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Ming Console 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
Asian Red Mahogany Console Table, Ming Style, 54"
Asian Red Mahogany Console Table, Ming Style, 54"

Asian Red Mahogany Console Table, Ming Style, 54"

$2,950

Asian Red Mahogany Console Table, Ming Style, 54"

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine quality Chinese mahogany console table raised on carved tapered legs joined by stretchers, circa 1950's

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

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Mahogany

Walnut and Black Lacquer Chin Hua Console Table with Ming Style Legs
Walnut and Black Lacquer Chin Hua Console Table with Ming Style Legs

Walnut and Black Lacquer Chin Hua Console Table with Ming Style Legs

$2,640

Walnut and Black Lacquer Chin Hua Console Table with Ming Style Legs

Located in Pasadena, TX

A beautiful Ming style console table, supporting a walnut top. Classic elegant silhouette with a touch of flair at the top and at the feet. Sides have a very dark brown lacquer that...

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20th Century American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table
Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table

Chinese Antique Carved and Painted Altar Table

$3,450

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 patina with a particularly decorative form. The plank top with tenons and carved edg...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console
Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console

Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console

$2,900

Century Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Ming Style Console

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This console table was made in the Ming style. The table resembles an altar table. It's lacquered in Black and has beautiful brass pulls, There are 2 drawers for storage.

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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs
19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

$7,040Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Chinese Elm Console Table with Hand-Carved Ruyi Motifs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Altar Console Table, Shanxi Province An exceptional 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar table handcrafted in Shanxi Province from solid...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Console Tables

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Elm

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China
19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

19th Century Alter Table in Peach wood China

$933

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...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Console Tables

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Wood

Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table
Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table

Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table

$2,200

Tomlinson Rosewood Ming Style Console Table

By Tomlinson

Located in Delray 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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Console Tables

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Wood

1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair
1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair

1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair

$2,532

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!

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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

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Walnut

Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table
Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table

Extremely Rare Late Ming Dynasty Elm and Burl Altar Table

$48,000

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...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Console Tables

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Burl, Elm, Lacquer

Asian Modern Grasscloth Wrapped Ming Style Console Tables Att. Baker Furn. -Pair
Asian Modern Grasscloth Wrapped Ming Style Console Tables Att. Baker Furn. -Pair

Asian Modern Grasscloth Wrapped Ming Style Console Tables Att. Baker Furn. -Pair

$6,495 / set

Asian Modern Grasscloth Wrapped Ming Style Console Tables Att. Baker Furn. -Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Ming style grasscloth wrapped console tables attributed to Baker Furniture Company. They both are in very good condition. The textured grasscloth is a deep almost b...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Wood

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table
1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

$1,995

1970s Ming Style Michel Taylor For Baker Furn. Console Alter Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a good size! This is burl wood console table design by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. It is marked and in very good condition. M...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

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Burl

Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table
Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table

Mid-20th Century Large Chinese Rosewood Center Table

$9,800

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...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

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Rosewood

Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher
Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher

Ming Dynasty Style Vintage Elm Waisted Table with Humpbacked Stretcher

$1,375

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

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Elm

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, Carved Apron
Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, Carved Apron

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, Carved Apron

$5,175

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Table with Gilt Accents, 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...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy
Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy

Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy

$4,375

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, ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

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Wood

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Located in Kennesaw, GA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Ming console tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Ming console 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 console tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming console tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original console tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer . 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 console tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $790 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $3,900.

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