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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Top Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style two-tier console table or sofa table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful deep brown crack...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Natural Fiber Carpet, Chinese Floral Black Background Hand Knotted Indian Rug
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Chinese Bouquet” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is offered in 100% Tencel in different pile heights cut with scissors to give it a th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Set of 2 Porcelain Zong Vases, Blue and White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Zong Porcelain Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia.
Real chinese porcelain waterproof vases in white and dark blue, produced by hand with traditional methods. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych Wallpaper Panels
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych is a set of three wallpaper panels suitable for framing, or wall installation with moulding or frame. These three panels are consecutive from one to two, ...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Porcelain Yuan Pots, Grey White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Yuan Porcelain Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia.
Real chinese porcelain waterproof pots with lids in white and grey, produced by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Delft - Polychrome Chinoiserie Charger
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft Polychrome Delftware platter with fine chinoiserie decoration of a central depiction of a blossoming peony against a fence.
Unmarked
Fair condition; some chipping professional...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Vintage Framed Hand Painted Porcelain Chinese Water Lily Lotus Flower Tiles 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage white porcelain Chinese tiles hand painted with pink water lilies / lily pads / lotus flowers. Signed on left hand side. Black beveled wood frame.
Dimensions:
8" x 0.75" x 1...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
English Red Mini Kneehole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Venezian Red Mini Kneehole Desk with raised Chinoiserie. Hand painted and crafted by Kipper himself in our shop; truly making this vibrant desk a one of a kind. He was inspir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Museal Early Asian Lidded Tureen With Présentoir, Meissen Germany 1740-1780
Located in Vienna, AT
Very exceptional, museal three-part object of the 18th century:
Lidded vessel on a six-sided base, widening towards the top and slightly domed at the bottom, on a stepped, low slopin...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Buffet with Gilded Details
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mid century three drawer chests crafted with bamboo frames, featuring red lacquer panels decorated in Chinoiserie, brass hardware, Asian style brackets and splayed...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
LaBarge Chinoiserie Handpainted & Signed Mirror
By La Barge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
La Barge hand painted mirror frame depicts Asian flora and fauna. Chrome anodized aluminum gallery style surround. Signed and dated by the a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
This is a late 19th century piece, the table has 2 tiers, the upper tier has a marquetry borde...
Category
1890s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Postmodern Chinoisere Lamp Frederick Cooper
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique postmodern Chinoiserie lamp. Ceramic in dimensional cut. Figural with nature & seascape imagery with magnificent coloring.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye cathching lacquered breakfront bookcase
Features a plethora of hand painted Chinoiserie on all surfaces
Designs include pagodas, rustic Chinese ...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass
Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1920s
Red lacquered carved walnut, with hand pai...
Category
1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
We love Chinoiserie. This is a beautiful red clock.
Category
19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980's Brass Plated Asian Bamboo Style Plant Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style plant stand, unbranded. Solid wood core to drum-shaped upper portion with plated brass & black enamel, brass accent hardware, lower portion with bamboo styling in a la...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monumental Mahogany Burl 3 Panel Folding Screen Chinoiserie Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental vintage 3 panel folding screen. Made from mahogany with inset mahogany burl panels. Connect by large iron hinges. A stout piece made to stand the test of time. Measure: 121".
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Asian Chinoiserie Style Bar Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian style bar cabinet features a beautiful green finish with hand painted Chinese scenes and brass hardware. Opens on top as well as double doors revealing storage for bottles and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Chinoiserie Alabaster Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, Chiang Mai Dragon is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Now featured as an exqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Linen
Chinoiserie Bedroom Set by DIXIE FURNITURE
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage 5 Piece Bedroom Set by Dixie Furniture
Set includes a 9-drawer dresser with 2 mirrors...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, with gorgeous ...
Category
1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Oversized Terracotta Foo Dog Statue
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage terracotta foo dog statue stands 16" tall. Glossy glazed finish and a jovial expression adds a fun touch to any decor. Good vintage condition with minor imperfections consist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Mirrors
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Chinoiserie painted narrow mirrors with scrolling and shaped pediment top decorated with an Asian landscape and figural scene in gilt and black. The pair of Maitland Smith...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Elm
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 8 piece Bedroom Suite circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 8 piece Bedroom Suite circa 1900
Waring & Gillow Badges
[1] 4 door wardrobe centre hanging space, fitted shelves each side,...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Chinese Unique hand-carved jade stone table lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Chinese table lamp, hand-carved from jade, represents a true rarity and a masterpiece of Asian craftsmanship. This unique piece not only gracefully illuminates the space, but als...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lettuce Green
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
By Schumacher, Miles Redd
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat.
Pane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
A Large Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Katonah, NY
This large early 20th-century Japanese porcelain jardiniere with blue and white decoration is raised on three stub feet (see images).
The pot is decorated with a traditional scene of...
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Pink Rose on Stem & Rock ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Desert Plate, in the Pink Rose on stem with Rock gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818.
The piece is...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered trunk with gilt decoration depicting a court scene with mountains and foliage. This highly decorative trunk is very functional and could be used...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vietnamese Folding Floor Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese folding six hinged panel screen with mother-of-pearl and eggshell inlay on both sides of birds amongst branches and flowers, circa late 20th century. Dimensions: 16"W x 71...
Category
20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Eggshell, Mother-of-Pearl
4 part folding screen hand painted Japan 1960s
By Zhang Daqian
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice 4 piece folding table screen .Japan Watercolor ,landscape
with some buffalo s en houses . signed .Nice bright colors .
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Paint Decorated King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Union National yellow Chinoiserie paint decorated lacquer king size bed headboard. Item features impressive king size frame, yellow lacquer fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Worn Chinese Lumbar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a worn 19th-century antique Chinese rug.
16'' x 24''
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Asian Chinoiserie 3-Drawer Decorated Cabinet, circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Scarlet paint with chinoiserie paint decoration. Three drawers
Very good condition.
Measures: 34 25"W. x17.25"w. x 29.5"H
W5.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Asian Chinoiserie Rattan Canopy Queen Size Headboard by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large canopy headboard by Henredon features rattan construction and Chinese artwork. Queen size. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Cabinet Mid 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Two Door Cabinet, having a Chinoiserie gilt painted scene on the rectangular...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Bamboo Tripod Display Pedestal Plant Stand circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish vintage Italian bamboo display plant stand or tall side table, circa 1950. Original "Created in Italy for Rosenthal Netter" label on underside. It has a fabulous design wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Delft - 18th century Chinoiserie Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft Chinoiserie plate depicting, in a Chinese landscape with a man in a boat, sailing past a house while bird in the air is overlooking the scene.
Beautiful chinoiserie trace...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is ...
Category
1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Alfred Library Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
We love the stance of the hand-turned legs, a charmingly shaped apron, hand-painted gold leaf Chinoiserie details that tell a story, and the stunning hand-polished finish. The Alfred...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century. Hand painted. Floral front, lion handles and calligraphy on back. This listing is for a single tab...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Vintage Brass Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th century vintage brass Chinoiserie table lamp with wooden base. Harp and finial included, no shade. Height measurements are from wooden base to finial. Wired and in worki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie Lotus Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful simplistic style. Glazed ceramic lotus lamp set atop a brass footed base. Nice presence with a deep aqua color. 3 nicely raised lotus flo...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
WaterCloset Commode Armchair Table Red Lacquer Alnwick Castle DukeNorthumberland
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare red lacquer, Chinoiserie water closed and matching table cupboard from the Collection of the Duke & Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle of Harry Potter fame
Dating from c1...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Plaster Carved Faux Bamboo Table Lamp Vintage Retro Hollywood Regency midcentury
Located in London, GB
Impressive wood carved faux-bamboo table lamp, with Chinese-stamped lettering on an ebonized base (lamp shade is for display purposes only).
CREATOR: Unknown
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Fra...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Chinoiserie Chin Hua Wall Mirror by Century
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian style carved wood mirror in gloss black by Century Furniture finish adds a touch of chinoiserie to any decor. From the Chin Hua collection. Good condition with minor imperfecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Katherine Henick Chinoiserie Chinese Black Hand Painted Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Katherine Henick Chinoiserie Chinese Black Hand Painted Nightstands with Metal Lattice Sides and One Dovetailed Drawer Each. Circa Mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Pair of Large Franco Chinese Carved Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Franco Chinese Carved Salon Chairs
A Pair of Superb Large Very Comfortable Salon Chairs
These chairs date from the late 19th century, the are profusely carved, mostl...
Category
1880s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Padouk
Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass
By Josef Inwald
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Inwald, circa 1930.
A good quality and large platter made of glass with 4 dragons. Beautiful chinoiserie decoration to the surface - well known pattern.
"The founder of the...
Category
20th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Navy Heriz Accent Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of accent size Navy Field Persian Heriz rugs from the 1st quarter of the 20th century.
Measuring 4'10'' x 6' & 4'9'' x 6'1'' respectively.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Console Tables with White Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinoiserie black and gold console tables from the 19th century with white marble tops. Embrace the exquisite fusion of ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinoise Flower Pot, France, 1880s, Hand Painted Chinese Warrior
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional hand-painted flower pot with a Chinese look, France 1880s.
Signed at the bottom by the artist "RLD".
In a special shade of green, we see a Chinese warrior in traditional ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pair of 1930's Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of hand painted chinoiserie porcelain with gilded wood table lamps.
These lamps are professionally rewired and fitted with silk lampshades.
Category
1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Silk, Porcelain
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 decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, 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 Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. 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 $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.
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