Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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.
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Style: Ming
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.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Ming Style Chinese 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. Two exterior and interior d...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
36% Off
Glass Linen Cabinet with Carved Wood
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 20th century solid wood custom linen press with glass door. The cabinet is constructed with three frame members, among them two are inset with choice elm woods that form the sides. The elm woods with grains of swirls and sweeps resemble the Chinese mountain and water scene. The unique front...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$825 Sale Price
70% Off
Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors, Two pairs of drawers and shelves inside, metal fitting
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
$3,500 Sale Price
36% Off
Century Furniture Asian Ming Style Tall Red Lacquer Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare Ming style tall lighted bar cabinet by Century Furniture of Distinction.
Upper bifold doors open to reveal a mirrored back with three a...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt chinoiserie motifs.
Created in China during the Qi...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
$4,151 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand. Elmwood Side cabinet with shelf inside. Traditional timeless design with a modern sensibility. This is a great cabinet for small places, nightstand, end table for sofa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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 c...
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Mid-20th Century American Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cabinet in Original Black Lacquer, Shanxi Province, 1820-1830
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original black lacquer cabinet with a pair of doors.
The front with a layer of "thick varnish" this is used to attach the thick varnish, first the canvas and after the "varnish pa...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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. Born dur...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet.
Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer.
Front with red lacquer, pair of ...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar
By Broyhill
Located in Charleston, SC
Broyhill "Ming Dynasty" Premier Collection buffet server / bar. This beautiful piece features a solid wood frame of dark stained maple with olive ash burlwood insets surrounded by bo...
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1970s American Vintage Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Burl
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
This well-preserved Ming-style cabinet, dating from around 1860.
It is crafted from elm wood and retains its original red lacquer, which has developed a beautiful natural patina over...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Asian Style Petite Pipe and Tobacco Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Asian style petite pipe and tobacco cabinet, early 20th century.
This Ming style cabinet features a single tiger maple panel door with original Fen...
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Early 20th Century Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Asian Art - Antique Decoration
Vintage lacquered elm bookcase
Ming style, with two drawers..
Measures : 103x43cm H:1...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting.
The original...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China.
Elm and dark yellow lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina.
Three drawers over two bi-fold d...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
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. Born in China during the 19th century, this wooden cabinet captures our attention with its contrast of colors and delicately carved motifs. Presenting a linear silhouette, the cabinet is adorned with court scenes on the left panel and work scenes on the right. This gilt décor stands out beautifully on the dark ground, while other carved panels are highlighted by a red ground in the lower section. Two pairs of double doors total open to reveal a convenient storage space, the lower ones hiding inner drawers. Carved on the apron, the cabinet is resting on four straight legs. With its clean lines and skillfully carved decor, this Ming style cabinet...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets provided the perfect blank canvas for painted scen...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Side Table Cabinets with Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Side Table Cabinets with protective Glass Tops. Pristine vintage condition with very light signs of use.
Feature a single t...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1960s George Zee Rosewood Chinoiserie Flip Top Bar Server
By George Zee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century flip top server/bar by George Zee of Hong Kong. From the estate of an executive of the Ford Foundation. Purchased in Hong Kong while on business in the 1960’s.
Exceptional craftsmanship, solid as a rock. Double doors open to expose shelving along with 3 drawers. Ample storage. Brass hinges,unique joinery and detailed carved flush pulls...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
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. Step into the world of ancient elegance with this...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare piece of Century Furniture.
It's designed by Raymond Sabota for their Sabota line of furniture. It's hand-painted in a distressed fashion...
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20th Century American Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-18th Century Ming Style Chest in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
18 century chest in original black lacquer.
This Ming style chest is constructed of wood with multiple layers of original black and red lacquer, acco...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Ming Dynasty style natural wood two-door cabinet from the mid-20th century, with floral décor and hidden drawers. This mid-century cabinet, crafted in the style of the Ming...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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Find a broad range of unique Ming case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Broyhill, Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, and George Zee. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $52,980 while the average work can sell for $3,375.
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