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
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 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
Fine Red Lacquer Low Table with Fret Work Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine red lacquer low table / coffee table with fret work top, elegant fine red lacquer finished. Purchase red lacquer low table / coffee table also come with glass top that can place...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Large and Narrow Chinese Altar Console, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Large and narrow Chinese altar console, 20th century
Scrolling and geometrical motifs
Nicely distressed patina, with dark red/burgundy hue
We ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Ming Style Patinated Wooden Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental wooden coffee table in the Ming style, very large and heavy, for the large room. Would be wonderful to hold selections of books, art, sculpture and foot cushions...
Category
20th Century Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Asian Solid Wood Ming Style Table Bench
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful solid wood table finished all around. Top is of mitered, tenon and mortise, solid single board floating panel construction. Cinched waist and 4 hoof feet legs. A pair of ve...
Category
2010s Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Ming Style Natural Wood Side Table with Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style natural wood side table from the early 20th century, with humpbacked stretcher, rich grain design and cylindrical legs. We currently have two ta...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table
By Max Kuehne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming style coffee table in a lacquered finish with carved floral decoration and silver leaf tone. Signed by Max Kuehne a German born artist who worked in America became part of the Rockport artist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ming Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinoiserie Chow Leg Ming Style Sofa Console Table Attributed to Schnadig Intl
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning chinoiserie chow leg Ming style sofa table with two beveled glass inserts and burl wood inlays. They are attributed to Schnadig Furniture I...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
Chinese Ming Style Accent Side Table with Dark Wood Patina and Humpback Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style accent side table from the early 20th century with dark wood patina, lower shelf and humpbacked apron. This elegant Chinese side table features ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Thai Red Lacquer Waisted Coffee Table with Rattan Inset and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai coffee table from the mid-20th century with red lacquered finish, rattan inset and chow legs. Born in Thailand during the midcentury period, this coffee table features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan
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
Ming Square Table, circa 1890
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 19th century oversize Ming square table. The table top is constructed of four frame members and rests on the waist and apron that connect to four rounded legs. Such ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Red Lacquer Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer desk with three drawers with pierce carvings motif.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Ming Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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
Pair of Jumu End Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu wood end tables.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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 c...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Wood and Marble Drinks Table or Plant Stand, Small
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese carved hardwood table or stand with a rose marble top, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, China. Piece is a rich da...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Marble
Jumu Two Drawers Table/ Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu two drawers table/ desk. Framed top with two drawers with straight legs.
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Chinese Kang Opium Bed with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique northern Chinese Ming Dynasty style kang opium bed from the early 20th century, with bulging chow legs and hand-carved frieze in scroll pattern. Born in China during ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Mint Green Distressed Finish and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Ming dynasty style Thai teak wood coffee table from the mid-20th century, with mint green crackled design and chow legs. Born in Thailand during the midcentury period, this...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Form Painting Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This Qing-dynasty painting table from Hunan province is a beautiful example of the elegance of Chinese furniture design. With its broad surface ideal for contemplating scrolls and pa...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Ming Style Wooden Incense Stand with Cabriole Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style square wooden waisted incense atand from the 19th century, with carved apron, cabriole legs and floor stretcher. Born in China during the 19th c...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century elm doors with iron hardware, fashion into a large Ming style coffee table. Created in China during the 18...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Iron
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
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Square Display Table, c. 1800s
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine square table is topped with a floating panel, enclosed within a flush sided frame, supported on square-sectioned corner legs, braced with straight stretchers and vertical st...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Chinoiserie Walnut Square Display Table with Fretwork Aprons, c. 1800’s
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The table is topped with a floating panel, enclosed within a frame decorated with molded ice-plate edge and open-carved reticulated scroll aprons, supported on corner legs carved wit...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Antique Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Waisted Side Table with Horsehoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style elmwood waisted side table from the early 20th century, with woven rattan top and horse hoof legs. Born in China during the early years of the 2...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Antique Chinese Ming Style Altar Table with Carved Apron and Black Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style altar console table from the 19th century, with black patina, everted flanges, carved spandrels and sides. Born in China during the 19th century...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Chinese Ming Style Vintage Natural Wood 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
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 accommoda...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Style Chinese Elm Sang de Bœuf Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style elm wood altar console table from the 19th century, with sang de bœuf patina and carved floral apron. Born in Chi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Ming Style Altar Table with Foliage Carved Frieze and Open Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar console table from the 19th century, with scrolls-carved apron, and open fretwork motifs. Attracting our attention with its elegant lines and skilf...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
Antique Chinese Solid Single Board Console Table
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 19th century console table in the Ming style. The solid wood table of mitre, tenon and mortise construction, has a thick single board top that displays stunning wood grai...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese 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
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
Ming Style Altar Table with Everted Flanges, Cloud Motifs and Mythical Creatures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar console table with carved apron, everted flanges, cloud motifs and mythical creatures. Attracting our attention with its elegant lines and skillful...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique 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
Leather, Wood
Chinese Antique Ming Style Side Table with Humpback Stretcher and Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style wooden side table from the early 20th century, with humpbacked stretcher and cylindrical legs. Originally conceived as a stool in China where it...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Ju Mu Wood Altar Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined ju mu wood altar table with everted flanges, supported by straight legs, beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
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
Large Chinese Altar Table or Scholars Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large and intricately worked Altar Table. The reeded legs with scalloped scrolled tops and openwork carved side panels in geometric motifs and medallions with mythical creatur...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, carved apron and gilt accents. Born in China during the 19th cent...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinese Ancient Elm Single Drawer Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ancient elm single drawer table from Shanghai, circa 18th century.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Elm
Elmwood Console Table or Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elmwood console table or desk, framed top with plain apron with straight legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Elm Altar Large Console Table
Located in North Hollywood, 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
18th Century Ming Scroll Console Table
Located in Pasadena, 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
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
Modernist Ming Style Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
Located in Malibu, CA
A modernist takes on Ming design with this stunning Asian inspired cocktail table by Baker Furniture.
This exquisite piece is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, combining sophi...
Category
20th Century American Ming Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Stone Pedestal with Tea Table Carvings
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist stone pedestal exemplifies the quiet refinement and simplicity that defined Ming-dynasty stone furniture. Hand-carved of solid limes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of fine black lacquer end tables. Very elegant and simple form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in "ARCHITECTURE DIGEST" M...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Alter Sideboard, Beijing, c 1840-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beijing Altar sideboard in original green - yellow - ocher lacquer color.
Natural beautiful exciting patina.
3 drawers under the drawers a pair of doub...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Tables
Materials
Metal
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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