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What is a Ming chair?
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A Ming chair refers to a typically elaborate and sophisticated piece of seating furniture that was designed during China’s Ming dynasty — an era that saw a deepening of interest in interior design and furniture in the East Asian country owing to the evolution of joinery techniques and a rise in Chinese commerce. Celebrated Danish furniture maker Hans Wegner transitioned from cabinetry to furniture design in the 1940s and, in 1944, began to develop seating based on Ming dynasty chairs.
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Vintage Modern Ming Horseshoe Pair Chairs with Designer Geometric Cushions
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
contemporary modern setting.
Known as “Quanyi” or “Horseshoe Chairs”, They are also known as “Ming “Dynasty
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, during the Qing dynasty, but in the Ming style. Although they predate the nineteenth-century period, the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Antique Chair?
Timeless Charm: Infuse your space with the timeless charm of the Ming dynasty.
Unique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
Ming Dynasty Style Natural Wood Wedding Side Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A single Chinese Ming dynasty style vintage wedding side chair from the mid-20th century, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Set of 4 Mid Century “Wishbone” Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, c1970
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
seat offer both sculptural beauty and everyday functionality. The design was inspired by Ming Dynasty
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
