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Chinoiserie means the 17th- and 18th-century Western style of decorative art. It was a Western interpretation of Chinese styles used in interior design, furniture, pottery, textiles and garden design.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Japanese chinoiserie painted gold lacquer. chest with brass handle. Chest depicts
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie lacquer porcelain vase.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie lacquer vase, having a black ground with inset hand painted red
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
By W. & J. Sloane, Company of Master Craftsmen
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Japanned chinoiserie Queen Anne style dresser or chest of drawers
Procured from
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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or
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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cherry
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Japanned sewing cabinet beautifully decorated with vibrant chinoiserie scenes.
The front
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important Queen Anne-George I japanned chinoiserie domed topped box depicting scenes of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
