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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.

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Style: Ming
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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Exceptionally avant garde style approaching surrealist, bulging eyes and rich hued glazes; extremely rare to find as a pair, meant to be tile-roof finials. Breath taking and large ...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved
Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved

Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate with beautiful Green Glaze and a carved underglaze scene of flowers. Possibly Dated to the late Ming or transitional period. But could also be around 17...

Category

17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cizhou Rice Bowl, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Dynasty Cizhou Rice Bowl, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cizhou Rice Bowl, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Chinese rice bowl dates to the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and is beautifully glazed in neutral earth-tones in the manner of cizhou ware. A border of abstract florals ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 Caledon Glaze Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps Large Pair
Chinese Caledon Glaze Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps Large Pair

Chinese Caledon Glaze Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps Large Pair

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Sunning pair of vintage porcelain Caledon glaze ginger jar lamps with original shades. These are LARGE lamps with adjustable shade height. As shown 34" tall. Requires 2 standard ligh...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain Dish, Blue and White, Wanli Circa 1600
Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain Dish, Blue and White, Wanli Circa 1600

Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain Dish, Blue and White, Wanli Circa 1600

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a Chinese Export Ming porcelain Dish or shallow Plate hand painted in a typical Blue and white pattern, made during the reign of Wanli (1573 to 1620). The dish is fairly hea...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Nanban 19C Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger Japan ca 1800-1830
Antique Large Nanban 19C Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger Japan ca 1800-1830

Antique Large Nanban 19C Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger Japan ca 1800-1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue. Absolute top quality. Marked with Ju character (felicitation or longevity) at base. late Edo per...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

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 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

Pair of Chinese Solid Rosewood Faux Rattan Garden Style Stools or Side Tables
Pair of Chinese Solid Rosewood Faux Rattan Garden Style Stools or Side Tables

Pair of Chinese Solid Rosewood Faux Rattan Garden Style Stools or Side Tables

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Pair of Chinese solid Rosewood hand crafted, hand carved Faux Rattan / vine Garden Style Stools or Side Tables in great vintage condition. May be used as side tables or ...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Extraordinary Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Garden Panels With Branches And Bird
Extraordinary Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Garden Panels With Branches And Bird

Extraordinary Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Garden Panels With Branches And Bird

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Calligraphic inscription upper right. Composition of leafy branches with berries and flowers and with a bird perched on one of them in the center. Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 27", Depth 2...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

Fine Jumu Console Table with Drawers

$2,400Sale Price|31% Off

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

Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi
Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi

Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food and drinks. Created during the Ming Dynasty, this glazed terracotta funeral table, known...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Jumu Low Table
Fine Jumu Low Table

Fine Jumu Low Table

$2,300Sale Price|32% Off

Fine Jumu Low Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Jumu low table / coffee table. Table top is 46" wide 23" deep, from outside edge of legs is 49 1/2" wide 27" deep, 18" height. We carry f...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Bronze

Gracie Studio Ming Style Lacquered Eight Panel Coromandel Screen
Gracie Studio Ming Style Lacquered Eight Panel Coromandel Screen

Gracie Studio Ming Style Lacquered Eight Panel Coromandel Screen

By Gracie

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare, bespoke lacquered eight-panel coromandel screen made in the Ming Dynasty style by Gracie Studio artisans in New York. Modern custom-made coromandel...

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20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Martaban Storage Jar
Large Martaban Storage Jar

Large Martaban Storage Jar

Located in Savannah, GA

A large brown glazed Martaban storage jar, c. 17th-18th century. Tapering ovoid form with molded sides depicting dragons, cranes and floral ornamentation. Six dragon head looped ...

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18th Century Burmese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors
A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors. The elephant has a Buddhistic caparisoned dress with pearl harness, tassels, and high-relief dragon p...

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1640s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy
17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy

17th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Figure of a Boy

Located in Chicago, IL

Fine cast bronze figures created over 400 years ago during China's Ming dynasty are rare and highly appreciated. In this exceptional example, a spirited young boy stands on a lotus b...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Screen Set of 5 Cube Ming Design
Chinese Antique Screen Set of 5 Cube Ming Design

Chinese Antique Screen Set of 5 Cube Ming Design

Located in Somis, CA

Set of five 19th century Ming style Chinese antique window screens featuring stylized, hand-carved ruyi and small cube design. The cubes are form...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet
Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Antique Style Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Distinctive antique-style Korean tansu cabinet featuring traditional butterfly hardware and richly detailed craftsmanship inspired by classic Korean storage chests. Constructed with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair

Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally executed figural form, exquisitely detailed, one holding a teapot, the other holding a charger, rising on rare sculptural plinth...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain
Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain

Very rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese 17c Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white, with added copper red. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a che...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750
Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900
Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900

Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Antique Asian Storage/Blanket/ Hope Chest with Heavy Iron Latch Offered is an excellent example of Asian influence and design; a heavy wood storage chest. Features a single ...

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Early 1900s Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table
Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table

Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table

By Tomlinson

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautiful Ming style console table made by Tomlinson. Made in the mid 20th century. Supporting a rosewood top. Classic elegant silhouette with a touch of flair at the top and at ...

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...

Category

16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Bench
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Bench

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Bench

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered elm wood bench. Handcrafted using pegged and tenon construction with slight imperfections and nice original patina showing some wear...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Nesting Tables Set of 4 Ming Hua Li Wood
Chinese Nesting Tables Set of 4 Ming Hua Li Wood

Chinese Nesting Tables Set of 4 Ming Hua Li Wood

Located in Somis, CA

Our Chinese nesting tables are very elegant and versatile. Each and every table is a complete piece on its own, unlike most other sets with one of the stretchers removed to accommodate "nesting". The tables are made of solid Hua Li wood, a close relative to the revered Huang Hua Li...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 17th c Kraak Style Blue and White Style Dutch Delftware Earthenware
Antique 17th c Kraak Style Blue and White Style Dutch Delftware Earthenware

Antique 17th c Kraak Style Blue and White Style Dutch Delftware Earthenware

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Earthenware dish with a flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze Condition Good with usual rimfritting and 1 crack. Size 25.6cm Period 18th century

Category

17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s
Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s

Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s

By George Zee and Co, George Zee

Located in Germantown, MD

For your consideration is this fabulous pair of vintage Rosewood carved end tables, by George Zee. Stacked Ming style Chinese side table / end tables - hand crafted with kiln dried...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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

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.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed and Painted Pottery Figures, 16th Century
Pair Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed and Painted Pottery Figures, 16th Century

Pair Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed and Painted Pottery Figures, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A striking pair of large Chinese glazed and painted pottery figures, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 16th century, China. The impressive and realistically modeled figures each portrayed standing upright upon a sancai (three color) glazed pedestal of kang table form. The man is dressed in a short black surcoat over a long robe and pants, a smart cap upon his head. His face is warm and welcoming, with wide eyes and a slight smile on his lips. He holds his hands out in front of him, palms up, almost as if shrugging, though presumably originally holding an object or offering, now lost. The woman of slightly smaller stature, and dressed in a longer surcoat over a long robe and skirt. She wears a fitted cap upon her head. Her hands also held out in front, grasping long lost objects. Her face is slightly more severe, with a somewhat pinched look, and slight frown upon her lips. The size of these figures is remarkable, as is the realism and attention to detail, almost as if they were modeled after real people, as opposed to the more common and generic Ming Dynasty pottery...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pottery

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Impressed Circular Pattern, covered overall in a brown glaze. Martaban jars are named after the...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat
Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat

Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Wedding Chair with Curving Back and Carved Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty style elmwood wedding chair from circa 1900, with carved panels on the splat, curved arms, and gooseneck front posts. This early 20th-century Ming Dynasty style weddin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp

A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of the auspicious decor and markings unique to Chinese furnishings. The vase is cast wi...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty
A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty

A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Celadon

17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Bowl Shunzhi / Kangxi
17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Bowl Shunzhi / Kangxi

17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Bowl Shunzhi / Kangxi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic early Kangxi bowl 17th century Decorated to the exterior with fishermen in an extensive river landscape, the base marked ‘Guang Yu Tang Zhi’, which may be translated as ‘The Hall of Abundant Brightness’. Diam. 11.4 cm The 'Master of the Rocks', is a term that was coined by the English collector Gerald Reitlinger, whose collection is now in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Dish Early Kangxi Period
17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Dish Early Kangxi Period

17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Dish Early Kangxi Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this nice Chinese porcelain dish from the Kangxi period. It has a dark cobalt blue river landscape scene in master of the rocks style. The base with bamboo and a 4 ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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.