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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 Fang Deng Side Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Stools have been a favored form of seating in Chinese culture for centuries and were used indoors and out at mealtimes and during social gatherings. This style of low square stool is...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and portable, stools were popular in Qing dynasty homes for their simplicity and convenience. This elegantly proportioned stool features an inset handwoven seat, providin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Cane, Elm

Chinese Low Waisted Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Hardwood Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The stool is a central fixture of Chinese furniture culture. Found in a variety of materials and forms, the stool transcends class lines, as much at home in the provincial courtyard ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Adjustable Chinese Console Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century console table crafted in China's Shanxi province is the perfect example of Qing-dynasty ideals of scholarship and craftsmanship. Though its clean lines and r...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Stool or Drinks Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Small antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood stool from the 19th century with carved scrolling spandrels, woven rattan top and horse hoof feet, that could be used as a drinks t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rattan, Elm

Side Table with Rattan Inset Top, Carved Apron and Horsehoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period wooden side table from the early 20th century with rattan inset top, scroll-carved apron and horsehoof feet. A poignant testament to craftsmanship from the...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Yumu Wood Wine Table with Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty yumu wood wine console table from the early 20th century, with carved spandrels, humpback stretchers and new custom lacquer. C...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Low Kang Coffee Table with Drawers and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with two front drawers and round brass pulls. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm Shanxi Province coffee table from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and curving legs. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rattan, Elm

1800 ANTiQUE QING DYNASTY LACQUERED ORIENTAL CHINESE CONSOLE TABLE CARVED FLORAL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This late Qing Dynasty console table (circa 1880–1910) exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of late imperial China. The piece is finished in a deep red lacq...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers, brass hardware and carved spandrels. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty per...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Brass

Pair of Qing Dynasty Terracotta Pedestals
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of early 20th century Pedestals feature a wonderful age-related faded green finish. They feature a hexagonal base and largely hollow centre allowing them to remain relative...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Ceramic, Paint

Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-woven rattan top and original lacquer. Crea...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rattan, Elm

Antique Chinese Elm Side Table with Humpbacked Stretcher and Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique elm wood side table from the early 20th century, featuring a humpbacked stretcher, rich wood grain, and cylindrical legs. Created in China during the later years of the Qi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood, Elm

Chinese Petite Round Leg Wine Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Straight lines and subtle curves flow together seamlessly in this elegant mid-19th century table made in Shanxi province. We love the way its humpback curves and rounded aprons sweep into simple stretcher bars and round legs, invoking the classic style and aesthetic restraint of Ming-dynasty design. Made for sharing and offering wine and spirits...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant design of this 19th century table is inspired by earlier Ming dynasty furniture designs highly prized by collectors. Clean lines, si...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Pair of 18th Century Tall Chinese Tea Tables
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of 18th century tall tea tables with one drawer and two doors finished in a black lacquer. From Shanshi.
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18th Century Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Guanyin Table Stand, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, precious Chinese artworks have been elevated for display on fine wooden table stands. Recognized today as works of art in their own right, these display stands are typically finely carved, crafted of exquisite hardwoods, or designed with the refined proportions of larger furniture pieces. Resembling a low kang table, this waisted table...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Altar Table with Rare Silver Wire Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese wood altar table or console table circa late 19th to early 20th century (late Qing dynasty to the Republic era). The table was constructed with mixed wood types. The legs a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Silver

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this long table has a Minimalist appeal, with clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish. The walnut table exemplifies Classic Chinese furniture desig...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Walnut

Chinese Hardwood and Marble Low Pedestal Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Hardwood and Marble Low Pedestal Table, late 19th century, the square inset top above a carved frieze, on carved legs with claw and ball feet. 18" H x 16" W x 16" D.
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Late 19th Century Antique Qing Tables

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Marble

Chinese Ruyi Wine Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th century Chinese inset leg wine table is characterized by the lightness of its proportions, its finely executed detailing and the lustrous...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Petite Stone Drum Pedestal, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Look closely and you can just make out the hand-carved details that once made this small stone stool resemble a drum. A ring of circles along the top and bottom imitates bosshead nai...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Limestone

Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower cabinet. Also know as a Kang Cabinet. This diminutive low decorative cabinet was placed on the kang, a raised heated platform used as living space in cold climates. An unusually sized visually interesting piece that provides interesting storage space, doors, drawers and or compartments. This particular kang cabinet is a good Size to use for side cabinet - table next to a chair. These pieces are very useful as platforms, tables with storage, stands and many other functional decorative uses. Great for tight spaces, wonderful as book table a fantastic small antique cabinet.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Bronze

Chinese Curved Leg Chrysanthemum Foot Console Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This highly unusual 19th century table has a solid elmwood plank top, two drawers, and graceful, fluid carved legs that end in blossoming chrysanthemum carved feet. Chrysanthemums, a...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Low Two-Door Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely carved over a century ago in China’s Shanxi province, this pair of mid-19th century elmwood cabinets would have been placed upon a kang bed and us...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Brass

Chinese Limestone Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This narrow drum stool was carved from a solid block of limestone with a minimalist tapered design. The stool is subtly etched with thin grooves around the top, suggestive of the lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Tables

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Limestone

19th C. Chinese Two Drawer Altar Coffer with Floral Brass Door Pulls
Located in Morristown, NJ
Qing Dynasty (19th c), an elm wood, two drawer, altar coffer with brass flower-shaped ring pulls. The rectangular top sits over two frieze drawers above a plank panel and shaped apron, flanked by pierced openwork scrolling cloud molding, the whole raised on square to round...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Brass

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic stool from the early 20th century follows the classic drum-form shape of traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel shape and a ring of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Ceramic

Chinese Woven Top Square Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Curving spandrels, a stepped apron and subtly splayed legs epitomize the simple grace of this 19th century square stool, known as a feng deng. Handcrafted from Chinese elmwood, this ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm, Reed

Chinese Round Leg Wine Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely crafted elmwood table was made over 150 years ago in the Shanxi region of China. The simple and sophisticated construction is dramatically highlighted by the way the...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Demilune Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Chinese demilune table in elmwood. Slight cabriole legs extend from a waisted apron with a decoration of low relief carved vines. The top features an inset woven...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

19th Century Handcarved Chinese Elmwood Trunk Side / Bedside Table /Pedestal
Located in Wainscott, NY
A striking 19th -century Chinese side table crafted from solid elmwood in a barrel-form silhouette. This piece showcases the timeless beauty and integrity of traditional Chinese wood...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Wooden Altar Console Table with Cloudy Scroll Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden altar console table from the 19th century with everted flanges, scrolling spandrels and carved side panels. Created in China during the 19th cent...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Maroon Lacquered Demilunes
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty demilune tables made in the 19th century. Covered in deep maroon lacquer and featuring delicate relief-carved scrolls along the apron, intricate pierced ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic stool from the early 20th century follows the classic drum-form shape of traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel silhouette and perf...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Ceramic

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese hardwood , altar table, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. Faded evenly to a warm honey color and having a good medium scale. Would be great as a sofa table, console or server. T...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Hardwood

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic stool from the early 20th century follows the classic drum-form shape of traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel shape and a ring of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Ceramic

Chinese red lacquer centre table c1900
Located in London, GB
Chinese red lacquer centre table made circa 1900. Lovely piece!
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Lacquer

Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The worn edges and rich patina of this two-drawer table serve to outline this 19th century provincial table’s elegant lines. Made of northern Chinese elm (yumu) favored by woodworker...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquered Wood Low Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period lacquered low table from the 19th century with carved apron and cabriole legs. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquisite low table features ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Rosewood Low Table c.1890-1900
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
Fine Quality Chinese Rosewood Low Table c.1890-1900 with hand-carved leaf foliate decorative frieze & square legs. Featuring a beautifully crafted wooden top adorned with intricate c...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rosewood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Red Lacquered Hand Painted Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
Qing Dynasty Chinese export red lacquered hand painted tray depicting two sages in a discussion. Bearing glued paper mark under the base.
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Red Lacquered Painted Desk Table with Screen Base
Located in Somis, CA
The 19th-century red lacquered solid wood Chinese table from Fujian province is a remarkable piece of late Qing dynasty craftsmanship. Solid single-board top is strong and stable, co...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Hardwood Marble Pedestal Table, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Hardwood and Marble Two Tier Pedestal Table, late 19th century, the octagonal top above tall legs with ball and claw feet. 33.5" H x 16.5" W x 16.5" D. 
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Marble

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Coffee Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century with dragon-carved apron, humpback stretchers and angled spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood, Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table with Lateral Pierced Tree Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese late Qing Dynasty period carved wooden altar console table from the early 20th century, with everted flanged and carved sides adorned with pierced trees motifs. Elevat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic stool from the early 20th century follows the classic drum-form shape of traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel shape and a ring of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Carved Demilune Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of Chinese hardwood carved side tables or end tables having a demilune form. Each four legged table is mounted to a conforming base wit...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The console in old black paint, now worn. The frieze on front and sides set with elaborately carved figural panels in gilt with red backgrounds an...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Elm Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the early 20th century, with hand-woven rattan top inset, square legs, open apron and pillar strut motifs. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period, this coffee table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed. The table showcases a rectangular top with hand-woven rattan inset and slightly tapering edges, sitting above an open apron accented with a regular rhythm of pillar strut style motifs. It is raised on four sturdy square-shaped legs giving great stability to the ensemble. The design is the same on all sides, the table will be able to float in a room and be seen from all angles. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. With its clean lines and warm brown patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty elm wood and rattan coffee table...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Rattan, Elm

Square End Table Qing Dynasty end 18 Th century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Qing Dynasry Square Table in Black Lacquer «  Daki » inlaid with thick white shiny « Luodian » pearl . Round decorations on the top « Symbol of the immortal » and some flowers s...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Burl Root Wood Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) burled rootwood low table with inset Songhua river stone panels. 18th/19th century, Provincial China, hand-crafted one-of-a-kin...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Stone

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table from the 19th century with waisted apron, humpback stretcher, horse hoof feet and natural patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this side table features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above a waisted apron. The table is raised on four straight legs adorned with horse hoof extremities, connected to one another through a humpback stretcher present on all sides. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Pair of late 19th century chinese hardwood occasional tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of late 19th century chinese hardwood occasional tables circa 1890. Hand crafted from hardwood which is similar to elm, these pieces would make excellent lamp tables or bedside...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Hardwood

Low Table / Bench in Red and Green Lacquered Elm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant kang bench / table, made of elm wood. Red lacquer on the top and edges. Detailed apron and sides with green lacquer. Qing period 1860–80 From Gansu Province
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquer Display Tables, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The perfect way to call attention to a plant, special vase or piece of art, these tall display tables date from 1850 during the Qing dynasty. Made of oak, the tables are expertly detailed with elaborate hoof feet and recessed base and tabletop. A stunning combination of red and black lacquer draws attention to the tables’ architectural richness. Made from tree sap...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Oak

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 Tables

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Coffee Table with Openwork Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period brown lacquered coffee table from the early 20th century with openwork cloud motifs. Created during the late Qing Dynasty period, this exquisite brown lacq...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Qing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include and Robert Kuo. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $288 and tops out at $42,800 while the average work can sell for $2,897.