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Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
LOVELY ANTiQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED & HAND PAINTED SIDE LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table Please note the delivery fee...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Luggage Coffee Table Lots Storage Space
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1900 Chinese chinoiserie luggage chest coffee table A good looking and decorative piece, the finish is sublime, this is art furniture from every angle. It is based on a piece of luggage much the same as a LV trunk...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Stunning Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Commode Chest of Drawers Marbled Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted marbled painted topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste bombe commode Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Hardwood

Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
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1960s Cambodian Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Six Panel Coromandel Lacquer Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This coromandel lacquer screen is incised with colorful scenery depicting idyllic courtly life in a palace complex. Finely dressed ladies and their female attendants stroll throughou...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Hand-painted Chinoiserie 4-panel Screen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Large and impressive hand painted four panel screen in the chinoiserie style. Featuring rural scenes with traditional mountains and cherry tree background. Signed in the lower right,...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric, Paper

Early 19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait
Located in Richmond, London
A charming early 19th century Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of a noble youth in state dress. Canton, circa 1820. Why we like it We love this delightful portrait for...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass, Paint

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOiSERIE BRASS FRAMED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920's hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with rare solid metal brass finis...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain and brass hardware. Korean Bandaji chest or trunk f...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Mid-Century Pewter and Brass Baluster Vase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage pewter and brass metal vase. Created during the mid-20th century, around the 1960s, in China. The vase is adorned with a figural scene of a tree peony in full bloom. Depic...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass, Pewter

Huge Chinoiserie Folding Screen, circa 1950
Located in Athens, GA
This is a take on Modern Chinese Art that is Inspired by Night Revels of Han Xizai... The painting vividly represents a night party hosted by Han Xizai, who anticipated the fall of t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits
Located in Richmond, London
Absolutely exquisite late 18th / early 19th century reverse glass portraits in original frames. China, circa 1800. Why we like it The portraits depict a gentleman and a lady of the...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Glass

19th Century Chinoiserie Cabinet in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Richmond, London
Exquisite early 19th century chinoiserie table cabinet in black lacquer and gilt decoration. Canton, circa 1830. Extremely rare to retain most of gilt decoration in such a pristine c...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Reverse Mirror Painting
Located in Richmond, London
Fabulous late 18th / early 19th century reverse mirror painting in original green lacquer Chinoiserie frame. China, circa 1800. Why we like it The painting depicts a lady of the up...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Mirror

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Sleeve Band Panel Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Transport yourself to the opulent courts of the Qing Dynasty with this remarkable antique Chinese silk embroidery sleeve band panel. ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk, Giltwood

Asian Rosewood dry bar
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Asian Rosewood dry bar cabinet flip top. Multiple doors on all sides. Corner opens up 5 shelves. The sides open to hold 4 larger shelves. The open top shows Ancient style carved artw...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Antique Buddha Meditation Lotus Flowers Watercolor on Silk Painting 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique watercolor painting on silk, showing the Buddhas under a floating canopy, seated on lotus flowers, surrounded by other monks smoking a pipe and meditating, all in a fenced of...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk, Paint

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the early 19th century with this exquisite Chinese export lacquer sewing box. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this octagonal...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen & ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Handmade Needlepoint Textile Art- Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Handmade Textile Art in Needlepoint Set of 4. Some of the Most Colorful and Brightest we have ever seen. 10.5” x 10.5” each Framed, Completed Stitched Bright Pink Orange Yell...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile

Vintage Framed Chinoiserie Asian Boho Flare Cherry Blossom Tree Hummingbird and
Located in Cookeville, TN
Lovely Handmade Vintage Framed Humming bird and Floral / Flowers Needlepoint Chinoiserie Asian Boho Flare Cherry Blossom Tree Square Frame
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Textile

A Large 20th C. Chinese Famille Jaune ‘Eight Horses of Wang Mu’ Porcelain Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large Jingdezhen period baluster shaped body finely decorated with hand painted enamels depicting the ‘Eight Horses of Wang Mu’ against a treed & mountainous landscape, together ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Small Blue & White Garden Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet smaller scale vibrant blue and white garden seat / side table. Perfect next to a chair for your cocktail.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Clay, Porcelain

Beautiful Antique Manila Embroidered piano Shawl Chinese embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century shawl from Manila, with a floral Chinese design and style, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. Some stains to clean ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Beautiful Antique Manila Embroidered piano Shawl Chinese embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century shawl from Manila, with a floral Chinese design and style, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in t...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Stone

Beautiful Antique Manila Embroidered piano Shawl Chinese embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century shawl from Manila, with a floral Chinese design and style, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. Some stains to clean ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Beautiful Antique Manila Embroidered piano Shawl Chinese embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century shawl from Manila, with a floral Chinese design and style, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Chinese Paint Decorated Two Door Cabinet with Carved Gallery and Top Lid
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful polychrome decorated Chinese cabinet with paneled wooden gallery with carved finial posts and hinged lid, opening to two upper storage compartments, over a case with two ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Chinese Canton Enamel Jardinière, circa 1900s. Features an ovoid form between two gilded metal animal masks with hoop handles. The bowl is decorated in bright enamels with a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Chinese Embroidery Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique embroidery from China late 19th century with very nice Chinese design with birds, flowers and personages, and beautiful purple color silk foundation, entirely hand ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chinoiserie lacquered jewelry chest in striking black. The chest features two doors adorned with graceful women figures facing aha other. Upon opening these doors, a treasure trove...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Soapstone

Hand-painted wooden Manton Manila shawl box lid (Canton) China 19th century
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Hand-painted wooden Manton Manila shawl box lid (Canton) China 19th century Nineteenth-century Manton box lid, Canton China, featuring black and red lac...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Boxwood, Lacquer, Paint

Old Lacquer Pumpkin Shape Lidded Box China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice attractive Chinese Lidded boxes with tray . Beautiful Antique Gold color ,comes with a Red Lacquer inside . Nice patine .
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Cabinet
Located in CABA, AR
This 19th-century Chinese Chinoiserie lacquer side cabinet is a splendid testament to the enduring allure of the Chinoiserie movement that swept through Europe in the 17th century. A...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature Please...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Large Pair of Blue & White Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Lids
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of blue & white Chinoiserie Ginger jars with foo dog lids. Very nice detail throughout.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

ViNTAGE HAND LACQUERED CHINESE ORIENTAL COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table with twin drawers Please note the delivery fee list...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

LOVELY ViNTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE SAMURAI WARRIOR LACQUER SIDE CABINET SOAPSTON
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of a Samurai warrior carved out of soapstone and...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Soapstone

Vintage Majolica Stick or Umbrella Stand Fly Frog Bamboo Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful, playful Majolica Stick stand. Beautifully done to capture that moment. Set on natures bamboo, Frog eyes the Fly. Excellent detail and color of glaze. Retains original label.
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Majolica, Pottery

Chinese Nested Bamboo, Brass and Rattan Wedding Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Chinese nested wedding basket in brown, red, and brass. Baskets like these were given to brides on their wedding day before going to their new home. This basket has three...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Paint

Guanyin pair, ceramic statues, China, 19th century
Located in Monza, IT
Guanyin pair, ceramic statues, China, 19th century Refined pair of Chinese ceramics, depicting female figures on an ornate floral-themed pedestal. Excellent condition, as shown in th...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic guardian of protection, sits on an eight sided pedestal glazed and decorated with bird...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Terracotta

Vintage Chinoiserie Framed Ceramic Art Tile 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully framed art piece that evokes style and elegance. This beautiful antique chinoiserie tile is delightfully framed in rich gold velvet and gi...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Fabric, Ceramic

Chinese Pottery Haitai Figurine circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The green-glazed beasts seated on their haunches, a short spout beside their turned heads, their mane and tail splashed with yellow or brown glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng P...
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1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons. Our stunning Chinese lacquer tray is rectangular with two handles and hand decorated with gold ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry. Featuring a sculpted foo dog on the lid, it symbolizes protection and adds asian charm...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Asian Pagoda Style Bamboo China Hutch
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful piece of furniture, a vintage bamboo pagoda-style hutch from the 1970’s. The design reflects Asian architectural influences, evident in the pagoda-like structure and the use of bamboo motifs. The craftsmanship is detailed, featuring glass panels with bamboo framing and intricate wood patterns. The dark stain of the wood enhances its antique look and adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. This hutch could be a statement piece in a home, blending functionality with decorative art. This is a 2 piece hutch...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Bamboo

Chinese Six-Panel Lacquer Screen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Chinese six-panel lacquer screen. This lovely and versatile screen is in the great style of Coco Chanel who loved to decorate with Coromandel s...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Vintage 7 Ft 6-Panel Asian Folding Screen/Room Divider
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Large Asian 6-panel folding screen. The screen stands seven feet tall and could be used in a multitude of applications. The front of the screen is finished in a crackled gold, depict...
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1980s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Hardwood

Early 17th Century Japanese Art Print Framed in Gilded Faux Bamboo
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Framed print of Japanese art featuring cranes and flora estimated circa late 16th or early 17th century. Framed in gold gilt faux bamboo carved wood. Good condition with imperfection...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Red Lacquer Chinese "Marriage Cabinets" STORAGE CHESTS, a PAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of matching Chinese “Marriage Cabinets” constructed of wood with original brilliant red lacquer with hand painted designs. Each chest has...
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1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Cast Bronze Figure Of Oriental Hunter
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast bronze figure of an oriental hunter with gilt spear and hawk. The figure stands proudly on a on squared and stepped marble plinth base.
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Planters With Asian Scene
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of large glazed ceramic planters with an Asian scene. The vintage terracotta planters are ochre and brown in color and have notched...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Terracotta

Vintage Miniature Floral Cloisonne Bell Christmas Ornament
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese cloisonne enamel on brass bell featuring a design of swirling purple and green flowers on a beige backdrop of clouds and red scalloped trim. Dimensions: 1.125" x 1....
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Pair, Chinese Blue Turquoise Glazed Standing Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, mid century. A pair of turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, likely circa 1950 or 60.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Vietnamese Folding Floor Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese folding six hinged panel screen with mother-of-pearl and eggshell inlay on both sides of birds amongst branches and flowers, circa late 20th century. Dimensions: 16"W x 71...
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20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

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Eggshell, Mother-of-Pearl

Chinoiserie asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie asian art and furniture 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 asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie asian art and furniture 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 asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Maria Yee Inc., Robert Crowder, Sun at Six, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $1,556.

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