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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
Museum Quality Antique Chinese Pillar Rug with Lotus Flowers
Museum Quality Antique Chinese Pillar Rug with Lotus Flowers

Museum Quality Antique Chinese Pillar Rug with Lotus Flowers

Located in Milan, IT

A very unusual long and narrow pillar rug, decorated by large lotus flowers with tracery in a manner reminiscent of Ming period weavings. It is very finely ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.
Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.

Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.

Located in New York, NY

Realized between 1368AD-1644 AD, this stunning documented horse figurine was realized in China during the Ming period. Executed using a Sacai glaze, the sculpture offers a cream colo...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dinasty Style Chair
Ming Dinasty Style Chair

Ming Dinasty Style Chair

$1,404Sale Price|20% Off

Ming Dinasty Style Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This Chinese chair is a refined example of traditional craftsmanship, with a simple, clean structure that echoes the essential lines typical of the Ming style. The Ming dynasty is kn...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bronze Patinated Polychromed Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Bronze Patinated Polychromed Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art

Bronze Patinated Polychromed Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT! BRONZE LION INCENSE BURNER! EXTREMELY RARE! APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7" Tall x 7" Wide Well cast, standing on all four legs (very rare pose!) while twisting its sin...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ming Style Chinese Chair
Ming Style Chinese Chair

Ming Style Chinese Chair

$1,404Sale Price|20% Off

Ming Style Chinese Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This Chinese chair, dating from the late 1800s and crafted in the Ming style, is a fascinating example of traditional Chinese art and craftsmanship. The da...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Dynasty Style Side Table with Humpback Stretcher and Brown Patina
Antique Ming Dynasty Style Side Table with Humpback Stretcher and Brown Patina

Antique Ming Dynasty Style Side Table with Humpback Stretcher and Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Ming Dynasty style wooden side table from the early 20th century, with humpbacked stretcher and cylindrical legs. This Ming Dynasty style wooden side table from the early ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they were placed in front of the gate, with the gate doors mounted on the base behind the lions. The pair consist of a male with a ball on his back, and a female holding a puppy. The ball represents the world and the puppy represents nature or a nurturing spirit. One stand lightly carved with a horse, the other with a deer. The front of the stand is carved with camel...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century
An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection Dimension: Height: 8.5 cm Diameter: 76 cm

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Celadon

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese 'Lazy Chairs' in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of 'Lazy Chairs' in walnut, black lacquer with a natural cracked wear that gives the chairs an exciting and artistic look. Ming style, early 19th century China. The term 'Lazy'...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Poem Go Players Cricket Box Chinese Porcelain
Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Poem Go Players Cricket Box Chinese Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Poem Go Players Cricket Box Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Excited and really happy to share this box. Incense or Cricket Box In the pictures you will see a very nice Cricket box / Incense box with Poem. Typical Literati taste for Scholars ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu
Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain incense burner. Pictured in the book of Tang Ying Academy about the Kosometsuke exhibition in the Jingdezhen Yanshan Art Museum. Also with beuatifu...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600
Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600

Antique Chinese Ming Stone Table, c. 1500-1600

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese 16-17th century Ming stone table carved from a solid piece of stone. This table has a traditional scalloped apron and legs ending in scrolled feet. In well-preserved origi...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stone

Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain
Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain

Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of Turkish style Arabesque pattern and central a Lingzhi Fung...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese carved wood Buddha sculpture lamp. Later electrified with Lucite base and custom made shade. Additional information: Materia...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Yellow Ming Style, Circa 1850
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Yellow Ming Style, Circa 1850

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases, Yellow Ming Style, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of antique Chinese (late 19th-early 20th Century) export porcelain yellow ceramic vases wrapped in large scale branches teeming with birds, flowers and foliage (PRICED AS PAIR)....

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Wood Horseman
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Wood Horseman

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Wood Horseman

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Chinese Ming Dynasty hand carved glazed wood horse with rider. Dimensions: 22' H x 22" W x 5.5" D Delivery withi...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet
Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet

Century Furniture Sabota Collection Buffet

By Raymond Sabota

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a rare piece of Century Furniture. It's designed by Raymond Sabota for their Sabota line of furniture. It's hand-painted in a distressed fashion...

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20th Century American Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620
A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620

Located in London, GB

A large Chinese Ming Dynasty polychrome porcelain dish, circa 1620. Late Ming Dynasty. Painted in turquoise, black and red enamels with a central 'Split Pagoda' pattern scene, the cavetto with four landscape vignettes alternating with stylised seals. Many Mid-Century studio potters were inspired by the shapes and designs of ancient Chinese and Ming pottery. We believe this dish is a good example of this, which is why it will fit with both antique and modern interiors, making it the perfect cross-collecting piece. See Bonhams Lot 168 from Asian Art sale...

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1620s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Of Asian Style Ebonized Wood Club Chairs
Pair Of Asian Style Ebonized Wood Club Chairs

Pair Of Asian Style Ebonized Wood Club Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very stylish pair of Cubist form Wood Club Chairs in an interesting Asian influenced style. The pair have high scrolled arms and back, gently curved legs with top decorative rosett...

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20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable antique food box from the Shanxi province, North China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty. An extraordinary e...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Wool

Cube Stone Top Table
Cube Stone Top Table

Cube Stone Top Table

Located in New York, NY

Cube table with inset antique street stone tops. Solid Elm wood with an Antique street stone set into the top. Minimalist design that originated in the Ming Dynasty. Color dark bro...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Jumu Square Side Table
Jumu Square Side Table

Jumu Square Side Table

$1,950Sale Price|22% Off

Jumu Square Side Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Jumu wood square side table with relief carving on apron and stretchers on hoof feet. Price is for the table only.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base
Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base

Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this Chinese porcelain deep dish from the early 17th century which measures 20.5CM in diameter. The central image shows a Buddhist or Daoist sage (likely...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied snail or dragon ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Ming Style Side Table, USA 1960s
Ming Style Side Table, USA 1960s

Ming Style Side Table, USA 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our exquisite Ming Style Side Table, a true gem from the USA dating back to the 1960s. This stunning piece of furniture effortlessly captures the essence of Ming Dynasty ...

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1960s American Vintage Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

Located in Austin, TX

A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the other to the ground. He is naked, save for a baby apron...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period
Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period

Antique Chinese Ming period Kraak Bowl Deer Wanli or Tianqi Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated bowl Late 16th, early 17th century Ming period. Kraak scene with deer on outside and inside. Delicate and beautiful piece. Condition Some chips/fritting ...

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17th Century Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Jumu Wood Low Table
Jumu Wood Low Table

Jumu Wood Low Table

$2,400Sale Price|31% Off

Jumu Wood Low Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Simple Jumu wood low table with framed cane top, beautiful wood grain and texture.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Five Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)
Five Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)

Five Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)

Located in seoul, KR

The three figurines in the back exhibit the typical form of attendants, wearing conical red hats and adopting poses where their right hands are either held in front of their chests o...

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China
Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated small dish, dating to ca 1500, Hongzhi or Zhengde period. The small saucer dish is decorated with a raised moulded goldfish coloured in orange-red enamel and...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C
Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C

Rare Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate China Porcelain, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a chenghua mark The base is...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

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 petite 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...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

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

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

Pair Of Ming Style Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Ming Style Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair Of Ming Style Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

A spectacular and chic pair of Ming Style armchairs with embossed leather seats. Made from extremely hardwood with a gorgeous weathered patina through the ebony glaze. The alligator ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked in an allover celadon glaze with smooth texture and an opaque, clouded finish. Once used daily for foo...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table
Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table

Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional carved rosewood center table in the Ming style in large old timber from the mid 20th century. This piece is very high quality and style. It would easily work with Eu...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Chinese Pictural Embroidery with Silk and Metal

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exquisite Early 20th Century Chinese Embroidery Discover a stunning piece of art from the early 20th century – a Chinese embroidery masterpiece. This work of art features a mythologi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Metal

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Fisherman Turtle
Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Fisherman Turtle

Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Fisherman Turtle

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Blue & White Ko-sometsuke plate with a Fisherman trying to catch a turtle. very unusual Ko-Sometsuke plate! Catching a Turttle which was well known to live for a very long time, ha...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain
Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Excited and really happy to share this rare Sake cup. Actual piece pictured in two Japanese collectors books, see pictures. All four sides show figures in motion, painted...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha

Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming style with intricate details. The bronze has a rich pat...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures
Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures

Pair Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Dignitary Figures

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Ming dynasty sancai blue glazed pottery figures. Circa 1500 AD Ming Dynasty I have owned over 250 ming tomb figures including over 80...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Pottery

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 central motif depicts a figure of a Buddhistic lion, playing with a brocade ball within a double...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Massive And Magnificent Antique Chinese Basket As Cocktail Table
Massive And Magnificent Antique Chinese Basket As Cocktail Table

Massive And Magnificent Antique Chinese Basket As Cocktail Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A rare and extraordinary Antique octagonal Carry Basket thoughtfully re-purposed as a Cocktail Table. Once likely used for linen or clothing storage, the Basket retains its capacity ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this new arrival and very happy with it. Late Ming period Kraak plate of exceptional quality in cobalt blue of larger size. In general the piece is already of high q...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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 pe...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke Kaiseki dish plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of a landscape in the style of the yuan painter ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Very Fine Pair of Ming Style Side Chairs
Very Fine Pair of Ming Style Side Chairs

Very Fine Pair of Ming Style Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A refined Pair of very well made Chinese Side Chairs with traditional form. Very well made with a soft natural finish, the chairs have gently curved square backs with vertical carv...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Celedon Porcelain Vase With Wooden Base
Celedon Porcelain Vase With Wooden Base

Celedon Porcelain Vase With Wooden Base

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A celedon vase characterized by its distinctive jade-green glaze and intricate carved decoration. The embossed or carved twisted floral patterns, geometric motifs and Chinese meande...

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20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern
Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern

Rare and Unusual Antique Kashgar Rug with Mughal Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare small format, very finely knotted antique rug from the oasis of Kashgar, located in eastern Turkestan. Distinguished by a unique soft red background and by an all-over pattern consisting of a trellis containing a directional floral blossom motif characteristic of the Indian Mughal Dynasty...

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Early 19th Century East Turkestani Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate from the 17th century. There is an old lacquer red repair. This is a Swatow plate or a Japanese copy of a Swatow plate. Very interesting Somehow we rea...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Ming furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Ming furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, George Zee, Broyhill, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $690,000 while the average work can sell for $2,941.