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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
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

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

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

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table
1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a good size! This is burl wood console table design by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. It is marked and in very good condition. M...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Burl

Pair Mid Century Henredon Ming Style Walnut Side Tables
Pair Mid Century Henredon Ming Style Walnut Side Tables

Pair Mid Century Henredon Ming Style Walnut Side Tables

By Henredon

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Mid Century Henrendon Furniture Ming Style Walnut Side Tables. Measure 26" in width, 26" in depth and 25.5" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Vases in Southern China / Small Vases / 16th to 17th Centuries
Antique Vases in Southern China / Small Vases / 16th to 17th Centuries

Antique Vases in Southern China / Small Vases / 16th to 17th Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is believed that pottery baked in southern China in the early Ming dynasty was imported into Japan. It is a small size. The upper part is slightly ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pottery

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

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Cloud Jar, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Cloud Jar, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Cloud Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful in its imperfection, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province has a crawled glaze finish that reveals the maker's hand. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the sculptural ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

Located in Miami, FL

Imperial Majesty: 19th-Century Ming Dynasty Emperor Silk Painting This exquisite silk painting, dating back to the 19th century, depicts a majestic Ming Dynasty emperor in all his regalia. Hand-painted with meticulous detail and presented in a beautiful frame, this artwork showcases the rich tradition of Chinese silk painting. The vibrant colors and intricate brushwork capture the emperor's imperial stature and the grandeur of the Ming Dynasty. The painting's subject matter and artistic style make it a captivating addition to any collection. Dimensions: Framed measurements: 24 3/4" W x 31" H x 1 1/4" D Condition: Very good antique condition. This Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920. This handsome chest features unique oversized brass hardware, a fabric lined interior and two side h...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Hand Woven Market Flower Basket
Large Chinese Hand Woven Market Flower Basket

Large Chinese Hand Woven Market Flower Basket

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very decorative Chinese hand woven market flower basket with single center handle, cinched center and an over-cast edge stitch. Dimensions: 34 1/8" L, 17 3/4" W and 10 1...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood  China
19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood  China

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small alter / communion table in peach wood from the Zhejiang Province of China. Original condition with red lacquer with age-related patina. Ming sty...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic pair of Chinese carved rosewood sofas or benches featuring geometric armrests and gently curved spindle backs. Each bench has a spring cushion constructed in the frame for ...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer. Front with red lacquer, pair of ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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

Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen

Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese School Four Seasons Figural Landscape Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on paper with gold leaf, chop seal mark lower right. Larger panels: 24" H x 12" W x 0.75" D. Pro...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

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

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

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

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

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

Ming Warrior Statue
Ming Warrior Statue

Ming Warrior Statue

$880Sale Price|20% Off

Ming Warrior Statue

Located in Somis, CA

An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Wucai 17C Antique Chinese Porcelain Ko Akae Incense Box Tianqi Chongzhen Period
Wucai 17C Antique Chinese Porcelain Ko Akae Incense Box Tianqi Chongzhen Period

Wucai 17C Antique Chinese Porcelain Ko Akae Incense Box Tianqi Chongzhen Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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

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

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

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Marble

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

Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table
Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

By Max Kuehne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ming style coffee table in a lacquered finish with carved floral decoration and silver leaf tone. Signed by Max Kuehne a German born artist who worked in America became part of the Rockport artist...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

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

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

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

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Hardwood

Ming-Inspired Black Lacquer Armchair in the Style of James Mont
Ming-Inspired Black Lacquer Armchair in the Style of James Mont

Ming-Inspired Black Lacquer Armchair in the Style of James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Trenton, NJ

This armchair captures the harmony of Ming-style design infused with James Mont’s mid-century vision. The black lacquered frame highlights its sculptural beauty, creating a dramatic ...

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Late 20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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

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

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting. The original...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

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.