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Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Chinese ceremonial chairs has some unique features. It is important to note that two chairs are of one

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair

Located in San Carlos, CA

Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance! Discover the allure of our Chinese Ming-style Antique

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Chinese Dining Chairs in Ming Style
Set of Six Chinese Dining Chairs in Ming Style

Set of Six Chinese Dining Chairs in Ming Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage set of Chinese in Ming style dining chairs in solid wood. Glossy redwood frames - two with

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Ming Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style

Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style. Handcrafted vintage Mid

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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Hand-Crafted Chinese Yoke Chairs, Elm Wood, Ming Style, 20th Century
Hand-Crafted Chinese Yoke Chairs, Elm Wood, Ming Style, 20th Century

Hand-Crafted Chinese Yoke Chairs, Elm Wood, Ming Style, 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Yoke high back Chinese chairs in Ming style. Could be used as side chairs or dining chairs

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs

Materials

Elm

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful and tall Ming style chairs with a yoke back. The chairs are painted black and very

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ming Style Chinese Chair
Ming Style Chinese Chair

Ming Style Chinese Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This Chinese chair, dating from the late 1800s and crafted in the Ming style, is a fascinating

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Style Low Back Chairs with Carved Medallion
Antique Ming Style Low Back Chairs with Carved Medallion

Antique Ming Style Low Back Chairs with Carved Medallion

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century accent chairs in the style of Ming Dynasty feature solid wood frames

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chinese Oriental Ming Style Mahogany Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Chinese Oriental Ming Style Mahogany Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Chinese Oriental Ming Style Mahogany Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Oriental Ming Style Mahogany Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Circa Late 20th

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese audience chair in the Ming Dynasty taste. The chair is made from Northern Chinese Elm with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900
Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900

Pair of mahogany Chinese style chairs, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style chairs standing on four square section legs. Square with rounded

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Yoke Back Chair
19th Century Yoke Back Chair

19th Century Yoke Back Chair

Located in Nijlen, BE

Elegant Yoke-back chairs of fine quality with soft patina. These yoke-back chairs have no armrests

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair
Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair

Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent reimagined Chinese Ming style officials hat chair beautifully crafted from steel with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

$2,219Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs

Set of Six Gilded Steel Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Brilliant Hollywood Regency set of six Chinese Ming style officials hat chairs. The chairs feature

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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Chinese stoneware horseshoe cross chairs circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ming Dinasty Style Chair
Ming Dinasty Style Chair

Ming Dinasty Style Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This Chinese chair is a refined example of traditional craftsmanship, with a simple, clean

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair
Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair

Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair with Bronze casters and all hand carved wood details

Category

Antique 1690s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese green glazed ceramic votive chair. Ming Dynasty 1368 A.D.–1644 A.D. Originally

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Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together with leather

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s
Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s

Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of six Classic Chinese Guanmaoyi yokeback chairs in lacquered elmwood consisting of two

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Ming Chairs, a Pair
19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Ming Chairs, a Pair

19th Century Chinese Yoke Back Ming Chairs, a Pair

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of Chinese yoke-back Ming chairs (Qing Dynasty), made of hardwood and finely carved

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Asian Chinese Ming style side chair in solid wood. Handcrafted in Hong Kong. Great to use

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lamphanger Chair
Chinese Lamphanger Chair

Chinese Lamphanger Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This chair from the late Ming dynasty represents an exceptional example of the art and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Very Fine Pair of Ming Style Side Chairs
Very Fine Pair of Ming Style Side Chairs

Very Fine Pair of Ming Style Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A refined Pair of very well made Chinese Side Chairs with traditional form. Very well made with a

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Ming Style High Back Chair, Red Lacquer
Chinese Ming Style High Back Chair, Red Lacquer

Chinese Ming Style High Back Chair, Red Lacquer

Located in Hamburg, DE

They are commonly referred to as 'Deng Gua Yi', which means lamp. The backrest of these chairs is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century

Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century

By James Mont, Century Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century

Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century

By James Mont

Located in Chicago, IL

A lovely pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Italian Set of Six Cane & Ebonized Dining Chairs
Italian Set of Six Cane & Ebonized Dining Chairs

Italian Set of Six Cane & Ebonized Dining Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

seats for a modern yet timeless look. Inspired by the formality of Chinese Ming style, these distinctive

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

(6) Hans J. Wegner CH24 'Wishbone' Danish Beech Dining Chairs
(6) Hans J. Wegner CH24 'Wishbone' Danish Beech Dining Chairs

(6) Hans J. Wegner CH24 'Wishbone' Danish Beech Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Norwalk, CT

beautiful and functional. Inspired by the graceful lines of traditional Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs, Wegner

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair
Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair

Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of very refined green glazed attendants and one sedan chair, each with benevolent facial

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century

Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm, Wood

Child's Size Chinese Horseshoe Chair
Child's Size Chinese Horseshoe Chair

Child's Size Chinese Horseshoe Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A child's size Chinese horseshoe chair with exposed mortise and tenon joints, carved center

Category

20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats

Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style elm scholar's chairs from the early 20th century, with unusual

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Rattan

CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED
CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED

CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED

Located in Peoria, AZ

EYE-CATCHER! QING DYNASTY TRIANGLE ARM CHAIR! RED ENAMEL & SILK EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs
Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs

Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Stafford, TX

Furniture, originally designed by Raymond K. Sobota. Inspired by classic Chinese Ming dynasty forms, the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Ming-Style Hardwood Chinese Chair, Late 19th Century
Antique Ming-Style Hardwood Chinese Chair, Late 19th Century

Antique Ming-Style Hardwood Chinese Chair, Late 19th Century

Located in Wilmington, DE

An antique Ming-style Chinese hardwood chair dating to the late 19th century. The chair measures

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Wilmington, DE

This set of two antique Ming-style Chinese horseshoe chairs dates to the 19th century. They both

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Elm

Small Ming Style 19th Possible 18th Century Hardwood Chair
Small Ming Style 19th Possible 18th Century Hardwood Chair

Small Ming Style 19th Possible 18th Century Hardwood Chair

Located in East Sussex, GB

A Chinese 19th century, possibly 18th century, Ming style hardwood chair of small proportions. Good

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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Chinese Ming Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese ming chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese ming chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Chinese ming chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese ming chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency style is often sought at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and George Zee and Co each produced beautiful Chinese ming chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Ming Chairs?

Chinese ming chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Chinese Ming Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    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.