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Qing Daybeds

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 Chinese Daybed "Tiger bamboo"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Daybed made of flamed bamboo, called "Tiger bamboo". Chinese tradition of making furniture in bamboo, which requires special craftsmanship, where no screw...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Bamboo

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the sub...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm

Low Chinese Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved of Chinese northern elmwood (yumu), this 19th-century daybed was once a cornerstone of daily life in a provincial Chinese home. Known as "ta," this style of low-lying daybed was used throughout the courtyard home as a portable surface for reclining, playing games, and gathering for food and drink. The low daybed...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden lady's opium bed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, pillow, two small drawers and auspicious carved cloudy motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this opium daybed...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian lions, bamboo slats and lift up compartment. Created in China during the Qing Dynast...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Bamboo, Elm

Chinese Woven Top Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the mid-19th century, this grand daybed features a woven rattan top set within a richly aged elmwood frame. The low daybed is supported by four sho...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Reed, Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Wooden Opium Daybed with Rattan Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period opium bed from the 19th century with rattan inset, removable arm, drawers and carvings. Step back in time with this Qing Dynasty period opium bed from the 19th century, a piece that beautifully embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage of ancient China. This opium daybed...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Opium Daybed with Rattan Top and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period opium daybed from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and removable railings. Created in China during the 19th century, ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Wood

19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of bent bamboo, this southern Chinese daybed was likely the most popular piece of furniture in house. Lightweight and portable, the platform bed trave...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Bamboo

Low Chinese Kang Table with Woven Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome table is a prime example of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. The frame of the beautifully worn top is lined with a finely woven mat, carved clouds...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Reed, Elm

Chinese Luohan Bed with Stepped Railing, 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 traditional cabinetry techniques to create the versatile luohan bed...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Elm

Chinese Woven Top Daybed with Scrolled Feet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century monumental elmwood daybed from China's Shanxi province features an outward-curving apron with cusped edges and a tightly-woven rattan top. The daybed's abbreviated ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm

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Midcentury Tiger Oak Daybed/Sofa by Marge Carson
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19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Day Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period mahogany wall bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahoga...
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
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Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Extra Large Twin
Located in Princeton, NJ
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Chinese Woven Top Summer Bed, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Reed, Cypress

Chinese Woven Top Summer Bed, C. 1850
Chinese Woven Top Summer Bed, C. 1850
H 19.5 in W 73 in D 21 in
Chinese Shandong Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Rattan Top Daybed with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Shandong Province Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with rattan top, carved apron and straight legs. Created in the eastern Province of Shand...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Daybed with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Chinese Square Daybed with Woven Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditio...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Elm, Chenille, Paint

Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750
Ornate Chinese Canopy Bed, c. 1750
H 89.5 in W 95 in D 67 in
Chinese Woven Top Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this low daybed features a woven rattan top and four cabriole legs that flare outwards with an elegant flourish. The frame ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm

Chinese Woven Top Daybed, c. 1850
Chinese Woven Top Daybed, c. 1850
H 19 in W 53 in D 33.75 in
19th Century Chinese Low Table
Located in New York, NY
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19th Century Chinese Low Table
19th Century Chinese Low Table
H 20 in W 76 in D 29 in
Chinese Enclosed Bed, Late 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
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19th Century Chinese Low Rattan Top Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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19th Century Chinese Low Rattan Top Daybed
19th Century Chinese Low Rattan Top Daybed
H 19 in W 66.25 in D 27.25 in
19th Century Chinese Woven Top Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by its scalloped apron and lotus pod feet, this Qing-dynasty daybed was handcrafted of northern elmwood with an eye for decorative detail. The top, woven of reeds accor...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Elm, Reed

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Luohan Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
For much of Chinese history, it was customary to sit on mats on the ground, and it was only relatively recently that people began to use raised seating. The louhan bed is a piece of ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Weave-Top Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional Chinese daybed was not only designed for sleeping, it was also a place to gather for games or socializing over tea. Made of northern elmwood, this 19th century daybed...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm

Chinese Weave-Top Daybed
Chinese Weave-Top Daybed
H 19.75 in W 46.5 in D 30 in

Qing daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing daybeds for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage daybeds created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, elm and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing daybeds 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 daybeds differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,136 and tops out at $22,800 while the average work can sell for $6,390.

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