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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 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

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Bronze

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Elm

Antique Ming Chinese Porcelain Tazza on Foot Landscape Scene, Early 17th Century
Antique Ming Chinese Porcelain Tazza on Foot Landscape Scene, Early 17th Century

Antique Ming Chinese Porcelain Tazza on Foot Landscape Scene, Early 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Tazza Early 17th Century Sharing with you this lovely and unusual tazza on tall, spreading stem with flat, unglazed base. Low cup with flaring rim. Decorated in underglaze blue is a...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Style Wooden Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Ming Dynasty Style Wooden Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top

Ming Dynasty Style Wooden Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style square-shaped wooden coffee table from the 19th century, with original distressed finish and hand-woven rattan top. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this coffee table features the stylistic characteristic of the Ming Dynasty. The table presents a square top with woven rattan inset, adorned with a reeded edge on all sides. Showcasing its original finish with a nicely distressed patina revealing its age and use, the table is raised on four straight legs connected to one another through humpback stretchers. With its elegant Ming lines and great patina, this Qing Dynasty wood and rattan coffee table...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Jumu Two Drawers Table/ Desk
Jumu Two Drawers Table/ Desk

Jumu Two Drawers Table/ Desk

$1,800Sale Price|35% Off

Jumu Two Drawers Table/ Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Jumu two drawers table/ desk. Framed top with two drawers with straight legs.

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Early 1900s Asian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pale Blue Antique Chinese Rug
Pale Blue Antique Chinese Rug

Pale Blue Antique Chinese Rug

$11,000Sale Price|20% Off

Pale Blue Antique Chinese Rug

Located in New York, NY

Enchanting early 20th century highly decorative Chinese Peking rug with an abrashed light blue field The wool and feel of the rug is very soft on the feet. It has a silky sheen to it...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wool

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 Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth

Located in Vienna, AT

In this listing you will find a rare original piece of historical craftsmanship. On sale is a religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentivel...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Soapstone

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze urn bearing a green and black patina, decorated with pierced sides forming patterns that wrap the form, and accented with one small...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle
Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle

Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table Beautiful Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty–style coffee table crafted from solid elm with a finely woven rattan ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th C. Asian Wood Storage Cabinet
19th C. Asian Wood Storage Cabinet

19th C. Asian Wood Storage Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A classic Chinese two-door cabinet with two short over one long drawer. It opens to a printed paper lining with two shelves. Brass metal mounts. The wood has a warm honey tone and th...

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19th Century Asian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet
Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet

Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very happy with this new arrival. Arita plate with a scholar carrying books Condition 24.5cm. Perfect Condition

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17th Century Japanese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Orientalist Rug with Floral Motifs in Bone and Blue Tones
Antique Orientalist Rug with Floral Motifs in Bone and Blue Tones

Antique Orientalist Rug with Floral Motifs in Bone and Blue Tones

Located in New York, NY

This graphic and sophisticated Ming rug was realized in China, circa 1880. Presented against a black background, the circular rug presents sprigs of cherry blossoms resting in a vase...

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1880s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Cotton

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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17th Century Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860
Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

This well-preserved Ming-style cabinet, dating from around 1860. It is crafted from elm wood and retains its original red lacquer, which has developed a beautiful natural patina over...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Metal

Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25
Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25

Chinese blond hardwood stool in the Ming taste, c. 1800-25

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chinese Yumu wood (Northern Chinese elm) stool in the Ming taste. The waisted and bull nose frame and panel top is engaged to the rounded framing eleme...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Elm

Ming Period Pottery Horse with Saddle
Ming Period Pottery Horse with Saddle

Ming Period Pottery Horse with Saddle

Located in seoul, KR

A Ming dynasty pottery horse modelled in a standing posture on a rectangular base, with a robust yet stylised anatomy, elongated neck, covered in a warm buff-toned slip with survivin...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Very nice Tianqi Mark and Period 17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Fishnet Kosometsuke
Very nice Tianqi Mark and Period 17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Fishnet Kosometsuke

Very nice Tianqi Mark and Period 17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Fishnet Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic bowl with a rare fishnet design. Mark and Period Tianqi Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644) These kind of bowl were were often expr...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Bronze

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi period. Fantastic decoration in blue and white and marked with Chenghua at the base. Please enjoy Condition Some rimf...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Wood

Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair
Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair

Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of very refined green glazed attendants and one sedan chair, each with benevolent facial expression, beautiful colors and lines, Ming dynasty 1368-1644. Three glazed attendants...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Pottery

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

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

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor
A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor

A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor

Located in seoul, KR

The blue dragon and the red dragon are depicted in dynamic postures, each extending its claws to grasp a ruyi pearl (如意珠). The phoenix is adorned with flowing feathers and delicate c...

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16th Century Hong Kong Antique Ming Furniture

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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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

1970s Ming Dynasty Style Coromandel Four Panel Screen
1970s Ming Dynasty Style Coromandel Four Panel Screen

1970s Ming Dynasty Style Coromandel Four Panel Screen

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Ming-Dynasty four-panel screen, made in the 1970s by Charles R. Gracie and Sons, Inc. in New York City. Composed of exquisite coromandel wood, the panels depict a bustling sce...

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1970s American Vintage Ming Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables
Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables

Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine black lacquer end tables. Simple and elegant form. Beautiful color and form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been app...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Lacquer

Antique 16th C Ming Jiajing Stemcup Chinese Porcelain Blue and white in Tibet
Antique 16th C Ming Jiajing Stemcup Chinese Porcelain Blue and white in Tibet

Antique 16th C Ming Jiajing Stemcup Chinese Porcelain Blue and white in Tibet

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely stemcup with wrapping. Dating: Jiajing, 16th century. Condition: Size: DiameterxHeight Condition Rimfritting, 3 hairlines. Size 13 x 10.5cm Period 16t...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats
Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats

Pair of Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Scholar' Armchairs with Rattan Seats

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style elm scholar's chairs from the early 20th century, with unusual upper rail, carved panels on the splats, curved arms and rattan seats. Born in Chi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Elm, Rattan

Chinese Ming Crawled Celadon Bowl, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Crawled Celadon Bowl, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Crawled Celadon Bowl, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

With subtle asymmetry and a dramatic, crawled glaze, this Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl from Yunnan province demonstrates the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfections. The small bowl has a ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Earthenware

The Celestial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Eastern Elegance
The Celestial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Eastern Elegance

The Celestial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Eastern Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

77449 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'03 x 09'09. Radiating an air of cultivated exclusivity, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug evokes the refined artistic legacy ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wool

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy
Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy

Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles
Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles

Pair of Ming Dynasty Horsemen Roof Tiles

Located in London, GB

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Pottery

Antique Ming Jiajing/Wanli 16th century dish Chinese Porcelain FROG
Antique Ming Jiajing/Wanli 16th century dish Chinese Porcelain FROG

Antique Ming Jiajing/Wanli 16th century dish Chinese Porcelain FROG

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this most interesting 16th Century dish. Small saucer dish with flat everted rim, painted with a frog looking up in a grassy verge beside flowers and tree, the cav...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Ming Style Rosewood Armchairs w/Pink Velvet Seat Cushions Made in China a Pair
Ming Style Rosewood Armchairs w/Pink Velvet Seat Cushions Made in China a Pair

Ming Style Rosewood Armchairs w/Pink Velvet Seat Cushions Made in China a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Ming style armchairs comprised of rosewood frames & removeable pink velvet seat cushions made in China a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are v...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

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

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Porcelain

Antique 19th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Porceleine Klauw
Antique 19th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Porceleine Klauw

Antique 19th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Porceleine Klauw

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Nice Dutch Delft blue plate with nice decoration Porceleyne Claeuw Delft - 1658=1840 In 19th with Willem III as a child 18th century. Diameter: 232 cm. Condition: Good ...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs
19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinese console table with hand carved spandrels on both side of the table. A long elmwood altar or console table features side panels with carved, stylized ruyi motifs, a sacred fu...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Elm

Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty
Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty

Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

These ceramics feature finely detailed depictions of birds and cloud motifs using underglaze blue, showcasing an elegant and refined design. The vase portrays a bird in mid-flight, w...

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Handcrafted Chinese Plate from the Kangxi Period
Handcrafted Chinese Plate from the Kangxi Period

Handcrafted Chinese Plate 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

Fine Antique Blue Peking Imperial Dragon Carpet, Circa 1880
Fine Antique Blue Peking Imperial Dragon Carpet, Circa 1880

Fine Antique Blue Peking Imperial Dragon Carpet, Circa 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A central, five-clawed dragon (the symbol of both the forces of nature and the Chinese emperor), is surrounded by four other dragons, all floating on an indigo blue background. At bo...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Wool

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century Asian Art - Antique Decoration Vintage lacquered elm bookcase Ming style, with two drawers.. Measures : 103x43cm H:1...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

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

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

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Earthenware

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

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes
Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes

Fine Antique Imperial Chinese Red Silk Rug with Phoenixes

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare silk Ningxia carpet with an unusual lacquer red background decorated at the centre by a large phoenix and surrounded by four smaller phoenixes in the corners. The phoenix...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Silk

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.