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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 Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Landscape
Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Landscape

Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Blue & White Ko-sometsuke plate with a landscape scene Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century Ming (1368 - 1620) Age: ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate
Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate

Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning and unusual scene with geometric design, flowers and objects. Absolute top Quality kraak ware! Co...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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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

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate 2 Deers Classic Design
Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate 2 Deers Classic Design

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate 2 Deers Classic Design

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable quality. Stunning piece with beautiful and classical scene. Absolute top Quality kraak ware Condition some fleebites to ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Vietnamese Blue And White Bowl Circa 15th Century
Vietnamese Blue And White Bowl Circa 15th Century

Vietnamese Blue And White Bowl Circa 15th Century

Located in seoul, KR

The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Bowl Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, Carved Apron
Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, Carved Apron

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, carved apron and gilt accents. Born in China during the 19th cent...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Wood

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

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Ceramic

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl features a hand-painted decoration of a Buddhistic lion playing with a brocade ball in the center. It...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese sweetmeat set of Kosometsuke dishes. Vintage/modern copy after
Japanese sweetmeat set of Kosometsuke dishes. Vintage/modern copy after

Japanese sweetmeat set of Kosometsuke dishes. Vintage/modern copy after

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice sweetmeat set of Kosometsuke dishes. Japanese vintage/modern copy after Chinese ming example. All with stamp mark to the base. Pictures of the origi...

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20th Century Japanese Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

16th-17th Century Chinese Pine Center Table with Carvings and Decorations
16th-17th Century Chinese Pine Center Table with Carvings and Decorations

16th-17th Century Chinese Pine Center Table with Carvings and Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

16th-17th century center table from 'Shanxi Province, China with 1 drawer. Made of pine and with original polychrome lacquer. Original condition. Rare piece of furniture.

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Elm

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this new arrival and very happy with it. Late Ming period Kraak plate of exceptional quality in cobalt blue of larger size. In general the piece is already of high q...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Elm

Antique Chongzhen Shunzhi Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer, 17th Century
Antique Chongzhen Shunzhi Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer, 17th Century

Antique Chongzhen Shunzhi Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated and Ewer in underglaze blue. The globular body rises to a flared neck decorated with tulips and supported by a high handle. The main decoration depicts a nice...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dish OX, ca 1600-1660
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dish OX, ca 1600-1660

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dish OX, ca 1600-1660

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain dish with underglaze blue. Scene of a lovely Ox or Cow in a landscape. Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644) Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Shonzui Porcelain Cup, 17th Century
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Shonzui Porcelain Cup, 17th Century

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Shonzui Porcelain Cup, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful bowl in blue and white. Shonzui marked and style, but 19th c japanese. With matching storage box Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: C...

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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

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Ming period Boys and Bird dish
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Ming period Boys and Bird dish

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Ming period Boys and Bird dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely little dish from the Late Ming period. Blue and White Porcelain, Tianqi or Chongzhen Period c.1620-1635. The subject is of two young Chinese boys walking...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet
Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet

Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet

By Raymond Sabota

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 Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese Ming style low Kang coffee table from Java, with carved apron, chow legs and custom lacquer. Created in Java during the Mid-20th Century, this low Kang coffee table...

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century

Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure, he is dressed in thick robes, his hair arranged in ty...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Terracotta

Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair
Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair

Chinese Ming Style Chromed Steel Officials Hat Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent reimagined Chinese Ming style officials hat chair beautifully crafted from steel with a smooth, thick, seamless chromed finish. The armchair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Literati City Kosometsuke
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Literati City Kosometsuke

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Literati City Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A very nicely decorated kosometsuke plate with a rare scene of a scholar and attendant reaching a city. The lower boats shows some fishermen in boats and waves. The border has fans and geometric designs. Underglaze blue enamels. Keeping save Box included Symbolism A traveller in a...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy
Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy

Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style shop sign console table from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and cylindrical legs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Antiquer 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figure and Cat Dutchman
Antiquer 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figure and Cat Dutchman

Antiquer 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figure and Cat Dutchman

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain European figure in sitting position. Its also a whistle. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian pro...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Black & Green Lacquer Consol Table, Shandong, 1830-1840
Black & Green Lacquer Consol Table, Shandong, 1830-1840

Black & Green Lacquer Consol Table, Shandong, 1830-1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Altar console / side table with everted ends on the top, square legs with stretchers. Original lacquer, black with green lacquer top. Natural age-related patina which is high...

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1830s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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Iron

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

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

Asian Inspired Oak Flip Top 2 Drawer Desk/Console Table w/ Rattan Front
Asian Inspired Oak Flip Top 2 Drawer Desk/Console Table w/ Rattan Front

Asian Inspired Oak Flip Top 2 Drawer Desk/Console Table w/ Rattan Front

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Table can be used as a console, a desk or open up to serve as a dining table. It's made of oak and has a top that slides over and opens up in a butterfly like fashion. The legs ...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

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Oak

Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet
Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet

Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very happy with this new arrival. Arita plate with a scholar carrying books Condition 24.5cm. Perfect Condition

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17th Century Japanese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this new arrival and very happy with it. Late Ming period Kraak plate of exceptional quality in cobalt blue of larger size. In general the piece is already of high q...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Scroll Box
Antique Chinese Scroll Box

Antique Chinese Scroll Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stained leather covered wood in deep oxblood and dark brown tones. With three stitched plaques with raised characters on the front. A brass mount with lock on the front (lacking the ...

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19th Century Asian Antique Ming Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Wucai 17C Antique Chinese Porcelain Ko Akae Deep Plate Tianqi Chongzhen Period
Wucai 17C Antique Chinese Porcelain Ko Akae Deep Plate Tianqi Chongzhen Period

Wucai 17C Antique Chinese Porcelain Ko Akae Deep Plate Tianqi Chongzhen Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic Late Ming / transitional period Wucai / Ko-Akae dish. With a fantastic scene a scholar and attendant in a landscape. 17th century, Similar painted pi...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird
Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird

Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. A late Ming Ko-Sometsuke porcelain dish, Wanli or Tianqi period, 1600-1627. This Kaiseki blue and white porcelain serving dish is decorated with two ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century
An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection Dimension: Height: 8.5 cm Diameter: 76 cm

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Celadon

A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century
A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century

A Rare Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

Stoneware painted with underglaze cobalt blue and remnants of overglaze enamel. This work has been presented as a centerpiece in the Annamese gallery of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, underscoring its significant artistic and historical standing. Year/Period : 15th century Region : North Vietnam, Vietnam Type : Ewer Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : 1) Phoenix Art Museum - OBJECT NUMBER 2000.108.1 2) Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - Annamese Collection 3) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Ming Furniture

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Stoneware

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

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Metal

Leaf Shaped Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Porcelain 17c Ming Dynasty serving dish
Leaf Shaped Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Porcelain 17c Ming Dynasty serving dish

Leaf Shaped Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Porcelain 17c Ming Dynasty serving dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this beautiful leaf shaped serving dish on four feet in blue and white. Visible is a typically painted scene for this period. Mountain landscape with a house in the ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Paint Decorated Trunk as Cocktail Table
Chinese Paint Decorated Trunk as Cocktail Table

Chinese Paint Decorated Trunk as Cocktail Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An ebonized wood trunk with painted decoration on the front. The center panel with ladies dressed in fine robes in an interior framed by florals. A visiting figure wearing a headdres...

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Late 19th Century Antique Ming Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Urn with Patinated Pierced Design
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Urn with Patinated Pierced Design

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Urn with Patinated Pierced Design

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze urn bearing a green and black patina, decorated with pierced sides forming patterns that wrap the form, and accented with one small...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Metal

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this new arrival. An amazing Blue and white porcelain dish, Kraak porcelain. ⁠ ⁠ China, Ming dynasty Wanli period (1572-1620),⁠ ⁠ Decorated in the centre with a literatus and...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Ming 1600-1644 Chinese Porcelain Wanli / Tianqi Kraak FROG scene Plate
Antique Ming 1600-1644 Chinese Porcelain Wanli / Tianqi Kraak FROG scene Plate

Antique Ming 1600-1644 Chinese Porcelain Wanli / Tianqi Kraak FROG scene Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a stunning frog scene Early 17th century, marked at base. Condition 1 small filled fritspot to rim and ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion
Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion

Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic set of 5 Chinese porcelain serving dishes with underglaze blue. All painted with a fantastic river landscape scene of a scholar contemplating nature. ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Catalog Gerard Hawthorn Oriental Art Chinese Art Porcelain Bronze Statue, 17/18c
Catalog Gerard Hawthorn Oriental Art Chinese Art Porcelain Bronze Statue, 17/18c

Catalog Gerard Hawthorn Oriental Art Chinese Art Porcelain Bronze Statue, 17/18c

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hawthorn oriental art catalogue. Great research catalog. Additional information: Material: Paper Type: Statues Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century, 18th century China Dynas...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Paper

Patinated Bronze Tripod Censer with Double Handles
Patinated Bronze Tripod Censer with Double Handles

Patinated Bronze Tripod Censer with Double Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Patinated Bronze Tripod Censer with Double Handles Round bronze censer with three legs and upright double handles at the rim. The surface shows a smooth, aged patina. Marked on the ...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Bronze

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Located in Milano, IT

In the heart of ancient China, within the resplendent Ming dynasty, a masterpiece was cast in bronze, a testament to a culture steeped in mysticism and spirituality. This Taoist bron...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Octagonal Porcelain Vase, Blue and White, 1900s
Antique Chinese Octagonal Porcelain Vase, Blue and White, 1900s

Antique Chinese Octagonal Porcelain Vase, Blue and White, 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese blue and white porcelain vase with an octagonal, faceted shape wrapped in blue bands featuring white iconography at the base and convex top, framing a center area that altern...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Blue and White Moonflask Vases
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Blue and White Moonflask Vases

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Blue and White Moonflask Vases

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Period-style (late 19th Century) white porcelain vases with moonflask forms, blue floral and bird motifs and marks no...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Umbrella Romantic Meeting Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Umbrella Romantic Meeting Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Umbrella Romantic Meeting Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated kosometsuke plate with a rare scene suggesting an secret romantic meeting, a lady and umbrella-bearing gentleman closely together beneath a long overhanging p...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied snail or dragon ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Stoneware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Lotus, 17C Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Lotus, 17C Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Lotus, 17C Ming Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful serving dish in blue and white with central a reverse decorated floral lotus scene, the walls with branches and the border with geometric design. The base has a six charact...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED
CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED

CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED

Located in Peoria, AZ

EYE-CATCHER! QING DYNASTY TRIANGLE ARM CHAIR! RED ENAMEL & SILK EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 28" TALL BY 20" WIDE This phenomenally rare Qing dynasty styled palace arm chair is simply superb! The epitome of dramatic ornamental design for the style conscious interior! One can't take ones eyes off this beautiful red triangle shaped chair! This would be wonderful in an Asian themed setting or as a style break in almost any decor. As a stand alone piece it has the necessary drama to work additional interest and detail into any open space. The condition is very fine vintage. Upholstery tacks...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Meiji Period 19 / 20C Japanese Porcelain Swan/Geese Charger Arita
Antique Meiji Period 19 / 20C Japanese Porcelain Swan/Geese Charger Arita

Antique Meiji Period 19 / 20C Japanese Porcelain Swan/Geese Charger Arita

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Haring with you this very nice piece with what seems to be 2 flying swans. They could also be Geese. Unmarked at base. Condition Perfect, just some frits to base rim. Size: 37...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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