Qing Decorative Objects
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
Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous Pair of Antique Chinese 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Blue Ground Gu Form Vases. These vases feature a surface detailed with birds, plants, and cl...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Porcelain Plate Hand Painted with Immortals Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the early 19th century, circa 1820, this Famille Rose plate is handpainted with eight Daoist Immortals, some riding fabulous mythical beasts. The border is further decorated ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Chinese Porcelain Bowl with "Longevity" Symbols Made Late 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
We are delighted to offer this small gem of Chinese porcelain art.
Made late in the Qing Dynasty in the late 19th century this bowl is decorated on the exterior with vegetation, flo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
Located in Newark, England
Circa 1910
From our Chinese collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box. The snuff box of oval form having a hammered decoration to the exterior with a ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Blue and White 'Cranes in pond' Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
At the center, it features five elegant cranes depicted against a pond setting, each portrayed in varying postures. The background harmoniously incorporates lotus flowers and other a...
Category
1690s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey glaze that cloaks its simple ceramic form. Once used as an everyday serving dish, t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Temple Jar Imari Qianlong Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large vintage Chinese temple jar, handcrafted in China during the 1980s.
Hand-decorated and enameled with an Imari-style design, inspired by Qianlong-era porcelain. The jar's body...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Pastel Toned 'Doucai' Porcelain
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage doucai ginger jar, handcrafted in China during the 1980s.
Shaped in a unique decagonal form, it features ten individual panels that smoothly twist upwards, creating a har...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Longevity Dish, Qing Period (18-19th century)
Located in seoul, KR
The dish features underglaze cobalt blue decoration, showcasing the Chinese character "shou" (symbolizing long life) at the center. Surrounding the center are bands with a stylized S...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Colourful Vintage Wucai Ginger Jar, Jingdezhen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A colorful vintage ginger jar, crafted in Jingdezhen, China in the 1970s, is a beautiful example of wucai porcelain.
Decorated with a vibrant figural scene depicting a mother and c...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Vintage Chinese Wucai Ginger Jars, Jingdezhen 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of vintage ginger jars, handcrafted in Jingdezhen, China, in the 1970s,
Both gingers jars are hand decorated; and exhibit the colourful wucai technique. The wucai method in...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
1980s Chinese Ginger Jar Pink and Pastel Tones
Located in Glasgow, GB
Chinese pink ginger jar. Crafted in China in the 1980s
A bold and modern iteration of the classic styles of Chinese ginger jars. Decorated with large stylised peony flowers, colour...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Qing Dynasty period gilt bronze incense burner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tripod censer is an exquisite piece from the Qing Dynasty, showcasing a delicate cherry blossoms design. The censer features intricate gilt bronze craftsmanship, highlighting th...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinese Famille Rose Bowl With Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century hand-painted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain bowl with wooden stand. Vibrant colors of turquoise, red, yellow and blue. Floral and fish designs. Has gold trim at top of b...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase Mille Fleur Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small porcelain baluster vase, handcrafted in China during the mid-20th century, specifically between the 1950s and 1960s
Finely decorated and displaying a vibrant scene of flower...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Small Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Mille Fleur Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small porcelain ginger jar, crafted in China during the 1980s.
Hand-painted with the bright and colorful Chinese 'Mille Fleur' style, meaning 'Thousand Flowers'. This vibrant styl...
Category
1990s Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Chinese Temple Jar Famille Verte Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
Famille Verte style porcelain temple jar. Crafted in China towards the end of the 20th century in the 1970s.
This piece is made from white underglazed porcelain and hand-painted i...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Blanc de Chine Seated Guanyin Sculpture, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokiteśvara in eastern Buddhism. Guanyin can take many forms depending on the devotee’s needs and is often invoked to encourage fertility or alleviate suffering. This breathtaking Blanc de Chine sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Qing dynasty wooden 'pillow box' covered with leather and a burgundy lacquer finish.
Features a curved top and a patinated brass lock plate.
Originally used as a headrest...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Colourful Chinese Porcelain Jar - JIangxi
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Chinese porcelain jar, signed on its underside with 'Jiangxi Chu Pin'.
The jar is adorned with a colourful 'Famille Rose' style decoration of two figural scenes, each dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Chinese Jingdezhen Porcelain 'Famille Noire' Ginger Jars - Set of 3
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of three small vintage ginger jars crafted in the Jingdezhen region of China in the 1970s.
This miniature trio is decorated in the ‘Famille Noire’ style, a style originating f...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Chinese Fenghuang 'Kangxi Style' Hu Vase with Dragon Handles
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Kangxi-style Chinese vase, crafted in China around the latter half of the twentieth century, around the 1970s.
The substantial porcelain vase was created in the 'Hu' shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Vintage Chinese 'Tongzhi Style' Famille Noire Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of vintage Chinese porcelain ginger jars, hand-crafted in China during the latter half of the 20th century, specifically the 1970s.
Both ginger jars have been decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese jewelry box dates to the mid-19th century and would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Colourful Vintage 'Straits Style' Chinese Ginger Jar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large vintage 'Straits style' ginger jar. Crafted in China towards the latter half of the 20th Century, around the 1970s
Handcrafted in fine Chinese porcelain and emboldened with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
A Large Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Vase, Qing Period, 19th century
Located in seoul, KR
Chinese famille rose vase, decorated with 'One Hundred Antiquities' design, paired with Fu-lion handles. (Have two in pairs. If you would like to purchase as a set, please send me a ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century white jade carving of recumbent water buffalo. Buffalo is lying with legs tucked beneath its body, head is raised in an attentive gaze, and its tail is curved over the h...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Dark Glazed Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a balanced profile and a lustrous, speckled glaze, this petite Chinese kitchen vessel is a charming example of handcrafted pottery. As evidenced by its interior glaze, the small...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Round Woven Chinese Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With interlaced reeds that shimmer in the light, this 19th-century Chinese box celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The lidded box is crafted of densely woven ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown-green slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lob...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Octagonal Straits Chinese Style Bowl
Located in Glasgow, GB
A colourful 'Straits style' ceremonial bowl. Made in China in the 1960s
Decorated in the Straits/Peranakan style, this eye-catching bowl is a wonderful representation of the highly ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
A large yellow ground famille rose vase, Late Qing Period.
Located in seoul, KR
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, yellow ground.
Period: Qing Dynasty(19th century)
Type: Vase
Medium: Famille rose
Size : 58cm(Height) x 19.5cm(Mouth Diameter)
Con...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White-glazed Circular Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
White glazed box from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. An identical piece is included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amsterdam 19...
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1690s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China.
The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this stoneware vessel was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing or fermenting food and condiments. Dated to the late 19th cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Provincial Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe-black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular ungl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Blue Porcelain "Rose Water" Sprinkler
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white blue porcelain "rose water" sprinkler, fitted with silvered metal filigree work, the stopper decorated with a coral mounted finial, made to expo...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Petite Repoussé Traveling Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite traveling mirror dates to the early 20th century and is crafted with a metal frame embellished with allover repoussé decoration. Designed after Qing-dynasty vanity boxes,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was charged with the humble task of storing dry goods in a Qing dynasty kitchen. The lobed pot...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century.
Period: Qing Dynasty
Type: Jardinière
Medium: Famille rose
Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Rare Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Landscapes and Flowers' pattern.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destinati...
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1690s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense c...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
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 scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would h...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Jar Box Cannister and Cover Copper Enamel
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese cloisonne cannister with cover. Decorated with lotus flowers and scrolls in nice detail with great color and blending qualities. Tight fitting cover. Circa mid 19th c...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Bronze Mirror with Cast Relief Dragon, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud motifs. The front of the mirror is cast...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred and fifty years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure is crafted of northern elmwood (...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box
Located in Maidstone, GB
An 18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box finely painted to the lid and sides with typical Chinese scenes, the base painted with a leafy gourd. The lid is mounted in gilt bron...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this stoneware vessel was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing or fermenting food and condiments. The small kitchen jar has ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese 'Qing Style' Brass Cloisonné Vase - White with Floral decoration
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase
A brass-crafted, baluster-shaped cloisonné vase featuring vibrant floral and butterfly motifs on a crisp white enamel background, complete with a hand...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Ceramic Vase Qing Dynasty Tung Chih Period (1862 - 1875)
Located in Milano, MI
Chinese ceramic vase belonging to the Qing Dynasty, Tung Chih period (1862 - 1875)
Ø 11 cm h 12 cm
Emperor Tongzhi (1856–1875) was the ninth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, who reigne...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Qing decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Qing decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Satsuma, He Chaozong, and Henri Picard. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $58,800 while the average work can sell for $1,277.
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