Chinoiserie Chairs
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
Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Classic chinoiserie inspired dining chairs. The set has 2-arm and 4 side chairs, feature a pagoda detail to the top rail with elegant fretwork on backs with armrests raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Black Lacquer Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style side chair by high-quality furniture maker century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Made in the 1970s in Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Made fr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Chinese Huanghuali & Marble Corner Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali and Dream Stone Marble Inset Corner Chairs, circa 19th century or earlier, with shield-form backs. 34.25" H x 24.25" W x 21" D; seat: 18.25" H.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Marble
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Caned Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Caned chair with mother of pearl inlay and gold paint on back. Faded paint on legs; likely recently recaned. Dimensions: 33"H x 25"D x 19.5"W. Ask us about local NYC delivery.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Giltwood
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid Century Chi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Marble
Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of Chinoiserie Chippendale horse shoe back rattan and cane chairs often named Brighton Pavillion style chairs have an iconic quality and the model can be found with a varia...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood
Victorian Chinoiserie era Molded Plaster Chaise Percée Commode Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This late 19th century "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeting functional necessity. Known as a "Chaise Percée" this type of furniture was common until the advent of widespread indoor plumbing at the beginning of 20th century. Economic level would dictate extravagance of design and this artful chair...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Gesso, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has a rounded barrel back with a split bamboo...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1900 Antique Asian Chinoiserie Meticulously Carved Corner Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 Antique Asian Meticulously Carved Chinoiserie Corner Chair. This chair is a statement piece.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass details in the style of James Mont. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thes...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, circa 1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th-C. English Red Chinoiserie Child’s Bergere Chair in Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is a late 19th century red chinoiserie child’s chair newly upholstered in a flax linen. Note the exquisite detail to the back and arms!
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Custom Botanical Calico Corner Chinoiserie Petite Armchairs - a Pair
By Calico Corners
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of vintage custom Calico Corners petite botanical armchairs. Upholstered in a versatile heavy duty cotton fabric with green and crea...
Category
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
JAMES MONT for CENTURY Asian Ming Style Horseshoe Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie Ming style horseshoe armchairs in a James Mont design by Century Furniture. Solid wood frame with high gloss lacquer finish, carved backrest, horseshoe sh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Low Slung Asian Influenced Lounge Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. They have been recently reupholstered and are ready to ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique pair of Chinese Chippendale bamboo chairs with an inset on inside back panel of each chair. Inset features a beautiful ebony C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Official’s Hat Chairs, a Pair
Located in Hartville, OH
A brilliant pair chinoiserie officials arm chairs. Gorgeous hand painted details cover ever inch of the surface of these beautiful chairs. Excellent Vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Cashmere Velvet Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an exceptionally well crafted pair of asian inspired slipper chairs, newly upholstered in a cashmere velvet with bleached wood accents. Circa 1940s, these chairs reflect the ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Chippendale Chinoiserie Regency Bamboo and Rattan Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed Set 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four coastal bamboo and rattan armchairs with rollers by Ficks Reed. Upholstered in their original colorway, this beautiful set includes four chairs. Each chair is created f...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
Solid Wood Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 8 Solid Wood Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 6 side chairs.
Approxim...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Art Nouveau period chair with Chinese pattern circa 1880,
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Nouveau period chair with Chinese pattern circa 1880, with its original fabric
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Modern Ming Horseshoe Chairs with Geometric Cushions
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These custom ordered chairs came from a high-end country club estate in Indian Wells California. The entire estate was designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis. We are not sure of the designer or maker of these chairs but they were certainly used to be mixed in a very contemporary modern setting.
Known as “Quanyi” or “Horseshoe Chairs”, They are also known as “Ming “Dynasty” chairs...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Large Set of Ten Baker Black & Gold Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Attributed to designer Michael Taylor, this large set of ten Baker Asian inspired chinoiserie dining chairs is the only one of its kind available, globally. These unique dining chairs were completely restored from top to bottom. Mahogany frames were stained in a dark satin black to allow for appreciation of the rich mahogany grain. The armchairs are stately. Gilded Asian...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 Chinoiseries chairs At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional set of 6 chairs "Chinoiserie" in lacquered wood.
France, Late 18th Century.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Ebonized Rosewood High Relief Ball & Claw Scholars Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese side dining, scholars, or vanity chair. Made of ebonized Rosewood featuring highly ornate gothic inspired carvings with dragons, bats, squirrels, flowers, nuts, berry...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Michael Taylor Chinoiserie Style Armchair for Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single solid walnut Asian inspired armchair by Iconic designer Michael Taylor for Baker. The chair has an Asian flair with a curved Chinoiserie style top. Flat seat has a new white c...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo armchairs, English, circa 1820.
Dimensions: H89.5 x W53 x D42 cm.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Six Far East Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. Wood bases with original red upholstery.
See matching dining table by Michael Taylor in last photo.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Huge Asian Chinoiserie Carved Rosewood Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
Oversized Asian chinoiserie carved rosewood armchair
Appro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rosewood
c.1820-30s Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchair
Located in London, GB
Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie bamboo armchair with an upholstered seat, English, circa 1820-30s.
Material: bamboo frame and upholstered seat
Dimensions: H104 x W63 x D64 cm.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
AMERICAN FURNITURE CO Mid 20th Century Vintage Faux Bamboo & Cane Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinoiserie style armchair by the American Furniture Company, of Chilhowie, Virginia, USA. Faux bamboo frame with caned seatback and neutral color stripe upholstered seat. Made in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone over Wood Pair Armchairs Asian Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maitland Smith Style Asian Modern tessellated stone over wood Armchairs, Side Chairs.
A gray and taupe tessellated stone over wood covered chair with bronze color pattern and brass inlays.
They come with custom seat cushions...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Stone, Brass
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Corner Chair Silk Upholstered Seat Dragon Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
Scorched bamboo Victorian corner chair, circa 1900s. Features silk upholstery with a dragon scene along the seat back. The geometric frame is neatly accented by ball finials.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Ebonized Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century hand-painted ebonized Chinoiserie armchairs with cane backs and newly upholstered seats. Matching 20" x 20" square back pillows included.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Red Hand Painted Chair Heavy Solid Wood Frame
Located in GB
We delighted to offer this lovely highly decorative Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted occasional chair
A very well made good looking ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of antique Chinoiserie chairs, probably French, 19th century. They retain their wonderful deep orange color with hand painted decoration.
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Black Wood and Red Velvet English Chiavari Chair
Located in New York, NY
A antique English Chiavari black wood painted side chair with striking red velvet tufted seat, England, circa Late-19th century to early-20th century. Chair has spindle back with bla...
Category
1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Queen Anne red lacquered chinoiserie side chair. Pretty hand painted design!
Note: There is a companion chair. Sold se...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Brass Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of midcentury Italian brass bamboo side chairs. Newly upholstered in pink velvet fabric. Overall unpolished patina to brass. Stamped ‘Made in Italy’ on the underside.
Seat is 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual decorator chairs with a high back and handle on the top.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Two very stylish and highly decorative Asian chairs.
These all-handcrafted early 20th century Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Exquisite Pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Carved Rosewood Chairs Asian Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exquisite pair of Chinese carved rosewood chairs made in the Classic Ming style. Featuring geometric carved backs and arms and chow legs...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Unusual Pair of Belgian Hand-Tied Bough Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical and rare. Constructed of stacked hand-tied boughs.
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Twig
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chinoiserie Chairs - a Pair
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chinoiserie Chairs. This listing is for one pair but we have two pair available.
Category
1990s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Baker Far East Collection, and Calico Corners. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $32,400 while the average work can sell for $2,435.
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