With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ming small vase you’re looking for. A ming small vase — often made from
fabric,
wool and
ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage ming small vase you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ming small vase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ming small vase, designed in the
Art Deco,
Baroque or
modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
Delft,
Dutch Originals and
Charlotte Horstmann each produced at least one beautiful ming small vase that is worth considering.
A ming small vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,558, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $35,750.
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.
