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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 Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts. The ironwood provides the stool with a stunning texture. Originating f...
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual stone pedestal is actually a late 19th-century cylindrical mill stone. Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshing wheat and other grains on a farm in China's Shanxi province. The heavy stone roller...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Limestone

Mango Wood Pedestal or Side Table Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mango wood pedestal was burnt multiple times and the finished with a clear coat to achieve its color. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displaying sculptures, vases or other items...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Tables

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Teak

Petite Lacquered Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite altar coffer keeps with the style of Ming-dynasty furniture with clean lines and minimal ornamentation. The narrow coffer stands on thin legs ending in subtle hoof feet, ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Low Waterfall Style Prayer Table with Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low long waterfall style prayer table from the 19th century, with dark lacquer and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Dark Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden low coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top, low-relief carved meander motifs and spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this low coffee table features a rectangular top with woven rattan inset, sitting above two recessed panels adorned with a careful arrangement of meander motifs carved in low-relief. Raised on four straight feet with carved scrolling spandrels on the front and strengthened with side stretchers, the table boasts an elegant dark reddish brown lacquered finish. With its small proportions and skillfully carved décor, this antique 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese low coffee...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Two-Tier Marble Top Pedestal Table or Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Qing dynasty carved hardwood pedestal table or plant stand with inset rouge marble top. Rectangular black lacquered pedestal table with a carved and pierced frieze with...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Marble

Chinese Low Burl Top Kang Table, c. 1850
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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Mid-19th Century Antique Qing Tables

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Elm, Burl

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

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Drum Stools
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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Hardwood

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides and allows the light to glow through when the doors are open. Top section comprises of a small door which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by 2 open compartments. The central tabernacle which contains an original silk work in the door is flanked either side by 2 drawers. (2 small handles missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens both ways to reveal storage underneath, pen trays either side. (red fabric is worn and detached in the middle but original) there is a long drawer accessible from 1 side which is as deep as the whole carcass. The middle section is a removable writing box, with handles. Flaps open to reveal a compartmented lift up tray, all decorated. Some intricate carved bottle holders...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Alabaster

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Tiered Side Table Pedestal Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Tiered Side Table or Sculpture Pedestal / Plant Stand. Made from elm with a black lacquer finish. Features a dovetailed drawer, lower shelf and...
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Late 19th Century Antique Qing Tables

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Elm, Lacquer

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

Qing Dynasty Coffee Table Custom Lacquered with a Distressed Blue Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A one of a kind antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table with carved apron and horse hoof legs, newly custom lacquered in blue distressed finish. Step into a world of timeless elegance with this Chinese Qing Dynasty coffee table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chow Leg Kang Table with Weathered Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century with chow legs and weathered, rustic patina. This Qing Dynasty period low Kang table, transformed into a contemporar...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Three-Tiered Accent Lamp Table with Cracked Ice Shelf and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period three-tiered accent lamp table from the 19th century with fretwork geometric cracked ice lower shelf, horse hoof feet and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period three-tiered accent lamp table is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the 19th century. The table stands on elegant horse hoof feet, a classic motif of Chinese furniture, supporting a structure that combines both utility and artistic beauty. The carved apron adds a layer of ornamental detail, with its delicate patterns and designs that subtly draw the eye. Perhaps the most striking feature is the lower shelf, adorned with fretwork in a geometric "cracked ice" pattern, offering both visual appeal and functional storage space. This lamp table's multi-tiered design allows it to serve various purposes in a modern home. It could be a distinguished side table in a living room, holding lamps that cast warm light across the space, or used to display a set of antique books. In a study or library, it could hold decorative items or serve as a stand for a small sculpture, adding an element of historical elegance to the room. The blend of utility, beauty, and history makes this Qing Dynasty table...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Tables

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Three-Tier Accent Lamp Table with Geometric Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period three-tier accent lamp table from the 19th century with low geometric fretwork shelf and horse hoof feet. This distinctive three-tier accent lamp table,...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Lacquered Daybed or Coffee Table with Woven Mat Rattan Top and Carved Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered daybed or coffee table from the 19th century with woven matt rattan top and carved legs. Originating from the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Inset Rosewood Altar Console Table
Located in Harlingen, TX
An exquisite antique Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood offering table with cloisonné top, circa late 19th to early 20th century. The modern form of the rosewood frame features a decorati...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Bamboo Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo Kang Table of the Qing Dynasty period. Speckled Bamboo low Kang Table wonderfully constructed with fretted apron stretchers and struts. A double happiness symbol is centered...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Low Cocktail Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Low Cocktail Table.. A classically styled and composed Chinese antique low table of Qing Dynasty. Hardwood waisted table with turne...
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Hardwood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Demilune Console Tables ore center Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Center Table ore A pair of decorative half-round console tables, also known as Demilune tables. These tables can be used individually or combined as a circular center table if placed...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Walnut

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 Tables

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Hardwood, Paint

Qing Dynasty Low Scroll Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Low Scroll Altar Table of the Qing Dynasty. A Low Chinese Kang Table with Cabriole Legs. A wonderful Antique table of solid wood as a scroll Altar table console. Used as a low console to present items of specail nature. This is a wonderful example following with solid cabriole one piece legs having a waterfall ends. Highly collectible small low Kang table of the Qing Dynasty in very good original condition. Kang tables played an important role in northern Chinese society. Smaller low Kang tables such as this one where typically placed on canopy beds, daybeds and couch-beds, to hold and display books, vases of flowers, incense burners and other objects. Also used on top of larger altar tables...
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1840s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Provincial Chinese Low Table, c. 1875
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely, low-profile table once served up wine, food, and board games to guests who sat or reclined on a platform or floor. Made of Chinese northern ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

19th Century Lacquered Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Apron and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long low Kang Qing Dynasty period lacquered coffee table from the 19th century with carved apron and chow legs. Step into the world of Qing Dynasty elegance with this long, low Kan...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Lacquered Dinning Table with Original Burgundy Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Chinese mid-19th century dinning table, originally a calligraphy table, with original red lacquer. Table top with traditional Chinese design featuring a "floating panel", all...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Console
Located in London, GB
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty console (or Altar table) of good quality. Beautifully carved hongmu and with a rich patina.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique Paired Chinese Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Chinese Side Tables. An exquisite pair of Elm wood Qing Dynasty Side Tables. Floating panel tops sent in a flush f...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Persimmon Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfected in the Ming dynasty, complex joinery techniques allowed craftsmen to create furniture with flowing lines, a sense of lightness, and remarkable durability. Crafted from pine...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Pine

Late Qing Dynasty Square Coffee Table with Horse Hoof Legs and Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period square shaped coffee table from the early 20th century with brown finish, horse hoof legs and humpback stretchers. This Chinese coffee table from t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Pair of Black Lacquer Drinks Tables with Open Stretcher and Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of late Qing Dynasty period black lacquer drinks table from the early 20th century with open stretchers and cylindrical legs. Step into th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Red Lacquered Painted 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

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Table with Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side table from the 19th century with humpback stretcher and cylindrical legs. This Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table, originating from...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated Dongbei coffer table. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this table wa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Pine

Teak Wood Pedestal Crafted in Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak wood pedestal was crafted by moulding 4 blocks of solid teak wood together. A strong and robust pedestal that is both beautiful on its own or displaying sculptures, vases o...
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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Tables

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Teak

Provincial Chinese Dongbei Coffer Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated rustic coffer. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this sideboard was o...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Pine

Chow Legs Dark Lacquered Coffee Table with Gloss Patina, Antique
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark lacquered coffee table with chow legs and restored gloss patina. This Chinese late Qing Dynasty period coffee table is a striking piece that m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Antique Chinese Dark Brown Side Table with Reeded Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table from the early 20th century with dark brown, two-toned patina and reeded humpback stretcher. This Chinese side table from the late Qing ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Bamboo Qing Dynasty Center Table with Geometric Apron and Black Lacquered Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo square shaped center table with geometric apron and black lacquered top. This Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo center table, with its square shape and distin...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Bamboo

Chinese Mid 19th Century Qing Dynasty Kang / Low Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese kang table from China mid-19th century. This low table is crafted in lacquered elm wood. It features a rectangular framed top and solid floating panel. In original conditio...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood, Elm

Qing Dynasty Side Table with Burl Top, Horse Hoof Legs and Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period side table or stool with inset burl top, humpback stretcher and horse hoof legs. This late Qing Dynasty period piece, originally conceived as a stool, is a versatile and elegantly crafted item, embodying the rich aesthetic traditions of Chinese furniture design. The side table or stool boasts an inset burl top, a feature that immediately draws attention with its intricate wood grain patterns and warm, inviting tones. This natural burl top not only adds visual interest but also speaks to the quality and uniqueness of the piece. The stool is supported by horse hoof legs, a design element deeply rooted in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, symbolizing strength and stability. These legs are connected by a humpback stretcher, which not only reinforces the structure but also adds a subtle decorative touch, enhancing the overall elegance of the piece. In a modern home, this Qing Dynasty stool...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood, Burl

Late Qing Dynasty Side Table with Carved Reeded Apron and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table with carved reeded apron on all sides, straight legs and side stretchers. This Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side table is distinguis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Elm Qing Dynasty Period Side Table with Horse Hoof Legs and Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Enrich your home with the timeless elegance of this Chinese late Qing Dynasty elm side table, featuring horse hoof legs, side stretchers, and a carved apron. The table's rectangular...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Elm

19th Century Qing period Red Lacquer Chinese Altar Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
The console is from the Chinese Shandong province ca. 1860-80 (the Qing period) All original. Original red lacquer with natural age-related patina. Front side with profiled legs. ...
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1860s Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Chinese Center Table In Orange / Yellow Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty center table of attractive golden color lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. From Shanxi Province 1840-1860
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Elm

Antique Chinese Bamboo Demilune Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Chinese bamboo demilune table with a 4 sided open geometric fretwork design and a demilune shaped red lacquer wooden top. Original condit...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Bamboo

Antique Small Square Side Table with Rattan Insert and Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period small square shaped side table from the early 20th century with rattan insert at the top, humpback stretchers on all sides and cylindrical legs. Imbue your...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period square shaped coffee table from the early 20th century with humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. This late Qing Dynasty period ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Demilune Table with Carved Mythical Creatures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period wooden demilune table from the 19th century with carved apron and mythical creatures on the legs. This Qing Dynasty period wooden demilune table, hailing from t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Side Table with Single Drawer and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period red lacquer wooden side table from the early 20th century with single drawer and horse hoof feet. This late Qing Dynasty period side table dates back to th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Demi Lune Tables Pair
Located in New York, NY
19th century Demi Lune Pair of Tables. Nice pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty Demi Lune Tables. In black lacquer, aprons with red lacquer and gilt ado...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Mill Stone
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

Large Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Altar Table or Rosewood Entry Table
Located in Miami, FL
Constructed in the mid-19th century in the Gansu region of China, the artisan who crafted this console table adorned its elegant form with playful, hand-carved details. Trimmed with ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Rosewood

Chinese Mill Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual stone pedestal is actually a late 19th-century cylindrical mill stone. Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Tables

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Limestone

19th Century Low Kang Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horsehoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century with humpback stretcher and horse hoof feet. This Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table, dating ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Wine Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made for sharing and offering wine and spirits, this small table once gathered together convivial imbibers who engaged in group toasts and robust consumption. Dated to the 19th centu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tables

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Pine, Lacquer

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.

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