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Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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
Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
78762 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 04'00 x 05'09. Chinese Peking rugs, originating from Beijing (formerly known as Peking), China, are renowned for their intricate designs, vibra...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Collectible Antique Mid 19th Century Chinese Metallic and Silk Pile Rug 4' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
Truly Magnificent Rare and Collectible Antique Mid 19th Century Chinese Metallic and Silk Pile Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Chinese Rug, Circa Date: Mid 19th Century Rug
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Metal

Antique Fine Indigo Blue Chinese Geometric Design Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely knotted antique Chinese rug in excellent condition, distinguished by a tone-on-tone Indigo blue palette and by a geometric pattern based on an infinite repeat, honeycom...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Gansu Flat Weaves ( 3'10" x 10'2" x - 117 x 309 )
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Early 20th Century Chinese Gansu Flat Weaves ( 3'10" x 10'2" x - 117 x 309 cm )
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Peking Rug, c.1890s
Located in Savannah, GA
A small Chinese Peking rug, circa 1890s. 22 by 42 inches
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'10" - 280 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'10" - 280 x 360 )
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

18th Century Imperial Ningxia Chinese Throne Back Cover with Lion Dog
Located in Milan, IT
A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspic...
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1750s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 11'10" x 14'4" - 360 x 437 cm )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 11'10" x 14'4" - 360 x 437 cm )
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 7' x 10' 2''- 213 x 309 cm)
Located in New York, NY
3rd Quarter Of 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet With Grain of Rice Pattern ( 7' x 10' 2'' - 213 x 309 cm)
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1770s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'5" - 275 x 348 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11'5" - 275 x 348 cm )
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1890s Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 4' 10" x 6' 6" - 147 x 198 cm )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 4' 10" x 6' 6" - 147 x 198 cm )
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery Altar Banner
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar weaving hand embroidered in silk. Intricate and complex weave depicting a celebration of Spring with a Royal Court Scene rendered in breathtaking deta...
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Satin

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Pictorial Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77557 antique Chinese Art Deco rug with Pictorial design. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug features a variety of traditional Chinese motifs spread across...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Peking Carpet ( 8' 2'' x 9' 8'' - 248 x 294 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Peking Carpet ( 8' 2'' x 9' 8'' - 248 x 294 cm )
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4' x 6' 8" - 122 x 203 cm)
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4' x 6' 8" - 122 x 203 cm)
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1910s Chinese Vintage Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Silk Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 6' x 9'10" - 182 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Silk Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 6' x 9'10" - 182 x 300 )
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1870s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4' 6'' x 7' 6'' - 137 x 2528 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 4' 6'' x 7' 6'' - 137 x 2528 cm )
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1890s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Area Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77260 Antique Chinese Peking Area rug with Traditional Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking area rug features a group of th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'4" x 11'8" - 285 x 355 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9'4" x 11'8" - 285 x 355 )
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Qing Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
77196 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'06. Maximalist style meets Qing Dynasty in this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug. The intricate botanical details and blu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77238 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 09'00 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a constellation of seven flowering vases...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix
Located in Dallas, TX
77215 Antique Chinese Pictorial Baotou Rug Bai Niao Chao Feng Rug, 06'00 x 11'06. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Baotou rug feature...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Accent Rug with Neoclassical Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73471 Antique Chinese Peking Accent Rug with Neoclassical Chinoiserie Style 03'00 x 05'09. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features an open center medallion with a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 )
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1880s Chinese Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Peking Chinoiserie Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77211, Vintage Chinese Peking Chinoiserie Style Rug. This hand knotted wool vintage Chinese style rug features a rounded open centre medallion comprised of interlaced peony blossoms and vinery. Floral motifs including plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, lotuses and peonies float in the field surrounding the medallion. Together, these four flowers represent the Four Seasons and cycle of life. Additional large lotuses, surrounded by lovely scrolling greenery, emanate from the corners. The attractive main border features many Buddhist and other traditional Chinese symbols accompanied by beautiful peony blossoms and leafy tendrils. These symbols are among the most enduring Chinese motifs. The wheel is the most important Buddhist symbol and represents the cyclical view of life that is central to Buddha’s teachings...
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Late 20th Century Indian Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Geometric Mongolian Chinese Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The geometric lattice scheme and the wide, almost three-dimensional Greek fret border that distinguishes this rare Mongolian carpet is clearly inspired from the early carpets of the ...
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1880s Mongolian Antique Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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Qing chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chinese and east asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing chinese and east asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China 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 chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $11,250.

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