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Qing 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.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Qing
Large Rare Riverscapes Pattern Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of riverscapes pattern. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Floral Sauceboat, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Sauceboat with super decoration Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing...
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18th Century Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Large Dish or Plate 11+ins dia Porcelain Blue White, Yongzheng Ca 1730
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain blue and white, large deep plate or dish which we date to the Qing, early 18th Century, Yongzheng period, Circa 1730. The...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest. Blackwood front carved in relief with dragons in the sky / clouds. Fitted with original brass medalion, richly chiseled in th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for soy sauce production. It features a brown finish and outer surface that f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese White Porcelain Pillow Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chinese White Porcelain Ho Ho Boy Headrest c. 1950. A white blanc de Chine ceramic headrest in the shape of a reclining boy. To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century Chinese late Qing dynasty twelve panel lacquered coromandel screen. The grand screen features a royal pavilion courtyard...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Blue and White Chinese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Chinese vase. Qing era vase modeled in two sections of baluster form in white paste with strong blue figures and accoutrements...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Exhibited Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibite...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Silk, Giltwood

Chinese Export Porcelain Mug Hand Painted Mid 19th Century Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This large and beautiful Chinese mug is hand-painted with beautiful flowers. This mug dates to the second half of the nineteenth century circa 1860. It was crafted in a southern Chin...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Robins Egg Glazed Porcelain Moth Formed Brush Washer
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally fine antique Chinese qing brush washer decorated in robins egg glazes and modelled as a moth dating from the 19th century. This rare and unusual porcelain brush wash...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

18Th Century Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Table Panel With Figure
Located in Brea, CA
A delightful Chinese carved cinnabar table panel , it carved from cinnabar lacquer, A Rare Carved Red Lacquer Landscape and Figure Pattern Table Scree...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Impressive Antique 19th Century Japanese Bronze Carp Vase Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very artistic Japanese bronze vase wtih beautiful patina. Marked at body and base. Condition No damages found, just some ware and small scratches. Size 310mm high Period 19t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Plate Dish Flowers, China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Nice bamboo at the base. Marked at base with a mark. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin:...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch opium pipe bowls or tools that had been heated b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Pair Chinese Elm Official s Hat Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese hardwood elm yokeback armchairs "official's hat chairs" in great original vintage condition w/ glowing warm color patina. In the Qing Dynasty style. Dating from the m...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Hardwood, Elm

Chinese Square Display Table with Scroll Corners, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A flourish of curves adds graceful counterpoint to this table’s square profile, each straight leg topped by decorative scroll corners. Crafted in the mid-19th century, the table is modeled after summer...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with red lacquer, woven rattan top, horse hoof legs and waisted apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard circa 1870. Stunning Chinese cupboard of the largest proportions we have ever seen.  Circa 1870. Stunning distressed red lacquer...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinoiserie decorated fruit box. Beautiful decorated Chinoiserie box used to serve fruits and specail treats. Hand gilt painting over red lacquer. Strong patina of wear so...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Armchairs Qing Dynasty Walnut with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of architecturally designed armchairs featuring a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles in the backrest and seat. Crafted from walnut with the original black-lacquered s...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Walnut

A Chinese Turquoise Glazed Pottery Jar, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Turquoise Glazed Pottery Jar, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 36.5cm. Diameter: 26cm.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Pottery

Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export canework chairs circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft. Made from thin cane which has been multi layered for reinforcement. Shaped back with...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with painted décor and pierced apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low kang coffee table ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Six Armed Bronze Statue of Buddhist Diety Marici Mother of Light
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique Chinese bronze statue represents Marici, a revered figure in Buddhist mythology. Crafted from bronze, a material known for ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely fabulous and highly unusual item for those seeking something different; this 18th century "cricket holder" from the Qing Dynasty is in the shape of a fish and is made of hand wrought metal, with nice detail and an open woven body which provided air to the cricket. A sophisticated clasp locking mechanism on the underneath of the fish kept the pet cricket contained in the caged holder. Obviously this was intact when someone at some point in time tried to remove whatever was inside by making a hole at the base of the tail to get it out (see image). This hand held cricket cage holder is in very nice and all original condition, save for the small hole; not fragile in any way; sturdy in structure with no repairs. For over 1000 years the Chinese have used crickets...
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1790s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Metal

Chinese Slatted Back Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming bench from the early 20th century comfortably seats three and combines the proportions of Western furniture with the decorative opulence of Qing-dynasty designs. Crafte...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Amsterdams Bont Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red, Gree...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

A Chinese Wucai Plate, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Wucai Plate, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. Dimension: Height: 4cm Width: 20cm Depth: 14cm.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Wash Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
Very colorful and intricately patterned Rose Mandarin wash bowl featuring five storied vignettes with incredible detail. The border includes birds, roses and...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Famille Rose Jardiniere, Late Qing
Located in Savannah, GA
A famille rose jardiniere, late Qing Dynasty. 8 inches wide and deep by 6 inches tall
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Decorative ginger jar table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative ginger jar table lamp circa 1970. Here we have a mid 20th century Chinese export ginger jar that has been converted into a table lamp.  Double brass bulb holder with shad...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Qing Dynasty an Antique Chinese Carved Jade Figure of a Bullock
Located in Brea, CA
A Qing dynasty Chinese carved jade figure of a bullock. 13 cm x 6cm x 5 cm. weight 600g see more pictures.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Jade

Chinese Blue White Porcelain Covered Jar
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar, hand-painted with lotus flower motif. 10.5" H x 9.75" Diameter. Provenance: Property from the residence of the MacArthur family.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century This decorative container is used to hold writing brushes and popular during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It was revere...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape. Six blue and white porcelain cups and sa...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Calligraphy Table (Scholar’s Table), Ming Style, Qing Period
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Calligraphy Table, also referred to as a Scholar’s Table, crafted in Ming style during the Qing period, circa 1840–1860. Measurement : Up to apron: 65 cm The table is made...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Chinese Raised Panel Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century raised panel Chinese cabinet. Very auspicious (favorable) black and red raised panel cabinet. Raised panels decorate the face of the doors. T...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Cypress

Chinese Cloisonné small Vase with flowers bird, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative small cloisonné vase, made in China and dating to the first quarter of the 20th Century. The vase has a good globular baluster shape. It has been well mad...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this rustic wooden press is carved with five round molds used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillin...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Pair Of Compatible Antique Chinese Hand Carved Green Quartz Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of compatible antique Chinese hand carved green quartz covered jars mounted as electrified lamps. The lamps with removable lids held in place by a pierced metal banding to all...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Quartz, Metal

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Dark Lacquer Low Cabinet with Architecture Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark brown/black lacquer low cabinet from the early 20th century with architectural hand painted décor, re...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Yixing Sancai Glazed Teapot with Rat Finial
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Chinese Yixing sancai glazed teapot and cover mounted with a rat finial acquired as dating from the Kangxi reign 1662 – 1722. The lightly hand-crafted red clay tea...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Pottery

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Wooden Palace Doors with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing Dynasty period wooden palace doors from the 19th century with iron fittings. This striking pair of Qing Dynasty period wooden palace doors from the 19th century instan...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Iron

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three shelves, two of three shelves are removable with...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Qing Sancai Glazed Porcelain Cow Pen Joss Stick Holder
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique Chinese Qing sancai glazed porcelain joss stick holder formed as an oasis or pen with cows and palm tree dating from the early 19th century. The hand-crafted joss s...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Overall in very ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Silk

Antique Qianlong/Jiaqing Chinese Porcelain Dish Plate Iron Red Lotus Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nicely painted and richly decorated dish with a combination of Iron Red and underglaze blue. Central a beautiful Lotus flower. Of moulded shape. Late Qianl...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

A Pair of Fine Porcelain Rooster Statues
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine porcelain rooster statues, lively modeled, beautiful colors and lines,
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Large Chinese Ancestor Portrait Hanging Scroll Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Portrait, 19th Century, Ancestor officer commemorate portrait and descriptions of characters signed on top right corners, ink and color on paper Overal...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Paper

18th Century red lacquer low occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Chinese painted low occasional table, circa 1780. Here we have a low practical occasional table, richly coloured table, with distressed paint showing at least 2 shades,...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Altar Opium Stand with Dali Marble, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this petite hardwood box captures in miniature the elaborate form of a traditional Chinese altar table. Crafted of a dense hardwood, the narrow box is ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Marble

Chinese White Nephrite Jade Melon Shaped Teapot, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
An extremely fine Chinese carved white or very pale celadon nephrite jade melon-form teapot, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 or earlier, China. The elegant teapot carved as a squat me...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Jade

Qing furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Wang Hing Co., Satsuma, Copeland Spode, and Cornelis Pronk. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $188,800 while the average work can sell for $2,474.

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