Chinoiserie 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
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
STUNNING VINTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE GEISHA GIRLS LACQUER SiDE CABINET SOAPSTONE
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 Geisha girls carved out of soapstone and deco...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning small table top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books
Please note the delivery fee l...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modern Ming 60" Console Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Dove
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exqui...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Fog
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exquis...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
LOVELY ANTIQUE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BLUE FRAMED MIRROR WITH ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1920's Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate and pe...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Modern Ming 52" Extension Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Pumpernickel
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Asian Ming Altar Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Late 1800s Asian Ming Altar...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Korean Elm & B...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elaborate Asian Carved Wooden low Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisitely carved Asian wooden pedestals with dragon masks at the shoulders and animal paw feet.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED & HAND PAiNTED SIDE END 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1860 hand made in China sold hand carved, painted and lacquered sideboard with Chinoiserie detailing all over.
This is a ver...
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved and Inlaid Altar Table, Chinoiserie, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a gorgeous late Qing Dynasty Chinese altar table made of Rosewood. Scroll ends carved with dragons and beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay on all sides, including top, back, legs...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Decorative Chinese Chinoiserie Geisha Girls Lacquer Side Cabinet Soapstone
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of Geisha girls carved out of soapstone and decorated in the Chinoiserie style
A very good l...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made, Chinese Chinoiserie floral painted and lacquered sideboard cupboard
This is a very good-looking and decorative piece, it ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
STUNNING 1920's VINTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE GEISHA GIRLS LACQUER SIDE CABINET
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 Geisha girls hand carved, lacquered and decor...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Painted Wood Lidded Stool Seat or Barrel
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage Chinese hand painted wood garden style seat, stool or barrel with lid. Birds, botanical and pastoral scenes. Overall wear to paint, clean inside.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie paint decorated drop leaf table with raised enamel painting depicting a fisherman, scenic landscape, florals and gilt embellished. The leaves supported by wooden brackets...
Category
1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chin Hua Carved Demilune Marble Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Marble Console
Vintage Oriental Chinese carved hardwood demilune marble top console table. Item features a half round demilune top with inse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Edwardian circa 1910 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table.
A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% original a...
Category
1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Rosewood Marble Top Pedestal Table Stand
Located in West Hartford, CT
This exceptional piece showcases the artistry of Chinese craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of rosewood. Intricately carved details adorn the pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain with ornate brass accents.
Korean Bandaji chest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Console Table by Michael Taylor for Baker In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired console table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. Inspired by a traditional Asian altar table, th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Korean elm rice bin or cabinet. A rectangular form made from elm with a removable top for storage. The interior is paper lined with calligraphy. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie TV Media Stand Black Lacquered Paint Bird & Flowers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very decorative and extremely well made Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered and hand painted TV media stand
A good loo...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Victorian circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Folding Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie, folding, side end lamp table
A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Four Panel Landscape Screen with Garden, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Asian style screen offers four Chinoiserie decorated ebonized panels with landscape scene having garden with tree, birds and pond, raised on square l...
Category
20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie occasional center table
Please note the delivery fee l...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Asian Custom Bamboo Cabinet With Paint Decorated Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted cabinet with overall bamboo veneer, raised on angular gilt wood legs. The doors with beautiful paint decorated panels repurposed from an Asian screen illustrating a cr...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Indian Decoration Campaign Folding Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Military Campaign folding chairs which have Indian Elephant decoration.
A very good looking and decorative pair of antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Mother of Pearl Soapstone Geisha Girl Carved Chinese Chinoiserie Bench
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Chinese Chinoiserie, hand made bench or window seat with gold Dragon upholstery and Soapstone & Mother of Pearl Geisha Girl d...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Cloud Coffee Table, Black Walnut Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Part of the Sun at Six 5th anniversary special collection, celebrating their history and the first Ming dynasty era pieces that Antares’s mom worked on over 30 years ago when she learned furniture.
The cloud coffee table...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Small Asian Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Small Asian chinoiserie painted black cabinet with two doors and brass hardware.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pair of Fine Red Lacquer Chests with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine red lacquer chests with hand-painted gold gilt motif, beautiful color, form and lines.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Victorian Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Green Side End Wine Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side table in oak with stunning original gr...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table
A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% origi...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Lacquer Kang Table, Chinoiserie, Curviilinear Aprons, Cabriole Legs
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine kang table covered in rich original lacquer, featuring a floating top panel enclosed within a rounded edged frame, above a waist, cusped curvilinear aprons and cabriole legs...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Cypress
Cloud Stand, Black Walnut Accent Stand
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Part of the Sun at Six 5th anniversary special collection, celebrating their history and the first Ming dynasty era pieces that Antares’s mom worked on over 30 years ago when she lea...
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED SiDE END LAMP TABLE
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 single drawer
Please note th...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden plant motifs, the handles of the drawers are decorated with burnt perfume vases.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cloud Cabinet, Black Walnut Cabinet
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Part of the Sun at Six 5th anniversary special collection, celebrating their history and the first Ming dynasty era pieces that Antares’s mom worked on over 30 years ago when she learned furniture.
Ming era cabinets are divided into round-corner and square-corner varieties. Square corner cabinets, like this Cloud Cabinet...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique Victorian Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side table in Walnut with stunning original...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie work / sewing table with silk lining.
A very good looking and wel...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century.
This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Narra/ Baul Style Mid 20th Cent. Lacquered Footed Chest or Side Tables
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of footed red lacquered chests or side tables feature tops that opens up to storage compartments with sliding compartments for smaller items. The Narra/Baul style chests ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Maria Yee Inc., Sun at Six, Michael Taylor, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $199 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $2,681.
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