Chinoiserie Clocks
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
Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1920’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock
A very decorative and well made piece, r...
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1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th Century Grandfather Clock is decorated with hand-painted, gold leaf chinoiserie. The black lacquer case with gilded and painted Scottish landscapes; where the sheep are gra...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
We love Chinoiserie. This is a beautiful red clock.
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19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie lacquer Grandmother clock, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th Century Mahogany Grandmother clock, having wonderful Chinoiserie lacquer decoration to the whole, depicting classical scenes of various courtiers, pagoda bu...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca. 1760
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1760s English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Located in Mérida, YU
Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock.
This is from the Marina series in white Lucite featuring Chinoiserie.
Some scratches on the surface.
Excelle...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Brass
English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and brass face by James Hewitt of Sunderland. Created in En...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Blue Porcelain Elephant Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
A French Garniture de Cheminée in the Chinoiserie Taste
Constructed in blue turquoise porcelain with gilt highlights, Algerian onyx and bronze, ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock.
This elegant and sophisticated clock has a finely chiselled gilt-bronze case with gold and enamel highlights. It dep...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special 19th century Englished Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock. Featuring very pretty Asian images along with a decora...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Metal
Fine 19th C Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Triggs and Sons London
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Chinoiserie hand painted and decorated grandfather clock. The dial signed Triggs and Sons London. Working condition.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
Black Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Retailed by Hamilton & Inches, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A black chinoiserie lacquered clock of small proportions, the rectangular case beautifully decorated in relief with garden scenes in shades of red, brown, green, black and gold highl...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
Rare Black Chinoiserie Miniature Longcase Clock by Elliott of London
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pagoda topped black chinoiserie miniature longcase clock by Elliott of London, circa 1970, the ebonized case with a pagoda top surmount...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship. Remarkable lacquer work. Clock is signed Tho...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
English Regency Period 1820s Golden Toned Wall Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood wall clock from the early 19th century, with chinoiserie motifs. Created in England at the end of the Regency period, this wall clock captures our attention w...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Black Chinoiserie Lyre Clock, Guilmet Paris, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare 19th century French Louis XV style black chinoiserie lyre clock with raised decoration.
The case topped by embossed circular mounts and a bronze finial. The cream porcelain...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and faience clock set in the chinoiserie style
French, late 19th century
Clock: Height 52cm, width 43cm, depth 18cm
Candelabra: Height 53cm, width 26cm, depth 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Gold Chinoiserie Chiming Georgian Style Mantel Clock, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A decorative two train English gold chinoiserie mantel clock of small proportions, circa 1920. The Georgian style rectangular case with brass carry handle and stepped base, decorated...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Timepiece by Susse Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very fine bronze brown and gilt patina French 19th century timepiece in the oriental Chinese taste.
In an Archaic style bell with molded relief dragons circling body, surmounted by...
Category
1860s French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Samson porcelain and ormolu Chinoiserie elephant clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 24cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm
This exquisite and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, Clock Signed Biesta, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and wood table clock. Clock signed Biesta, Paris, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century red lacquered tall cased clock with chinoiserie design. The clock has London movement by George Tyler. A stunning piece!
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set was designed in France in the late 19th century in a fanciful ‘Oriental’ style. The set is comprised of a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, all of which have been...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This clock set is designed in a wonderful ‘chinoiserie’ style. This style was inspired by the art of China, and it was very fashionable in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. The ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique French chinoiserie, doré bronze, and Imari porcelain three-piece clock graniture. The porcelain is marvelously hand-painted with intricately designed flowers, pea...
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1860s French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan Chater. Working condition. Beautiful detail and paint. Wonderful condition.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Metal
19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Chinoiserie Taste
Located in London, GB
A good French antique mantel clock in the chinoiserie taste.
Constructed in gilt bronze; the shaped case having oriental form scroll feet and decorated with foliates and surmounted with a figure of a Chinese lady of quality in traditional robes...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Very Fine 19th Century French Chinoiserie Silver and Gilt Three-Piece Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important & rare silvered and gilt bronze 3-piece Chinoiserie clock garniture comprising a clock and two side pieces. The Pagoda form clock with 2 Chinese figures, one sitting pla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1930s
Red & Gold in colour,
Circular Shaped case supported by pair circular Bolsters
Rectangular platfo...
Category
1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century Chinoiserie clock in the shape of a Pagoda.
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Clocks
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks 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 wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Andre Romain Guilmet, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Hamilton & Inches Ltd., and Jaeger-LeCoultre. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $585 and tops out at $48,500 while the average work can sell for $8,725.
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