Chinoiserie Sculptures
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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Takahashi Porcelain Playing Cat Figurine Hand-decorated with Butterflies
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare porcelain figurine of a playing cat is hand decorated with butterflies and leaves designs and gold accents. It is unusual to find a playing cat figurine; most Takahashi cats are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Foo Dog Father and Mother With Babies in Cinnabar Red
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of foo dog statues, father and mother carrying babies finished in cinnabar red. Good vintage condition with imperfections consistent with age and with hand made sculptures such ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infants, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infant 3D figurative plaster sculptures painted gold on black wood bases, apparently unmarked.
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Cloisonne Duck Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage asian cloisonne duck figure. This piece features pink, yellow, blue, green, red and brass hues. Beautiful figure that will add exciteme...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cu...
Category
1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of Fearless Monk Riding a Tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A well-known sculpture portraying of a fearless monk riding a tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic.
This sculpture is part of the Buddhist art tradition in Laos and serves a...
Category
Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Paper, Plaster, Paint
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Miami, FL
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
Offered for sale is a pair of hand-painted and very colorful Domen...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Tang-Style Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture Perfume Bottle. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal Samurai sculpture standing over a round crystal bottle tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Gold Leaf Chinese Architectural Fragment Sculptures, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered are a pair of oxblood red and gold leaf architectural fragments, most likely Chinese; origin unknown. An unusual find, given the distinct right and left facing nature of the ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Silver Hmong Collar or Neck Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual and massive silver neck ring from a tribal group from the mountain region of the golden triangle of Laos, Thailand and Burma. The ring is intended as a protective ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Asian Hand Carved Giltwood Golden Buddha Sculpture/Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience serenity and opulence with this Golden Buddha Giltwood Sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved, this Asian masterpiece is adorned in a radiant golden finish, capturing the ess...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Chinese Porcelain Statues with Zodiac Hat Symbols, 1900s
Located in London, GB
1900s porcelain statues crowned with hats that harken back to ancient times, one is the zodiac sign of the “Dog” and one is the zodiac sign of the “Dragon”. From their finely crafted...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous detail, this piece captures the essence of peace and min...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Fu Lu Shou Ceramic Chinese Prosperity God Figurine in Blue & White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This beautiful blue and white ceramic figurine is of Fu, one of the auspicious Lucky Chinese Gods. They are commonly seen together as a trio wh...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italian Chinoiserie Fisherman Carrying Two Baskets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Blanc de Chien fisherman carrying two baskets.
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Quartz
1970s Large Scale Terracotta Chinoiserie Figurine Depicting Woman Att. Chapman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s large scale chinoiserie figurine depicting a female holding a brass umbrella. This piece is attributed to Chapman and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oversized Terracotta Foo Dog Statue
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage terracotta foo dog statue stands 16" tall. Glossy glazed finish and a jovial expression adds a fun touch to any decor. Good vintage condition with minor imperfections consist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass
By Josef Inwald
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Inwald, circa 1930.
A good quality and large platter made of glass with 4 dragons. Beautiful chinoiserie decoration to the surface - well known pattern.
"The founder of the...
Category
20th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Very nice realization in green hard stone made in China.
This large statue depicts the standing "Laughing Buddha" wearing a necklace of pearls of wisdom in his left hand and a ball in his right hand known as the ball of wealth.
A large solar disc, symbolizing light, illuminates the Buddha's smile.
The meaning of the laughing Buddha with beads and/or a ball of wealth is that of meditation.
The representation of the wealth ball is a sign of wealth and prosperity.
Period: Late 19th century - Early 20th century - Art Nouveau
Dimensions: Height: 103,5cm x Width: 30cm x Depth: 18cm
The image of the Laughing Buddha is inspired by a wandering Chinese monk, Budai (Hotei, in Japanese), who lived there centuries ago and believed to be Maitreya, or the Buddha to come.
The plump figure and the benevolent attitude of the statue suggest contentment, magnanimity and plenitude. Often referred to as the Laughing Buddha, his signature smile symbolizes contentment and pure joy.
The Laughing Buddha is considered a symbol of good luck, and rubbing its big head or belly is believed to bring good fortune and wealth.
The fat belly of the Laughing Buddha is a symbol of tolerance, it also shows that prosperity and wealth can go hand in hand with enlightened consciousness.
If we talk about Hinduism, Lord Kuber is considered as the Lord of Wealth and Fortune. However, in China, people used to keep a Laughing Buddha statue...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Mid 20th Century Carved Wood Sculpture Statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo
Located in Charlotte, NC
A wood carved sculpture depicting a seated Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan. Unsigned, artist unknown. Carved from a solid piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain staffordshire hunting dog figures sitting on grass cushions with gold trim. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company purposely made s...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Production Date : C 1725
Made in ...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted.
Period : Qi...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Glazed Terra Cotta Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Extraordinary pair of fine and rare and very large pair of glazed terra cotta decorative foo dog or lion statutes, circa early 20th century. Glazed in green, yellow and red with slig...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one geisha figure and one samurai, both in a kneeling position. Details on the figures, r...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Chinoiserie Elephant Garden Stool With Trunk Up
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ceramic elephant garden seat (or end table for cocktails) features a bright, glazed finish and a raised trunk signifying good luck. Good condition with imperfections consistent with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Terracotta Brick With Trace Of Polychromy - Style: Han - Period: XIXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Pair of terracotta bricks with traces of polychromy representing for one a character driving his chariot drawn by a horse and for the other a character training his horse.
These two...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Porcelain Japanese Cinnabar Foo Dog Figurines on Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a cinnabar body with colorful accents and gold detailing. Marked "Genuine Katani, Made in Japan". Both sit on separate porc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Ceramic Female Sculpture Decanter Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, ceramic and rare sculptural decanter in the shape of a female bust. This beautiful piece exhibits chinoiserie details and is delightfully finished. The piece exhibit beautiful finishes stylistically relevant to the 1950’s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
20th Century French Collection of Carved Wood Elephants, Set of 19
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative set of 19 masterfully carved wooden elephants from 20th century France. Showing both Asian and African elephant specimens, each piece is carved from realistic to abstrac...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Blanc De Chine Figures - Set of 4
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 4 vintage blanc de chine figures. Overall good condition with one removable hand missing from one figure. Please see photos.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Spectacular and Large Antique French Chinoiserie Style white porcelain figures of a male and female figure. Both modelled in white bi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with ochre and white, the elephant’s skin glinting a fern-like jade and laced...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and ochre, the elephant’s skin painted with dark celadon and l...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and white, the elephant’s skin painted a rich burnt umber and ...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from the estate of Kirk Douglas Great addition to your chinoise...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Birds Made by Jeanne Reed’s
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of porcelain hand-painted birds standing on a branch
Made by Jeanne Reed’s for the Historic Charleston Foundation
This pair would look stunning on a fireplace mantle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with indigo blue, the elephant’s skin painted with glossy white and laced wit...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand-painted ceramic Asian male figures, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, British Hong Kong. Hand painted in both rich and bri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Boy Plaster Bust
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage mid 20th century plaster bust of Chinese boy. No markings, overall patina from handling, good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
By Mottahedeh
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with colorful glaze polychrome and gold accents.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git accents.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Gold
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Painted with a white glaze laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a deep blue laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat and b...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Oriental Carved Gilt-Wood Wall Sculpture Rooster Chickens
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A very detailed Chinese style bas-relief / low relief representing a rooster, chickens and peony flowers and floral surroundings. It is a wall mounted sculpture with a shallow overall depth. This rectangular bas-relief is hand carved in wood and hand a gold leaf finish. A bas-relief or low relief originates from the Italian “Basso Rilievo...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Chinoiserie sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie sculptures 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 sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, Meissen Porcelain, Feldman Lighting Co., and Fitz and Floyd. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $27,960 while the average work can sell for $885.