Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

QING STYLE

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Qing

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Stone Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

$3,880

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Stone Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive drum stool from Shanxi province was hand-carved from solid limestone nearly 250 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Antique Chinese Etched Marble Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

$2,980

Antique Chinese Etched Marble Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from solid marble, this low drum stool dates to the late 19th century and provided the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. Stone drums such as this w...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Studded Terracotta Drum, Early 20th Century

$3,680

Chinese Studded Terracotta Drum, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This terracotta garden stool from the early 20th century honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. A pattern of raised dots rings the top and bottom, imitating the boss-head...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Studded Terracotta Drum, Early 20th Century

$3,680

Chinese Studded Terracotta Drum, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This terracotta garden stool from the early 20th century honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. A pattern of raised dots rings the top and bottom, imitating the boss-head...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Blue Glazed Garden Seat with Floral Motifs on Base

$2,025

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Blue Glazed Garden Seat with Floral Motifs on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period garden seat from the 19th century, with blue glaze, pierced top and floral motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this garden seat fea...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Stone Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

$3,880

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Stone Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive drum stool from Shanxi province was hand-carved from solid limestone nearly 250 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Set of Four Petite Chinese Sancai Garden Drums, 19th Century

$6,728 / set

Set of Four Petite Chinese Sancai Garden Drums, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

These low, ceramic garden drums are drip glazed in the manner of ancient Chinese sancai ware, cloaked in luminous shades of emerald green and amber. Dated to the late 19th century, t...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Petite Chinese Melon Stone Drum with Fruit & Flora, c. 1900

$2,880

Petite Chinese Melon Stone Drum with Fruit & Flora, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor pavilions where upper class scholars read, wrote, gathered for discussion and, in general, developed thei...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Antique Chinese Etched Marble Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

$2,980

Antique Chinese Etched Marble Prosperity Drum, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from solid marble, this low drum stool dates to the late 19th century and provided the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. Stone drums such as this w...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Chiseled Limestone Drum, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

$2,480

Chinese Chiseled Limestone Drum, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This low drum stool from Shanxi province was hand-carved from solid limestone over 150 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. Stone d...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, Qing Dynasty, Late 18th Century

$4,880

Chinese Limestone Drum Stool, Qing Dynasty, Late 18th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This low drum stool from Shanxi province was hand-carved from solid limestone nearly 250 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. Stone...

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Monumental Chinese Limestone Drum, c. 1800

$12,800

Monumental Chinese Limestone Drum, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental drum stool was hand-carved from solid limestone by artisans in Shanxi province over two centuries ago. Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Late Qing Dynasty Pair Chinese Hongmu Rosewood Drum Stools, circa 1900

$6,500 / set

Late Qing Dynasty Pair Chinese Hongmu Rosewood Drum Stools, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

A matched pair of antique Asian carved perfectly symmetrical barrel stools, late 19th-early 20th century. Made of precious hongmu, a type of rosewood, eac...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Tile Side Table, Hand-Crafted Terracotta

$950

H 18.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Tile Side Table, Hand-Crafted Terracotta

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Mosaic Tile outdoor Table. Moroccan mosaic tile square shape bistro table on iron base. Handmade by expert artisans in Fez, Morocco...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Ceramic Hand Painted Chinese Garden Stool

$1,768

H 18.51 in Dm 14.18 in

Ceramic Hand Painted Chinese Garden Stool

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Chinese ceramic garden stool with hand painted decor in blue and white dragon motives. Very good/excellent vintage condition. NOTE: Buyer is solely responsible for paying cu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

'Aileen' Side Table by Zachary A. Design in Stone & Resin Aggregate, USA

$780 / item

H 18 in Dm 17 in

'Aileen' Side Table by Zachary A. Design in Stone & Resin Aggregate, USA

By Zachary A. Bitner

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic form with an inviting, functional twist. Minimalist, inline depressions invite movement of the piece and reveal its secretive weightlessness. Dimensions: Diameter 17 in. (...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Oriental Drum Garden Seat Pedestal

$2,400

H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Oriental Drum Garden Seat Pedestal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of blue and white pierced porcelain Chinese drum garden seats. Item features porcelain construction, pierced decoration, white and blue paint glazed decoration, great style form...

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Mid-20th Century Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Chenille

Ceramic Hand Painted Chinese Garden Stool

$1,155

H 18.12 in Dm 11.42 in

Ceramic Hand Painted Chinese Garden Stool

Located in Vilnius, LT

Chinese ceramic garden stool with openwork details and circumferential decoration of the floral elements and scenes of ladies.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Handcrafted Leaf Rake

$650

H 105 in W 30 in D 5 in

19th Century Handcrafted Leaf Rake

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century handcrafted leaf rake The rake is in fantastic antique condition with one single end tine missing (see pics) The rake measures 30" wide x 5" high The length of the rake measures 8 feet 9 inches long This outstanding handmade rake will make your Fall leaf...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Painted Iron and Marble Butcher's Table, Bistro Table

$1,495

H 28.75 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in

Late 19th Century French Painted Iron and Marble Butcher's Table, Bistro Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in a French butcher's shop during the late nineteenth century, this cast iron table features a solid white marble top. Its pale grey painted curved iron legs support ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Wrought Iron and Stone Garden Patio Stand with Pebble Stone Top

$375

H 19.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

Wrought Iron and Stone Garden Patio Stand with Pebble Stone Top

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Interesting wrought iron stand with inset pebble stone top. The three leg base shows distinct Art Nouveau influence.

Category

Early 20th Century American Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand

$2,545

H 20.87 in W 18.31 in D 14.18 in

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu stand A very good looking well mad...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools

$3,850Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 17 in Dm 12.25 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of Chinese ceramic garden stool from late Qing Dynasty. Classic barrel shape with Famille Verte glaze depicting figurative groups in garden settings.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Garden Table with Marble Top and Iron Base, Early 20th Century

$1,550

H 21 in W 25.5 in D 15 in

Antique Garden Table with Marble Top and Iron Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Grey and white marble top garden table.

Category

Early 20th Century Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Victorian Antique Cast Iron Garden Bench

$4,500

H 29.5 in W 40 in D 20 in

19th Century Victorian Antique Cast Iron Garden Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique English Victorian cast iron garden bench with scroll design, leaf décor, and centered motif on seat and backrest, in good condition. The seat is perforated, with a white p...

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19th Century English Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Previously Available Items

Pair of Vintage Chinese Melon Garden Seats with Black Glaze, Early 20th Century

Sold

H 14 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Vintage Chinese Melon Garden Seats with Black Glaze, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Traditionally a place to rest one’s feet, Chinese garden drums in ceramic or stone are ideal today as occasional stools, side tables or display pedestals, indoors or out. These ceram...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Shizi Terracotta Drum, Late 19th Century

Sold

H 22 in W 17.75 in D 16.75 in

Chinese Shizi Terracotta Drum, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This terracotta garden stool from the late 19th century honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. A pattern of raised dots rings the top and bottom, imitating the boss-head ...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Terracotta Prosperity Drum, Late 19th Century

Sold

H 22 in Dm 17 in

Chinese Terracotta Prosperity Drum, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This terracotta garden stool from the late 19th century honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. Ringing both its top and bottom, a pattern of boss-head nails imitates thos...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Terracotta Prosperity Drum, Late 19th Century

Sold

H 22 in Dm 17.75 in

Chinese Terracotta Prosperity Drum, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This terracotta garden stool from the late 19th century honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. Ringing both its top and bottom, a pattern of boss-head nails imitates thos...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900

Sold

H 12 in Dm 11 in

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small ceramic stool from the early 20th century follows the classic drum-form shape of traditional Chinese garden stools. The low stool has a tapered, barrel shape and a ring of...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Studded Limestone Drum

Sold

H 17.75 in Dm 9.5 in

Chinese Studded Limestone Drum

Located in Chicago, IL

This slender stone drum stool was carved from a solid block of limestone with simple form and minimal decoration. The top and bottom are ringed with raised studs, a design meant to i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Chinoiserie Pierced Porcelain Garden Seat With Lotus & Cranes

Sold

H 18 in Dm 14 in

Chinese Chinoiserie Pierced Porcelain Garden Seat With Lotus & Cranes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

20th century Chinese porcelain garden seat with hand-painted cranes and lotus flowers in soft pastel hues. The garden seat with pieced design on side panels as well as top. Raised bu...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Shanxi Stone Drums, c. 1750

Sold

H 15.75 in Dm 11.75 in

Pair of Chinese Shanxi Stone Drums, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

These low drum stools from Shanxi province were hand-carved from solid limestone nearly 300 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden. St...

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Painted Earthenware Drum Stool, c. 1900

Sold

H 21 in Dm 17.25 in

Chinese Painted Earthenware Drum Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century ceramic garden stool is the ultimate in rough luxe. The earthenware stool is sculpted to a traditional drum shape, with gracefully curved sides and a contrast...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool

Sold

H 20 in Dm 14.5 in

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool. Classic drum/barrel form with overlapping coin cutouts in a larger then typical scale, covered overall in a thick copper green glaze. Mi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool

Sold

H 20 in Dm 14.5 in

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Vintage Chinese Ceramic Garden Stool. Classic drum/barrel form with overlapping coin cutouts in a larger then typical scale, covered overall in a thick copper green glaze bleed...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Limestone Melon Drum Stools

Sold

H 18.5 in Dm 16 in

Set of Four Limestone Melon Drum Stools

Located in Chicago, IL

This set of four large stone drum stools was carved from solid limestone with a ribbed texture suggestive of a squash or melon, traditional symbols of longevity and perpetuity. The d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Qing patio and garden furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing patio and garden furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage patio and garden furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with limestone, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing patio and garden furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 patio and garden furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,750 and tops out at $25,600 while the average work can sell for $2,480.