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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
Ming Dynasty Style Natural Wood Wedding Side Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
Ming Dynasty Style Natural Wood Wedding Side Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

Ming Dynasty Style Natural Wood Wedding Side Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A single Chinese Ming dynasty style vintage wedding side chair from the mid-20th century, with woven rattan seat, curving back splat and natural wood patina. Born in China during the mid-century period, this elegant side chair...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)
Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)

Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)

Located in seoul, KR

Two Bowls from the Ming dynasty cargo. A piece identical pattern is included on page 119 of the title 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Ceramics Found Along the Maritime Silk Road'. Peri...

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15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Exceptional Pair of Chinese Armchairs in Ming Style
Exceptional Pair of Chinese Armchairs in Ming Style

Exceptional Pair of Chinese Armchairs in Ming Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Pair of very well crafted Chinese Hardwood Armchairs (Probably Stained Teak) with fine Scholar’s Object appeal. Quite comfortable with an all over smooth hand and particularly hand...

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1970s Asian Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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 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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and rare Chinese porcelain plate from the early 17th century. Central scene of the well known Shou Lao, God of Longevity, flying on a crane among the clouds. In the front of him are the 8...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Revival Immortal Qing or Republic Chinese Statue, 1900 Century
Antique Ming Revival Immortal Qing or Republic Chinese Statue, 1900 Century

Antique Ming Revival Immortal Qing or Republic Chinese Statue, 1900 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

China, finely carved statue of an immortal, in the style of Ming period pieces. Ca 1900. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Condition: Han...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Ming Style Indonesian Dining Armed Chairs Natural Teak w/ Black Seats
Late 20th Ming Style Indonesian Dining Armed Chairs Natural Teak w/ Black Seats

Late 20th Ming Style Indonesian Dining Armed Chairs Natural Teak w/ Black Seats

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage Ming style Indonesian dining armed chairs comprised of natural teak frames & upholstered drop in seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and...

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Ming Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Teak

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Yellow Ming Style, Circa 1850
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Yellow Ming Style, Circa 1850

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Yellow Ming Style, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) export porcelain yellow ceramic vases wrapped in large scale branches teeming with birds, flowers and foliage (PRICED AS PAIR)....

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli / Tianqi Playing Go Landscape Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli / Tianqi Playing Go Landscape Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli / Tianqi Playing Go Landscape Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

15-7-19-1-2 Typical late Ming landscape dish. A very nice example! Condition Overall condition A (Very good) rimfritting, filled chip and 2 hairlines. Size 160 mm Period...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

Antique Ming Period Fish and Shrimp Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Antique Ming Period Fish and Shrimp Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Antique Ming Period Fish and Shrimp Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke Kaiseki dish plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of fish shrimp and seaweed. Condition Some frit...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Teak

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Ch
Pair Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Ch

Pair Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Ch

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Dutch Delft blue plates with nice decoration of the month of august In 18th c chinese style 18th century. Diameter: 23 cm. Condition: Typical rimflaws Condition Good condition...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

34.7CM Antique 18C Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Chinese P
34.7CM Antique 18C Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Chinese P

34.7CM Antique 18C Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Based On Chinese P

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A charming and generously sized 18th-century Dutch Delft blue and white plate, inspired by Chinese porcelain designs of the Kangxi period. The central scene features a beautifully st...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table
Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table

Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional carved rosewood center table in the Ming style in large old timber from the mid 20th century. This piece is very high quality and style. It would easily work with Eu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century

Located in Milano, IT

In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place of reverence and artistry, sits the Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, the embodiment of compassion, enshrined in a form of breathtaking elegance. Guanyin's divine presence is unveiled as he is seated in padmasana, the lotus position, a symbol of purity and enlightenment. His regal robes...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate with a scene figures in a landscape 10-8-19-1-6 Condition / Overall Condition. Rimfritting, only. 206mm Period 17th century Ming (1368 - 1620)

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat
Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style elmwood scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with carved splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers. Born during the Qing...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder
6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very happy and delighted with this new arrival. Visible is another first timer for us, a very small circular vase or holder from the early 17th century. With a nice river landscape s...

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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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Ladies in Meeting Plate Marked, 17th C
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Ladies in Meeting Plate Marked, 17th C

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Ladies in Meeting Plate Marked, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated kosometsuke plate with an unusual scene of 4 Ladies in a garden, seems like they have a meeting. A pot with a plant in the middle lower part of the scene and ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of 2 Antique Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak, Ca 1670
Pair of 2 Antique Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak, Ca 1670

Pair of 2 Antique Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak, Ca 1670

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1670-1680 examples. With a landscape scene. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as A...

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17th Century Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

Liu Hai Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate Porcelain, 16/17th C
Liu Hai Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate Porcelain, 16/17th C

Liu Hai Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate Porcelain, 16/17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. Central scene of Liu Hai and the toad. No mark Ad...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers
Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Figural Dish Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely early 17th century Kosometsuke dish, made for the Japanese market. We simply fell in love with it. The painting style is very typical for this period but...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with floral motifs and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/16...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

20CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Tankard
20CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Tankard

20CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Tankard

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated and large tankard in underglaze blue. With a figural scene. Visible is a literatus in a garden scene with 2 servants. Similar pieces are sold here: Countr...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Ming Style Bamboo Horseshoe Armchairs
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Bamboo Horseshoe Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Ming Style Bamboo Horseshoe Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of 20th century Chinese export bamboo chairs featuring a gracefully curved horseshoe back ending with out swept hooks. Constructed in the Ming dynasty style with a deco...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Turquoise Interiors, Floral Design
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Turquoise Interiors, Floral Design

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Turquoise Interiors, Floral Design

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Chinese vases with turquoise interiors, and yellow and turquoise grounds decorated in purple and blue floral designs, framing central, richly depicted genre vignettes wrappin...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand
17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand

17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand

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17th Century Huanghuali Book Stand

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This book stand is all original without any replacement pieces. The piece has very clean lines and a simple form typical of the Ming style which emphasizes purity of form. The two ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique Ming Period Ko Akae Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Flowers Poem
Antique Ming Period Ko Akae Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Flowers Poem

Antique Ming Period Ko Akae Chinese Porcelain Dish Kosometsuke Flowers Poem

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

One of the coolest pieces I have gotten in the last months. Great decoration with added green and red. This piece has the thing that intrigues me a lot. Green color added to baking f...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Armchairs "Official Back", circa 1840
Pair of Armchairs "Official Back", circa 1840

Pair of Armchairs "Official Back", circa 1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of "Official Back" armchairs. In Chinese "Yoku Back" Untouched made in elm wood, burgundy lacquer and natural age-related patina with clear lacquer as surface finish. Called "...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Elm

Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi porcelain South China
Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi porcelain South China

Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi porcelain South China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated kraak Ghendi with a geometrical decoration. The piece was part of the Hatcher Collection. Auctioned by Christies Amsterdam in 1984. It is in very good condition. The Hatcher Junk...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese 17th Century Blue White Shunzhi / Kangxi Lotus Pond Porcelain
Antique Chinese 17th Century Blue White Shunzhi / Kangxi Lotus Pond Porcelain

Antique Chinese 17th Century Blue White Shunzhi / Kangxi Lotus Pond Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely and rare decorated plate. Transitional / Early Qing, late 17th century. Decorated with lotus pond Condition 1 line, 2 small glaze line to rim (1 only visible out...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Large Cobalt Blue Serving Hot Water charger Chinese porcelain Arch of Noah
Large Cobalt Blue Serving Hot Water charger Chinese porcelain Arch of Noah

Large Cobalt Blue Serving Hot Water charger Chinese porcelain Arch of Noah

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ready for dinner guys?⁠ ⁠ We would like to describe this piece as a hot water serving charger. We all know the hot water dishes but a piece of this size is quite unique, even though ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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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

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Side Chair, Handcrafted in Hong Kong, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Asian Chinese Ming style side chair in solid wood. Handcrafted in Hong Kong. Great to use as en entry chair, side chair or office chair. Very g...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Furniture

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Wood

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Serving Dish Ming Dynasty, 17C

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

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Blue Peking Chinese Rug with Scrolling Lotus Flowers
Fine Antique Blue Peking Chinese Rug with Scrolling Lotus Flowers

Fine Antique Blue Peking Chinese Rug with Scrolling Lotus Flowers

Located in Milan, IT

A very finely woven antique Chinese rug woven in the Imperial workshops of Peking. Distinguished by an elegant pattern of scrolling lotus flowers on an indigo background, this type r...

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1890s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wool

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st
A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a stunning waterfall scene. Early 17th century, marked at base. Condition kintsugi restored spot at rima...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Early Chinese Ningxia Rug with Lotus Flowers
Early Chinese Ningxia Rug with Lotus Flowers

Early Chinese Ningxia Rug with Lotus Flowers

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and beautiful early Chinese carpet characterized by an infinite repeat of parallel and offset rows of blue and ivory lotus blossoms, symbols of purity, on a two-tone yellow ba...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wool

Custom Green and White Ming Trail Decorative Linen Throw Pillow Cover
Custom Green and White Ming Trail Decorative Linen Throw Pillow Cover

Custom Green and White Ming Trail Decorative Linen Throw Pillow Cover

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Custom made beautiful modern linen decorative pillow. Ming Trail fabric in green color on white. Ming Trail is a popular pattern in the Dynasty collection. Ming Trail is a modern, ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ming Furniture

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Linen

Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures
Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures

Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Ming dynasty sancai blue glazed pottery figures. Circa 1500 AD Ming Dynasty I have owned over 250 ming tomb figures including over 80...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Pottery

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the small bottle has a gracefully curved f...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with flower blossoms and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese 17th Century Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Playing
Antique Chinese 17th Century Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Playing

Antique Chinese 17th Century Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Playing

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Boys playing For similar examples of this listing see: S. Marchant & Son (2008). Ming Porcelain for the Japanese Market: ko-sometsuke ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Pair 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figures on a horse
Antique Pair 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figures on a horse

Antique Pair 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figures on a horse

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A pair of Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain figures on horses. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province. These are rare example...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

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

Antique Chinese Granary Jar
Antique Chinese Granary Jar

Antique Chinese Granary Jar

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 17th century Antique Chinese Granary Jar hand made from terracotta with a verdigris patina. Unearth an enthralling piece of history with...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully curved form kn...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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.