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Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China
Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China

Ming Dynasty Terracotta Green Glazed Tomb Statue, China

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure, depicting a official. The statue has

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase
16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

Located in Hampstead, QC

This is a rare Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Fu Dog figural bronze tripod lidded censer used for

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Tomb Statue "Official", China 1368-1644
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Tomb Statue "Official", China 1368-1644

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Tomb Statue "Official", China 1368-1644

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure, depicting a official. The statue has

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Teracotta Tomb Statue of a Woman, China
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Teracotta Tomb Statue of a Woman, China

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Teracotta Tomb Statue of a Woman, China

Located in Basel, BS

A fine green-glazed Chinese Ming Dynasty earthenware figure. In form of a female funeral guide

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi
Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi

Large Black Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guandi

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A large black lacquered bronze figure of Guandi Ming dynasty, China Measure: Height 38 cm

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Antique 1610s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Store closing March 31.  Buddhist Monk Votive Figure 19th C Patina
Store closing March 31.  Buddhist Monk Votive Figure 19th C Patina

Store closing March 31. Buddhist Monk Votive Figure 19th C Patina

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. A profoundly beautiful standing Buddhist monk with begging bowl. Myanmar (Burma), 19th century or earlier. Bronze with layered patina of gold and lacquer. Pla...

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Chinese Ming Figure of an Official
Chinese Ming Figure of an Official

Chinese Ming Figure of an Official

Located in Essex, MA

Standing male figure with robe and hat.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare, Ming-Dynasty, Terracotta Figural Procession
Rare, Ming-Dynasty, Terracotta Figural Procession

Rare, Ming-Dynasty, Terracotta Figural Procession

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and unusual, hand-molded, painted and glazed, eight-person procession of robed attendants both surrounding, and bearing a litter born on poles. The central figures and litt...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

16th Century Ceramic Attendant Figure, Ming Dynasty
16th Century Ceramic Attendant Figure, Ming Dynasty

16th Century Ceramic Attendant Figure, Ming Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

A ritual attendant figure, used in funerary ceremonies during the Ming dynasty period (1368-1644

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

16th Century Ritual Attendant Figure, Ming Period
16th Century Ritual Attendant Figure, Ming Period

16th Century Ritual Attendant Figure, Ming Period

Located in New York, NY

A ritual attendant figure, used in funerary ceremonies during the Ming dynasty period (1368-1644

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin

Located in Torino, IT

The figure has been cast in iron. There are traces of polychrome red lacquer that was highlighting

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official
Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official

Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Chinese Ming Dynasty seated bronze figure of an official. Having some original gold leaf areas

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Figure of an Attendant
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Figure of an Attendant

Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Figure of an Attendant

Located in Chicago, IL

This green glazed terra cotta figure of an attendant is from the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). The

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Chinese Porcelain Charcoal Container Ming Period Landscape Figure
Antique Chinese Porcelain Charcoal Container Ming Period Landscape Figure

Antique Chinese Porcelain Charcoal Container Ming Period Landscape Figure

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

with a figural landscape scene. Matching storage box included. Condition fritting to rim and 1

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Carved Wooden Figure Of Buddha, Ming Dynasty
A Large Carved Wooden Figure Of Buddha, Ming Dynasty

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

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

A Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin. The Goddess of Mercy is shown seated in

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Ming Period Blanc de Chine Figure of Tudi
17th Century Ming Period Blanc de Chine Figure of Tudi

17th Century Ming Period Blanc de Chine Figure of Tudi

Located in Long Island City, NY

The figure is seated on a throne, with feet on a foot stool, and wears an official hat, his hand

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Antique 1640s Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese Ming dynasty two-piece bronze incense censer or cache in the Form of Guandi or Guan Yu

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Daoist Buddha Figure Late Ming Early Qing Dynasty
Chinese Daoist Buddha Figure Late Ming Early Qing Dynasty

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a SHEEP Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644. This interesting zodiac

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty
Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Important Ancient Chinese Figural Group Three GARDENERS, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Figural Group Three GARDENERS, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Figural Group Three GARDENERS, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese figural group three (3) gardeners for the after life , Ming Dynasty, 1368

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese zodiac figure holding a rabbit, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of a Taoist Figure
Large Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of a Taoist Figure

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD
Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD

Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Ming dynasty gilt lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin, dating to the Ming dynasty, 1368

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

17th Century Chinese Bronze Ming Dynasty Statue
17th Century Chinese Bronze Ming Dynasty Statue

17th Century Chinese Bronze Ming Dynasty Statue

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th century Chinese bronze dignitary figure, Ming dynasty, circa 1600. Lacquer and gilt surface

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Chinese Standing Figure of a Buddhist Monk
17th Century Chinese Standing Figure of a Buddhist Monk

17th Century Chinese Standing Figure of a Buddhist Monk

Located in Chicago, IL

and serenity. This polychrome figure depicts a standing Buddhist monk with hands clasped in prayer. He

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

36CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Period Chinese Porcelain Ewer Figural
36CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Period Chinese Porcelain Ewer Figural

36CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Period Chinese Porcelain Ewer Figural

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Handle restored, restoration to neck and 1 chip to base rim. Size: 36CM high Period 17th century Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Very Fine and Serene Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 16th Century
Very Fine and Serene Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 16th Century

Very Fine and Serene Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 16th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A very fine Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin Ming dynasty, late 16th-early 17th century

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Greyhound Dog, 618 AD
Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Greyhound Dog, 618 AD

Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Greyhound Dog, 618 AD

Located in London, GB

An ancient Chinese pottery figure of a seated greyhound, dating to the Tang Dynasty, circa 618-907

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ceramics

Acid Etched Patinated Brass and Pewter "Eternal Forest Table" by Philip & Kelvin
Acid Etched Patinated Brass and Pewter "Eternal Forest Table" by Philip & Kelvin

Acid Etched Patinated Brass and Pewter "Eternal Forest Table" by Philip & Kelvin

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Montreal, QC

. Patterns range from the figural, like “Chan”, “Ming” and “Festival” to the abstract, such as “Eternal

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Vintage 1960s American Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ming Figure of an Official, Early 19th Century Chinese Wood Figure
Antique Ming Figure of an Official, Early 19th Century Chinese Wood Figure

Antique Ming Figure of an Official, Early 19th Century Chinese Wood Figure

Located in Somis, CA

All original statue depicts an Imperial Ming Official. Beautiful contrasting colors of black and

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

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

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Carved & Lacquered Wooden Dignitary on Horseback Figure
Chinese Ming Carved & Lacquered Wooden Dignitary on Horseback Figure

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

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Yuan-Ming Dynasty Grey Stone Carved Daoist Figure
Yuan-Ming Dynasty Grey Stone Carved Daoist Figure

Yuan-Ming Dynasty Grey Stone Carved Daoist Figure

Located in Dallas, TX

or king from the 12th-14th century. Yuan -Ming Dynasty. A seated elderly man robes with a dignitary

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Late Ming Fahua Glazed Biscuit Figure of Guanyin
Chinese Late Ming Fahua Glazed Biscuit Figure of Guanyin

Chinese Late Ming Fahua Glazed Biscuit Figure of Guanyin

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine antique Chinese glazed biscuit pottery figure of Guanyin dating from the late Ming

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin

Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin

Located in Hudson, NY

This very finely cast figure seated in Vajrasana posture shows many detailed refinements such as

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Important Ancient Chinese Figure  WINE SKIN Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-164
Important Ancient Chinese Figure  WINE SKIN Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-164

Important Ancient Chinese Figure WINE SKIN Attendant, Ming Dynasty, 1368-164

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese Attendant holding a wine skin for the after life, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

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

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese zodiac figure holding a sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rooster, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rooster, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rooster, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac fIgure holding a ROOSTER, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With  "PIG" , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With  "PIG" , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With "PIG" , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a PIG, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. This interesting

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a DOG, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. This interesting

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a dragon, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This

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Materials

Pottery

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Ming Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ming figure you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each ming figure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ming figure — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each ming figure bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ming Figure?

Prices for a ming figure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $246 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,394.

A Close Look at Ming Furniture

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.