer is colored by a marigold-yellow lacquer finish with a wonderful crackled texture. Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Natural Wood Sideboard with Large Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century, with natural finish, carved spandrels and everted flanges. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this large sideboa...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
20th Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with Floral Motifs and Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved wooden waisted sideboard from the 20th century, with three drawers and lower shelf. This exquisite d waisted sideboard from the 20th century features a rectangular top with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the words for "eight" and "luck" share a pronunciation, making this coffer a powerful sy...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Cypress
19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved grapevines and meander motifs, natural finish and bro...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Mongolian Walnut Coffer, c. 1850
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Qing Period Black Polished Sideboard, Jiangsu Province 1860-1880
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Kastrup, DK
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A double door with large round metal central plate and pull handles.
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Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Hand Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
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Chinese Six Drawer Six Door Coffer, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Qing sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing sideboards 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,336 and tops out at $9,580 while the average work can sell for $5,150.
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