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
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored glazed ceramic, China, not marked, circa mid 20th century.
This beautiful pair is n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Red Metal Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid-20th century red metal single light hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade.
Dimensions:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of eight Davenport dinner platesin the Flying Bird pattern.
Six of the plates are 9.5" in diameter, and two measure 8.85" in diameter.
There is rubbing to the enamels, mainly...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A faux-bamboo mirror from France, late 19th century, with a lovely honey brown patina in the frame. This tall mirror features a rectangular silhouette (symmetrical to hang in either ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage Baker Milling Road Chinoiserie Lacquered & Caned Settee Loveseat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Milling Road Chinoiserie Settee. Features a Sheraton style frame and black lacquered Chinoiserie finish with gold linework and trim. The settee fe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints.
Lithographs by Alfred Adlard, J.Parkin and D.Hayes
After C.W Harrison and Miss E.Hogg
Original hand color
Publi...
Category
1840s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tichelaar Makkum Delft Chinoiserie Lamps (1940-60) New Green Velvet Lampshades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a pair of vintage Royal Tichelaar Makkum vases (circa 1940–1960), this one-of-a-kind set of table lamps celebrates the en...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
A handsome hand-painted oriental screen / room divider, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome vintage oriental partition or room divider, 20th century. Hand-painted with Asian birds and flowers in tones of licorice, maraschino, and frond green against a glowing gol...
Category
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery on Silk Birds on Branch 69x47cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Framed fine Chinese embroidery on silk, depicting birds on a branch and peony flowers with character signs at the top left, second half of the 20th century.
This embroidery is frame...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood
Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces.
Elegant 20-piece po...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Singha Foo Dog 27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded bronze, partly black patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps.
Lotus, Dragon and Phoenix pattern.
11″ to top of vase. 20.5″ h to shade rest.
5.25″ x 4.5″ base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Zenith Delft Green Table Lamps (1950-1960), New Salmon Pink Satin Shades, Pair
By Zenith
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a pair of hand-painted Zenith Gouda vases (circa 1950s–1960s) in a rare Delft green palette, these one-of-a-k...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Richard Ginori “Galli Rossi” Porcelain Coffee Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces.
Charming 15-piece c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece. This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie secretary desk. The coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Poplar
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century.
8" diam.
15" to top of vase
25.5" overall height
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style.
The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Minton Chinoiserie Style Set Of 12 Hand-Painted English Transferware Plates
By Minton
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it provides detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
An exceptional set of 12 flat...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gold Tone Serving Piece with Bamboo-Esque Handle, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A gold-tone serving piece with bamboo-esque handle, circa 1960s. Piece is stainless steel (as marked) covered in gold gilt with bamboo-style handle and a serrated edge for cutting/se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Verdigris Woven Iron Pagoda Form Etagere Wall Rack Shelf Plant Stand Vintage 83"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century pagoda form etagere. Made from Verdigris iron with a scrolled pagoda form top over woven shelves, and a base with brack feet. A charming addition to any space.
D...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century 1960s Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century black metal single light hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade.
Dimension...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
By Gracie
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
Category
1990s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Inspired Screen Black Silk With Gold Embroidery
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautifully crafted folding screen (paravan) with a classic and elegant design, featuring three panels connected by hinges.
The dark almost black fabric is decorated with intri...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Chinoiserie Green Distress Painted Tall George III Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Chinoiserie Green Distress Painted Tall George III Curio Display Cabinet. Item features green and gold distress painted finish, decorative figures/scenes throughout, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Blue & White Hand Painted Ceramic Garden Stool Drum Side Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Chinese Blue & White Ceramic Garden Stool or Drum Side Table. Hand painted in traditional Chinese motifs with a dragon and phoenix on opposing sides. The top surface measures...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Late-20th Century Chinoiserie Regency Sculptural Pagoda Ho Ho Bird Wall Mirror
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A highly decorative vintage Chinoiserie mirror featuring an ornate faux bamboo frame with intricate Ho Ho birds, floral motifs, and a pagoda crown.
Previously Finished in a soft gree...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Writing Desk From Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection
Located in Pasadena, TX
A coveted piece from Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection, this beautifully crafted writing desk from the early 1970’s at the start of the collection, it’s striking in its simplic...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Lacquer Tea Coffee Table Inlaid Mother of Pearl Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 20th century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Coffee Table. Table features mother of pearl and soapstone design of Chinese figures on top with scrolled apron containing Chinese flora...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Chinese Jewelry Box Lacquered Wood Mother of Pearl Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Chinese jewelry box, jewelry box with drawers and doors, black lacquered wood inlaid with mother of pearl and finished with brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top
In the manner of Baker Furniture
By Jasper Cabinet ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Chinese Export Black Lacquer Carved Soapstone Scholars Cabinets Console Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent pair of Chinese Lacquered Low Scholars Cabinets, circa second half 20th century. Double Doors Open to Single Shelf over shaped apron. Each features Carved Hardstone and i...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Imari Porcelain Ginger Jar Vases Bird Design, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful collectable pair of ginger jars/vases/urns with pheasant bird design by Imari Porcelain, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Japan is known fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Black & Burl Chin Hua Nightstands by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furn a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Chinoiserie Chin Hua Collection pair of nightstands or end tables by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furniture comprised of an ebony-tone wood frame, burlwood inlay...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass Vintage
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage wooden jewelry box, jewelry storage box with 5 drawers and 2 doors, decorated with jade and brass fittings, China, approximately mid-20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinoiserie Chin Hua Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Chin Hua Chinoiserie Buffet / Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s
Features a burl maple veneers, finished back, black lacquer, brass hardw...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company
USA, Late 20th Century
Black lacquered...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
By Gracie
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowe...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chelsea House Celadon Green Ceramic Bottle Vase Table Lamp Chinoiserie 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chelsea House ceramic table lamp glazed in a soft celadon green with black faux marble base and brass hardware. Includes harp, black wood orb finial and a stylish white fabric shade....
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Category
2010s Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Buttery Yellow Ceramic Chinoiserie Pair of Table Lamps Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of vintage glamour to your space with these 1970s Buttery Yellow Chinoiserie Table Lamps by C.N. Burman Co. These Mid Century pieces feature intricate designs and a uniqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and Base Without Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This exquisite Chinese ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Chinoiserie Lacquer Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Chinoiserie secretary is an elegant and intricately designed piece of furniture that combines the functional aspects of a writing desk with the aesthetic elements of Chinoiserie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
20th Century Black Chinese Lacquered Wood Screen, Vintage Room Divider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Chinese screen made of hand crafted lacquered wood, in good condition. The large, detailed Chinoiserie style room divider is co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinoiserie LaBarge Verre Églomisé Black and Gold Mirror, 1986
By LaBarge
Located in Harlingen, TX
An exquisite late 20th century chinoiserie style La Barge reverse hand painted and gilt glass wall hanging mirror, signed and dated 1986. It features a gorgeous verre églomisé applic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Desk, France, circa late 19th Century. Beautiful hand painted aesthetic movement decoration. It is a versatile size and can be used as a desk, writing ta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Chinoiserie Nickel Bronze Faux Bamboo Flatware Set (144 Pieces)
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful, Chinoiserie-Style faux bamboo nickel bronze flatware in very nice original hardwood storage box. This set is in excellent condition a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Spode Antique Printed and Over-Painted Cabinet Plate Dated 1914
By Spode
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality antique English Spode porcelain cabinet plate decorated with a chinoiserie landscape of two exotic birds perched on a flowering prunus tree dated 1914. The small sized...
Category
1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Burton-Ching Georgian Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching Georgian Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, two parts. Desk features a lower chest with four storage drawers (two small drawers over two larger drawers), p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gracie Style Six Panel Chinoiserie Lacquered Wallpaper Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant six panel lacquered wallpaper screen made in the style and manner of Gracie. The screen is two-sided and depicts an idyllic flora and fauna l...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning and rare black lacquered Chinese cabinet featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes. The two-door cabinet has two drawers and three shelves inside, along with a lower compa...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut, green lacquered case with hand painted...
Category
1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
By George Zee
Located in Charleston, SC
A very sophisticated, heavily hand carved Asian style dry bar , liquor cabinet featuring two central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazi...
Category
1960s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol in both Feng Shui and in Chinese folklore. It's most powerful when displayed in the east sector of your home, office or location of the piece. This dragon jade boat...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Jade
Large Italian Chinoiserie Pagoda Mirror
Located in Redding, CT
Large Italian Chinoiserie Pagoda Mirror. Perfect for that formal entrance. Gorgeous detail to this statement piece. Shades of blue and cream. Would pop against a busy wallpaper. Whi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, 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 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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