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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 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

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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

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Brass

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

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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

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Lacquer

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

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Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7 drawers, red tooled leather top, hand painted scenes and details on all sides includi...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid 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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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Wood, Glass

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

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Wood, Paint

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...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

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 ...
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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

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...
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal, 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...
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1890s Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

Antique Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in London, London
Occasional table Bamboo Japanned top, unfortunately not in the best state Geometric inlay 19th Century
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

English Bamboo Tray Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage English bamboo and chinoiserie decorated tray table. Circa 1960. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

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...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Tables

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Gold Leaf

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. It is of extremely fine quality, with gorgeous lacquere...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Marble

Asian Carved Dragon Console Altar Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian console table features hand carved images of dragons along the frieze and decorative carved legs. Stands 38" to the table surface. Ornate Chinese detailing with a beautiful fin...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

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

Asian Hand Carved Nesting or Stacking Tables
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of four Asian carved wood nesting tables or stacking tables feature hand carved friezes with a bird and flower motif. Good condition with minor imperfections to the newly lacquer...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

English Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Lacquered Tray Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming English chinoiserie style faux bamboo cocktail table featuring a paper-maché lacquered tray top decorated with intricate Asian motifs. The tray has parcel gilt pagodas and landscapes over a dramatic red ground. The lacquer has a desirable aged craquelure fine webbing on the finish. The later constructed faux bamboo green...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

1970s Asian Modern White Bleached Oak Coffee Table Oval Glass Top Chinoiserie
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern oval white bleached oak wood coffee table with faux bamboo design and oval inserted Glass Top. Glass measures: 25 x 39 inches. Lovely 1970s chinoiserie inspired As...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Oak, Glass

Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early turn of the century alter table from a south Asian Temple. Heavy solid wood with nice heavy patina in a warm dark brown color. Sure to be an interesting highlight in your space.
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1890s Thai Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Chinoiserie lacquered coffee table with hand painted floral design. Top features a hand-painted Chinese landscape and water scene in gold on a black background. ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Ming Style Black & Burl Coffee Table Attributed Chin Hua Collection by Sabota
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Ming Style black & burl coffee table Attributed to Chin Hua Collection by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furniture. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it has small nicks, dings, & scratches in the black lacquer frame that we have touched up and possible scratches on the burl top. Please see photos and zoom in for details as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. There are lots of coffee tables in this world. But once in a blue moon you come across a TREASURE of a coffee table like this one!!! This piece is attributed to the original Chin Hua Collection designed by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture in 1975. The entire collection was retired in1998 after a 23-year successful run. So successful that Century Furniture reissued the collection in 2012. And it is no wonder they revived it. The Chin Hua Collection was one of Century’s most revered collections of all time. And although not marked, this incredible piece bears a striking resemblance to his masterpieces and the paper label on its underside, although hard to read, bears a strong resemblance to the Century Furniture labels. Playing with Ming Style and a bit of Chinoiserie flair this piece has been designed oh-so-handsomely. It is comprised of a sultry black or ebony square wood frame and Ming style legs with a beautiful burl wood inset top. It’s simple and stunning and will add an exquisite presence to your living or family room and will harmonize with or accent many other design styles from mid-century modern to industrial and more. Raymond Karl Sobota (1914-2010) is an award-winning American furniture designer. He attended and obtained his degree in design from Kendall College of Art and Design in his native home of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating in 1946 Sobota apprenticed with his namesake and uncle, a furniture designer as well, Karl Schmidt, who designed for Berkey and Gay Furniture Company. He apprenticed for seven years leading to his designing for Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co., the Mt. Airy Furniture Co., Hekman Furniture and finally Century Furniture for whom he designed from 1952 until 1995. He designed all the company’s wood furniture during that time totally, over 150 collections. The most notable being Citation, Chin Hua, Claridge, and the Henry Ford Museum and the British National Trust collections...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Burl

Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Sideboard Server, Bar Table, or Center Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous hand painted Chinoiserie Jacobean bar height sideboard server, bar table, or center table In the manner of Theodore Alexander Circa Late 20th Century Carved walnut, wit...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Lacquered Chinoiserie Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Chinoiserie lacquered table. Table has one drawer. Hand-painted Chinese landscape in rich colors of gold, mossy green,...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Oriental Red Lacquered Writing Table or Side Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Side Table or
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

A tall resin Oriental Jardiniere, decorated with elephant, chinese dragons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A tall resin Oriental Jardiniere, decorated with elephant, chinese dragons and naked figures. Can be used a s a plnt stand, side table or plynth. T...
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Late 20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables

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Resin

Vtg Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Nesting Side Tables by Paalman - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Nesting Side Tables by Paalman - Set of 3. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Large: 2...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Black Lacquer And Chinoiserie Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with a polychrome decorated scene with ducks and flowers. Previous owner purchased from Philip Colleck Antiques. NYC.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue Oval Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue and Green Painted Side Table. Item features a single dovetailed drawer, nicely ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

Oriental Style Carved Dining Table and 6 Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Style Carved Dining Table and 6 Chairs This table has an exquisitely carved 5” broad border with a snake skin edging around the table top, this carved theme continues on th...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Walnut

1980's Black Crackle Finish Asian Style Square Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style square accent table, unbranded. Solid hardwood with a black crackle finish, miter edge to the top, carved decorative Chinoiserie pattern to apron, round straight legs,...
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Oriental Asian Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Gold Gilt Oriental / Asian Inspired Hand Painted Glass Top Coffee Table. Item features 2 tiers, unique painted details, brass ormolu and gallery, very...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Glass, Wood

Henredon Chinese Style Night Tables, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Henredon chinoiserie engraved brass-mounted walnut night tables, pair, 20th century. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Bamboo Desk with Red Lacquer Top by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Chinoiserie style bamboo desk with red lacquer top for Milling Road by Baker Furniture Company. One large middle drawer which...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Painted Gold Gilt Trestle Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Painted Gold Gilt Trestle Base Coffee Table. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 50" W x 18" D.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

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

1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Floral Coffee Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Floral Form Coffee Table. This table was part of a set bought at auction.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Refinished Black Rattan Resin Top Octagon Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
These vintage chinoiserie octagonal rattan tall accent tables have been custom refinished in semi-gloss black with inset epoxy resin tops. They featu...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Leather, Wicker, Rattan, Epoxy Resin, Paint

Scenic Chinoiserie Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage scenic chinoiserie lacquered coffee table with a scalloped apron and ming legs. The lacquered table depicts a figural scene on the table top, and dragon and floral motifs ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style glass top accent table, unbranded. Solid pine base with a distressed whitewash finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat su...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Glass, Pine

Wonderful Pair Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Coffee Cocktail Side Tray Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bamboo Form Base Oval Handpainted Tole White With Gold Coffee / Cocktail / End / Removable Tray Tables Two Available Each Sold Individually
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunnin, sculptural wood and cane top coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Wonderful Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Side End Coffee Cocktail Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Faux Bamboo Base With On Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Top Side / End / Coffee / Cocktail Tables Each Sold Separately, Two Available
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

Chinoiserie Trefoil Drinks Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an uncommon form of small table that is in the style of Rose Tarlow or Mario Buatta. The table is ebonized with applied gold chinosierie decoration. The faux patina has been applied by a true artist. The table is in overall very good condition and ready for its new home. ****Please contact MJH...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Gold Leaf

Console table or high gueridon in black and gold lacquered wood circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console table or high pedestal table in black and gold lacquered wood, with Chinese decoration circa 1930 Lack of paint and marks on the top
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1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Beech

FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1820 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE MOTHER OF PEARL CENTRE DINING TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1820-1840 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie centre occasional or dining table with Mother of Pearl inlay...
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1820s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Hardwood

Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880. Can be pushed together to make a center table. Center table measuring: 32.5" X 48" X 48"
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1880s Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century. The color is remarkable with fine figured painting in the Chinese manner, accent...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

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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