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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.

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Style: Qing
19th Century Thai Hand Woven Rattan Black Lacquer Grain Basket
19th Century Thai Hand Woven Rattan Black Lacquer Grain Basket

19th Century Thai Hand Woven Rattan Black Lacquer Grain Basket

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Hand woven 19th-century Thai grain basket crafted from rattan and natural materials with a substantial black lacquered rim and base. The tightly woven body features a gently tapered...

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19th Century Thai Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer

Blue and White Landscape Cartouche Porcelain Planter
Blue and White Landscape Cartouche Porcelain Planter

Blue and White Landscape Cartouche Porcelain Planter

Located in Manassas Park, VA

This hand painted, wheel-built blue and white porcelain is a stylized planter with a lotus pattern punctuated with rustic landscape cartouche, 18 1/2" x 16"

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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Thai Hand Woven Rattan Red Lacquer Grain Baskets
Pair of 19th Century Thai Hand Woven Rattan Red Lacquer Grain Baskets

Pair of 19th Century Thai Hand Woven Rattan Red Lacquer Grain Baskets

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of 19th-century Thai grain baskets, hand woven from natural rattan with substantial red lacquered rims and bases. Each basket features a beautifully tapered form wi...

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19th Century Thai Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

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Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Stone Drum Stool Display Pedestal, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century Chinese Glazed Garden Rain Pot
19th Century Chinese Glazed Garden Rain Pot

19th Century Chinese Glazed Garden Rain Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century Chinese rain pot was sculpted by hand with impressive scale and wabi-sabi texture. Ceramic vessels of this scale had various uses in Chinese culture, used as fish p...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone Display Pedestal, 19thc.

Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone Display Pedestal, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Chinese Green Glazed Lotus Pot
Chinese Green Glazed Lotus Pot

Chinese Green Glazed Lotus Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

A luminous blue-green glaze cloaks the exterior of this vintage Chinese garden pot, dripping down the sides with irregular movement and an allover crackle. The sides are molded in th...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Petite Dragon Pickling Pot, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Petite Dragon Pickling Pot, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Petite Dragon Pickling Pot, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for pickling and food preservation, this 19th-century ceramic pot is decorated with two serpentine dragons winding around the exterior towards a flaming "pearl of wis...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Granite Stone Bowl Mortar Planter 11 lb
18th Century Granite Stone Bowl Mortar Planter 11 lb

18th Century Granite Stone Bowl Mortar Planter 11 lb

Located in Somis, CA

From Northern China comes an exceptional 11-lb 18th-century bowl of natural granite, hand-cut and carved from a single substantial block of stone. Of robust, gently tapering form wit...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa  1900
Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa  1900

Chinese Chiseled Stone Trough, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a Provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. hand carved from solid limestone, this shallow rectangular trough exists on a slight tilt, exaggerated by its asymmetrical form. The trough has a rectangular form, carved with a shallow basin, rounded underside, and chiseled surface texture. The rim of the trough curves up and down in a wave-like pattern, softened by the touch of many hands over the years. The surface of the stone has weathered with time, resulting in natural erosion and neutral color variation. A drainage hole is carved into one side, making the large trough...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique Chinese Double Layer Fish Pond, Late 18th Century
Antique Chinese Double Layer Fish Pond, Late 18th Century

Antique Chinese Double Layer Fish Pond, Late 18th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This large ceramic pot is an antique Chinese fish pond from the late 18th century, sourced directly from a family courtyard home in Shanxi province. The tall pond has an unusual feat...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Large Vintage Celadon Glazed Vietnamese Water Jar
Large Vintage Celadon Glazed Vietnamese Water Jar

Large Vintage Celadon Glazed Vietnamese Water Jar

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Oversized vintage celadon-glazed Vietnamese water jar vessel with elegant urn shape. The jade-green glaze, with its subtle crackle, exudes timeless sophistication. Versatile for indo...

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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Chinese Drip Glaze Pickling Jar, 19th Century
Monumental Chinese Drip Glaze Pickling Jar, 19th Century

Monumental Chinese Drip Glaze Pickling Jar, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This large ceramic vessel from China's Shanxi province was originally used as a monumental pickling pot for preserving vegetables, eggs and other foods. Shaped by hand, the stoneware...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900
Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

Chinese Footed Stone Basin, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite footed basin carved of solid limestone was likely once used in the courtyard of a wealthy Qing-dynasty home. Unusual decorative elements elevate...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850
Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850

Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Leaving this grandly scaled urn unglazed, the Qing-dynasty craftsman who crafted it chose instead to draw attention to the surface decoration. Skilfully modeled floral motifs stand i...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Brown Glazed Water Basin, Late 19th Century
Chinese Brown Glazed Water Basin, Late 19th Century

Chinese Brown Glazed Water Basin, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used as a small fish pond, this low ceramic pot from the late 19th century is cloaked in a rich, chocolate-brown glaze with an intriguing, mottled texture. A darker shade ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub
Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub

Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this oblong basin has fantastic character. Once used to hold grain as a part of the threshing process, the early 20th century tub displays the warmth of oakwood, now beautifully aged with a rich patina. The tub's unusual shape offers a rustic charm and fits seamlessly into modern interiors as a shallow planter...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Elm

Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800
Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800

Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than one hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated t...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Stone Bowl Olive Green Bowl Mortar Planter 5 lb
18th Century Stone Bowl Olive Green Bowl Mortar Planter 5 lb

18th Century Stone Bowl Olive Green Bowl Mortar Planter 5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

An 18th-century 5.15-lb granite bowl of conical form, hand-carved from a single block of stone. Its broad, rounded rim rises above gently tapering sides, revealing a deeply hollowed ...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite

Chinese Golden Chrysanthemum Terracotta Pot
Chinese Golden Chrysanthemum Terracotta Pot

Chinese Golden Chrysanthemum Terracotta Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This low terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a perfectly imperfect glazed finish. The vessel has a simple, tapered silhouette, shaped with a wide mouth, short walls and a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Round Stone Trough, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The low trough i...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin
18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin

18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin

Located in Chicago, IL

China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel was once used for collecting rain water...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue & White Dragon Motif Porcelain Planter
Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue & White Dragon Motif Porcelain Planter

Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue & White Dragon Motif Porcelain Planter

Located in Plainview, NY

Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Blue & White Dragon Motif Porcelain Planter This Chinese Qing Dynasty style blue and white porcelain planter brings a timeless, majestic elegance to your ...

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20th Century Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800
Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800

Chinese Etched Limestone Trough, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated today...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

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

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 Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Chinese Celestial Cloud Column Base, c. 1750
Chinese Celestial Cloud Column Base, c. 1750

Chinese Celestial Cloud Column Base, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This 18th century architectural object, hand-carved out of a single block of white marble, is intricately finished with an all-over celestial cloud motif—an ancient and auspicious Bu...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble

Qing planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing planters and jardinieres for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters and jardinieres created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, limestone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Qing planters and jardinieres 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 planters and jardinieres differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $199 and tops out at $16,800 while the average work can sell for $2,500.