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Ming Dynasty Style Scholar
s Lamp-Hanger Chair with Rattan Inset Seat and Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style antique scholar's chair from the early 20th century, with inset rattan back
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Asian hand carved Hexagonal Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Asian hand carved hexagonal center table distinguished by geometric forms and clean graceful lines
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s Chinese Decorative Mahogany Hand Carved Wood Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Chinese Table Lamp
No shade.
Double socket with matching wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Ming Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Carved and Gilt Decorated Chinese Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and intricate Asian carved and gilt panel that may be utilized as an architectural element
Category
20th Century Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair Of Chinese Carved Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With curved backs and carved splats- the top ones openwork, the lower one with a relief vase with
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Ming Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,950 / set
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
Category
20th Century Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,100 / set
Intricately Carved Sandalwood Frame in Custom Display Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A highly decorative Carved and Tassled Sandalwood Fan mounted on a Green Velvet background and
Category
20th Century Ming Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Sandalwood
Fine Chinese Four-Panel Carved And Painted Room Divider Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A substantial and impressive Chinese four panel low relief carved and painted room divider screen
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Located in Forney, TX
This richly sculpted hand carved and gilded Bodhisattva sculpture is almost certainly a fragment of
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchair with Carved Splat and Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
shaped apron carved in gentle undulations along each side. Rendered in natural wood with a light-toned
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Large Asian Standing Carved and Ebonized Floor Mirror with Gilt Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
raised on a carved openwork gilt edged footed base on the sides.
Dimensions: Height. 84", Width. 71
Category
20th Century Ming Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Carved Sofas or Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese carved rosewood sofas or benches featuring geometric armrests and gently
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,720 Sale Price / set
60% Off
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Two Door Ming Style Vanity Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of the Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish with Antiqued Brass Hardware Fully Assembled Ming
Category
2010s Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted miniature Buddhist temple in wood, polychromed in gold and red, with finely carved
Category
Vintage 1920s Burmese Ming Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A notable late 19th century carved wood altar table in old red and black paint now worn to a nice
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Ming Dynasty style kang opium bed from the early 20th century, with bulging chow
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Teak Wood Low Table with Scalloped Apron and Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
teak wood. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, the piece features a square top with a gently molded
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official
s Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
the shape of the crest rail. The chairs solidly constructed in the antique style of cypress wood
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Cypress
Massive And Impressive Chinese Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A massive Chinese altar table with open frieze and open ends with a stylized key motif. The top with a center panel and cross banding. The whole resting on straight legs and terminat...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Tiered Stand with Inset Rose Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique stone-inlaid Chinese stand with two tiers enhanced by open work and hand carved motifs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Stone
Red Lacquered Vintage Bench with A-Form Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
base, carved spandrels and distressed finish. Embrace the timeless allure of this Chinese vintage Ming
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Benches
Materials
Wood
Fine Older Chinese Robe Rack in Cinnabar Paint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carved dragon head top elements that are powerfully carved, one bearing gilt traces. The color is a
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pair Of Chinese Vintage Horseshoe Back Hardwood Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
outswept hand grips, centering on an elegant shaped carved splat, flanked by cylindrical stiles continuing
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Nanmu Wood Game / Mahjong Table in the Ming Style
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
19th century game/mahjong table made from namu wood features a highly polished square top surface
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$60,000
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Timber Statue of Guanyin in Royal Repose
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
It is believed that this detailed hand-carved timber statue of the Chinese Goddess of mercy Guanyin
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects an...
Materials
Wood, Zitan
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the end of the Song Dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming period such images are
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
examples tend to be male. From the end of the Song dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Ming Style Armchairs, Pair
Located in SOMIS, CA
Extraordinary Ming Dynasty style armchairs feature graceful curved arms and extra wide seats
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
domestically-owned piece, which was presumably displayed in a wealthy household. Carved from wood which was
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Buddha
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Beautiful Buddha statue in pine wood. Buddha standing on the lotus flower with his hands in a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Pair of Chinese Antique Ming Rose Chairs, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
than other Ming furniture. Its signature is a distinctive open back framed with carved boarders, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser
Located in SOMIS, CA
arrive at our store. Carved out of one giant block of wood, the piece showcases impeccable craftsmanship
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Rare Collector
s Piece: Ming Dynasty Huanghuali Wine Side Table Huang Hua Li
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
the mid Ming dynasty.
Huanghuali was the most precious Chinese hardwood used during the Ming dynasty
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Ming Carved End Side Table - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Ming style side table, unbranded. Solid hardwood with carved Chinoiserie scene to top
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Ming Carved End Side Table - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Ming style side table, unbranded. Solid hardwood with carved Chinoiserie scene to top
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Chinese Qianlong Ming Style Blackwood Hongmu Low Kang Table
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
. Waist and apron are carved from one piece of wood (on each side) and connect to the corner horse hoof
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Carved and Lacquered Console Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chinese carved and lacquered console tables, each having a 'D' shape top over a carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Six Posted Canopy Bed with Carved Fretwork Railings circa 1800 Suzhou Double Bed
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
) flanking the opening to the bed, the upper frieze with a series of open-carved frames decorated with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Wood sculpture depicting the god of war Guan-di.
This is the general Guan You, a historical
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Aurora Console in Hand-Gouged Wood and Lacquer
By Gary Lee
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing inspiration from the Aurora Credenza, the Aurora Console by Chai Ming Studios features the
Category
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$15,675 / item
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
19th Century Wooden Candleholders
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Pair of light wooden candleholders hand-carved.
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$4,188 / set
Chinese Hong-Mu Hexagonal Facetted Table in Relief, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese hong-mu hexagonal facetted table in relief with flowers, foliage and gourds, the six legs joined at the foot with cross stretchers.
Measures: 58cm across x 34.5cm high,
...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
19th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Handcarved Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese hand carved wood armchairs with original aged finish and bamboo seat. High back
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
18th Century Chinese Wooden Statue of an Official
Located in SOMIS, CA
All original statue depicts an Imperial Official. Beautiful use of contrasting colors of black and red. Hand painted scrolls symbolize power to grand petition. wonderful facial featu...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Blanc De Chine Tripod Libation Cup, 17th Century
Located in London, GB
, 9.5 cm long.
Ming/Qing dynasty, circa 1650.
Carved wood stand.
From the de Botton family
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Carved Wood Kwan Yin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Carved Wood Kwan Yin
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
16th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Buddhist Deity
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable 16th century Ming dynasty hand carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist deity donning a crown
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Ming-Style Polychrome Carved Wood Male Figures or Sculptures
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A pair of Chinese sculptures in the Ming style, expertly carved in wood with a polychrome finish
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Ming Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ming carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every ming carved wood was constructed with great care. There are 94 variations of the antique or vintage ming carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the ming carved wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ming carved wood bearing hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ming carved wood over the years, but those crafted by Gu Yeli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Ming Carved Wood?
The average selling price for a ming carved wood at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $33,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Ming Furniture
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.
Questions About Ming Carved Wood
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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