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Small Ming Style 19th Possible 18th Century Hardwood Chair
Located in East Sussex, GB
A Chinese 19th century, possibly 18th century, Ming style hardwood chair of small proportions. Good
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of James Mont Ming Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
business into a massive success by 1947. His modernist take on the classic Ming chair epitomizes the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,500 / set
Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Ming Dynasty model reproduction seat in elm wood and brass-plated metal. Folding seat. Hand carving
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
Trono Cinese Pieghevole Dinastia Ming
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Riproduzione dinastia Ming legno di olmo e metallo tonato e presenta una seduta pieghevole con
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
$10,570 / set
Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
This famous chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming Dynasty. "China Chair".
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Pair of Chinese Antique Ming Rose Chairs, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
and shorter. Ming dynasty revolutionized China's furniture by elevating and streamlining it, removing
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Pair of George I Chinese Back Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
derived from 16th century Ming Chinese chair patterns that were adopted by English chair makers when
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Side Chairs
Set of Four Late Ming-Early Qing Chinese Rose-Back Chairs Meiguiyi
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
chairs during the Ming and early Qing dynasties and are characterised by an open angular back and
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
chairs dates to the transitorial period between the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
These iconic
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Early 1900s Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elm Wedding Chair with Curving Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Elegant early 20th century Chinese Ming dynasty style elm wedding chair with curving back and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Blackened Huanghuali Chair
Located in Cape Town, WC
This huanghuali chair from the Ming dynasty is a revised iteration from the previous Song dyntasty
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Pair of Chinese Chairs
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Elm wood chinese chairs of the province of Shaanxi. Simple form, very wide seat and armrests.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
$3,384 / set
Mid-19th Century Chinese Pair of Elmwood Chairs Fine Hand Carved
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
These side chairs are an example of a finely carved chairs. The decoration in the backrest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
CH24, Wishbone Chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen
Son in 1949, Pair
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
of Danish merchants, posing in Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs, Hans J. Wegner designed a small number of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Pair Black Lacquer Arm Chairs In The Manner Of James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
A modern interpretation of the traditional Chinese Ming chair. Finished in black lacquer, with bras
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of Chinese Ming style lacquered wood arm chairs with seat cushions. The chinoiserie
Category
Vintage 1970s Ming Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$2,000 / set
Chinese Ming James Mont Style Chinoiserie Occasional Chairs Having Chong Legs
By James Mont
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful pair of Ming Style chairs having sculptural mahogany Chong legs under highback seats
Category
Vintage 1970s American Ming Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Style Chairs in Jumu Wood with Wicker Seat
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of chairs made of Jumù wood (Southern Elm)
Ming style. From Jiangsu Province, circa 1840-1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
6 Mid Century Chinese Rosewood Ming Style Imperial Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six mid 20th century Chinese Ming style dining chairs. Made of rosewood featuring bentwood form
Category
Mid-20th Century Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Elm Ming Style Figural Arm Chair Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 19th century Ming style arm chair. Made of elm, featuring a figural mask on back of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
A pair of 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Oak Ming Style Accent Chairs, 1970’s
Located in Charleston, SC
A fun Pair of Oriental Chinese Chinoiserie Oak Horseshoe Accent Chairs by Schnadig. Gorgeous Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Ming Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Yoke Crest Ming Style Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Austin, TX
Yoke crest armless chairs, in hard-to-find set of eight. Traces of old dark red/brown lacquer and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Ming Style Wood Chair
Upscaled
by Shanghai Artist Gu Yeli
By Gu Yeli
Located in London, England
by Gu Yeli, 2012,
Unique piece
early 20th Century Ming style wood chair, 'upscaled' by Shanghai
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Yarn
Asian Ming Style Yoke-Back Solid Rosewood Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Asian solid rosewood chair in Ming style with yoke-back. In excellent condition and ready
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of Ming-style Chinese red lacquered chairs, circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,125 / set
Pair of Chinese Carved Mahogany Ming Style Low Club or Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
the mid-20th century and most likely made in Hong. Kong. The chairs which are reminiscent of Ming
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Traditional Chinese Chair in Ming Style
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating Chinese chair in Ming style, dating back to the 20th century and of Chinese
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the 19th-century Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint
Chinese Ming “Style” Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of Chinese Ming “Style” chairs with horseshoe-shaped backs, extended arms, squared legs and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Elm Horseshoe Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Chinese Ming dynasty style horseshoe chairs constructed from elm. Each horseshoe
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,200 / set
Chinese Antique Official
s Chair, Ming Style, Crimson
Located in Somis, CA
This chair has the most beautiful original crimson lacquer finish. Its mottled appearance enhanced
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming “Style” Chairs, 18th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
An irreplaceable pair of 18th Century, possibly earlier, walnut Ming “style” chairs with immortal
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Traditional Ming style Southern Official
s Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This late Ming dynasty armchair is a remarkable example of traditional Chinese seating, where each
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Ming style solid teak desk and matching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Desks
Materials
Teak
Antique Chinese Ming Rosewood Chinoiserie Dining Set Table Chairs Etagere Curio
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Ming Rosewood dining set. Made of solid rosewood with chinese meander
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Ming Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century, Ming Style Official
s Hat Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese "Official's Hat Chair" in elmwood. Ming style.
Named "Official's Hat Chair" as the chair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Four Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
merchants sitting in Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs.
We offer you a set of 4 vintage Wishbone chairs in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Pair of 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of Chinese hardwood chairs in well worn patina, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,800 / set
Six Mandarin Chairs Knoll Ettore Sottsass
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Chinese Ming Dynasty official chairs but wedded with a touch of his signature whimsy, these are a
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chinese Antique Rose Chairs Pair Armchairs
Located in Somis, CA
The famed Rose chair's legacy began in the Song dynasty when they were wider and shorter. Ming
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,150 / set
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Official
s Hat Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese yoke back official's hat chairs in ming style.
Created in elm wood in the 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Black Lacquered Ming-Style Petite Arm Chairs with Fuschia Cotton Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Freshly lacquered ming-style petite boudoir chairs with fuchsia cotton velvet upholstered cushion.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair Model 4283, Ash
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283 with Original Seat Pad Marked
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Ming Style Chinese Red Lacquer Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of carved Chinese red lacquer chairs made in the Ming style. Features a bentwood comb
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Ming Style Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
Shanshi 18th Century Ming Style Chair. Elm horse shoe back.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Rosewood Chairs in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six 19th century Chinese rosewood, ( Hong Mu ), chairs in the Ming Dynasty style. circa
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Seven Chinese Ming Dining Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of seven Chinese Ming style mahogany dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. Featuring a carved
Category
20th Century American Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Four Chinese Ming Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive set of four carved mahogany dining chairs made in the Chinese ming style by Henredon
Category
20th Century American Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Silk Upholstered Chinese Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chinoiserie lounge chairs with black lacquered Ming style legs and apron. Red pagoda scene
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Eight Chinese Export Ming Style Horseshoe Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight carved hardwood Chinese export dining armchairs made in the Ming dynasty
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Elm Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe back armchairs, each curved back with downswept arms and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Six Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official
s Hat Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six ming style Chinese carved Guanmaoyi yoke back chairs or official's hat chairs
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Grasscloth, Raffia, Elm
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Chinese Ming Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of Chinese ming chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese ming chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Chinese ming chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese ming chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency style is often sought at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and George Zee and Co each produced beautiful Chinese ming chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Chinese Ming Chairs?
Chinese ming chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Chinese Ming Chairs
- What is a Ming chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Ming chair refers to a typically elaborate and sophisticated piece of seating furniture that was designed during China’s Ming dynasty — an era that saw a deepening of interest in interior design and furniture in the East Asian country owing to the evolution of joinery techniques and a rise in Chinese commerce. Celebrated Danish furniture maker Hans Wegner transitioned from cabinetry to furniture design in the 1940s and, in 1944, began to develop seating based on Ming dynasty chairs.
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