Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Antique Asian Storage/Blanket/ Hope Chest with Heavy Iron Latch Offered is an excellent example of Asian influence and design; a heavy wood storage chest. Features a single ...
Iron
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 14 in
Chest , Mid-Centur, Two-Door Cabinet Sideboard in the Ming Style
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Two door cabinet in Ming style. Beautiful brass hardware. Black finish in original condition.
Unavailable
H 52.7 in W 54.3 in D 26.7 in
Italian Marble Cabinet in Nero Portoro Marble & Verde Ming with Brass Details
Located in Fairfield, CT
This contemporary Italian Marble cabinet is created in Nero Portoro and Verde Ming marble with golden piramidal stud detail. The eclectic composition of this product is remarkabl...
Marble
Chinese Antique Ming Cabinet
Located in SOMIS, CA
This extraordinary piece demonstrates all the wonderful characteristics of Ming dynasty furniture. Simple, honest design, strong, elegant lines with the removal of frivolous decorati...
Unavailable
H 68.25 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple and almost contemporary in looks, a fine early 20th century Padouk wood Chinese Ming style scholars’ display stand/room divider. Featuring multi-tiered open shelves staggered ...
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese black lacquer two door buffet cabinet.
Lacquer, Wood
Unavailable
H 72.05 in W 44.1 in D 20.08 in
Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Old and elegant black lacquered Chinese cabinet in elm from the mid 19th century. The hand-forged iron hardware is clearly visible and the two doors that offer access to spacious i...
Elm
Unavailable
H 34 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, open...
Softwood, Lacquer
Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors, Two pairs of drawers and shelves inside, metal fitting
Lacquer
Sold
H 86.23 in W 53.15 in D 18.9 in
Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original black lacquer cabinet with traces of decorations.
Elm
Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets in Ming Style, Fujian Province, 1880-1900 A pair of elegant black lacquer cabinets featuring paneled doors with patinated brass hardware.
Brass
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H 29 in W 19.5 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Elm Ming Style Altar Cabinet Oriental Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century black lacquer elm altar storage cabinet, bedside table or console.
Elm, Lacquer
Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of elegant and beautiful black polished cabinets in Ming style. Pair of doors with oblong brass fittings.
Brass
Chinese Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek Chinese tall black lacquer cabinet made in the Ming style fronted by two narrow doors, made with wood hinges.
China Cabinet in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
China cabinet, black lacquer, with stunning natural patina. The cabinet is from Shanxi Province from 1780-1820.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 32 in W 70.75 in D 22 in
Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century chinoiserie elm sideboard. Features a rectangular form finished in black with brass hardware. Includes two central drawers flanked by outer cabinets with interior s...
Brass
Cabinet in Original Black Lacquer, Shanxi Province, 1820-1830
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original black lacquer cabinet with a pair of doors. The front with a layer of "thick varnish" this is used to attach the thick varnish, first the canvas and after the "varnish pa...
Metal
19th Century Two-Door Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Two Door flat panel black lacquer Elm wood cabinet with rich walnut undertones from Northern China. 19th century solid brass medallion.
Elm
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H 51.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint 20th century chinoiserie Ming style lacquered wardrobe / tv cabinet. Features a beautiful hand painted scene along the front with two ducks amidst a flowery meadow. The hard...
Hardwood, Lacquer
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H 79 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Monumental Black Lacquer Carpathian Elm Burl Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th century Ming Dynasty inspired lacquered elm wedding storage cabinet or wardrobe.
Elm, Lacquer
Pair Mid 20th Century Asian Lacquer Cabinets
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Pair of vintage Asian black lacquer cabinets with decorative figural scenes. A pair of cabinet doors over a single drawer to the base.
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This inset leg lacquered table was intended for practical purposes in a 19th century Chinese courtyard home--the display of antiques, flowers, incense or books. It is designed with n...
Elm
Cabinet in Walnut, Ming style, 1850-1870
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant cabinet in walnut with a pair of doors and 3 drawers, Jiangsu province 1850-1870.
19th Century Chinese Ming Form Flanked Top Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent example of a Ming form flanked top altar from Shanxi Province. Solid Northern Elm carved with auspicious lingzhi symbols on each side panel and dramatic beaded ruyi carving...
Elm
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H 33 in W 79.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Grey Lacquered Brass Century Furniture Ming Credenza Buffet Sideboard
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage newly lacquered grey and brass accent credenza, sideboard, buffet by Century Furniture. Double doors open to reveal a shelf. There may be minor imperfections to the n...
Brass
Vintage MCM Century Black Lacquered Pagoda Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage century credenza. Chic black lacquer with heavy brass ming hardware. Pagoda wing details. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
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H 55.91 in W 33.67 in D 15.95 in
Smaller Chinese Ming-Style Cabinet with Org. Red-Black Lacquer, Fujian Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
The cabinet features a pair of paneled doors finished in red lacquer, framed by black lacquer borders, creating a striking contrast.
Brass
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H 34.75 in W 10 in D 36.25 in
Chinese Elmwood Black Lacquer Console Table Hall Cabinet Oriental Mandarin
Located in Dayton, OH
Black lacquered elmwood with a central cabinet flanked by four dovetailed drawers with brass hardware.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 34.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized "Ming" Sideboard Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice and newly ebonized sideboard credenza by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This exquisite piece has three front cabinet doors that come with the locking key....
Sold
H 29 in W 76 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Black Lacquer Modern Campaign Style Chinoiserie Credenza / Chest
By Union National
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century black lacquer credenza by Union National out of New York. It has campaign style brass hardware and a Ming form. There is a spray of hand painted flowers across ...
Brass
Asian Red and Black Cabinet and Desk Suite of Two
Located in Somis, CA
Incredible value! Price is for both cabinet and desk! This beautiful cabinet is a great new example of Ming Dynasty's simple and elegant design in furniture making.
Wood
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H 95 in W 62 in D 21.5 in
Large Late 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
This very large and impressive cabinet was made in China in the late 19th or very early 20th century. This piece conforms to a very long tradition of cabinets first introduced in the...
Wood
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H 34 in W 50.25 in D 17.5 in
Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Black Lacquer Four-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A late 18th century Chinese black lacquer four-door cabinet with scenes of typical domestic life from the late Ming, early Qing dynasties.
Lacquer
Kent Coffey Ming Credenza
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Miami, FL
Credenza/ Dresser by Kent Coffey from the Ming series featuring six wide drawers and and three narrow drawers at the center. All with original brass decorative pulls. Signed in th...
Brass
Ming Style Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets, circa 1780
Located in Washington, DC
Elegant pair of low cabinets or bedside chests. Lacquered elm wood with mortise and tenon construction.
Wood
19th c. Chinese black and red lacquer gilt-wood cabinet-on-stand.
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Ming style black and red lacquer gilt-wood two-door cabinet-on- stand, having two panel doors over two gilt wood panels on a carved red lacquer and gilt wood base; the cabine...
Lacquer, Wood
Black Lacquer Credenza by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
An exceptional black lacquer century furniture credenza. Classic design inspired by the orient, exceptional brass cast hardware, finely crafted with superior materials. A classic Asi...
Brass
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with four drawers on top of two pairs of doors, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Refined and Elegant Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and refined black lacquer sideboard, two pairs of doors with brass fitting. Beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple and refined black lacquer chest with brass fitting, pair of doors, shelf inside. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in " AR...
Lacquer
Simple and Elegant Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer chest with pair of open doors and shelves inside. Elegant form and beautiful color.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors and four drawers inside, brass fitting, beautiful color, simple form.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with drawers. Very elegant, simple form, beautiful color.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with four drawers and two pair of doors, shelves inside. Simple and elegant form, beautiful color.
Lacquer
Refined Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, with four drawers and a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with four drawers on top of two pairs of doors, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors and four drawers inside, brass fitting, beautiful color, simple form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and ...
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by four drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls. We carry fine qual...
Lacquer
Refined Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, with four drawers and a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality furniture with ele...
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by four drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls. We carry fine qual...
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by four drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls. We carry fine qual...
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with drawers and two pair of doors. Fine and elegant piece, simple form and beautiful color.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard/Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by four drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls. We carry Fine qual...
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard / Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by seven drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls. We carry fine qua...
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Drawers and Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with drawers and doors, brass pulls and shelf inside.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Drawers and Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by seven drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls.
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with four drawers on top of two pairs of doors, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard or Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by four drawers and two pairs of doors, brass fitting and ring pulls. We carry Fine qual...
Lacquer
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.