Famille Rose 20th Century Chinese Large Bowl With Maitland Smith Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Famille rose Chinese porcelain bowl with hand-painted enamel dragon motifs on a field of colorful
Porcelain, Wood
Unavailable
H 4.53 in Dm 12.21 in
Binh Thuan Shipwreck Bowl, Swatow Ware Zhangzhou Porcelain, circa 1608
By Wei Xiao Ming
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Large Ming porcelain bowl, recovered from the Binh Thuan shipwreck, Vietnam, painted with reserves
Porcelain
Large Antique Ming Dynasty Bowl with Stand
Located in Rochester, NY
Large antique Ming Dynasty bowl with beautifully aged glaze and a very elegant Classic austere form
Ceramic, Wood
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Yellow Enamel Bowl Ming Mark
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Japanese octagonal bowl made of metal and decorated with finely detailed
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.34 in Dm 8.39 in
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Jiajing - Wanli period 1560-1580 Bowl with Crane
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely decorated piece. A rare type China Jingdezhen kilns Ming Dynastie, Jiajing reign (1522-1566
Porcelain
Sold
H 4.34 in Dm 8.39 in
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Jiajing - Wanli period 1560-1580 Bowl with Crane
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely decorated piece. A rare type China Jingdezhen kilns Ming Dynastie, Jiajing reign
Porcelain
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 8.27 in
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Jiajing - Wanli period 1560-1600 Bowl with La
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely decorated piece. A rare type with landscape China Jingdezhen kilns Ming Dynastie, Jiajing or
Porcelain
Large Chinese Blue and White Antique Porcelain Bowl Painted with Dragons
Located in Katonah, NY
An 18th century, Qianlong Blue and White bowl well-painted in tones of cobalt blue, the exterior
Porcelain
Ming Dynasty Imperial Exhibition Large Bowl, 1600's
Located in London, GB
Ming dynasty blue & white large exhibition center piece Imperial Provincial bowl Yongle Pattern
Porcelain
Chinese Swatow Porcelain Large Bowl, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese Swatow porcelain large bowl, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty. The deep sided bowl, exuberantly
Porcelain
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
13" wide whites large for a Ming dynasty bowl. With handles the, the bowl is 17" wide.
Bronze
$17,500
H 100 in W 84 in D 24 in
Antique Japanesse Hand-Carved Elmwood Cabinet, Sideboard, Meiji, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental antique hand-carved elmwood cabinet. Sideboard, 20th century.
Wood
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...
Porcelain
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Depicting phoenix birds in flight.
Porcelain
$16,708
H 91.74 in W 65.75 in D 19.89 in
Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Brights of Nettlebed, Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home,...
Glass, Hardwood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in Dm 15 in
A Chinese Famille Verte Enameled Porcelain Charger, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The central field depicting two mythological feng-huang (phoenix's) encircling chrysanthemum blossoms & scrolling vines within a band of ruyi-heads, the cavetto rising to an iron...
Porcelain
Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China. The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot support...
Porcelain
$1,218
H 7.4 in Dm 7.5 in
Chinese Porcelain Ming Provincial Jar or Vase Blue & White, Jiajing 16th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese handcrafted porcelain provincial jar or vase, all hand painted in cobalt blue and dating to the Ming period of the early 16th century or possibly earlier. The jar ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$3,480Sale Price|40% Off
H 34.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Theodore Alexander Althorp Bombe Chest of Drawers in Mahogany With Brass Handles
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Norwood, NJ
An exquisite Theodore Alexander Althorp Collection bombe chest, beautifully handcrafted from richly figured mahogany with a lustrous hand-rubbed finish. The piece features six drawer...
Bronze
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Porcelain Stemmed Bowl & Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Porcelain Stemmed Bowl & Cover Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty Circa 1862-1874 A.D. A remarkable antique Chinese Porcelain Stemmed Bowl with ...
Porcelain
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...
Jade, Silver
$4,500 / set
H 7.29 in Dm 3.35 in
Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
17th century, painted in underglaze blue with eight figures including officials in a garden landscape, marked on the bottom with a sitting rabbit(blue hare), Transitional period(Late...
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vase, Meiji Period Japan
Located in London, GB
This intricately decorated antique Japanese vase was crafted in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The vase is of circular form and features a waisted base, large, ovoid body and a lid wi...
Enamel
19th Century Chinese table screen
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 19th Century Chinese hardwood table screen consisting of three shaped panels, each panel having pierced and carved floral fretwork and inlaid with mother of pearl...
Hardwood
$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 dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Enamelled Porcelain Basin, Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very attractive 19th century Chinese 'famille rose' porcelain basin, the deep welled interior decorated with hand painted enamels depicting flowering vines & fowl, rising up to a f...
Porcelain
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.