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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
19th Century Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Table with Cloud Motifs and Vivid Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elmwood altar table from the 19th century with unusual patina and scrolling motifs. This exquisite 19th century Qing Dynasty period elmwood altar table captures...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Antique Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated cup and saucer. Kangxi period Chinese porcelain small dish, over decorated in the Netherlands. Amsterdams Bont. Condition Ove...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Mountain Village Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone surface, in warm hues, serves as the canvas for an intricate landscape that stretches across the carving. Hills, meticulously carved with textured details, rise and fal...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Soapstone

#9 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th Century Yongzheng/Qianlong Period Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 5 large plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720 A scene of peony, bamboo, chrysanthemum and rocks Peony Peony - Mu-Dan - Queen of Flowers, the peony...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain in Blue White Set Dinner Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Set of 2 dishes Flower scene with dragonfly also. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White Region of Ori...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

#3 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi/Yongzheng Blue White Set Dinner
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 4 dishes. These were used for usage but also redecoration of houses in the Netherlands. Floral scene. Similar dishes are well documented in the Liter...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

#8 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Qing Period Imari Kangxi Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 8 dishes in Imari palette with a lovely and high quality landscape scene. Condition 1 dish with a line, 1 dish with some chips, rest of dishes with...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Insects Flowers on 4 Panels Yellow Bowl 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are pleased to present this masterfully painted 20th-century Chinese porcelain bowl, a splendid piece that beautifully marries the rich traditions of the Qing dynasty style with t...
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20th Century Chinese 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. 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

Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Side Table with Open Fretwork Design and Dark Wood Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century, with open fretwork design, dark wood patina and cylindrical legs. This exquis...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Fretwork Screen with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden screen from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, carved scrolling foliage pierced in the upper section and objects carved in low-relief at the ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Early-mid 19th Century Pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh Dinner Plates
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 19th century pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh dinner plates. Chinese export for the Western markets. Glaze flaws are original on one, 2 minute rim nicks on the other. 9 7/8" d...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

24.5CM Ca 1740 Chinese porcelain Commande Dish CORNELIS PRONK Arbour Pattern
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish after the ‘Arbour’ design by Cornelis Pronk (1691 – 1759) commissioned by the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or V....
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli Relief Carved Snuff Bottle on Stand c.1920
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, relief carved with a boy figure to one side, and a flying bat to the other side, havin...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Qing Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli

Gilt Wood Carving of a Courtly and Battle Scene, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Gilt Wood Carving of a Courtly and Battle Scene, China, Early 20th Century Carved and gilt wood, mounted on a velvet background within a later gilt frame An exceptionally intricate...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Gold Plate

PAIR Antique 19C Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Cup Dish Figures Qing Daoguang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted pair of Cantonese Cups and dishes. Painted with different kind of figural scenes. Very good quality Cantonese ware. Country of origin: China Period: 19t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Yellow and Overglaze blue Tea Creamer Chine
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Yongzheng, 18th century, Very fine painting. Yellow glaze and overglaze blue. Very rare combination Condition circular line to lower part handle. 2 restuck chips to lid and crackle ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture The Late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) was a period when traditional art flourished. Circa 19th Century Dimensions H 10” W 4.5” D 4”
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Qianlong Plate Peony Prunus Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice pair plate. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. 20-1-20-1-1 Symbolism: Prunus Symbol of Winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the "Three...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Metal

Chinese traditional Qing style armchair
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid Chinese chair, crafted in the Qing style, captivates attention with its exceptional craftsmanship and intricate design that embodies a deep connection to Eastern cultur...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Blue Flambe Glazed Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and spectacular Chinese monochrome blue flambé-glazed hu form porcelain vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The hu vase is heavily potted with elegant proportions...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Large Chinese Pigskin Storage Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century large pigskin storage box, Chinese. Late Qing dynasty. Burnt red color silvered brass or paktong fittings; the handles their back plates of good quality...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Set of Four Chinese Provincial Spindleback Elm Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of four Chinese country provincial qing style dining chairs crafted from hardwood probably elm. The frames have a square shaped spindle back that scrolls or arches at th...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Fabric, Raffia, Hardwood

Vintage Head of Quan Yin
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary early Qing Dynasty cast iron sculpture is a powerful example of 17th-century gilded Chinese metalwork. The piece reflects the masterful foundry techniques of the p...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Iron

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer shop sign from the 19th century with carved and lacquered calligraphy. This Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop sign is a remarkable artifact f...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th Century Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plat
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720 A scene of plum, peony and chrysanthemum. Plates that would for example be given at a marriage or birthday. With t...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Plank Top Display Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This low display table exemplifies Qing-dynasty refinement with simplicity of form and minimal ornamentation. Crafted of walnut with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the 19th-century pedes...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Small Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Chinese Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, 7 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Seven Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, comprising: seated Buddha mounted on ebonized wood base, foo lion on carved wood base, seated monkey on carved rosewo...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Rock Crystal

Chinese Famille Rose Oval Jar with Domestic Scenes, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elmwood low kang cabinet from the 19th century with everted flanges, two petite doors, scrolls and floral motifs. This exquisite...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Lambeth Pottery Delftware Bottle
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Blue and White Delftware Bottle, English and probably from the Lambeth pottery in London, tin glazed earthenware with a hand painted oriental scenes. Height 9" inches (2...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Qing Furniture

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Earthenware

Qing Dynasty Elm Stool or Drinks Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Humpback Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period elm side table from the early 20th century, with carved humpback stretcher apron, horse hoof feet and warm patina. Discover the enchanting allure of this l...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Rattan Top Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century with rattan top and carved scrolling legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden coffee table features a square shaped top with woven rattan inset. This top is resting on a simply waisted apron. The table is raised on four carved legs with scrolling extremities, resting on petite block feet. Each side is decorated in the same manner with some slight differences in the color of the patina. With its clean, elegant lines and warm brown tones, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period wood and rattan top coffee...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Qing Bronze Sauce Boat with Flying Cranes
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and impressive antique Chinese Qing bronze sauce boat decorated with cranes and dating from the 19th century. The sauce boat has been created in ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Ebonized Letter Rack with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese ebonized letter rack with mother of pearl from the Qing dynasty. Beautiful mother of pearl of four divisional arched form above a scrolled leaf fret-cut frieze a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Large White Marble Statue of Chinese Flying Apsara
Located in New York, NY
Statue of flying Apsara playing the pipa, finely sculpted from white marble, measuring 51 by 23 by 25 inches. Apparenlty unsigned. In good condition with surface dirt, scratches and...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Marble

Chinese Carved Hardwood "Chrysanthemum" Stand, 20th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese carved and stained hardwood display stand in the form of a stylized chrysanthemum, mid 20th century or earlier, China. The large display stand...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Console Table With 18Th Century Elm Wood Top On New Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
Console table with 18th century Chinese table top in elm wood with natural raw finish. The top is mounted on new white base. .         
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Hardwood and Marble Pedestal Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Ebonized Hardwood and Marble Pedestal Table, late 19th century, the circular inset top above a carved frieze on tall cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher. 35.5" H x ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Marble

Chinese Hardwood and Marble Pedestal Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Hardwood and Marble Pedestal Table, late 19th century, the pentagonal shaped inset top above a prunus frieze, on cabriole legs joined by stretchers. 19.5" H x 12" W x...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Marble

20th Century Chinese Rectangular Elm Stool – Rustic Antique Solid Wood Design
Located in IT
This 20th-century Chinese rectangular elm stool is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the rustic charm of traditional Chinese furniture. Made from solid elm wood, it features ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wine Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period light brown lacquer wine table from the 19th century, with carved apron and side stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this win...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Lacquer

Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Sleeve Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Sleeve Vase, 18th century, with two mask form handles. 10.25" H 4.25" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a 35 East 75th...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

13 Japanese Imari Plates, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A group of 13 matching Japanese Meiji period decorated plates, 19th century. Nine inches; each plate with six character Kangxi mark.
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18th Century Japanese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Unique Blue and Gray Lidded Jar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large Qinghua-inspired hand-painted urn features a rare and beautiful blend of pale blue and blue- gray tones, an unusual combination that is hard to find. It’s a nice play on t...
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20th Century Qing Furniture

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Ceramic

Blanc de Chine Porcelain Buddha Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dehua figure of Buddha, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.    
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet 5'4" x 9'8" - 163 x 295
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1820s Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wool

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Scroll Box with Distressed Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll box from the 19th century with distressed gold chinoiserie motifs. This exquisite Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful early 19th century display cabinet from China's Henan province features complex honeycomb lattice panels and doors carved with elaborate...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Elm

Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century soapstone desk seal. Features a Chinese character sitting with gourds, from Qing dynasty. Color is a dark brownish-purple. Seal markings on on bottom.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Soapstone

Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size bookcase with this level of workmanship and detail would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only eight inches tall—is perfectly constructed d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Furniture

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Hardwood

Chinese Stone Lock Counterweight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Devoid of figurative carvings, this primitive stone weight from the mid-19th century has an organic, abstract beauty. The stone has an oblong, lock-form shape with natural asymmetry ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Furniture

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Limestone

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.