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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
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

Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clot...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

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

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

Chinese Qing Dynasty Flambe Glazed Archaistic Hu Vase with Deer Head Handles
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese flambe glazed vase with molded deer head handles, Qing dynasty, 19th century. The vase of pear shaped archaistic "hu" fo...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stoneware

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 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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table. The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

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

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

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

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

19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood and pine, this case has seven drawers with brass pulls. Each drawer has a curtain ...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm, Spruce

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 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

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

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

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 Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone 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 round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Chinese Qing Style Brass Tray Table Dragon Supports
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Chinese Qing style patinated brass tray table featuring a folding elm frame with serpentine dragon upright supports. The four leg folding support is adorned with carved open...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

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

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

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

Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This early 19th-century red lacquered Chinese bed or coffee table dates back to the 1800s. The red lacquer exhibits a soft patina, characteristic of traditional Chinese lacquer art. The table features a clean, panelled top with a wide trim surrounding it. The top rests on a simple apron that transitions into four legs, each with slightly curved 'horse hoof' style feet, a 'waisted' top, and 'S'-shaped stretchers between the legs. With its beautiful patina and understated design, this 19th-century Chinese coffee table would make a stylish addition to any living room, perfectly suited for displaying history or art books and fresh flowers. Handcrafted using wooden pegs and a tenon structure, this table exemplifies traditional craftsmanship in ancient Chinese furniture...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Transitional Shunzhi Kangxi 17th c Dish Marked China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Shunzhi or Early Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Bowl – c.1655–1670 – Marked A charming and highly decorative blue and white porcelain bowl dating from the Shunzhi to earl...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Sword Leg Offering Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century table is styled with lyrical lines and classical proportions. It is easily identified by its arched and curved apron and the beautifully balanced abstract sword sha...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

2 Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Rank Military Duck Buzi Badges
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silk textile / tapestry court rank military buzi badges or panels embroidered with a scene Mandarin Ducks and blue fl...
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Early 20th Century Qing Furniture

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Silk, Faux Bamboo

Chinese Peachwood Side Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With swirling grain and warm coloring, the subtle beauty of peach wood stars in this low side table from China's Shanxi province. Crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional jo...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

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

Late Qing Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Rice Measure Bucket with Carved Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing dynasty Chinese wooden rice measure, hand-carved and richly lacquered in red and black, with traces of gilt enhancing its decorative motifs. Octagonal in form, the bucket...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Hair Quartz Cicada Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This palm-sized cicada talisman from the early 20th century is carved from a material known as hair quartz, a clear quartz pierced by needle-like inclusions of black tourmaline. A mo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Quartz

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

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

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

Chinese Porcelain Large Plate or Dish Blue White Fish Pattern, Early 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful hand painted, blue and white Chinese porcelain large diameter dish or plate, which we date to the early 19th century period of the Qing dynasty. The plate is wel...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese cabinet with carved panels and painting. From Anhui province this cabinet is made of fir wood and cypress. Outlining th...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Cedar

Antique Chinese Qianlong Period Famille Rose Bowl Qing Lowestoft, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated bowl. Dating to around 1730/1740 10-10-19-2-1 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Origin: ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

A Massive Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Wall Panel, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Long Island City, NY
This extraordinary monumental Chinese ceremonial textile is a rare surviving example of large scale late Qing dynasty embroidered hangings produced for temple or palace display. Meas...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Silk

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue White Hawthorn Prunus Ginger Jar Qing Kangxi 18c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue and white ovoid ginger jar, finely hand painted in underglaze blue and white, with reserve blooming prunus branches on hawthorn style,...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique 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

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

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

1920 s Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rug with Dragon Pictorial
Located in Dallas, TX
53479 Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rug 03'05 x 14'01. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Ningxia pillar rug unveils a fascinating na...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery Altar Banner
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar weaving hand embroidered in silk. Intricate and complex weave depicting a celebration of Spring with a Royal Court Scene rendered in breathtaking deta...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Satin

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

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
These monumental Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of an early Qing-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 18th century, the sculptur...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Earthenware

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

Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Fencai Dish, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Yongzheng/Qianlong, 18th century,Famille Rose. Strong colors on this beautifully painted dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Famil...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bookcase Round Corner Display Case Shanxi. Wonderful Round Corner Bookcase, Display case, Scholars Shelf. This case features an open façade having four large spacious ...
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1850s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Anhua Flowers Qing
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual Dutch Decorated deep dish. The dish itself is a white porcelain plate from the Kangxi period, ca 1700-1720. With anhua flower decoration also. The pai...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Gilt Lacquer Brise Fan
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese canton export gilt lacquer brise fan from the Qing Dynasty.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Chinese Blue White Blossom Tea Cup, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite cup from the late Qing dynasty is appreciated for its delicate simplicity and charming imperfections. Used for dri...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

1900s Antique Wine Console Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 1900s Chinese Antique Wine Console Table made with elmwood. Emanating an aura of rich history blended with an impeccable sense of design, this Chinese console or wine table tells u...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

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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