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.
$1,396Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s
By George Zee and Co, George Zee
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this fabulous pair of vintage Rosewood carved end tables, by George Zee. Stacked Ming style Chinese side table / end tables - hand crafted with kiln dried...
Rosewood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Lamp Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage side lamp table from the mid 20th century, with horse hoof feet and humpback stretchers. Created in China during the midcentury pe...
Wood
1970s Michael Taylor For Baker Furn. Asian Modern Painted Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Ming style hand painted side tables designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. They date to the 1970s and are in very good c...
Walnut
$1,396Sale Price / set|30% Off
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.
Walnut
$2,450Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Chinese Solid Rosewood Faux Rattan Garden Style Stools or Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Chinese solid Rosewood hand crafted, hand carved Faux Rattan / vine Garden Style Stools or Side Tables in great vintage condition. May be used as side tables or ...
Rosewood
$3,200 / set
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...
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Side Table with Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style waisted side table from the early 20th century, with woven rattan top, humpbacked stretcher and horse hoof legs. Born in China during the early ...
Wood, Rattan
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Drum Stool or Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red and black lacquered drum stool from the early 20th century, with chinoiserie decor. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, this Ming style drum stool will make for an excellent drinks table or plant Stand. Boasting a lovely black and red lacquered patina, the stool features a shaped top adorned with a delicate chinoiserie scene. This top is resting on a waisted apron, raised on an arching drum base with side stretchers. Ideal thanks to its versatile quality, this Chinese lacquered stool...
Wood
$906Sale Price|30% Off
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.
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Asian Antique Leather Drum Stool Table
By Mingyu Xu Studio
Located in Burbank, CA
Beautiful antique drum for sale. From Asia, and well cared for. Has leather tops on both end, and still has the original rings on both ends. It's made of solid oak with a walnut fini...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Side Tables with Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden side tables from the early 20th century, with carved aprons, humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the ...
Wood
$2,509Sale Price|35% Off
Ming Goatskin Side Table by Jimeco Ltda, Brown, Curved Legs, Colombia
By Jimeco ltda
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ming side table has its unique look due to the brown white goatskin material. The curved legs as well as the detailed sides show the high level of craftsmanship of this unique p...
Goatskin
Asian Wood and Marble Drinks Table or Plant Stand, Small
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese carved hardwood drinks table or plant stand with a rose marble top, early-20th century, China. Piece is a rich dark brown carved hardwood with ball and claw feet and a rose...
Marble
Pair South East Asian Hardwood Octagonal Side Tables With Storage, Iron Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Southeast Asian octagonal hard wood side tables with wonderful black iron mounts. The tops lift up for storage. a very handsome pair of side tables that double as a place to ...
Iron
$647Sale Price|30% Off
Late 20th Century Ming Style Asian Rosewood Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century South East Ming Style Asian Rosewood Side Table. Measure 17" in width and 14" in depth and 18" in height.
Hardwood, Rosewood
1970s American Of Martinsville Burl Ming Style Side Table / Box On Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a burl box on stand with Ming styling. It has heavy brass hardware and is marked on the inside. It opens to nice storage. I believe American of Martinsville produced this in ...
Brass
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 ...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Style Natural Wood Stool or Side Table with Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming dynasty style natural wood side table from the mid-20th century, with humpbacked stretcher, rich grain and cylindrical l...
Wood
1970s American Of Martinsville Burl Queen Anne Style Writing Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a burl writing table with Queen Anne styling. It has heavy brass hardware and is marked on the inside. It opens two nice storage drawers. Manufactured by American of Martinsv...
Brass
Pair of Sarreid Ltd. Brass Asian & Campaign Style Side Tables or Coffee Table
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Sarreid Ltd. side table date to the 1970s. They are unique in that they combine low profile modern styling with Asian and campaign influences. They are marked. The tables have ...
Brass
$2,200 / item
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...
Cast Stone
$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Southeast Asian All-Sides Carved Fruitwood Two-Part Side Table Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Southeast Asian all sides Carved Fruitwood Two-Part Side Table Cabinets with glass top. Measures measure 20" in width x 20" in depth x 23" in height. Cabinets inside measureme...
Fruitwood
$836Sale Price|30% Off
Southeast Asian All-Sides Carved Fruitwood Octogonal Side Table Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Southeast Asian All-Sides Carved Fruitwood Octogonal Side Table Cabinet with glass top. Removable shelf Measures 22" in width x 22" in depth x 21.25" in height.
Fruitwood
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 ...
Wood, Lacquer
$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.
Wood
$1,155Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Ming Style One Drawer Side Tables with Protective Glass Tops, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s Ming style one drawer side tables with protective glass tops in very good vintage condition. 100% All real hard wood. Rock solid pieces. Protective Smoke glass tops.
Rosewood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Single Drawer Blue Lacquer Table with Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style blue lacquer side table from the early 20th century with single drawer and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the ear...
Wood
Pair of Smoked Lucite Cube End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of dark smoked Lucite cube tables. Wonderfully square and recently polished, can be used as a split coffee table or unexpected end tables.
Lucite
$2,070 / set
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Side Tables with Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden side tables from the early 20th century, with carved aprons, humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the ...
Wood
Antique Chinese Side Table or Stool, Hand-Crafted Wood, 19th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Asian stool has a square top and a balanced form with timeless rustic appeal. Beautifully worn from a century of use, the aged wood pat...
Wood
$1,800Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Rosewood and Black Lacquer End Tables by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rosewood and black lacquer end tables, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables in ...
Rosewood, Wood
Baker Far East Coffee Table Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Fraser, MI
Baker Far East Coffee Table. Sculpted Solid Walnut Frame. Rosewood inset Panels.
Rosewood, Walnut
$2,135Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Round Stools or Side Tables, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury rattan and bamboo stools, 1950s-1960s These eye-catching stools / footstools can be used as end tables, side tables or nightstands. They were entirely made by hand and have a nice construction and a clean design inspired in Michael Thonet bentwood stools...
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
$1,000 / set
H 20.87 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Side Tables, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, understated yet very typical bamboo & rattan side tables. Two different heights: 44 cm and 53 cm The base areas are 33 x 33 cm and 41 x 41 cm.
Bamboo, Rattan
$925 / item
H 25 in W 27.25 in D 13 in
Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Oak
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furnit...
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|36% Off
H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, 19th Century China
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior d...
Bronze
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Circular Cocktail by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic an elegant Classic designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. It features an ebony finish along with a beautifully grained teak top. Metal Baker tag on underside. Will wo...
Wood
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.
Aluminum
$2,300 / set
H 19 in Dm 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Kimball Villa Round Walnut Wood Drum Side Tables a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning pair of walnut cylinder drum side or end tables by Kimball. Drum tables address a number of functional requirements and fit seamlessly into any environment. These gorgeous ...
Metal
Vintage ornately hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century ordinately handcarved oriental side table. This rustic table has five hand carved drawers to the front with carving on the apron and the sides. This piece ...
Wood
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H 26 in W 19 in D 18 in
Michael Taylor for Henredon Asian Modern Ming Style Nightstands Side Tables -S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome pair of mahogany side tables designed by Michael Taylor for Henredon. They are in very good condition and are marked.
Mahogany
Mid-Century Pair of Baker Furniture Company Asian Side Tables
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Baker Furniture Company small Asian side tables. Ligt yellow tables are covered in lacquered grass cloth. Size and portability make thes...
Wood
Vintage Regency Baker Ming Burl Side Tables - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency drinks tables. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture group and tagged on the bottom. A chic Burl wood construction ...
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Side / Lamp Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese antique ming style side lamp table from the late 19th century. Elm wood with original dark lacquer with natural age-related patina. Features ...
Elm
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H 11.25 in W 22.75 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Low Tea or Altar Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Chinese Ming style red lacquered low tea table. A finely crafted, petite elm table featuring a single drawer with a brass ring pull. In great vintage condition with fantastic aged patina in a richly hued red lacquer. Originally an altar or tea table, it may be used in so many different ways today. A perfect little side table, plant/display stand or even a stool. Any way you choose, this adorable table will surely add vintage charm, warmth and character to any room. Also available in a separate listing is a coordinating yet slightly different table which complements this one beautifully. They make a fabulous pair. Both were acquired together in Paris...
Brass
Sold
H 10.75 in W 23.25 in D 16.25 in
19th Century Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Low Tea or Altar Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Chinese Ming style red lacquered low tea table. A finely crafted, petite elm table featuring a single drawer with a brass ring pull. In great vintage condition with fantastic aged patina in a richly hued red lacquer. Originally an altar or tea table, it may be used in so many different ways today. A perfect little side table, plant/display stand or even a stool. Any way you choose, this adorable table will surely add vintage charm, warmth and character to any room. Also available in a separate listing is a coordinating yet slightly different table which complements this one beautifully. They make a fabulous pair. Both were acquired together in Paris...
Brass
Chinese Heavily Carved Marble Top Tiered Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two tiered with elaborate carvings. A scalloped top carved with foliate scrolls and inset pink marble top over the openwork carved frieze with leafy band. The heavy carved legs with ...
Marble
Antique Chinese Ming Style Side Table with Crackle Finish
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Ming Style side table with crackle finish. It is beautifully worn with a crackle finish and features two doors and a Ming...
Wood
Pair of Asian Cypress Side Tables
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Chinese cypress square side tables in Ming style with shaped apron and curved feet.
Cypress
Pair of Ming Style Red Lacquer Side Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Ming style square side tables. Original red lacquered elmwood with natural age-related patina. Clean and simple lines, with minimal decoration. Jiangsu Province,...
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquered Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beijing "Altar" sideboard in original red lacquer with three drawers. Below, pair of doors with sides that can be opened. The lacquer color has a natural patina with a clear lacquer ...
Elm