Ming End Tables
In what’s considered a golden age of Chinese furniture, Ming dynasty artisans produced expertly made designs that married elegance and function. Ming furniture was versatile, such as tables that doubled as writing desks and dining spaces. But it was also beautiful, enhancing a room with clean lines, soft curves and sophisticated decoration.
Dating from 1368 to 1644, the Ming dynasty was a vibrant time for international trade and culture. Especially for scholars and the wealthy, there was an emphasis on a home’s design to promote a good life. From large wardrobes to angular sofas, Ming-style furniture was defined by its joinery, which, instead of nails, involved meticulously designed interlocking elements of wood. This material was carefully selected and positioned to make the grain part of the design. The slow-growing huanghuali, a yellowish rosewood, was particularly valued for its bright color.
Although ornamentation was minimal, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. Chairs crafted for scholars could include calligraphic brush writing. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces.
Ming furniture influenced styles abroad such as Queen Anne in England and Hollywood Regency in the United States. The curved shape of Ming armchairs had a profound impact on legendary Scandinavian modernist furniture designer Hans Wegner. The Danish cabinetmaker shared the Ming artisans’ interest in creating streamlined, functional furnishings, and his China chair, Round chair and Wishbone chair are inspired by Ming dynasty seating. Today, the Ming-style horseshoe chair is a graceful and sought-after type of seat, and contemporary Chinese designers such as Jerry Chen and Gan Erke are also drawing on this heritage for a new era of style.
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20th Century Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
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1920s Chinese Vintage Ming End Tables
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1960s Vintage Ming End Tables
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
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Elm
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming End Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Ming End Tables
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Mid-20th Century American Ming End Tables
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Mid-20th Century American Ming End Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Vintage Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Ming End Tables
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1920s Chinese Vintage Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
Lacquer
1920s Chinese Vintage Ming End Tables
Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Ming End Tables
Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
Wood
1980s Vintage Ming End Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming End Tables
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