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Chinoiserie Tables

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
Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie-style burl and black lacquer dining set by Henredon of Morganton, NC, USA circa 1980. Oval table is composed of a burl inset surfa...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Burl, Cane, Wood

Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome dining table has a regal presence with it’s stately, yet sexy, black marble base. The vintage 1980s dining set has resembles work by Carlo Scarpa. The sleek dining set comes complete, as pictured with a dining table and four chairs. The set is unmarked but bears the hallmarks of Italian origins. The peninsula that brought us Ferarri and Versace has a penchant for flair. The base itself is a work of art, beautifully exhibiting the tenants of Postmodern design. It is both decorative and simple. The designer has arranged slabs of sumptuous black marble in descending size, emanating from the center. This array of slabs cumulatively form a diamond shape when viewed from the top. The geometric Silhouette of the base perfectly compliments the octagonal beveled glass top. The dramatic, high-back, chairs have a glossy lacquer finish that captures the same sheen as the stone pedestal table base...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Belgian Black Marble

Modern Chinoiserie Motif Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Modern square top side table in Chinoiserie manner.
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

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...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Lacquered Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant late 19th century Georgian style drink table decorated in the chinoiserie revival taste of the late 19th/early 20th century England. The table features an oval top decorated ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Mahogany, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Coffee Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinese coffee side table Antique Asian table in a richly grained rosewood with giant arm stretcher supports.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables

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Rosewood

Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Copper, Pewter

Impressive Chin Ying Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Chin Ying Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Etched and patinated bronze and pewter, enameled decoration Father and son duo Philip (1907—1987) and Kelvin (born 1936) Lavern...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Pewter

Vintage chinoiserie Rattan Nesting Tables, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of three vintage chinoiserie Rattan nesting tables. circa 1960s. Feature a tiger bamboo and rattan frame and black laminated top with floral ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Black Lacquer Crane Geisha Game Table & Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century game or card table and four caned chairs featuring faux bamboo and black lacquered design. The table top features a Japanese Geisha house with large mooongate and f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer

Round bamboo table with decorations, Asian art.
Located in Milano, IT
Round bamboo table with decorations, Asian art. Bamboo table with two round shelves with decorations. The first shelf depicts an ox and a naturalistic landscape, the second a heron ...
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1940s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables circa 1930s Walnut pie crust shaped tops, Chinoiserie decorated with figures & landscape scenery gilt line detail on front of legs R...
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1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

Chinoiserie decorated coffee table circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated coffee table circa 1930s Black background, gilt Chinoiserie decoration Depicting Figures & landscape scene Gilt decoration around frieze & legs Very good orig...
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1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

Chinoiserie Carved Elm Console Table
Located in Athens, GA
imported from mainland china, in 1972… hand carved detail, 33 tall, 64 wide and 15.5 deep… solid design… table can float in any room… piano lacquer finish on top of table… shipping f...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Elm

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Yellow Lacquered Mirror Top Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie yellow lacquered coffee table with antiqued mirrored top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved yellow and green lacquered hardwood fr...
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1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Carved Console Altar Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian carved altar or console table features hand carved images of dragons along the frieze and ornate snake images in the pierce carved leg struts. Newly high gloss lacquer in an He...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A Chinese Coramandel Faux Tortoise Shell pedestal or sculpture stand by Maitland Smith, Circa 1980s. Features a traditional Grecian form with decorative foliate motifs, a floral urn ...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Resin, Hardwood

Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table
Located in Medina, OH
Large Ming style Coffee Table by what we believe was Henredon. The tag seems to have been removed from under the table. The table is in an amazing condition, with a few scuffs due to...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Set of Four English Chinoiserie 19th Century Black and Gold Nesting Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English black and gold nesting tables from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, slender turned legs and bow front stretcher. This exquisite set of four English nest...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Faux Malachite Asian Pagoda Console Table With Mirror Set
Located in West Chester, PA
Pagoda shaped chinoiserie style console table and mirror set with the original faux malachite finish. Features five drawers with big brass hardware and generous storage capacity. Fau...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

A Pair Of French Green And Gold Gilt Chinese Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of stylish French side tables in the Chinese taste in green with gold gilt accents. Having sunken glass tops with gilt border within, the tables edged in gold leaf. Possibly ...
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Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie Style Coffee Cocktail Table, Hand-Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie Style Coffee Cocktail Table, Hand-Painted Offered for sale is a Maitland-Smith Ltd. hand-painted and gilt chinoiserie-style scalloped coffee/cocktail tab...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raise...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Jennens & Bettridge Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Tray Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Jennens & Bettridge Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Tray Table.
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1860s British Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Decò Chinoiserie Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Art deco bamboo table with finely inlaid herringbone top in chinoiserie style. Nicely detailed waterfall sides and tapered legs. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

20th Century Round Chinoiserie Carved Mahogany Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
Mahogany carved Chinoiserie fern stand, circa last quarter 20th century. Features a solid wood construction with long contoured legs, pierced fretwork, a lower geometric shelf and sc...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Pedestal with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese pedestal carved in tropical wood with very elegant marble-top.          
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1910s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Breccia Marble

Antique Chinese Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique Chinese style lacquered chinoiserie nest of tables. They were most likely made in England, they date from around the 1970-80’s. The quality is...
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1970s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Kindel Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Painted Cherry Wood Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie or Chinese Chippendale style coffee or cocktail table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved cherry wood, with hand painte...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Cherry, Paint

Chinese End Table Nightstand Cabinet Vinyl Wrapped
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Come see us at our 9000 sq ft Palm Beach Home Furnishings Inc showroom in West Palm Beach FL 33461 We...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Walnut

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring a floral pattern. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 15.5"H Ve...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo and Etched Brass Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency style tea table or occasional side table In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Bamboo form carved walnut, with etched brass top depic...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bronze Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Tiered Side Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Bronze Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Tiered Side Table
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1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bronze

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Sofa Table C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Sofa Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Rais...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Mahogany

Wonderful Maison Bagues Round Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Bamboo Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Bagues Style Round Chinoiserie Hand Painted Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo Bronze Coffee Table
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Console Table, Drawer and Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Console Table, Drawer and Glass Top Offered for sale is a Drexel Heritage console table with black lacquered painte...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Elmwood Carved Game Table or Dining Table
Located in Elkton, MD
Chinese Elmwood carved dining table with banded and pinned top, and round legs.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacqured Pedestal Table with Gold Trim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant black lacquered pedestal table with gold trim - to display an “objet d’art” or to use as an elegant plant stand.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Thomasville Embassy Chinoiserie Asian Modern Expanding Dining Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Thomasville Embassy expanding dining table. The table is 68″ long without leaves, allowing it to host six guests even at it’s most compact ...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Cooper Finished Metal With Inlayed Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delve into the world of Chinoiserie elegance with this exquisite coffee table, featuring a copper-finished metal frame adorned with intricate designs and an inlayed glass top. This p...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Table Set
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Absolute marvelous Chinese Ceramic Table Set in very good condition. Set contains 1 table and 4 stools, all in bleu and red dragon figures. 1 stool has a little chip, as you can se...
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1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Milo Baughman style Burlwood, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage 1970s burlwood and glass coffee table with brass accents. Smoked, beveled glass, lifts out. Stunning use of burlwood accents. In the style of Milo Baughman or Mastercraft. ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Red Chinoiserie Tray Top Faux Bamboo Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Tray Top Faux Bamboo Coffee Cocktail Table
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Cream Lacquered and Hand Painted Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace classic elegance with the Chinese Cream Lacquered and Hand Painted Console Table. Its intricate traditional motifs and soft cream finish add asian charm and sophistication to...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with vibrant red lacquer, this desk showcases intricate gold de...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Garden Seats
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain garden seats, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk, circa 20th century, mahogany, label to inside "Solid Mahogany Colonial MFG Co.". 32.75" H x 19.25" W x 22" D.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table w/ Lacquered Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful attention to detail makes this console outstanding, from finely hand painted decoration, carved fretwork, incised greek key border to classic Chinese Chippendale form. And...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Heavily Carved Chinoiserie Oval Coffee Cocktail Table with Inset Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Heavily Carved Chinoiserie Oval Coffee/Cocktail Table with Inset Glass Top Offered for sale is a heavily carved chinoiserie oval coffee/cocktail table with an inset glass top and s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side Table by Drexel Heritage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the artistry of the Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side Table by Drexel Heritage. This exquisite table features traditional Asian motifs in detailed hand-painted designs, embodyin...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with these Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables. These tables blend Eastern aesthetics with modern design, featuring intricate burl w...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Glass

Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of a pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables, reflecting an East meets West aesthetic with intricate Chinoiserie motifs, inspired by traditional Chinese Ming...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Asian Wooden Inlayed Asian Prayer Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Prayer Table is a stunning display of traditional Asian craftsmanship. Featuring intricate wooden inlays with delicate foliage designs, it reflects th...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chinoiserie Demilune Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table with hand-painted Asian scenes including trees, foliage, flowers and Chinese characters. Colors include black, green and red. ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Chinese Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese red chinoiserie demilune console table with hand-painted Asian scenes of trees, houses and Chinese characters in olive and black on red colors. Legs and top are ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie or Regency style set of three scalloped edge nesting tables with imperial dragon feet England, Circa mid 19th century Black lacquered japanned hand carved wo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Drexel. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $2,181.

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