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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
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

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

Carved Wood Stone Top Table or Stand
Carved Wood Stone Top Table or Stand

Carved Wood Stone Top Table or Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elaborately carved dark stained wood stand with a purple variegated stone inset top, foliate scrolls and openwork bands with geometric motifs. Raised on tall legs with claw feet. The...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts
27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts

27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this very nicely potted and painted kraak Klapmuts of a desirable cobalt blue. The piece is of unusual large size. Stunning piece with a typical Kraak sc...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl is painted in underglaze blue with a Buddhistic lion and a brocade ball within a double lin...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Heritage Henredon Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Two Tier Side Table
Heritage Henredon Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Two Tier Side Table

Heritage Henredon Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Two Tier Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Heritage Henredon ming style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Two Tier Side Table. Tooled Leather top. In great vintage condition. Measures 22.25" in width, 26.25" in depth and 22.25" tall.

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Antique early 20th century Dutch Delft White Glazed Earthenware Vase ca 1910
Antique early 20th century Dutch Delft White Glazed Earthenware Vase ca 1910

Antique early 20th century Dutch Delft White Glazed Earthenware Vase ca 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A beautiful bottle from De Porceleyne Fles dating from after 1910, 20th century. Hight: 19.5 cm. Condition: Two baking flaws to the top rim and classic craquele Condition Hight: 19...

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Early 1900s Dutch 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

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

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand. Elmwood Side cabinet with shelf inside. Traditional timeless design with a modern sensibility. This is a great cabinet for small places, nightstand, end table for sofa...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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

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

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 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

Handcrafted Chinese Porcelain Box from the Kangxi Period
Handcrafted Chinese Porcelain Box from the Kangxi Period

Handcrafted Chinese Porcelain Box from the Kangxi Period

Located in Vienna, AT

Blue and white hand-painted porcelain plate from the Kangxi period. Finely executed cobalt-blue decoration with characteristic clarity and balance of early Qing craftsmanship. The gl...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue & White Bowl
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue & White Bowl

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue & White Bowl

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Chinese late Ming Dynasty export porcelain Swatow ware blue & white bowl, Wanli period, early 17th century. Circa 1600-1620. Relatively fine decoration for Swatow ware with d...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures
Fine Pair of Intricately  Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Fine Pair of Intricately Carved Marble Garden Foo Lion Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a paw on a ball, the other on an upside down baby foo lion. Overall fine time worn sur...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th Century Storage Vase
19th Century Storage Vase

19th Century Storage Vase

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

mid-20th Century Monumental Sculptural Regal Emperor realism Wall Plaque
mid-20th Century Monumental Sculptural Regal Emperor realism Wall Plaque

mid-20th Century Monumental Sculptural Regal Emperor realism Wall Plaque

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This striking sculptural relief captures the majestic presence of a regal figure, meticulously crafted on a three-dimensional fiberglass format. The piece features an intricately det...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

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

Antique Ming Wanli 1600-1640 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Cows
Antique Ming Wanli 1600-1640 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Cows

Antique Ming Wanli 1600-1640 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Cows

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. Visible is a scene of a sheperd with cows. A poem is also visible at the top. Early 17th century. Similar dishe...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Rosewood Ming Style Nesting Tables, Set of Four, Ca. 1970s
Vintage Rosewood Ming Style Nesting Tables, Set of Four, Ca. 1970s

Vintage Rosewood Ming Style Nesting Tables, Set of Four, Ca. 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of four vintage rosewood Ming style nesting tables. A very simple and elegant design.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Rouge Lacquered and Carved Elmwood Kang Table, Circa 1850s
Chinese Rouge Lacquered and Carved Elmwood Kang Table, Circa 1850s

Chinese Rouge Lacquered and Carved Elmwood Kang Table, Circa 1850s

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century Chinese Rouge Lacquered and carved Elmwood three drawer Kang Table. Measures 48" in width, 14" in depth, 15.5" in height.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

$3,500Sale Price / set|27% Off

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has be...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique 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

J.L. George & Co Ming Style Carved Camphor Wood Cocktail Table with Glass Top
J.L. George & Co Ming Style Carved Camphor Wood Cocktail Table with Glass Top

J.L. George & Co Ming Style Carved Camphor Wood Cocktail Table with Glass Top

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century J.L. George & Co Ming Style Carved Camphor Wood Low Cocktail Table with beveled protective Glass Top and a secret drawer. Measures 38.5" in width, 17" in depth ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Ming Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...

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17th Century Chinese Antique 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

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

17th C Antique Japanese Dish in Ming Tianqi Kosometsuke Style Edo Period
17th C Antique Japanese Dish in Ming Tianqi Kosometsuke Style Edo Period

17th C Antique Japanese Dish in Ming Tianqi Kosometsuke Style Edo Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic Early Edo dish in Late Ming / transitional period Chinese Style. With a fantastic scene of an Egret. 17th century, Condition Perfect. Size 16.4cm P...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Black Lacquer Console Table
Fine Black Lacquer Console Table

Fine Black Lacquer Console Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elegant black lacquer console table with five drawers, brass fitting. Simple form and beautiful color. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared man...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Modern Altar Table
Fine Modern Altar Table

Fine Modern Altar Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Altar table featuring rich dark finish with scrolled apron, picture frame supports on square legs ending in a slightly scrolled foot. Dimensions: 60" (w) x 17" (d) x 32.5" (h) Cond...

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20th Century Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Round Ming Dining Table
Rosewood Round Ming Dining Table

Rosewood Round Ming Dining Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

A round Ming style dining table with a carved octagonal pedestal base, made of rosewood. The table skirt is decorated with squared scrolls, and...

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Early 20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mid-Century Henredon Ming Style Campaign Hardware Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Mid-Century Henredon Ming Style Campaign Hardware Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Mid-Century Henredon Ming Style Campaign Hardware Walnut Chest Of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Henredon Ming style carved walnut chest with solid brass campaign hardware. It was part of the Campaign Collection that Henredon produced in the 1960s. It is in very good c...

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Ko Akae Floral Dish, ca 1600-1660
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Ko Akae Floral Dish, ca 1600-1660

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Ko Akae Floral Dish, ca 1600-1660

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dish with iron-red, green, aubergine, yellow, brown and black with an insect in flight above flowering peony issuing from rockwork, the rim with flower sprays reserved on diaper-patt...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

This incredible pair of sancai-glazed Chinese roof tiles were once installed as part of the elaborate roof of a Ming-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 17th century...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dish with Geometric Design, 15th Century
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dish with Geometric Design, 15th Century

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dish with Geometric Design, 15th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A heavily potted and richly glazed celadon dish, Longquan kilns, early Ming Dynasty, mid 15th century, China. The large dish glazed in a deep olive cela...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls & Covers
Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls & Covers

Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls & Covers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Imari porcelain rice bowls and covers Likely Japanese but possibly Chinese. Each decorated to the exterior with intricate gilt flowers and vines on a painted...

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19th Century Asian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs
Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs

Ming Dynasty Style Four Chinese Ceremonial Chairs

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This series of four b...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Small Celadon Chrysanthemum Dish, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty
Small Celadon Chrysanthemum Dish, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty

Small Celadon Chrysanthemum Dish, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Potted with the fluted sides rising from a recessed base, carved to the interior with Chrysanthemum, covered overall with a grayish-green glaze, save for a ring to the underside left unglazed to reveal the gray stoneware...

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Celadon

Antique Edo Very Old Japanese Shoki Imari Plate 1640-1660 Arita Japan Porcelain
Antique Edo Very Old Japanese Shoki Imari Plate 1640-1660 Arita Japan Porcelain

Antique Edo Very Old Japanese Shoki Imari Plate 1640-1660 Arita Japan Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Shoki-Imari Porcelain Dish, Arita Kilns c.1630 -1650. Visible in the pictures is a flat dish with everted rim and its thick rough foot-rim is typical of some of the earliest Japane...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style
Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style

Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine old urn cast as an honorific nod to the ancient past of China was made circa 1600-1650. The shape or Hue was a common and well-represented form in the Han dynasty in pottery and bronze. This urn shows thin casting to the walls with incorporated toe tia or facial masks...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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.

Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

A 17th C. Chinese Chongzhen Blue & White Minyao “Peoples Wares” Porcelain Saucer
A 17th C. Chinese Chongzhen Blue & White Minyao “Peoples Wares” Porcelain Saucer

A 17th C. Chinese Chongzhen Blue & White Minyao “Peoples Wares” Porcelain Saucer

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The central field showing a medallion of overlapping petal motifs, radiating out to auspicious Chou character (twisted peach tree) & lotus blossom designs, segmented by undulating li...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

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.