Ming Pottery

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MING STYLE

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.

Style: Ming

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty

$2,650

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Chinese Martaban Jars are made from thick heavy stoneware and functioned as storage containers and were used during the Ming dynasty. Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Cambodian items were transported throughout southeast Asia in these large Martaban Jars that were typically produced near port towns. They were usually covered in black, brown, or amber glazes and displayed various decorations. You might find provisions such as oil, wine and fruits being transported in these large Chinese Pots...

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1740s Chinese Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Circa 1271-1368 Chinese Yuan Dynasty Celadon Glazed Pottery Libation Dish

$225

Circa 1271-1368 Chinese Yuan Dynasty Celadon Glazed Pottery Libation Dish

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon glazed pottery libation dish, circa 1271-1368. Red pottery. Longquan Region (SW China). Old repair. 4 9/16" x 1". We are a family business that has been...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery

15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Celadon Glazed Pottery Jarlet

$295

15th Century Thai Sawankhalok Celadon Glazed Pottery Jarlet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

15th century Thai Sawankhalok celadon glazed pottery jarlet. Red pottery. Loop handles. Nibbles on base but exceptional glaze condition. Virtually identical & possibly Song Chinese o...

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Mid-20th Century Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Vessel, Citron Glaze, USA

$542Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.25 in Dm 8 in

Mid-20th Century Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Vessel, Citron Glaze, USA

Located in Wainscott, NY

Mid-20th Century Studio Pottery Vessel in Citron Hand-thrown studio pottery vessel, mid-20th century, finished in a luminous citron glaze with subtle tonal variation and fine speckl...

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20th Century American Ming Pottery

Materials

Clay

Ming Dynasty Celadon Glazed Charger

$2,950

H 2 in Dm 12.5 in

Ming Dynasty Celadon Glazed Charger

Located in Stamford, CT

Ming dynasty celadon glazed charger having fluted interior with plain well center.

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Antique German 19th Century Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Baking Mold

$340

H 2.63 in W 15.5 in D 9.38 in

Antique German 19th Century Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Baking Mold

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming 19th-century German ceramic cake dish featuring a rich brown glaze and authentic rustic character. Discovered at an antiques sale in Nuremberg, Germany, this rare piece be...

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19th Century German Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel

$2,353

H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Monumental 19th C Italian Glazed Pottery Planter

$4,450

H 35.5 in Dm 18.75 in

Monumental 19th C Italian Glazed Pottery Planter

Located in Hudson, NY

This very good Italian tin glazed pottery planter is in an antique brazier form. The form from antiquity was used as a source of heat and for the burni...

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19th Century Italian Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

$2,125 / set

H 13.25 in W 12 in D 8 in

1970s Asian Chinese Export Fierce Facing Drip Glaze Pottery Foo Dogs, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a personal favorite! This is a killer pair of 1970s large scale Chinese Export style foo dogs. I love the coloration with the brown and gold drip g...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Small 19th Century Antique French Ironstone Preserving Pots or Pots À Confiture

$40 / item

H 2.75 in Dm 2.5 in

Small 19th Century Antique French Ironstone Preserving Pots or Pots À Confiture

Located in Birmingham, AL

Hard to find small 19th century antique French ironstone preserving pots or pots à confiture, circa 1890s. These petite earthenware pots were ...

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1890s French Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

Chinese Stoneware Bowl or Dish Longquan Celadon Incised, Yuan Dynasty 1271-1368

$791

H 1.38 in Dm 6.6 in

Chinese Stoneware Bowl or Dish Longquan Celadon Incised, Yuan Dynasty 1271-1368

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very old interesting Chinese stoneware Longquan Celadon bowl or plate with incised decoration, which we date to the Yuan Dynasty, circa 1300. The bowl is well potted on a low foot. The bowl is an olive green colour having a celadon glaze with incised decoration to its centre of what looks like a flower stem and additionally three incised string lines to the outer wall. Unglazed parts fire to a terracotta brown colour as with the base section The piece is unmarked but for similar pieces see the superb book: Chinese Ceramics by He Li published by Thames & Hudson, 1996; pages 164 to 184. NOTES Longquan is a city in South west China. These wares were produced over a long time period from 959 to 1550; which covers the Northern Song, Southern Song...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Green Glazed Stoneware Oil Jar

$1,500

H 30.5 in Dm 16 in

Monumental Green Glazed Stoneware Oil Jar

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A monumental Oil Jar or large floor vase in a green glaze. It was purchased out of the estate of a long time antique dealer's home. He collected Catalina pottery but this is more rem...

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20th Century American Ming Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Chinese Figural & Foliate Jade Green Glazed Pottery Vase c1930

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.25 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Antique Chinese Figural & Foliate Jade Green Glazed Pottery Vase c1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Chinese vase, dating to circa 1930, features a jade green glaze. The vase is adorned with intricate figural and foliate motifs, showcasing traditional Chinese artistry. ...

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Early 20th Century Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique Stoneware Salt Glazed 9" Round Pottery Crock Pot with Blue Flower

$150

H 8 in W 9 in D 9 in

Antique Stoneware Salt Glazed 9" Round Pottery Crock Pot with Blue Flower

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Stoneware Salt Glazed 9" Round Pottery Crock Pot with Blue Flower. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 9" Diameter.

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Late 19th Century Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Antique earthenware pot from Moldova, circa 1850

$319

H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Antique earthenware pot from Moldova, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This earthenware pot from Moldova dates from circa 1850 and is a beautiful example of traditional Eastern European folk pottery. The pot has a robust, round shape with a subtly taper...

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1850s Moldovan Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Previously Available Items

19th Century Islamic Blue and White Fritware Pottery Plate Signed by Maker

Sold

H 1.78 in Dm 10.04 in

19th Century Islamic Blue and White Fritware Pottery Plate Signed by Maker

Located in COLMAR, FR

A mysterious, antique blue and white pottery plate. This is a fritware plate, hand-painted with a floral motif in underglaze cobalt blue...

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1860s Unknown Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Four Chinese Ming Dynasty Tall Green Glazed Tomb Figures

Sold

H 16 in W 5 in D 3.4 in

Four Chinese Ming Dynasty Tall Green Glazed Tomb Figures

Located in Dallas, TX

Four Chinese Ming dynasty (1573 - 1619) pottery tomb figures. Heads and hand detach for packing and traveling. The green glaze is beautiful and the condit...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Urn Glazed Pottery Ming China

Sold

H 12.5 in Dm 8.8 in

Urn Glazed Pottery Ming China

Located in New York, NY

An urn in black glazed pottery made during the Ming period, 1368-1644, in China.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique Khmer Vase/Amphora

Sold

H 12 in Dm 9 in

Antique Khmer Vase/Amphora

Located in New York, NY

A classicly formed antique Khmer pottery vase/Amphora from the Khmer region of South East Asia. A sober form that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.

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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Ming Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Ming pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Ming pottery for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pottery created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming pottery made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pottery differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $2,955 while the average work can sell for $1,615.