Antique Chinoiserie Faux-Bamboo Stool

A pair of Regency style 'Klismos' stools or benches, upholstered in John Boyd Textiles horsehair fabric. Why we like them These super smart Klismos stools are inspired by ancient Gr...

A superbly decorative and rare set of four Chinoiserie wallpaper panels, exquisitely hand-painted with exotic birds and butterflies in the garden, on a pale pink background. Each panel is beautifully framed in a simulated bamboo frame. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite quality of decoration and the miraculous state of preservation for a decorative artwork on paper make these panels a truly rare find. The subtlety of colours, bold yet not garish, lend a 'noble' look to the piece. A superbly decorative and rare set of four Chinoiserie wallpaper panels, exquisitely hand-painted with exotic birds and butterflies in the garden, on a pale pink background. In faux bamboo frames. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite quality of decoration and the miraculous state of preservation for a decorative artwork on paper make these panels a truly rare find. The subtlety of colours, bold yet not garish, lend a 'noble' look to the piece. History Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe.  The young Prince of Wales (future King George IV) was often described as having a wildly extravagant taste in decorating his palaces. As early as 1801, the Prince had been completely taken by Oriental tastes and began to expand his existing Brighton retreat. Having been presented a gift of Chinese wallpaper, he ordered a Chinese Gallery to display the new paper. The 162-foot long room was contrived of painted glass decorated with flowers, insects, fruit and birds. The Prince's desire for additional structures in the Oriental manner resulted in commissioning the fashionable architect John Nash and the designer Frederick Crace...

An elegant late George III – early Regency period painted elbow chair, carved in the Chinoiserie fashion to simulate bamboo, after designs by Gillows. English, circa 1790–1800. Why ...

An unusual 19th century hexagonal Chinoiserie stand depicting palace scenes on one side and a poem in Classical Chinese on the other side. Marble top inset. China, circa 1858, made b...

A superbly decorative pair of Chinoiserie vase lamps in imitation blue lacquer of the 18th century style. Fitted with gold leaf water-gilt turned circular bases. Why we like them Bl...

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...

A beautiful antique lacquered chinoiserie piano stool, made in England and dating from the 1920’s. This is of superb quality and is a great size for...

A fine Italian, hand-carved, faux bamboo, draped seat stool.

Original tapestry upholstered seat, worn painted decoration.

Faux bamboo metal stool in a bronze finish with new upholstery. There are three available.

A pair of faux bamboo brown stools benches. Note: There is a console table on our on our 1stdibs platform that complements these lovely stools L...

English Chinese Chippendale style gold painted faux bamboo stool with red silk upholstered top is from the mid 20th century. Created in England during the midcentury period, the upho...