Ming Tables
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Elm Altar Large Console Table
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved Elmwood Northern Chinese Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved elmwood Northern China altar table featuring fine form and intricately carved apron with bowed legs and curled feet. Each end having a drawer.
Dimensions: 101" (w) x 14" (d) ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Tables
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Chinese Ancient Elm Single Drawer Table
Located in San Marino, CA
Ancient elm single drawer table from Shanghai, circa 18th century.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Ming Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming style low Kang coffee table from Java, with carved apron, chow legs and custom lacquer. Created in Java during the Mid-20th Century, this low Kang coffee table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Elmwood Center Hall Table with Ming Dynasty Stone Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century elmwood center hall table with Ming dynasty 15th or 16th century courtyard stone inset. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant center table...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Dark Stained Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Small Chinese Ming Style Dark Stained Side Tables.
Measures 12.25" in width, 9" in depth, 16.75" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Ming Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Asian Elmwood Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic and beautiful vintage Asian elmwood coffee table with scalloped apron.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Lacquered Chinese Console Table Side Desk Inlaid Jumu Elm Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
An extremely charming lacquered Chinese table in lovely antique condition. Traditionally crafted in China, most likely in the early Twentieth C...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$3,200 / set
Chinese Nesting Tables Set of 4 Ming Hua Li Wood
Located in Somis, CA
Our Chinese nesting tables are very elegant and versatile. Each and every table is a complete piece on its own, unlike most other sets with one of the stretchers removed to accommodate "nesting". The tables are made of solid Hua Li wood, a close relative to the revered Huang Hua Li...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Marble
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 appeared many times in "Architect...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$2,800 / set
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooted in the elegance of Ming design, this pair of early 20th-century Chinese elmwood stools is all about balance—nothing extra, nothing missing. Straight square legs end in stylize...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
$3,950 / set
Large Jumu Wood Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Jumu wood low table, antique kang table, can be used as coffee table.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Jumu Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Jumu console table with waterfall legs, elegant color and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,500
Ming Style Rosewood End or Side Table with Glass Inset Top Made in China
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Ming style rosewood side or end table with square beveled edge glass inset top, made in China. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,500
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970S flip top console tables with Ming styling by Drexel Heritage. They open and slide into great serving surfaces! Form, function and fun!
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th C Style Ming Chinese Bamboo Center Table by Burton-Ching
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Ming Chinese Bamboo Center Table by Burton-Ching.
Category
Early 2000s American Ming Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A beautiful Ming style console table made by Tomlinson. Made in the mid 20th century. Supporting a rosewood top.
Classic elegant silhouette with a touch of flair at the top and at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Ming Style Coffee Table with Black Lacquer & Burlwood Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century Ming style coffee table features hardwood construction, original black lacquer finish, beautiful burlwood top, Ming style detailing on legs and base, and protective ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Black & Green Lacquer Consol Table, Shandong, 1830-1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Altar console / side table with everted ends on the top, square legs with stretchers.
Original lacquer, black with green lacquer top.
Natural age-related patina which is high...
Category
1830s Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style vintage waisted altar console table from the mid-20th century, with horsehoof legs and humpbacked stretcher. Delve into the elegance of classical Chinese design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and graceful cabriole legged, high waisted altar table with scrolling apron, set upon a waisted platform. The top featuring a floating center panel of finely figured nanmu...
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Burl, Elm, Lacquer
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Ming Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Ming Dynasty Chinese Console With Raffia Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ming Dynasty Chinese wood console table with taffia top. Beautiful simple carvings and dark original finish. Rare to have the original raffia surface. Very modern form for the Ming D...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Jumu Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Jumu low table / coffee table. Table top is 46" wide 23" deep, from outside edge of legs is 49 1/2" wide 27" deep, 18" height. We carry f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,400
Jumu Wood End Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu wood end table with relief carving on apron and shelf and bottom stretchers.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,450
Jumu Wood Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple Jumu wood low table with framed cane top, beautiful wood grain and texture.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Jumu Wood Asian Kang Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu wood antiques Asian Kang low table, can be use large coffee table or side table or bench seating with relief carving on the aprons.
The table is very sturdy and can be use for ...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
Pair of Walnut Ming Style End Tables
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pair of walnut end tables were made in the Ming style.
They have a carved design in every corner of the skirt.
This carved design follows along he legs giving these tables an As...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,900 / set
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Brass
Asian Cherry Wood Five Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Asian style cherry five drawer desk with Asian style brass hardware.
Category
20th Century Ming Tables
Materials
Cherry
Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style shop sign console table from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and cylindrical legs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid Century Ming Style End Table with Burl Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century Ming style end table features hardwood construction, black lacquer finish, beautiful burlwood top, unique Ming style detailing o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
James Mont Ming Style Cocktail Table With Brass Insets
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
James Mont cocktail table in the Ming style with brass insets on the top surface. Original painted finish with very unique brass Insets and a lowers shelf. This is an extremely rare ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal Cerused Knotty Pine Ming Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage Ming coffee table. A beautiful high profile on a cerused knotty pine finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Late 20th Century North American Ming Tables
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
16th-17th Century Chinese Pine Center Table with Carvings and Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
16th-17th century center table from 'Shanxi Province, China with 1 drawer.
Made of pine and with original polychrome lacquer.
Original condition. Rare piece of furniture.
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage low table exudes quiet elegance through its balanced proportions and time-softened teak wood. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, the piece features a square top wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Tables
Materials
Teak
18th Century Ming Scroll Console Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A Ming period single piece elm top scroll end altar table. Originally from Shanxi, China.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Ming Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
18th or 19th century elm doors with iron hardware, fashioned into a large Ming style coffee table. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Iron
Chinese Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Low Prayer Table with Fretwork Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming style elmwood prayer table from the mid 20th century, with fretwork top and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the midcentury period, this low elmwood prayer table captures our attention with its square fretwork top sitting above a waisted apron. Raised on four straight legs with horse hoof extremities, the table is adorned with a discreetly carved apron on all sides. With its clean lines and warm patina, this Ming style Chinese prayer table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Ming Style Pedestal Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of sturdy, well made cerused light wood Ming style pedestals.
Category
1960s Vintage Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,980 / set
Ming Goatskin Side Table in Brown
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...
Category
20th Century Colombian Ming Tables
Materials
Goatskin
$3,144 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Pedestal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pedestal from the 15th or 16th century with polychrome finish. Crafted in China during the prestigious Ming Dynasty, this petite pedestal table...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Ming tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Ming tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming tables 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, George Zee and Co, and George Zee. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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