A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Australian
Wood
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian
Wood
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor
Wood
$29,990
H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A
Wood
$1,400
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Wood
$1,210
H 13.39 in W 5.71 in D 3.55 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Wood
$1,350
H 13.19 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
Wood
$3,880
H 5.52 in W 2.17 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Carved Green River Jade Figure of an Immortal Ming/Qing Wearing Robes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique an Chinese carved green river jade figure of an immortal ming/qing modelled wearing robes
Jade, Soapstone
$1,600
H 45 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome
Wood
$750
H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Located in Forney, TX
This richly sculpted hand carved and gilded Bodhisattva sculpture is almost certainly a fragment of
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
A Large Carved Wooden Figure Of Buddha, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A LARGE CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF BUDDHA, MING DYNASTY （1368-1644） China, 1368-1644. Seated in
Hardwood
Chinese Daoist Buddha Figure Late Ming Early Qing Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully wood carved figure of a seated Buddha. Seated with slowing robe with traces of white
Wood
Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty
Located in valatie, NY
Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty (late 14th C), with hands resting in his
Large Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of a Taoist Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
A large carved wood sculpture of a Taoist guardian figure with inset eyes from the Ming Dynasty
Wood
Sold
H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 2.56 in
Chinese Ming Carved & Lacquered Wooden Dignitary on Horseback Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely carved Chinese antique Ming wooden figure of a dignitary seated on a throne and riding on
Wood
Sold
H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Figure of a Luohan or Arhat, 16th-17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming
Wood
Yuan-Ming Dynasty Grey Stone Carved Daoist Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
An ancient Chinese carved and painted grey stone sculpture of a dignitary, Laohan, Deity, Emperor
Stone
Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
age and wear. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 25.75 x 15.75 x 11.25 inches (65.4 x 40 x 28.5 cm) 12.6 lbs
Wood
Sold
H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
17th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Figure of Caishen, the God of Wealth
Located in Austin, TX
A charming late Ming dynasty Chinese carved camphor wood figure of the God of Wealth, named Caishen
Wood
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Wood Figure of a Lohan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) polychromed wood figure of a seated Lohan (also Arhat, one
Sold
H 57.49 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of a Bodhisattva Guan Yin
Located in Armadale, Victoria
An imposing depiction of Guan Yin, wearing an elaborate headdress adored with the carved figure of
Wood
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...
Porcelain
$2,800
H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...
Wood, Lacquer
Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Ming dynasty sancai blue glazed pottery figures. Circa 1500 AD Ming Dynasty I have owned over 250 ming tomb figures including over 80 dignitary figures and these are ra...
Pottery
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Copper, Iron
Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...
Brocade, Silk
$3,059Sale Price|42% Off
H 65.5 in W 44 in D 21.25 in
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...
Brass
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$28,000
H 67 in W 148 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School
Located in Kyoto, JP
A six-panel Japanese folding screen from the leading Maruyama-Shijo artist Okamoto Toyohiko (1773-1845). Simply featuring three deer and a few sprigs of foliage on a sumptuous gold-l...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Chinese Bronzed Metal Buddhist Temple Foo Dogs Lions
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of Chinese Buddhist guardian temple foo dogs or foo lions intricately crafted from bronzed metal. The lions are depicted sitting with one having a paw on a ball or o...
Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 11 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tibet that em...
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Kimono with Embroidery Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese Wedding Kimono with bold embroidery designs. The auspicious attire was known as Uchikake and was worn by the bride during the wedding ceremony made from silk and hea...
Brocade, Silk
Japanese Samurai Doll, End of 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful antique Samurai Doll, Japanese manufacture, end of 18th century. Given as a present to young boys becoming adults, it is finely decorated with original 18th century dresse...
Glass, Wood
$75,000
H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Paint, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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.