Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China. Elm and dark
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Ming Sideboards
Elm
Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China. Elm and dark
Elm
19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench Measures 45" in width, 15" in
Hardwood, Elm
18th Century Ming Chinese Two-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquer finished 18th century Chinese two-door cabinet with a set of small round legs. This
Lacquer
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 83.5 in W 75 in D 19 in
Chinoiserie Oak Chinese Shou Ming Style China Display Cabinet Credenza 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ming style china display cabinet / cupboard / credenza by Jessup Furniture Company. Made
Brass
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a
Elm
$5,175
H 72.75 in W 39 in D 25.5 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with four drawers, ornate
Brass
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand. Elmwood Side
Elm
Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors
Wood
18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching
Wood, Lacquer
$4,580
H 36 in W 42 in D 21 in
Pair of Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Two Door Ming Style Vanity Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of the Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish with Antiqued Brass Hardware Fully Assembled Ming
Brass
$4,025
H 34.5 in W 57 in D 20.5 in
Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered console cabinet from the early 20th century
Brass
$2,875
H 28 in W 46 in D 15.5 in
Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style red rose butterfly console cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges
Bronze
Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
This well-preserved Ming-style cabinet, dating from around 1860. It is crafted from elm wood and
Metal
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 67 in D 23 in
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
Elm
$5,676
H 82.68 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt
Elm
$52,980 / set
H 102 in W 44.5 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|36% Off
H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, 19th Century China
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single
Bronze
$999Sale Price|37% Off
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
, normal age wear. Description: This beautiful antique cabinet has beautiful traditional Ming style simple
Elm
$1,462
H 77.17 in W 40.56 in D 16.93 in
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century Asian Art - Antique Decoration
Wood
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard
Metal
Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This wooden 2-drawer 2-door cabinet is a striking example of antique Chinese craftsmanship
Wood
Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinese one piece wardrobe cabinet with tapering form, solidly constructed with peg joinery
Metal
Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors, Two pairs of drawers and shelves inside, metal fitting
Lacquer
Glass Linen Cabinet with Carved Wood
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 20th century solid wood custom linen press with glass door. The cabinet is constructed
Wood
$5,175
H 67.75 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Ming Dynasty style natural wood two-door cabinet from the mid-20th century, with floral
Wood
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.75 in W 42.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Altar Red Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chinese Ming style hand painted red and brown lacquered cabinet with carved sides, drawer and doors
Wood, Elm
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 37.41 in D 10.24 in
Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
An exquisite and unique ming dynasty style Mid Century Chinese hardwood low cabinet. Finished in
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 68.25 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets
Located in Wilmington, DE
A pair of antique red lacquer Ming-style Chinese wardrobes dating to the second quarter of the 20th
Wood
Pair of Ming Style Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Ming style cabinets of lacquered elmwood construction with original brass hardware
Brass
Pair of Ming Dynasty Pearwood Chest on Chest Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with a pair of short cabinets above tall cabinets and above an apron raised on block feet
Pearwood
Chinese Antique Ming Cabinet
Located in SOMIS, CA
a Ming cabinet. Two interior drawers and shelves and secret compartment. Solid wood. Tenon and
Unavailable
H 68.25 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple and almost contemporary in looks, a fine early 20th century Padouk wood Chinese Ming style
Ming Chest
Located in New York, NY
Ming Elm Chest with restored drawers.
Unavailable
H 73 in W 41 in D 23 in
Antique Chinese Ming tapered round corner cabinet with central removable stuile
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
FINE TAPERED ROUND CORNER CABINET The cabinet with protruding molded edge, supported by rounded
Elm
Antique Ming
Located in Northbrook, IL
Primitive antique Chinese Ming Altar cabinet traditionally used for Meditation. Handcrafted with
Elm
Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee
By George Zee and Co
Located in Fulton, CA
A fine Chinese Ming style cabinet made by George Zee Furniture Company. Works well as a console
Brass
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese black lacquer two door buffet cabinet.
Lacquer, Wood
Unavailable
H 72.05 in W 44.1 in D 20.08 in
Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Old and elegant black lacquered Chinese cabinet in elm from the mid 19th century. The hand-forged
Elm
Unavailable
H 34 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, opening to reveal a drawer
Softwood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet Elm Wood
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Beautiful cabinet with two doors, shelves with two drawers inside. Painted really fine and full of
Elm
Unavailable
H 87 in W 44 in D 18 in
Pair of Tall Cabinets with Square Corners and Carved with Lipped Moulding
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The wonderful pair of square corner cabinets, carved with lipped moulding on the front posts, two
Elm
Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese late Ming style oakwood tapered cabinets, the doors with brass pulls opening onto a
Oak
Ming Dynasty Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Armoire has coveted White Lacquer and hales from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands
Wood
Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet
By Thomasville, James Mont
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Ming-style china cabinet. This piece was made by James Mont for Thomasville
Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant etagere cabinet in Ming style. Made in walnut with burgundy lacquer finish Frame with
Walnut
Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful elmwood cabinet with perfect original red lacquer. Conical body with pair of doors
Elm
Sold
H 79.25 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Noodle Cabinet with Tapering Silhouette
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty style noodle cabinet from the 19th century, with tapering silhouette
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges
Elm
Sold
H 84 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 White Furniture Ming dynasty styled Mandarin China Cabinet, 330-31 Rectangular form with
Glass, Mahogany, Burl
19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style
Located in Kastrup, DK
Cabinet, Ming style made in Jumo (Elm) wood. From Suzhou China, located close to Shanghai. Was
Metal
Sold
H 73 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Ming Rosewood Etagere Bookcase Console Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Ming Rosewood etagere cabinet. Made of solid rosewood featuring tiered
Rosewood
Sold
H 49.5 in W 29.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Ming style wedding cabinet / cupboard / armoire / wardrobe. Made of
Elm, Lacquer
Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This expansive cabinet has a central stile and a hidden compartment. Inside the five paneled doors
Cypress, Lacquer
Sold
H 30 in W 61.375 in D 16 in
Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese red lacquer console table, circa last quarter 20th century. A rectangular form made from
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 34 in W 50.25 in D 17.5 in
Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Black Lacquer Four-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A late 18th century Chinese black lacquer four-door cabinet with scenes of typical domestic life
Lacquer
Sold
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Ming Style Elm Wood Gold Leaf Two Door Tang Media Console Cabinet 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
reproduction Elmwood Ming cabinet is a fine example of the spare, elegant design. Handcrafted by master
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 65 in W 39.5 in L 65 in
Antique Chinese Red Elm Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard Ming Wedding Wardrobe Linens
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Kitchen cabinet or cupboard. Made from Elm with intricate fretwork and finish in
Elm, Paint
Chinese Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek Chinese tall black lacquer cabinet made in the Ming style fronted by two narrow doors, made
Sold
H 86.23 in W 53.15 in D 18.9 in
Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ming style cabinet a beautiful natural original patina, highlighted by a clear lacquer finish. China
Elm
Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
These late Ming Dynasty compound cabinets, painted with traditional figures and horses in a garden
Elm
China Cabinet in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
China cabinet, black lacquer, with stunning natural patina. The cabinet is from Shanxi Province
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 32 in W 70.75 in D 22 in
Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer
Located in Dayton, OH
brass hardware. Includes two central drawers flanked by outer cabinets with interior shelves and four
Brass
Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood antique cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, drawers
Brass
Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of cabinets in Ming style, early 19th century. Made in the beautiful wood Jumu, also called
Hardwood
Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets in Ming Style, Fujian Province, 1880-1900 A pair of elegant black
Brass
Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Chinese cabinet with original lacquer. Two doors, fitted with traditional central hardware
Brass
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
The superb quality of this Chinese elmwood cabinet is largely due to the exceptional finish. The
Elm, Paint
Sold
H 81.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly
Wood
19th Century Two-Door Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Two Door flat panel black lacquer Elm wood cabinet with rich walnut undertones from Northern China
Elm
19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This inset leg lacquered table was intended for practical purposes in a 19th century Chinese
Elm
Sold
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Ming style solid teak desk and matching
Teak
19th Century Chinese Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Cabinet with original red lacquer on front, original black lacquer on sides and top. Beautiful
Wood
Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of elegant and beautiful black polished cabinets in Ming style. Pair of doors with oblong
Brass
Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style
Located in Somis, CA
A Ming style solid wood cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves. Three full length drawers
Brass
Sold
H 67.92 in W 41.54 in D 24.81 in
Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Chinese Ming style entertainment unit made from
Brass
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet
Wood
Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and detailed Chinese counter-top medicine cabinet from a Chinese apothecary shop in
Brass
19th Century Chinese Ming Form Flanked Top Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent example of a Ming form flanked top altar from Shanxi Province. Solid Northern Elm carved
Elm
19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Console Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
The red lacquered polished finish on this Chinese sideboard or console provides a modern look
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Sold
H 51.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint 20th century chinoiserie Ming style lacquered wardrobe / tv cabinet. Features a beautiful
Hardwood, Lacquer
Asian Ming Style Bookcase with Lattice Doors
Located in Somis, CA
craftsmanship. The back and sides of the bookcase are in spindles, a classic Ming style. The open spaces give
Wood
Chinese Antique Round Corner Cabinet, Red Lacquered Ming Style
Located in Somis, CA
A highly sophisticated, beautiful early 19th century round corner cabinet in russet cinnabar. A
Bronze
$6,325
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...
Cedar
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$3,062Sale Price|47% Off
H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...
Brass
$4,740
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
$4,160
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...
Oak
Chinese Four Drawer Kang Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Hardwood
$1,024
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa, the shaped back profusely carved with various foliage, the frame connecting down to the highly carved and decorative front sup...
Teak
$520Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.13 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. The design i...
Iron
$6,437
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
$3,481
H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...
Metal
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard / Low Center Table / Four Drawers
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful red-lacquered Chinese sideboard / low center table was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery. The red lacquer has been enhanced with a sophistica...
Brass
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.
Find a collection of Ming cabinets, decorative objects, lounge chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.

Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

Generally speaking, antique Chinese cabinets are very well made, using solid wood with joined construction. Vintage and modern Chinese cabinets will generally not be of the same high quality as antique pieces.