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What color is Chinoiserie?

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What color is Chinoiserie?
Chinoiserie comes in a variety of colors. Black, red and blue are three of the most common hues. The term relates to artwork done in the 17th and 18th century by Europeans attempting to emulate the style of various East Asian traditions. Shop a range of Chinoiserie art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Moro Dark Green Chinoiserie Screen
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Moro dark green chinoiserie folding screen features three panels adorned with delicate monochromatic scenes of flowering branches, birds, and landscapes.
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2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Olive Green Chinoiserie George III Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Chireno, TX
Olive green Chinoiserie George III hanging corner cupboard dating to the late 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Italian Baroque‑Style Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Bar Cabinet. 20th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking cabinet‑on‑stand in the Baroque revival manner, lavishly decorated in green‑ground Chinoiserie lacquer. The double doors are painted with romantic landscapes—roosters, son...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The surface is painted in deep green lacquer and embellished throughout with gilt chinoiserie scenes depicting figures within stylized landscapes, the sides ornamented with floral ur...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large 1960s French Modernist Jade Green Chinoiserie Craquelé Glaze Ceramic Lamp
Located in London, GB
The choice of a deep jade-green palette and the refined craquelure finish pays homage to ancient Celadon wares, making this a piece of 'Modernist Chinoiserie' that transcends time.
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Vintage 1960s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Green Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
The whimsical printed cotton upholstery blends botanical and avian motifs—vines, stylized birds, and butterflies—set against a light green ground with tones of dark green, sky blue, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood, Cotton

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