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.
Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Antique Chinese Four Leaf Panel Hand-Painted Lacquer Screen
Located in Cirencester, GB
Antique Chinese Four-Panel Lacquer Screen with Scenic Landscape
Description:
This exquisite antique Chinese four-panel lacquer screen is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully hand-painted landscape scene in warm, earthy tones. The screen, measuring 108 cm in height and 148 cm in width when fully unfolded, depicts a lively and detailed narrative of figures engaged in daily life amidst pagodas, bridges, and lush mountainous terrain. The rich orange and brown hues, along with intricate detailing, create a sense of depth and movement, evoking classical Chinese artistry. Signs of age and wear add to its authentic charm, making it a captivating decorative piece for both collectors and interior enthusiasts. Ideal as a statement room divider or as a standalone artwork, this screen embodies the elegance and cultural heritage of Chinese lacquerware.
Condition Report;
This antique Chinese lacquer screen...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe. The gold and greens appear as mystical and radiant...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Painted Chinese Kang Table with Stone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Agate, Soapstone
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1860 hand made in China sold hand carved, painted and lacquered sideboard with Chinoiserie detailing all over.
This is a ver...
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain and brass hardware.
Korean Bandaji chest or trunk f...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Korean elm rice bin or cabinet. A rectangular form made from elm with a removable top for storage. The interior is paper lined with calligraphy. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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 Furniture
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
Large 19th Century Elmwood Table with an Old Lacquer Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large carved and lacquered 19th century elm table from China. This highly decorative table has an old crusty lacquered patina that is beautiful and can be used as a large cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Cabinet
Located in CABA, AR
This 19th-century Chinese Chinoiserie lacquer side cabinet is a splendid testament to the enduring allure of the Chinoiserie movement that swept through Europe in the 17th century. A...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif and open drawer with pair of open door and shelf inside.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
ViNTAGE HAND LACQUERED CHINESE ORIENTAL COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table with twin drawers
Please note the delivery fee list...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Elephant Garden Seats
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of Sancai pottery garden seats in the form of green glazed elephants with raised and curled trunks. Both seat are in very good condition with normal light pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie paint decorated drop leaf table with raised enamel painting depicting a fisherman, scenic landscape, florals and gilt embellished. The leaves supported by wooden brackets...
Category
1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Paint
Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Four Panel Landscape Screen with Garden, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Asian style screen offers four Chinoiserie decorated ebonized panels with landscape scene having garden with tree, birds and pond, raised on square l...
Category
20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Chinese Garden Seats, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a pair of Sancai pottery classic garden seats featuring high relief tigers and pine trees as their primary decoration. The two-color Sancai glazing is uncommon in garden seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Two very stylish and highly decorative Asian chairs.
These all-handcrafted early 20th century Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
A Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Ming Altar Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Antique Late 1800s Asian Ming Altar...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair
Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs.
Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and black Lacquer coffee table, in the manner of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1960s. The black lacquer wood frame has been recently refinished and the bra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Nested Bamboo, Brass and Rattan Wedding Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Chinese nested wedding basket in brown, red, and brass. Baskets like these were given to brides on their wedding day before going to their new home. This basket has three...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Paint
Set of Four Chinese Export Lacquer Nesting Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine set of four antique, ebonized Chinese export nesting tables produced in the mid-19th century. Graduated in size, each lacquered wood table is masterfully gilt-painted in tradi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Painted Wood Lidded Stool Seat or Barrel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Chinese hand painted wood garden style seat, stool or barrel with lid. Faded patina with great wear to paint.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made, Chinese Chinoiserie floral painted and lacquered sideboard cupboard
This is a very good-looking and decorative piece, it ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Asian Carved King Size Headboard With Dragons and Openwork
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Asian carved and painted headboard dragons heads design and openwork. Carved solid wood with deep red painted finish with gilt hig...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Painted Ornate Cabinet with Tigers & Flowers from Tibet circa 1920's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding hand painted cabinet from Tibet.
Hand crafted and painted circa early 20th century.
Bold bright colors with a red lacquer finish top.
A true piece of functional art.
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered and Parcel-Gilt Altar Chair
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar chair, exquisitely handcrafted from hardwood and finished in a bold imperial red lacquer.
This striking piece exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and technical woodworking skills for which Chinese artisans were renowned.
Constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery—an advanced technique that requires no nails or glue—the chair demonstrates remarkable stability and artistry, hallmarks of Qing Dynasty furniture.
The chair’s centre back splat features parcel-gilt cartouche decorations, each meticulously hand-carved and gilded with symbolic Chinese motifs and a central figural scene. The rich red lacquer and gilding reflect the traditional colours associated with good fortune and reverence in Chinese culture.
Compact in stature, this antique altar chair...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
STUNNING VINTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE GEISHA GIRLS LACQUER SiDE CABINET SOAPSTONE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of Geisha girls carved out of soapstone and deco...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior.
early-19th century
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Console Table by Michael Taylor for Baker In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired console table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. Inspired by a traditional Asian altar table, th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Coffee Table with 19th Century Blue and White Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
A mid 20th century Chinese rosewood Ming style coffee table with four large 19th century inlayed Chinese blue and white porcelian tiles. This very decorative cocktail table is a grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Oversized Hand-Painted and Gilt Pictorial Chinoiserie Coffee Table, circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized pictorial Chinoiserie coffee low table features hand painted top of lake scene with figures, pagoda and mountainous background, frame is gilt decorated throughout, circa 19...
Category
20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair
This Chinese Huanghuali brass mounted folding horseshoe back Jiaoyi armchair. The arm...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Chinese Art Deco Console or Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual and attractive early 20th century Chinese altar table. The form is heavily influenced by Art Deco which is revealed in the greek key and meander elements. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Asian Carved Rosewood Plant Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
This plant stand has a rare silhouette that evokes Asian design and style. Deep toned rosewood has a wonderful patina on this plant stand from the mid to late 20th century. The shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Asian Custom Bamboo Cabinet With Paint Decorated Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted cabinet with overall bamboo veneer, raised on angular gilt wood legs. The doors with beautiful paint decorated panels repurposed from an Asian screen illustrating a cr...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set within a simple black lacquer frame, the three drawers of these early 20th century upright cabinets are brilliantly colored with rich red lacquer t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Elm
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Modern Ming 60" Console Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Dove
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exqui...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving. Fretwork along the entirety of the front and back. This work continues down the pedestal legs. Pedestal ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Asian Pagoda Style Bamboo China Hutch
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful piece of furniture, a vintage bamboo pagoda-style hutch from the 1970’s. The design reflects Asian architectural influences, evident in the pagoda-like structure and the use of bamboo motifs. The craftsmanship is detailed, featuring glass panels with bamboo framing and intricate wood patterns. The dark stain of the wood enhances its antique look and adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. This hutch could be a statement piece in a home, blending functionality with decorative art.
This is a 2 piece hutch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Custom Lacquered Chinoiserie Giltwood Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style rectangular coffee table with a black lacquered panel top featuring a Chinoiserie scene and modern celadon and gilt decorated shaped base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
LOVELY ViNTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE SAMURAI WARRIOR LACQUER SIDE CABINET SOAPSTON
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of a Samurai warrior carved out of soapstone and...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning small table top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books
Please note the delivery fee l...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie standing magazine rack or sheet music stand. Lacquered pieces of bamboo are affixed together in an angled geometric desi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Asian Influenced Coffee Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced or chinoiserie coffee table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and will look incredible when comp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elaborate Asian Carved Wooden low Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisitely carved Asian wooden pedestals with dragon masks at the shoulders and animal paw feet.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 asian art and furniture, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, 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 Maria Yee Inc., Sun at Six, Michael Taylor, and Baker 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $199 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $2,681.