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Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ming-Style Cabinet
Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ming-Style Cabinet

Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ming-Style Cabinet

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This Ming-style sideboard embodies Mid-Century Chinoiserie, blending the clean architectural lines of 1950s design with traditional Chinese motifs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron
Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with four drawers, ornate brass hardware and carved apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes
Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes

Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors, two drawers, carved giltwood motifs and red accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard

Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Ming Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet
Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet

Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A striking vintage Asian Modern cabinet or chest-on-stand inspired by classic Ming Dynasty forms, featuring an green lacquered finish accented with warm brass trim and sculptural har...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench
19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench Measures 45" in width, 15" in depth and 17" tall.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered console cabinet from the early 20th century, with five drawers and double doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Buffets

Materials

Brass

Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges
Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges

Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty style red rose butterfly console cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges, double doors and carved panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay
Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay

Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Ming style (but later) black lacquered double door cabinet, finished in black lacquer, with handpainted gold details, and inlaid with hardstones such as soapstone, jade (or...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

Century Furniture Asian Ming Style Tall Red Lacquer Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet
Century Furniture Asian Ming Style Tall Red Lacquer Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet

Century Furniture Asian Ming Style Tall Red Lacquer Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet

By Century Furniture

Located in West Chester, PA

A rare Ming style tall lighted bar cabinet by Century Furniture of Distinction.

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

"Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, 2000s, Pair"
"Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, 2000s, Pair"

"Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, 2000s, Pair"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of the Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish with Antiqued Brass Hardware Fully Assembled Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, Two Doors with One Removable Shelf and Two Drawers at Bottom f...

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2010s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching
18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching

Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern Ming Style Lacquered Cabinet / Credenza / Bar Michael Taylor Baker Furn.
Modern Ming Style Lacquered Cabinet / Credenza / Bar Michael Taylor Baker Furn.

Modern Ming Style Lacquered Cabinet / Credenza / Bar Michael Taylor Baker Furn.

By Michael Taylor

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an Asian modern navy lacquered cabinet or credenza designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. The upper portion is silver leafed, whil...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet
Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Distinctive antique-style Korean tansu cabinet featuring traditional butterfly hardware and richly detailed craftsmanship inspired by classic Korean storage chests. Constructed with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Coffe Table with Protective Glass Top
Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Coffe Table with Protective Glass Top

Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Coffe Table with Protective Glass Top

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood cocktail Table with protective Glass Top. Pristine vintage condition with very light signs of use. Measures 40" in width, 20" in d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century White Lacquered Asian Modern James Mont Ming Style Credenza
Mid-Century White Lacquered Asian Modern James Mont Ming Style Credenza

Mid-Century White Lacquered Asian Modern James Mont Ming Style Credenza

By James Mont

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century James Mont inspired Ming style white lacquered credenza. It was manufactured by Sanford Furniture Company. It does have brass capped feet, which are somewhat lo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Asian Chinoiserie Flip Top Server Drexel Ming Style
Asian Chinoiserie Flip Top Server Drexel Ming Style

Asian Chinoiserie Flip Top Server Drexel Ming Style

By Drexel

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Drexel Heritage style Asian style flip top server in light oak wood with burl wood faced doors with engraved markings. Features brass hardware and ming style legs. Two doors with amp...

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs

Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A Chippendale style writing desk with tooled brown leather top and two drawers, each with two hanging bale pulls and a single keyhole. The desk features Ming style feet, straight leg...

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Henredon Ming Style Campaign Hardware Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Mid-Century Henredon Ming Style Campaign Hardware Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Mid-Century Henredon Ming Style Campaign Hardware Walnut Chest Of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Henredon Ming style carved walnut chest with solid brass campaign hardware. It was part of the Campaign Collection that Henredon produced in the 1960s. It is in very good c...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Ming-Style Rosewood Nightstands With Carved Medallion Doors
Pair of Vintage Ming-Style Rosewood Nightstands With Carved Medallion Doors

Pair of Vintage Ming-Style Rosewood Nightstands With Carved Medallion Doors

Located in Elkton, MD

A beautifully crafted pair of vintage rosewood nightstands inspired by traditional Ming Dynasty design. Each piece features a single drawer over double doors, adorned with circular l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Metal

Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Chest / Table / Trunk
Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Chest / Table / Trunk

Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Chest / Table / Trunk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love this piece. It is by Henredon. It is an Asian modern style chest with a high gloss faux tortoise finish. It is a low profile piece, so it would look great at the foot of a bed...

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer
Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer

Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer

Located in Pasadena, TX

This wooden 2-drawer 2-door cabinet is a striking example of antique Chinese craftsmanship, featuring solid wood construction and intricate hand-carved floral panels on the top drawe...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ming Style Early 20th Century Wedding Cabinets
Pair of Ming Style Early 20th Century Wedding Cabinets

Pair of Ming Style Early 20th Century Wedding Cabinets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of Ming style early 20th century wedding cabinets of traditional mitered mortise and tenon construction, the fronts of the cabinets have matching pearled edge apro...

Category

20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s
Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s

Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s

Located in Pomona, CA

Description: This beautiful vintage cabinet has beautiful traditional Ming style simple plain design on the front.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of Openwork Double Door Chinese Tapered cabinets
Pair of Openwork Double Door Chinese Tapered cabinets

Pair of Openwork Double Door Chinese Tapered cabinets

Located in New York, NY

The cabinets exhibit Ming-style clean lines and functional design, which places emphasis on the natural beauty of the wood and the intricate openwork rather than excessive ornamentat...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Ming Style Altar Cabinet, Red Lacquered Elmwood, 1950
Chinese Ming Style Altar Cabinet, Red Lacquered Elmwood, 1950

Chinese Ming Style Altar Cabinet, Red Lacquered Elmwood, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinese Ming style hand painted red and brown lacquered cabinet with carved sides, drawer and doors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

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Pair of Ming Style Cabinets
Pair of Ming Style Cabinets

Pair of Ming Style Cabinets

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 36.5 in D 18.25 in

Pair of Ming Style Cabinets

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Ming style cabinets of lacquered elmwood construction with original brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee
Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee

Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee

Unavailable

H 36.13 in W 51.5 in D 17.75 in

Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee

By George Zee and Co

Located in Fulton, CA

A fine Chinese Ming style cabinet made by George Zee Furniture Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Asian Ming Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet
Late 20th Century Asian Ming Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet

Late 20th Century Asian Ming Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Ming style display cabinet, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel or Henredon.

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet
Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet

Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 37.41 in D 10.24 in

Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet

Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB

An exquisite and unique ming dynasty style Mid Century Chinese hardwood low cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets
Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets

Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets

Located in Wilmington, DE

A pair of antique red lacquer Ming-style Chinese wardrobes dating to the second quarter of the 20th century. One wardrobe measures approximately 42" W x 23.25" D x 68.25" H and the o...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chest , Mid-Centur, Two-Door Cabinet Sideboard in the Ming Style
Chest , Mid-Centur, Two-Door Cabinet Sideboard in the Ming Style

Chest , Mid-Centur, Two-Door Cabinet Sideboard in the Ming Style

Located in Glendale, CA

Mid Century Two door cabinet in Ming style. Beautiful brass hardware. Black finish in original condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Located in Dallas, TX

Simple and almost contemporary in looks, a fine early 20th century Padouk wood Chinese Ming style scholars’ display stand/room divider. Featuring multi-tiered open shelves staggered ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Asian Style Chest
Asian Style Chest

Asian Style Chest

Unavailable

H 32 in W 36 in D 18 in

Asian Style Chest

Located in Glendale, CA

Asian oriental style chest with brass hardware. Recently refinished in dark Mahogany and clear gloss finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Ming Buffets

Small 19th Century Ming Style Cabinet in Peachwood
Small 19th Century Ming Style Cabinet in Peachwood

Small 19th Century Ming Style Cabinet in Peachwood

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant 19th century Ming style cabinet in crafted in peachwood. The cabinet is divided into two parts: the upper section, equipped with a pair of doors featuring metal fittings, op...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard

19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard

Located in Pomona, CA

The piece of furniture for your consideration is a Chinese Ming-style cabinet or sideboard. It is known for their simple, clean lines and classic, traditional design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pine Armoire Ming Style Cabinet
Pine Armoire Ming Style Cabinet

Pine Armoire Ming Style Cabinet

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H 57.75 in W 42.75 in D 18.75 in

Pine Armoire Ming Style Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, typical Ming style, solid natural pine wood cabinet with two removable shelves and drawers.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets
Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets

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H 31.11 in W 30.91 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets in Ming Style, Fujian Province, 1880-1900 A pair of elegant black lacquer cabinets featuring paneled doors with patinated brass hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860
Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860

Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

From Suzhou in Jiangsu province, a city west of Shanghai. Ming style, 1840-1860. Inner deeps : 46 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard

19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard

Located in Pomona, CA

Description: This beautiful antique cabinet has beautiful traditional Ming style simple plain design on the front with antique hardware on the drawers and doors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Smaller Chinese Ming-Style Cabinet with Org. Red-Black Lacquer, Fujian Province
Smaller Chinese Ming-Style Cabinet with Org. Red-Black Lacquer, Fujian Province

Smaller Chinese Ming-Style Cabinet with Org. Red-Black Lacquer, Fujian Province

Located in Kastrup, DK

The doors are fitted with patinated brass mounts, and behind them are shelves and a pair of drawers, making the cabinet both functional and decorative. The design and proportions ar...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations
Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations

Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original black lacquer cabinet with traces of decorations. Time has given this early 19th century Ming style cabinet a beautiful natural original patina, highlighted by a clear lacq...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style
Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style

Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style

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H 70.48 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in

Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant etagere cabinet in Ming style. Made in walnut with burgundy lacquer finish Frame with elegant profiles.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style
19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style

19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style

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H 75.2 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style

Located in Kastrup, DK

Cabinet, Ming style made in Jumo (Elm) wood. From Suzhou China, located close to Shanghai.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet
Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet

Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This expansive cabinet has a central stile and a hidden compartment. Inside the five paneled doors there are two shelves; the second shelf having two drawers. The false-bottom has a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood
Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood

Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese late Ming style oakwood tapered cabinets, the doors with brass pulls opening onto a five-shelf interior, above two side-by-side short drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet
Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet

Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet

By Thomasville, James Mont

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a beautiful Ming-style china cabinet. This piece was made by James Mont for Thomasville in the 1940s-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Cabinets

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Elm Ming Style Altar Cabinet Oriental Chinoiserie
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Elm Ming Style Altar Cabinet Oriental Chinoiserie

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Elm Ming Style Altar Cabinet Oriental Chinoiserie

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century black lacquer elm altar storage cabinet, bedside table or console. Traditional ming style form with 2 doors that open to a divided interior with two drawers.

Category

Late 20th Century Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel
Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel

Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood antique cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, drawers and lower removable panel.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors
Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors

Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges, two drawers over double doors and carved sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Ming style wedding cabinet / cupboard / armoire / wardrobe.

Category

Late 20th Century Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830
Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830

Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of cabinets in Ming style, early 19th century. Made in the beautiful wood Jumu, also called southern elm (Looks some what like walnut wood in its structure and veining).

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese red lacquer console table, circa last quarter 20th century. A rectangular form made from elm with three cabinets for storage over traditional feet. Features brass moon hardwa...

Category

Late 20th Century Ming Buffets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.
Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.

Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.

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H 82.29 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in

Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of elegant and beautiful black polished cabinets in Ming style. Pair of doors with oblong brass fittings.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet

White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

1987 White Furniture Ming dynasty styled Mandarin China Cabinet, 330-31 Rectangular form with mahogany and burlwood paneling.

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Vintage 1980s Ming Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Burl

Lane Furniture Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Ming Style Bar Cabinet
Lane Furniture Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Ming Style Bar Cabinet

Lane Furniture Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Oriental Ming Style Bar Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

A midcentury bar cabinet having faux bamboo features with hand painted doors. The top flips up and is braced by a locking arm to allow bottle service. Ample storage underneath having...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Asian Ming Style Bookcase with Lattice Doors
Asian Ming Style Bookcase with Lattice Doors

Asian Ming Style Bookcase with Lattice Doors

Located in Somis, CA

Exquisite bookcase is made of solid elm wood. Four lattice doors are elegant and refined. The entire lattice work is made with joinery, the geometric, eternity patterns demonstrate e...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Stanley Chinoiserie Ming Style Walnut Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Dry Bar
Stanley Chinoiserie Ming Style Walnut Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Dry Bar

Stanley Chinoiserie Ming Style Walnut Buffet Sideboard Cabinet Server Dry Bar

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Features a flip top opening to a black laminate bar surface over a large central drawer and lower cabinet with shelf for storage. Includes brass hardware with Ming style motif and ca...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer
Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer

Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century chinoiserie elm sideboard. Features a rectangular form finished in black with brass hardware. Includes two central drawers flanked by outer cabinets with interior s...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves

Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves

Located in Kastrup, DK

Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly tapered cabinet features two bottom drawers with ring pull handles. The doors open...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Ming style solid teak desk and matching stick back chair A lovely decorative pair naively cut in the Ming Dynasty style, the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Desks

Materials

Teak

Ming Style Brass Clad Three Drawer Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Ming Style Brass Clad Three Drawer Chest by Sarreid Ltd.

Ming Style Brass Clad Three Drawer Chest by Sarreid Ltd.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage brass clad three drawer Mid-century designed chest with ming style black wood base. Made by Sarreid Ltd. Very well made with three functional drawers.

Category

20th Century Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style
Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

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H 70.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A Ming style solid wood cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Exotic Wood Asian Style End Tables / Small Cabinets, a Pair
Exotic Wood Asian Style End Tables / Small Cabinets, a Pair

Exotic Wood Asian Style End Tables / Small Cabinets, a Pair

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of exotic wood Chinese Ming style Asian cabinets each with 2 drawers and a cabinet below.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cabinet in Walnut, Ming style, 1850-1870
Cabinet in Walnut, Ming style, 1850-1870

Cabinet in Walnut, Ming style, 1850-1870

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H 78.35 in W 43.31 in D 23.23 in

Cabinet in Walnut, Ming style, 1850-1870

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant cabinet in walnut with a pair of doors and 3 drawers, Jiangsu province 1850-1870.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors
Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors

Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Chinese Ming style entertainment unit made from solid elmwood with retractable doors The basic model in this range costs £1350 wit...

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1970s Faux Malachite Asian Style Cabinets By Henredon -A Pair
1970s Faux Malachite Asian Style Cabinets By Henredon -A Pair

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By Henredon

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful pair of mirrored Asian style cabinets by Henredon. The green faux malachite finish is original. The backs are mirrored and shelves are adjustable. The pieces are ...

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White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style off White Lacquer Display Chin
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Located in Topeka, KS

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James Mont Style Asian Modern Solid Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet Or Server
James Mont Style Asian Modern Solid Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet Or Server

James Mont Style Asian Modern Solid Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet Or Server

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1970s James Mont inspired dry bar cabinet or server. It is solid rosewood and very heavy. It has interior drawers. The back is finished as well. It is believed to have been...

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Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Ming-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and dark oxblood patina.

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Mid-Century Brass Inlaid and Burl Wood Ming Style Chest by Old Colony Furniture
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By Old Colony Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century brass inlaid and burl wood chest with Asian styling by Old Colony Furniture. It has a great look! The body is mahogany with burl drawers. The brass inlay frames...

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Chinese Antique Round Corner Cabinet, Red Lacquered Ming Style

Chinese Antique Round Corner Cabinet, Red Lacquered Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A highly sophisticated, beautiful early 19th century round corner cabinet in russet cinnabar. A miter, tenon and mortise construction creates the top which four round, vertical posts...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style
Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A Ming style solid wood cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves from the Ning Bo vernacular culture.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Brass

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18th Century Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Cabinet

18th Century Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Cabinet

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18th Century Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

A beautiful Chinese cabinet from the 18th century, crafted in elmwood in classic Ming style.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene

Located in Dayton, OH

A quaint 20th century chinoiserie Ming style lacquered wardrobe / tv cabinet. Features a beautiful hand painted scene along the front with two ducks amidst a flowery meadow.

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20th Century Ming Cabinets

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Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style
Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style

Located in Dayton, OH

Each drawer is revealed when the cabinet doors are slid towards the middle. The cabinet is supported by a Ming style base.

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20th Century Ming Furniture

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Located in Somis, CA

A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful cabinet is constructed with single-board, matching rosewood door panels cut from the sam...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

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Pair of Early 20th Chinese Ming Style Painted Cabinets

Located in Houston, TX

A spectacular pair of early 20th century Chinese lacquered Ming style compound cabinets with painted scenes of figures in a temporal garden landscape.

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Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Ming Style 4 Door Cabinet with later date shelf.

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H 71 in W 46 in D 21 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-style clothing cabinet features an elegant landscape painting on its front.

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Located in Marbella, ES

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Ming Style Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ming style cabinet for your home. Each ming style cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the ming style cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ming style cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ming style cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henredon, Century Furniture and Hickory White produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ming Style Cabinet?

Prices for a ming style cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $399 and can go as high as $56,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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