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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
Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
Pair of Red Lacquer Chests

Pair of Red Lacquer Chests

$3,200Sale Price / set|33% Off

Pair of Red Lacquer Chests

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of red lacquer chests with open doors and removable shelf inside on each chest, one drawer inside each chest.

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1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table
Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese low rectangular coffee table made in walnut. Ming style. A fine and elegant example of classical Chinese furniture in cabinet-maker quality. Jiangsu Province 1860-1880.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench
19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench Measures 45" in width, 15" in depth and 17" tall.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table
Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table

Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table

$3,600Sale Price|34% Off

Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Jumu wood antiques Asian Kang low table, can be use large coffee table or side table or bench seating with relief carving on the aprons. The table is very sturdy and can be use for ...

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1870s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Yoke Back Chair
19th Century Yoke Back Chair

19th Century Yoke Back Chair

Located in Nijlen, BE

Elegant Yoke-back chairs of fine quality with soft patina. These yoke-back chairs have no armrests which made them popular at banquets or large dinner parties. They were light weight...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Ming Style Patinated Pine Console, China, 20th Century
Ming Style Patinated Pine Console, China, 20th Century

Ming Style Patinated Pine Console, China, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A striking 20th-century console inspired by the restrained elegance of Ming dynasty furniture, this handcrafted piece from China embodies purity of line and material honesty. Crafted...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin

Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It was once used as a lamp, and can be rewired. Nice faded painted surface. Guany...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China  The figure well cast in two ...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Earthenware Vase, Ming Style, Wabi-Sabi Charm
19th Century Chinese Earthenware Vase, Ming Style, Wabi-Sabi Charm

19th Century Chinese Earthenware Vase, Ming Style, Wabi-Sabi Charm

Located in Nijlen, BE

Handmade hand-thrown Chinese pottery vase. A 19th-century version with plenty of character. Large, round vase with a relatively flat top and a narrow opening. Decorated with small,...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Red Lacquered Vintage Bench with A-Form Base
Red Lacquered Vintage Bench with A-Form Base

Red Lacquered Vintage Bench with A-Form Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage Ming Dynasty style red lacquer wooden bench from the mid 20th century with A-form base, carved spandrels and distressed finish. Embrace the timeless allure of this ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style 1920s horseshoe back bamboo armchairs a pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style horseshoe back armchairs from the early 20th century, with fretwork moti...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

A Chinese Ceramic Wucai Jardiniere, 19th Century
A Chinese Ceramic Wucai Jardiniere, 19th Century

A Chinese Ceramic Wucai Jardiniere, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Ceramic Wucai Jardiniere, 19th Century Description: Decorated with a mythical creature, likely a qilin, amidst clouds and a border of stylized lotus petals. Provenance: P...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar
1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar

1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar

By Broyhill

Located in Charleston, SC

Broyhill "Ming Dynasty" Premier Collection buffet server / bar. This beautiful piece features a solid wood frame of dark stained maple with olive ash burlwood insets surrounded by bo...

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1970s American Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Burl

Fine Jumu Console Table with Drawers
Fine Jumu Console Table with Drawers

Fine Jumu Console Table with Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Jumu console table with three drawers. Very elegant and fine quality. Beautiful color and simple form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeare...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish
Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish

Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique Chinese porcelain blue and white Ming charger Blue and white ceramic deep dish. Material: Chinese porcelain, Ceramic Style: Chinese, Ming, Anti...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Jumu End Tables
Pair of Jumu End Tables

Pair of Jumu End Tables

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Jumu End Tables

Located in Greenwich, CT

Jumu wood end tables.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th century wood and lacquer table-form stands. This pair of lions and attendants portray Buddhist lions...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang
Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain plate from the late Ming period. Early 17th century, more than probably Swatow ware. Origin: China⁠ ⁠Age; early 17th cen...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Rosewood Ming Style Chinese Coffee Table Solid Elm Horse Hoof Leg
Vintage Rosewood Ming Style Chinese Coffee Table Solid Elm Horse Hoof Leg

Vintage Rosewood Ming Style Chinese Coffee Table Solid Elm Horse Hoof Leg

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rosewood Ming style Chinese coffee table. This classic Asian solid rosewood coffee table has traditional hand-carving works along the four sides. Constructed with traditional joinery...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Prussian Blue Lacquered Ming Stool
Chinese Prussian Blue Lacquered Ming Stool

Chinese Prussian Blue Lacquered Ming Stool

Located in Houston, TX

1940s Prussian Blue hardwood Ming style drum stool.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty
A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This vase features a traditional vase coated with a clear and rich green celadon glaze. A fine network of crazing covers the surface. The neck is adorned with raised vine motifs, whi...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Celadon

Chinese Blue and White Yuan or Ming Dynasty Yuhuchunping Ceramic Porcelain Vase
Chinese Blue and White Yuan or Ming Dynasty Yuhuchunping Ceramic Porcelain Vase

Chinese Blue and White Yuan or Ming Dynasty Yuhuchunping Ceramic Porcelain Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Yuan (1271-1368) or Ming (1368-1644) Dynasty antique Chinese blue and white yuhuchunping (yuhuchun) pear shaped dehua porcelain vase. The vase features a rounded body wi...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery, Paint

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Ming-Style Armchair, Hand-Crafted Hardwood, Circa 1890

Located in San Carlos, CA

Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance! Discover the allure of our Chinese Ming-style Antique Chair, a true gem that effortlessly blends history with sophistication. This exquis...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy  Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy  Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High Photographs taken indoors and out of doors for your viewing pleasure. The hand carved limestone beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on a thick base all-over showing a weathered surface from significant age. Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery 2006. Provenance: ex collection luoyang, Henan Province, China. Includes custom display base as shown Catalog reference: 35 years collecting 35 treasures, Number 35, p.76 (photo) In ancient China, it is a well-known fact that several types of small dogs were bred and were favored pet gifts between emperors and kings including Lion Dogs, Pekingese and Lo-sze breeds. Some Lo-sze are pictured wearing collars with bells a frequent combination fancied by European royalty of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Lo-sze or pugs were prized for their compact body, good bones, flat face, square jaw, short coat, curled tail, side set back ears, and temperate disposition. History: Placing stone animals in important tombs can be traced back at least to the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures placed before imperial tombs symbolized royal power and privilege in addition to decorative functions. The first Ming tomb...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars
Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars

Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars

Located in Forney, TX

A large and most impressive pair of antique / vintage Chinese glazed earthenware covered Martaban storage jars, having sand and ochre brown glaze palette, incised with auspicious myt...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Large Vintage Chinese Bronze Gong On Stand
Large Vintage Chinese Bronze Gong On Stand

Large Vintage Chinese Bronze Gong On Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Gong Set including Bronze Gong (27.5” diameter by 1.5” deep) , Padded Mallet and Stand. The Stand is very well made with excellent traditional Asian form and intricate base ...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal, Other

Chinese Porcelain Ming Provincial Jar or Vase Blue & White, Jiajing 16th Century
Chinese Porcelain Ming Provincial Jar or Vase Blue & White, Jiajing 16th Century

Chinese Porcelain Ming Provincial Jar or Vase Blue & White, Jiajing 16th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese handcrafted porcelain provincial jar or vase, all hand painted in cobalt blue and dating to the Ming period of the early 16th century or possibly earlier. The jar ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650
Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650

Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large Jumu Wood Low Table
Large Jumu Wood Low Table

Large Jumu Wood Low Table

$3,600Sale Price|25% Off

Large Jumu Wood Low Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large Jumu wood low table, antique kang table, can be used as coffee table.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console
Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console

Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This console table was made in the Ming style. The table resembles an altar table. It's lacquered in Black and has beautiful brass pulls, There are 2 drawers for storage.

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Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1970s Michael Taylor For Baker Furn. Asian Modern Painted Side Tables - Pair
1970s Michael Taylor For Baker Furn. Asian Modern Painted Side Tables - Pair

1970s Michael Taylor For Baker Furn. Asian Modern Painted Side Tables - Pair

By Michael Taylor

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Ming style hand painted side tables designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. They date to the 1970s and are in very good c...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Fine Jumu Console Table
Fine Jumu Console Table

Fine Jumu Console Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Jumu console table with waterfall legs, elegant color and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Stoneware

17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #2 of pair
17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #2 of pair

17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #2 of pair

Located in Wainscott, NY

17th Century Ming Dynasty hand-carved stone garden seat is likely grey limestone or granite. The rounded barrel form and detailed relief carvings - included floral motifs and a styl...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

Late 17th/Early 18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Scholar's Stool
Late 17th/Early 18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Scholar's Stool

Late 17th/Early 18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Scholar's Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century during China's Qing dynasty, this exquisite Ming-style huanghuali scholar's stool epitomizes the pinnacle of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Crafted from rare and revered huanghuali wood, renowned for its enduring strength, rich hues, and captivating grain patterns, this stool stands as a testament to the esteemed value placed on this precious material. Its simple yet elegant design features a high waist and humpback stretchers, lending an air of sophistication and grace. The straight square legs terminate in stylized hoof feet, adding a touch of regal charm. Each meticulously crafted joint and carefully honed detail speaks volumes about the skill and artistry of the period's master craftsmen. Beyond its intrinsic beauty, this stool embodies the cultural significance and historical importance of huanghuali furniture...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Black Lacquer Console Table
Fine Black Lacquer Console Table

Fine Black Lacquer Console Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine black lacquer console table with four drawers, waterfall legs, brass fitting, elegant and simple form, beautiful lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate
Chinese Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate

Chinese Ko-Sometsuke Wucai Porcelain Plate

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Chinese Ko Sometsuke Wucai porcelain plate from the Ming dynasty Chongzhen period (1628 to 1644) produced specifically for the Japanese market. The porcelai...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Carved Longquan Celadon Vase, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Carved Longquan Celadon Vase, Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Carved Longquan Celadon Vase, Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Potted in a balanced baluster form with a gently flared mouth and a stable foot, this vase presents a calm and harmonious silhouette. Animal-form handles holding looped rings add scu...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Celadon

Black Lacquer Sideboard
Black Lacquer Sideboard

Black Lacquer Sideboard

$3,500Sale Price|36% Off

Black Lacquer Sideboard

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elegant black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors, Two pairs of drawers and shelves inside, metal fitting

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 3 Chinese Rosewood Garden Stools or Side Tables
Set of 3 Chinese Rosewood Garden Stools or Side Tables

Set of 3 Chinese Rosewood Garden Stools or Side Tables

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Vintage Chinese Rosewood Garden Stools or Side Tables, circa 1920's Elegant design, great functionality , finely executed and High Quality ! Note : could be sold as a pair or i...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Rosewood

Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate CHENGHUA MARKED
Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate CHENGHUA MARKED

Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate CHENGHUA MARKED

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with beautiful and typical landscape scene. Visible is a grasshopper on a rock Moulded in the ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the back...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb

Located in Somis, CA

The magnificent 31 lb bronze Buddha statue, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, captivates with its timeless beauty and serene presence. Depicting a young Shakyamuni, the statue exude...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Side Tables with Stretchers
Pair of Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Side Tables with Stretchers

Pair of Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Side Tables with Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden side tables from the early 20th century, with carved aprons, humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...

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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table
Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table

Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A notable late 19th century carved wood altar table in old red and black paint now worn to a nice patina with a particularly decorative form. The plank top with tenons and carved edg...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red and black lacquered drum stool from the early 20th century, with chinoiserie decor. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, this Ming style drum stool will make for an excellent drinks table or plant Stand. Boasting a lovely black and red lacquered patina, the stool features a shaped top adorned with a delicate chinoiserie scene. This top is resting on a waisted apron, raised on an arching drum base with side stretchers. Ideal thanks to its versatile quality, this Chinese lacquered stool...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Blue And White Stoneware Bottle Vase, Vietnam, Chu đậu, Circa 1550–1620
Blue And White Stoneware Bottle Vase, Vietnam, Chu đậu, Circa 1550–1620

Blue And White Stoneware Bottle Vase, Vietnam, Chu đậu, Circa 1550–1620

Located in Bilzen, BE

An elegant fine stoneware bottle vase with underglaze blue painted decoration depicting stylized flowers and foliage in a style typical of Vietnamese production from Chu Đậu (Hải Dươ...

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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Ming Furniture

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Stoneware

Japanese Bamboo & Orchids 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Japanese Bamboo & Orchids 4-Panel Byobu Screen

Japanese Bamboo & Orchids 4-Panel Byobu Screen

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Bamboo and Orchids Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on silk, with iron red six character mark on the lower right panel, in ebonized wood frame. 24" H x 39" W. Provenan...

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20th Century Japanese Ming Furniture

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Silk, Hardwood

A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty
A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty

A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This dish is covered in a rich green glaze, with a central medallion depicting a sinuous dragon in high relief, surrounded by a continuous band of floral scrolls. The dragon’s scales...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Ming Furniture

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Chest / Table / Trunk
Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Chest / Table / Trunk

Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Chest / Table / Trunk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love this piece. It is by Henredon. It is an Asian modern style chest with a high gloss faux tortoise finish. It is a low profile piece, so it would look great at the foot of a bed...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

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Brass

Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze

Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique Ming Dynasty style kang opium bed from the early 20th century, with bulging chow legs and hand-carved frieze in scroll pattern. Created in northern China during the e...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.