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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
Known as “Quanyi” or “Horseshoe Chairs”, They are also known as “Ming “Dynasty” chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
(6) Hans J. Wegner CH24 'Wishbone' Danish Beech Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Inspired by the graceful lines of traditional Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs, Wegner reimagined the form to create something more approachable: light, ergonomic, and suited for modern l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
These chairs were made between 1870 and 1875, during the Qing dynasty, but in the Ming style.
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 arms, and gooseneck front posts.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
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 woven rattan seat, curving back splat and natural wood patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Yoke Back Side Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style yoke back side chairs from the early 20th century with woven rattan seats, curving back splats and natural wood patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
