Qing Dynasty Style, Hardwood, Cane, Marble, Chinese Armchairs, China, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Qing Dynasty Style, Hardwood, Cane, Marble, Chinese Armchairs, China, 19th c.
Cane, Hardwood
$4,503Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Armchairs, Ebonized Hardwood
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chinese armchairs crafted from solid wood and finely carved with spectacular dragon motifs. The backrests feature a richly perforated composition of intertwined dragons, an ...
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs. The back features two facing stylized dragons around a central shou (longevity) medallion below a scrolled crest r...
Walnut
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm Armchair with Carved Traditional Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden lacquered elmwood armchair from the 19th century, with traditional auspicious motifs.
Elm
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm Armchair with Carved Traditional Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden lacquered elmwood armchair from the 19th century, with traditional auspicious motifs.
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Rosewood Armchair with Carved Splat and Arm Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rosewood armchair from the 19th century, with hand carved splat and arm supports.
Rosewood
$3,100Sale Price / set|26% Off
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchairs in Carved Elmwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of Chinese armchairs, crafted in solid elmwood and likely dating to the Qing Dynasty period (1644–1912), late 19th to early 20th century (we are listing this as 'attri...
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Scholar's Lamp Hanger Armchair with Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the 19th century, with carved splat, curving arms and brown patina.
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchair with Carved Medallion, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved wooden armchairs from the 19th century with hand-carved medallion, priced and sold each.
Wood, Rattan
$6,082Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Horseshoe Armchairs in Catalpa Wood (梓木), China, Qing Dynasty
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Rare Chinese fine wood horseshoe armchair. The curved upper border of circular section continuing in a broad sweep to the arms, sloping down and extending to the hook handles with r...
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century with hand-carved apron and floral motifs.
Elm
$24,846 / set
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hongmu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This pair of carved Chinese hongmu or rosewood armchairs date from the late Qing Dynasty, and combine extravagance and opulence with style and refinement.
Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
Born in China during the Qing Dynasty, each of this pair of armchairs features a tall back, topped with a curving rail.
Wood, Rattan
Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant pair of 19th-century Chinese armchairs dates back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and design from this historical period.
Fruitwood
Pair of 19th-Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant pair of 19th-century Chinese armchairs dates back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and design from this historical period.
Fruitwood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Horseshoe Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking pair of black lacquered horseshoe armchairs from the late Qing dynasty period Shandong province China.
Lacquer, Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Lacquered Elmwood Armchairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered elmwood armchairs from the 19th century, with carved splats, serpentine arms and stretchers.
Elm
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armchair from the early 20th century, with pierced splat, sinuous arms, rattan seat and carved apron.
Elm, Rattan
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hand-Crafted Contemporary Stainless Steel Armchair in Qing Style
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel armchair, hand-crafted in China. Contemporary. Forged in the classic Qing style, and reinvented in modern fashion.
Stainless Steel
Pair of 19th Century Qing Elmwood Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Pair Of Chinese Elmwood Horseshoe-Back Armchairs in good antique condition. Measure 25" in width, 25" in depth and 39" in height. Seat height is 21" and arm height is 31...
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century, with open back, carved splat, serpentine arms, wooden seat and carved apron.
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century, with open back, carved splat, serpentine arms, wooden seat and meander-carved apron.
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Curved Stickback Dark Brown Lacquered Armchair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquered armchair from the 19th century with out-curving stickback and low stretchers.
Wood
$1,800 / set
Chinese Hongmu Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Hongmu Arm Chairs, with teapot and vessel motif needlepoint cushions. 42" H x 21.75" W x 17.5" D; seat: 20" H. Provenance: From an East 74th Street Estate.
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke Back Armchair with Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period yoke back armchair from the 19th century with original finish and carved splat.
Wood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China
Located in Charleston, SC
Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used by the imperial family, persons of rank and scholars. Emperors used them as portabl...
Brass
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century with stick back, carved medallion and apron.
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Armchairs with Floral Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period armchairs from the 19th century, with open backs, scrolling arms, carved aprons and low stretchers.
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood horseshoe back chair from the 19th century, with hand-carved medallion and natural patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwoo...
Wood
$1,592Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hand-Carved Elm Minister's Hat Armchair, Qing Style, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
A classic Minister's hat armchair from Henan, China. Northern elm wood, original finish, circa 1890. Open hand-carving of "Good Fortune" on back-splat. Two available. Sold separately.
Elm
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lamp Hanger Chairs with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period lamp hanger armchairs from the 19th century with serpentine arms, wooden seats and natural honey patina.
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, each of this pair of armchairs features a tall back, topped with a curving rail.
Wood, Rattan
Chinese 19th Century Qing Chair with Open Arms and Hand-Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden armchair from the 19th century, with hand-carved motifs, serpentine open arms and straight legs with stretchers.
Wood
$1,740Sale Price|20% Off
Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Chinese chair from the Late Qing Dynasty, crafted in carved dark hardwood with elegant openwork details and delicate mother-of-pearl inlays. The backrest and seat feature inset white...
Brass
Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese armchair dates to circa 1880 and is constructed in elm, featuring the classic horseshoe-back (quanyi) form that has been a defining element of Chinese seating for centur...
Elm
Chinese Export Carved Hardwood Dragon Armchair, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Located in Trenton, NJ
A Chinese export carved hardwood armchair of exceptional decorative ambition, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century.
Wood
Rare Hongmu Comb-Back Armchairs, Hand-Carved, Late Qing Dynasty, Asia
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of late hongmu comb-back armchairs, Late Qing Dynasty Each chair of elegant form with arched humpback top -rail supported on round posts extending to the back legs...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered King Wood Arm Chairs 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Qing Dynasty red lacquered king wood serpentine crest curvature arm chairs with decorative carved straight legs and original connecting stretchers. Mid 19...
Kingwood, Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Lamp Hanger Chair with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China during the later part of the Qing dynasty period in the late 19th century, this scholar's lamp-hanger armchair features an elegant tall back, topped with a curving r...
Wood
$2,400 / set
19th Century Chinese Official Hat Chair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese Officials Hat Chairs. Dramatic details include yoke back splat, carved spandrels to upper backrest corners and armrest joints also carved scalloped ap...
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official's Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese Official chair. Elmwood, original red and black lacquer. Back splat with vague remains of decorations (natural wear and tear). Carved scalloped aprons below the ...
Elm
19th Century Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp-Hanger Armchair with Sinuous Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing dynasty scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with sinuous pierced splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers.
Wood
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wood
Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export canework chairs circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft. Made from thin cane which has been multi layered for reinforcement. Shaped back with...
Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Chinese 1880s Official's Hat Chairs with Pierced Splats and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Qing Dynasty period official's hat armchairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, curving structures, scalloped aprons and side stretchers.
Wood
Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs with Quatrefoil Cutouts, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For many years, rose chairs were thought to have been exclusively used by women due to their floral name. However, they were a universal form of seating, typically used for writing d...
Walnut
19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Official's Cap Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood elm yoke back armchairs ( officials hat chairs ) in beautifully aged original old surface color patina w/ well figured grain.
Hardwood, Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this matching pair of Qing Dynasty Style Official's Hat Armchairs. The members of this chair are delicate and slender.
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Slatted Back and Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armchair from the 19th century with slatted back and arms.
Elm
Armchairs Qing Dynasty Walnut with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Executed to an outstanding standard of cabinetmaking. Qing Dynasty, China, circa 1800.
Walnut
Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi)
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi) exemplifies the timeless elegance of classical Ming-style furniture.
Hardwood
Qing Dynasty Hongmu Armchairs & Table with Dream-Stone Marble Insets
Located in Buffalo, NY
A pair of hongmu (ROSEWOOD) armchairs and side table with 'dream-stone' marble insets, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period, attributed to Li Jiren, . Erquan Shanmin is the studio na...
Marble
$2,000Sale Price / set|74% Off
Mid-19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm Armchair Set with Table, Hand-Carved
Located in Vero Beach, FL
3-piece set of Qing dynasty armchairs and table. These authentic antique Chinese hand carved screen back armchairs are masterpieces of Qing dynasty furniture.
Elm
Pair 18th Century Qing Dynasty Elmwood Official's Hat Armchairs with Certificate
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Ratttan seat cover Official's Hat Armchairs with Certificate of Antiquity. Curving back splat. Rock solid. Measures 22.5" in widt...
Rattan, Elm
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Yew Wood Armchairs With Cutout Stag 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pr Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Yew Wood Armchairs With Cutout Stag 19thC Measures - 40" x 25 1/2" x 19 1/2" A pair of antique armchairs from the Qing Dynasty, crafted in th...
Yew
Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Elm
Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Elm
Unavailable
H 37.38 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Rosewood and Marble Armchair, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty solid rosewood armchair or lounge chair with marble seat.
Marble
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Chinese bamboo chair with a black seat.
Bamboo
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
A Pair of Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Hand-Carved Elm Scholar's Hat Armchairs
Located in Groningen, NL
A Pair of Qing Dynasty Shanxi Province Hand-Carved Elm Scholar's Hat Armchairs They are from the late 19th, beginning 20th century from the Shanxi Province.
Elm
Pr of Chinese Qing Dynasty Horse Shoe Back Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese elmwood horse shoe back arm chairs. The chair retain there original surface and are in excellent condition.
Elm
Unavailable
H 42 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in
Early 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Scholar's Open Armchair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi carved scholar's open armchair (pair available, priced and sold separately) Each chair breaks down into four pieces.
Unavailable
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Beijing Bamboo Armchair with Black Lacquered Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Beijing bamboo scholar's armchair with black lacquered Southern Chinese elm seat
Bamboo
Pair of Qing Dynasty Rosewood Scholar Chairs
Located in Middletown, MD
A stately pair of Qing dynasty inspired rosewood scholar armchairs hand-crafted circa 1920s with traditional joinery. Ruyi motif, stylized aprons, square-sectioned legs terminating i...
Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Guanmaoyi Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A matched 'facing' pair with yoke crest rails, humpback splats each with three medallions centered with a pierce-carved wild deer, flat raised edge panel seats, and arms with grips r...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Qing Dynasty Jiangsu Southern Elm Horse Shoe Backed Scholar's Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty Jiangsu horse shoe backed open armchair (pair available, priced and sold separately).
Elm
Unavailable
H 42 in W 29 in D 29 in
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Campaign Form Scholar's Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th century Qing dynasty walnut folding scholar's chair with hemp seat and neck roll.
Walnut
Chinese Quanyi Armchair In Jichimu, China Qing Dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Majestic quanyi-type armchair in jichimu, with a rounded horseshoe-shaped backrest. The armchair is openworked and sculpted with finesse in many places. This chair is perfectly funct...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Chinese Jiaoyi Folding Armchair In Jichimu, China Qing Dynasty
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extremely rare jiaoyi type armchair in jichimu, with a rounded horseshoe-shaped back. The central band is openwork and carved with kilin and coiled shi dragon decoration. The front c...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Elmwood Continuous Yoke Back Armchairs Qing Dynasty
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
A lovely pair of mid-Qing dynasty continuous yoke-back Yumu armchairs from Shanxi province. Raised on four square section legs and joined with stretchers. The apron is carved with a...
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Florence, IT
Pair late Qing Dynasty Arm Chairs, made of solid Southern Elm Wood with carved Decoration in Front. One-of-a-Kind Object.
Pair of Chinese Armchairs with Burl Wood Inset, Qing Dynasty
Located in Washington, DC
Exquisitely proportioned pair of elmwood armchairs with burl wood inset, mid-19th century. Expertly conserved original finish which exhibits the compelling patina of age.
Elm
Chinese Armchair
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Chinese elm high back armchair.
Elm
Pair of Qing Period Elm Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Fresno, CA
A pair of Qing period elm yoke back armchairs. The s-form back decorated with incised medallions and with square armrests above a solid rectangular seat, raised on rounded legs join...
Pair of Late Qing/Republican Period Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
Located in Fresno, CA
A pair of Chinese horseshoe back chairs. Of soft wood, with a red, possibly cinnabar glaze, the arching three part back supported by curving backsplats, with mitred square frames sup...
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made out of elm wood, these chairs feature a beautifully aged patina with a cloud motif on the apron, and horse hoof feet. Dating to the late-Qing dynasty, these chairs are made in t...
Elm
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Official’s Hat Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautiful elm wood chairs feature a rounded frame construction with intricately carved Chinese motifs. Dating back to the late-Qing dynasty, the honey color of the elm and the ...
Elm
Important Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Huang Huali Armchairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare pair of late 18th century Chinese Huang Huali armchairs with yoke backs terminating in scrolls and supported by splats and columns, centered around a traditional paneled seat ...
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Black Chinese Qing Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome pair of horseshoe-back armchairs in black lacquer, China, circa 18th to early 19th century, with projecting hand rests, stretchers, and slat-back. Beautiful sculptural for...
Wood
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome elm chairs feature botanic carvings and scrollwork on their apron. Dating to the late-Qing Dynasty, the chairs are made up of two parts: a waisted stool and an upper b...
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 1880s Official's Lamp-Hanger Wooden Armchair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period official's lamp-hanger chair from the late 19th century with curving arms, carved spandrels and arched apron. Born in China during the last quarter of t...
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome elm chairs prominently feature a deer carving on their back splat, a Chinese symbol of longevity. The pair originates from Hernan, China and date to the middle-Qing dy...
Elm
Sold
H 30.91 in W 29.34 in D 24.41 in
Lovely circa 1900 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Chinese Armchair Depicting Birds
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export circa 1900 hand carved Hardwood corner chair with ornate carving depicting birds A very good looking well...
Hardwood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome elm chairs feature floral and cloud scroll pattern carvings. Dating to the Qing Dynasty, the chairs are made up of two parts: a waisted stool and an upper back-rest th...
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome chairs are from the mid-Qing dynasty period and they feature unique scroll carvings under the armrest. The chair is made of two parts: a waisted stool and an upper bac...
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome chairs feature floral carvings, delicate scroll-work on their apron and steeped arms. Made during the Qing Dynasty the chairs are made up of two parts: a waisted stool...
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These handsome chairs feature intricate carvings depicting dragons, steeped arms and an ornate scroll on its crest rail. Made from the Qing dynasty, the chairs are made up of two par...
Wood
Sold
H 46 in W 22 in D 17 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Yoke Back Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark lacquered yoke back armchairs from the 19th century, with carved splats and rattan seats.
Wood, Rattan
Sold
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 18.25 in
Sculptural 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Richly Carved Armchair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Featuring a crested relief carved splat flanked by carved verticals and similarly carved scrolled armrests, the legs with three-level stretchers and legs ending in decorated feet. Fi...
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Qing Dynasty pair of official's hat armchairs is from Shanxi, China and dates to the early 1900s.
Elm
Qing Dynasty Short-Backed Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
When chairs have non-protruding crest rails and arms that do not extend beyond the front post, they are known as southern official’s hat chairs or writing chairs. It is believed that...
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty "Dragon and Cloud" Motif Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful and exquisitely carved pair of armchairs is from Szechuan Province, China and date to the middle-Qing dynasty.
Hardwood
Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese antique horseshoe back armchair in carved wood. Jian Ding export seal on back of seat.
Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 24.61 in D 22.05 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare Qing dynasty circa 1870 hand-carved solid elm lacquered dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchair A really rare an expertly han...
Elm
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Huanghuali wood with brass insets. The armchairs show a very beautiful wood carving and have a notable line.
Wood
Qing Dynasty Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair is from Hernan, China and dates to the middle-Qing dynasty. The back splat has carvings in floral and nature motifs and there is additional carving on the arms and apron. ...
Elm
Sold
H 39 in W 24.5 in L 39 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquered Hand Carved Chair with Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period black lacquered chair from the 19th century, with hand carved back splat and rattan seat.
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Chinese Official's Hat Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Chinese elm wood chairs dating to 19th Century.
Rattan, Elm
Pair of 19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1880. Good quality pair of Chinese armchairs. Yoke back shaped backs with pierced carved back rest. Scrolled arm...
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang Mu" wood. The closest English approximation is Cypress wood. They both feature a be...
Cypress
Sold
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Chinese Oriental Asian Carver Elbow Horseshoe Armchairs, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing pair of late 19th century, Chinese armchairs presented in good antique condition With classic horseshoe yoke arm configuration Delightfully dressed with original da...
Elm
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang Mu" wood. The closest English approximation is Cypress wood. They both feature a be...
Cypress
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Elm Chinese Yoke Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs, circa 1860. These chairs would have been originally lacquered and have since been stripped. Carved back panel showing a crane,...
Elm
Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs circa 1860. These chairs would have been originally lacquered and have since been stripped back to the bare woodwork, sealed with a ...
Hardwood
Pair of mid 19th century carved elm Chinese yoke back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Chinese yoke back armchairs circa 1860. These chairs would have been originally lacquered and have since been stripped back to the bare woodwork, sealed with a ...
Hardwood
Chinese Plantation Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plantation chair made of linden wood, seat/back in bamboo. Original condition, nice patina.
Wood
Monumental Chinese Burl Wood Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare, naturally-formed wooden chair is actually crafted of gently-shaped burl wood, and was purchased from a collector who has spent years scouring the Chinese countryside looki...
Limestone
Pair Of Art Deco Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Art Deco bamboo armchairs. Furniture made of bamboo are made with no nail´s ore screws, a Chinese tradition of craftsmanship. Shanghai China approx. 1920.
Bamboo
Pair of 19th Century Bamboo Cane Work Chinese Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export canework chairs, circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft. Made from thin cane which has been multi layered for reinforcement. Shaped back...
Bamboo
Pair of 19th century bamboo canework Chinese chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Chinese export cane work chairs circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft. Made from thin cane which has been multi layered for reinforcement. Shaped back wit...
Cane
Pair of Qing Dynasty, Chinese Armchairs in Carved Elm
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of armchairs in carved elm. Qing dynasty, China.
Elm
Sold
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Pair of antique "Lazy Chairs" in Original Beautiful Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of "lazy chairs" in walnut with an unusual original beautiful black crackled lacquer patina. Elegantly done, China, 1780-1820. (They are called "lazy chairs" because of the ver...
Elm
Sold
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Rosewood Hongmu Armchairs Marble Backs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning antique pair of Qing dynasty hongmu armchairs from the 1800s. These Chinese chairs are in the style of baker furniture and have carved rosewood details and a large marble pl...
Hardwood
Qing Dynasty Rosewood Carved Chinese Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Chinese hardwood side chairs. Very light and beautiful grain, possible Huanghuali, 19th century. This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outs...
Rosewood
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$6,416
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa, the shaped back profusely carved with various foliage, the frame connecting down to the highly carved and decorative front sup...
Teak
$895
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 36 in
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Oriental Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Oriental Plant Stand Side Table with Butterfly and Foo Dog Carvings. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 18.5" W x 18.5" D.
Marble
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
$2,245Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
19th Century Carved Hardwood Chinese Etagere
Located in Norwood, NJ
An exquisite 19th-century Chinese hardwood display cabinet, masterfully carved and richly detailed throughout. Crafted during the late Qing Dynasty, this rare piece exemplifies the a...
Hardwood
$1,995
H 35.75 in W 20.75 in D 16.5 in
Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved hardwood chair Inset with a marble "dreamstone' and mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1850. The rosewood chair having an inlaid bac...
Marble
$1,275Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 36 in W 27 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...
Wood
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer. Front with red lacquer, pair of ...
Elm
$10,925
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, t...
Wood
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear surface finish, which highlights the lovely natural patina. Pair of bi-fold doors wi...
Iron
Pair of Signed Ornate Chinese Wedding Baskets
Located in Somis, CA
A Pair of rare Chinese republic era wedding baskets. The use of red lacquer and gilding provides a visual contrast against the mainly black baskets. The sides of the basket are elabo...
Wood
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
Enamel
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.