Chinoiserie Cabinets
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
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 Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage George I Style Chinoiserie Cabinet/Bar with Brass Accents on Stand
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual and striking statement piece, vintage 20th century, Chinoiserie engraved brass mounted lacquer cupboard on a shell-carved stand with cabriole legs, unmarked. The front and...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Etagere Buffet Sideboard Chinoiserie Japanoise Style, 1875
Located in Portland, OR
A superb antique carved French mahogany etagere/buffet in the Chinoiserie style, circa 1875.
The cabinet in two sections having a carved cornice to the top with twin mirrors...
Category
1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Painted & Decorated Black Lacquer / Giltwood China Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered giltwood chinoiserie scene detail display china cabinet. The cabinet / vitrine features a dou...
Category
1880s Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, 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 Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century hand painted chinoiserie style chinese lacquered cabinet / vitrine. The cabinet features two upper glazed drawers, five middle drawers with two lower doors and brass hardware. The cabinet comes with one glass shelve for the upper part & one wood shelve...
Category
1950s European Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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 Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to develop a deep patina that contrasts the elmwood. It mixes wonderfully with other perio...
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful small console or wall table with a bit of storage underneath, however the top pulls out to be a 77" table - full sized to seat 4-6 people. The bold Chinese red lacquer i...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Cabinet with Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English black and gold cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor, two doors and seven inner graduated drawers. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, this small table top cabinet features a black lacquered silhouette with crackled effects, adorned with a golden chinoiserie décor. The rectangular top is adorned with an elegant scene showcasing men standing on steps leading to an arched gate. It is the façade however, which attracts all of our attention with its depiction of architectures and male figures protected by elegant umbrellas. The two frontal doors open to reveal seven hidden graduated drawers adorned with characters engaged in various activities, alternating with flowers and foliage. Raised on petite bun feet, this English chinoiserie cabinet...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Red Lacquer Oriental Chinese Wedding Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Asian red lacquer oriental Chinese wedding cabinet. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed red finish,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Original James Mont Cabinet in Asian Style
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare cabinet by James Mont in chinoiserie style. Original black lacquer and red painted interior. Original gilded wood handles.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Unusual Octagon Mini Chest in Black Laquer 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual octagon (eight sided) miniature chest in black lacquer. Measures 13" deep and 40.5" high, with gratuated drawers and brass hardware. Perfect for storing jewelry, etc-1970's s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Trapezoid Armoire Cabinet from Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood trapezoid cabinet from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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 Cabinets
Materials
Paint
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Asian display cabinet. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie detail with a chic velvet lining. Perfect to display your small trea...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Velvet, Paint
English Chinoiserie Green Distress Painted Tall George III Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Chinoiserie style green distress painted tall George III Curio display cabinet. Item features green and gold distress painted finish, decorative figures/scenes throug...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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 Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Orange Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this sweet little Venetian cabinet! It is Orange with gilt chinoiserie that is hand painted, and a sort of platinum trim. The interior is a soft blue. The piece is a single dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Poplar
Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century hand painted black lacquered wood two piece chinoiserie display cabinet. The cabinet features a removable trunk top with diffe...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Red / Gilt Wood Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century hand painted red / gilt lacquered wood chinoiserie display cabinet. The cabinet features two front door and two interior pull drawer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Gold
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Olive-Green Lacquered Blind Door Corner Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian style Chinoiserie olive-green Lacquered blind door corner cupboard
England, Circa 1890s
A good example of late 19th century English Chinoiserie lacquer work in a medium...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Asian Chippendale Bamboo Wicker Wardrobe Armoire Bar Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pagoda form carved hardwood display cabinet with bone and boxwood inlay, crafted for the Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) community in Southeast Asia, mostly likely Malaysia, Indonesia, or Singapore, early 20th century.
The large display cabinet with four wide open shelves for display, set on four clawed feet, and surmounted by a peaked roof topped by a tiered pagoda with carved figures to the interior. A further set of pagodas with figures adorns each corner.
The peaked roof decorated with a pair of magnificent phoenixes in flight flanking a large peony spray and a roundel featuring the goddess Magu and an attendant. The decoration of carved and inlaid boxwood. Clouds of carved bone scattered throughout. The sides of the roof each with a pair of sinuous dragons among clouds, a "shou" (longevity) medallion between them, all of carved and inlaid boxwood.
The sides of the cabinet decorated with images of carved and inlaid boxwood birds and flowers - the left side with peony, the right side with chrysanthemum.
The roof with a carved and pierced gallery below featuring auspicious animals and fruit...
Category
1910s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
19th Century Crimson Red On Black, Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century crimson red on black chinoiserie cabinet
Original paintwork
The door, decorated with oriental landscapes and figures in gilt, op...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has gilded decoration depicting mountain, foliage and temples with people as well as but...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Ebonized Dresser by Bassett
Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza in an ebony lacquer finish. Features five large storage drawers with brass finished pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine & early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring ornate brass floral, butterfly, bird and sauwastika accents. The swastika symbol, ? (right-facing or clockwise) or ? (left-facing, counterclockwise, or sauwastika), is an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia. It is used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s.
Antique Korean Bandaji chest...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Painted and Giltwood Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Italian painted and giltwood chinoiserie cabinet.
Stunning versatile Italian painted and gilt wood chinoiserie 2-door cabinet, bookcase, bar or cu...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and well made vintage cabinet from the 1960's. It features an Asian Modern motif with plenty of storage.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Tielimiu and Hongmu Ice Chest
Located in New York, NY
A tielimu ice chest, the two - part cover is made of two planks, the underside of each has two dovetailed transverse stretchers. One of these covers is cut w...
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Netsuke Wall Display Cabinet w. Hand Carved Inlaid Bird & Flower Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and very good condition chinoiserie display cabinet.
If you like the spiritual and tranquil look and feel of the ancient Chinese style than this incredibly rare and ex...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Nancy Corzine Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large sideboard chests, buffets, or credenzas featuring hand-painted parcel gilt chinoiserie reserves by Nancy Corzine. The bespoke cabinets have a serpentine fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Chinese Elm Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese elm cabinet, circa 1930.
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Asian Mother of Pearl Rosewood Cherry Lg China Cabinet Curio Display Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Asian mother of pearl rosewood cherry large China cabinet curio display wall unit. Item features large impressive size, mother of pearl inlay throu...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with gilt motif with inside two drawers shelf and bottom space. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appea...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chippendale Black Lacquered Lowboy with Chinoiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Chippendale black lacquered lowboy with beautiful hand-painted Chinoiserie design.
Lovely!
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet in the Brighton Pavilion Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Brighton Pavilion Pagoda style display cabinet by Edwards & Roberts of England.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie / Oriental style three piece display cabinet by Jasper Cabinet Company. Item features high quality solid wood construction, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A chinoiserie vitrine.
Extensively decorated in the chinoiserie manner in giltwork and polychromes; rising from a plinth base, having canted sides, a central door to the lower secti...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful Chinese cabinet in mainly black and red lacquer with red decorations. Contains several shelves and four drawers, all with original brass hardware.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes
Located in London, GB
A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant
Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and aca...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
Large Chinese Style Cabinet in Black, Red and Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large cabinet opening by three door leaves in black lacquered wood with a red lacquered decor and gilt highlights. Rectangular body in carved and bla...
Category
1880s European Antique Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Chinoiserie decorated cabinet on stand . A stylish piece
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920s Rattan Chinoiserie Hand Painted Cabinet Mini Sideboard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Paint
Dessin Fournir White Lacquer Griswold Cabinet with Asian Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A monumental vintage Dessin Fournir white lacquer Griswold cabinet with brass hardware and intricate gold detail. The front of the piece has hand painte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Stunning Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Cabinet with Hard Stone Finish
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique vintage Chinese side cabinet with Native scenes of Floral, bird and Geisha girls decora...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
Chinoiserie cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Jasper 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $105,293 while the average work can sell for $3,850.
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