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Ming Furniture

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.

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Style: Ming
Antique Chinese Hongzhi or Zhengde Dish Fish, 15th/16th Century
Antique Chinese Hongzhi or Zhengde Dish Fish, 15th/16th Century

Antique Chinese Hongzhi or Zhengde Dish Fish, 15th/16th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated and highly unusual dish from the 15th/16th century. The dish is beautifully designed with a beautiful fish in the centre. 9-1-23-1-1 Additional information:...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Intricately Carved Sandalwood Frame in Custom Display Frame
Intricately Carved Sandalwood Frame in Custom Display Frame

Intricately Carved Sandalwood Frame in Custom Display Frame

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A highly decorative Carved and Tassled Sandalwood Fan mounted on a Green Velvet background and fitted in a Gilt edged custom display frame. The Fan with...

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20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Sandalwood

Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in London, GB

Bixia Yuanjun figure of bronze dated Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. Base of hardwood. Height excluding base 26cm; Heigh including base 31cm. Goddess of fertility. Condition: Corrosion ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu
Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain incense burner. Pictured in the book of Tang Ying Academy about the Kosometsuke exhibition in the Jingdezhen Yanshan Art Museum. Also with beuatifu...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Located in Austin, TX

Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This curious ceramic form is a sculptural Chinese candle stand or oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Rustic and highly textured, the sculptural ceramic form is thick wi...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C
Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C

Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a chenghua mark The base is...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period
Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period

Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated bowl Late 16th, early 17th century Ming period. Kraak scene with deer on outside and inside. Delicate and beautiful piece. Condition Some chips/fritting ...

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17th Century Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King Portrait Hanging Scrolls
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King Portrait Hanging Scrolls

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King Portrait Hanging Scrolls

Located in Queens, NY

3 Chinese Ming Dynasty-style scroll wall hangings depicting a king seated on a chair draped in ornate cloth, a mushroom colored background and floral rug beneath him. The rest of th...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China
Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated small dish, dating to ca 1500, Hongzhi or Zhengde period. The small saucer dish is decorated with a raised moulded goldfish coloured in orange-red enamel and...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate with a rare size 14-11-18-1-1 Condition Overall condition a (Good) lots of rimfrits as to be expected from this type of kraak porcelain. ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Asian Wooden Abacus Form Table Lamps
Pair Of Asian Wooden Abacus Form Table Lamps

Pair Of Asian Wooden Abacus Form Table Lamps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Each lamp is constructed of two fine wood abacuses attached in T shapes with brass mounts and repurposed as table lamps. They are mounted on scalloped wood bases with incurved feet. ...

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20th Century Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fine Leather Trunk on Stand
Fine Leather Trunk on Stand

Fine Leather Trunk on Stand

$2,200Sale Price|21% Off

Fine Leather Trunk on Stand

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine leather trunk on detachable stand with brass fitting, beautiful color and texture, elegant form and lines.

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1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

With a graceful silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in Yu...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate from the 17th century. There is an old lacquer red repair. This is a Swatow plate or a Japanese copy of a Swatow plate. Very interesting Somehow we rea...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Ming Style Side Table, USA 1960s
Ming Style Side Table, USA 1960s

Ming Style Side Table, USA 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our exquisite Ming Style Side Table, a true gem from the USA dating back to the 1960s. This stunning piece of furniture effortlessly captures the essence of Ming Dynasty ...

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1960s American Vintage Ming Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of 'Lazy Chairs' in walnut, black lacquer with a natural cracked wear that gives the chairs an exciting and artistic look. Ming style, early 19th century China. The term 'Laz...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Elm Wood Children Armchairs
Pair of Elm Wood Children Armchairs

Pair of Elm Wood Children Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of elmwood children armchairs with relief carving, simple and beautiful form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug with Blue Lotus Flowers on a Blush Pink Field
Rare Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug with Blue Lotus Flowers on a Blush Pink Field

Rare Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug with Blue Lotus Flowers on a Blush Pink Field

Located in Milan, IT

This rare Ningxia rug features a blush pink background decorated by a directional pattern of large blue lotus flowers, symbols of long life, connected by a thin leafy vinery. The blu...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850
Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850

Chinese Elm Audience Chair, c. 1850

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese audience chair in the Ming Dynasty taste. The chair is made from Northern Chinese Elm with traces of original black lacquer throughout. The chair has a frame and panel...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Mid 20th Century Ebonized Rosewood Ming Style Horseshoe Back Lounge Chair
Mid 20th Century Ebonized Rosewood Ming Style Horseshoe Back Lounge Chair

Mid 20th Century Ebonized Rosewood Ming Style Horseshoe Back Lounge Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid 20th Century Ebonized Rosewood Ming Style horseshoe back lounge chair. Measures 29.5" in width, 25" in depth and 29" in height. Seat height is 14" and ATM height is 23.5". Seat ...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Paint

Asian hand carved Hexagonal Center Table
Asian hand carved Hexagonal Center Table

Asian hand carved Hexagonal Center Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Asian hand carved hexagonal center table distinguished by geometric forms and clean graceful lines featuring picture framed top with carved apro...

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20th Century Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher
Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher

Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty style vintage waisted altar console table from the mid-20th century, with horsehoof legs and humpbacked stretcher. Delve into the elegance of classical Chinese design ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. A covered flat top circular box with lid decoration in under glaze cobalt blue of a peony blossom with leafy b...

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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Chinese Decorative Mahogany Hand Carved Wood Table Lamp
1960s Chinese Decorative Mahogany Hand Carved Wood Table Lamp

1960s Chinese Decorative Mahogany Hand Carved Wood Table Lamp

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Chinese Table Lamp No shade. Double socket with matching wood finial 30.25 h x 9 w x 5.5 d Unmarked Original vintage unrestored condition. Refer to im...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

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Brass

Annamese Molded Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Annamese Molded Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Annamese Molded Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Annamese Molded Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. The cover delicately decorated with a central floral medallion from which radiate six conjoined ruyi la...

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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s
Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s

Set of Six Guanmaoyi Yokeback Dining Chairs, circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of six Classic Chinese Guanmaoyi yokeback chairs in lacquered elmwood consisting of two armchairs and four sides. These elegant high back chairs are named for their resemblance...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet
Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet

Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage low table exudes quiet elegance through its balanced proportions and time-softened teak wood. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, the piece features a square top wit...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Furniture

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Teak

36CM Antique 17/18th c Kraak Style Blue White Dutch Delftware Earthenware Cha.
36CM Antique 17/18th c Kraak Style Blue White Dutch Delftware Earthenware Cha.

36CM Antique 17/18th c Kraak Style Blue White Dutch Delftware Earthenware Cha.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Earthenware dish with a flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze. Central scene of a grasshopper on a rock. These kind of dishes were made after Chinese K...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Low Prayer Table with Fretwork Top
Chinese Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Low Prayer Table with Fretwork Top

Chinese Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Low Prayer Table with Fretwork Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese Ming style elmwood prayer table from the mid 20th century, with fretwork top and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the midcentury period, this low elmwood prayer table captures our attention with its square fretwork top sitting above a waisted apron. Raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities, the table is adorned with a discreetly carved apron on all sides. With its clean lines and warm patina, this Ming style Chinese prayer table...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ming Blue & White Rice Bowl, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Blue & White Rice Bowl, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Blue & White Rice Bowl, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, brushed with dark cobalt underglaze in a pattern of loops and spirals reminiscent of ancient bronze ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen
Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen

Kosometsuke 17C Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kaiseki Dish Tianqi / Chongzhen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain Kaiseki dish from the late Ming period, Tianqi/Chongzhen period most. Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market. Origin: C...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Literati Tianqi Period 17th c Chinese Porcelain China Dish Landscap
Antique Ming Literati Tianqi Period 17th c Chinese Porcelain China Dish Landscap

Antique Ming Literati Tianqi Period 17th c Chinese Porcelain China Dish Landscap

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese porcelain dish. Period Tianqi, Ming dynasty. This piece belongs to the Kosometsuke (Ko-sometsuke) group, produced in Jingdezhen s...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Dynasty Dish China Porcelain Unusual, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white, late ming period Tianqi or Chongzhen. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White, Ko-Sometsuke Re...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair with Carved Splat and Apron
Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair with Carved Splat and Apron

Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair with Carved Splat and Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

Gracefully proportioned and sculptural in silhouette, this vintage Chinese horseshoe back armchair draws on centuries of tradition while offering a quiet, natural presence. The conti...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jumu Square Side Table
Jumu Square Side Table

Jumu Square Side Table

$1,950Sale Price|22% Off

Jumu Square Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Jumu wood square side table with relief carving on apron and stretchers on hoof feet. Price is for the table only.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Go players
Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Go players

Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Go players

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Go players in a mountain landscape under a palm tree and next to a pavillion. Dish on high foot. For similar examples of this listing see...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Mid-18th Century Ming Style Chest in Black Lacquer
Mid-18th Century Ming Style Chest in Black Lacquer

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 Furniture

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Wood

32CM Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Monochrome
32CM Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Monochrome

32CM Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Monochrome

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely monochrome Swatow/Zhangzhou dish. Brown glaze color. It's quite unusual to see a swatow dish only with craquele, without scene or incised decoration. Great reference p...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The gracefully curved form is known as a yuhuchunping, or pear-shape...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese 16/17C Ming Porcelain Dish Zhangzhou Swatow Fenghuang China
Antique Chinese 16/17C Ming Porcelain Dish Zhangzhou Swatow Fenghuang China

Antique Chinese 16/17C Ming Porcelain Dish Zhangzhou Swatow Fenghuang China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1580-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in red and green Similar piece in the literature, see pictures. Con...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet
Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet

Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Chinese one piece wardrobe cabinet with tapering form, solidly constructed with peg joinery. Paneled and trimmed with brass lock as shown. The doors open to reveal vertical slat back...

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20th Century Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ming Style Rosewood End or Side Table with Glass Inset Top Made in China
Ming Style Rosewood End or Side Table with Glass Inset Top Made in China

Ming Style Rosewood End or Side Table with Glass Inset Top Made in China

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Ming style rosewood side or end table with square beveled edge glass inset top, made in China. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450

Located in Chicago, IL

With its balanced silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite Early 20th Century Chinese Embroidery Discover a stunning piece of art from the early 20th century – a Chinese embroidery masterpiece. This work of art features a mythologi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

Huifan Jidnan Art Collection in Chinese Edition Hardcover in Slipcase
Huifan Jidnan Art Collection in Chinese Edition Hardcover in Slipcase

Huifan Jidnan Art Collection in Chinese Edition Hardcover in Slipcase

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Huifan Jidnan Art Collection in Chinese Edition Hardcover in Slipcase. Asian Art Calligraphy collection hardcover book in slipcase. Chinese language edition. Condition: Some stains o...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Paper

Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin

Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Most likely Ming 15th/16th Century, carved chicken bone jade figure of a standing Guanyin (Quanyin) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other. Affixed to carved wood ba...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Organic Material

1970s, Ming Style One Drawer Side Tables with Protective Glass Tops, a Pair
1970s, Ming Style One Drawer Side Tables with Protective Glass Tops, a Pair

1970s, Ming Style One Drawer Side Tables with Protective Glass Tops, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of 1970s Ming style one drawer side tables with protective glass tops in very good vintage condition. 100% All real hard wood. Rock solid pieces. Protective Smoke glass tops.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Ming Style Rosewood Upholstered Bench
Asian Ming Style Rosewood Upholstered Bench

Asian Ming Style Rosewood Upholstered Bench

By Century Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

An Asian influenced bench by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Clear lacquered hardwood in a classic Ming design...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Top Quality Wanli / Tianqi Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Crane Waves
Top Quality Wanli / Tianqi Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Crane Waves

Top Quality Wanli / Tianqi Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Crane Waves

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A very nicely potted and painted early 17th century dish of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with unusal reverse decorated design. Visible are cranes, different k...

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17th Century Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of 19th century Chinese painted horseshoe back armchairs. Made from elmwood.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain
Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain

Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of Turkish style Arabesque pattern and central a Lingzhi Fung...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers
Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers

Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual square serving dish from the late Ming period. Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market, Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644)....

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Petit Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Terracotta Granary with Verdigris Patina
Petit Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Terracotta Granary with Verdigris Patina

Petit Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Terracotta Granary with Verdigris Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 17th century Chinese Ming Dynasty granary hand made from terracotta with a verdigris patina. This exquisite 17th century Chinese Ming Dynasty granary, meticulously handcrafted from...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Ming furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Ming furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, George Zee, Broyhill, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $690,000 while the average work can sell for $2,941.