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19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
By Sitzendorf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Italian porcelain chinoiserie nodding head figures of a Chinese Mandarin couple
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy
Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy

Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy

H 15.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Post Modern Chinoiserie Dry Bar Cabinet C. 1990s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A really fun Post Modern bar cabinet with a Chinoiserie nod that adds an uplifting air whether in
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Chinoiserie Dry Bar Cabinet C. 1990s
Post Modern Chinoiserie Dry Bar Cabinet C. 1990s

Post Modern Chinoiserie Dry Bar Cabinet C. 1990s

H 72.25 in W 45 in D 15 in
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Located in Essex, MA
Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.
Category

Antique 1750s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"

Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"

H 11 in W 12 in D 13 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable
Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand
Category

Antique 1890s German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

H 10 in W 10 in D 10.5 in
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cup in his hands. All
Category

Antique 1850s English Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
robes, decorated with colorful flowers. Characteristic of ‘pagode’ figures, the figures' heads nod, and
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Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures

Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures

H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
By Mottahedeh
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.

H 15.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged
Category

Antique 1870s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows

H 15 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
ebonized molding sandwiching the silver gilt molding of incised foliate pattern. This nod to Chinoiserie
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror

H 32.75 in W 23.13 in D 1.63 in
Set of Mason’s Ironstone Dishes in “Mandarin” Pattern, Mid-20th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A striking Mason’s Ironstone dish featuring the richly detailed “Mandarin” pattern—a nod to
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Mason’s Ironstone Dishes in “Mandarin” Pattern, Mid-20th Century
Set of Mason’s Ironstone Dishes in “Mandarin” Pattern, Mid-20th Century

Set of Mason’s Ironstone Dishes in “Mandarin” Pattern, Mid-20th Century

H 2 in W 7 in D 5 in
French Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Carved Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
frame offers a subtle nod to chinoiserie while maintaining a clean silhouette that works well in both
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

French Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Carved Frame, circa 1920
French Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Carved Frame, circa 1920

French Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Carved Frame, circa 1920

H 47.75 in W 34.25 in D 2 in
ZEUS Wallpaper - Tobacco
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
A work of wallpaper art, the ZEUS print nods to traditional chinoiserie design. Capturing elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wallpaper

Materials

Polyester

ZEUS Wallpaper - Tobacco
ZEUS Wallpaper - Tobacco

ZEUS Wallpaper - Tobacco

H 118.12 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
party is over, you’ll find solid brass handles on either side. The ebonized mahogany inlay gives a nod
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet / Credenza in Mahogany and Walnut

H 29.25 in W 69 in D 18 in
Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impress Your Guests with the very fine pair German bisque man and lady Chinoiserie seated cross
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century
Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century

Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century

H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Harem Dresser, Solid Walnut Wood Carved Dresser
By Mobilia
Located in Houston, TX
Grand in scale and beauty, the Harem dresser is a nod to chinoiserie motifs with intricate facade
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Harem Dresser, Solid Walnut Wood Carved Dresser
Harem Dresser, Solid Walnut Wood Carved Dresser

Harem Dresser, Solid Walnut Wood Carved Dresser

H 35.4 in W 58.2 in D 19.6 in
Rare Regency Polychrome Painted Diorama of Card Players
Located in San Francisco, CA
head, having dropped his cards on the floor. Painted pottery or plaster nodding-head chinoiserie
Category

Antique 1810s British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Regency Polychrome Painted Diorama of Card Players
Rare Regency Polychrome Painted Diorama of Card Players

Rare Regency Polychrome Painted Diorama of Card Players

H 10 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden
By Dresden Porcelain, Dresden Figurine
Located in Houston, TX
Porcelain figure called a "Nodder" made and signed by Dresden depicting a seated Chinese man with a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder Figure of a Chinese Man by Dresden

H 10.5 in W 11 in D 12 in
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure

A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure

H 13 in W 13 in D 10 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful
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Antique 19th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare pair of George III chinoiserie or Chinese export standing Nodding Head Figures
Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures
Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures

Extremely Rare Pair of George III Chinese Export Standing Nodding Head Figures

H 7.25 in W 8.25 in L 7.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Two Tier Side Tables in Walnut with Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
angled raised sides (a subtle nod to chinoiserie influence), while the top tier has raised sides perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Two Tier Side Tables in Walnut with Tapered Legs
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Two Tier Side Tables in Walnut with Tapered Legs

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Two Tier Side Tables in Walnut with Tapered Legs

H 22.5 in W 30 in D 21 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies

H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne
By Ernst Bohne Söhne
Located in London, GB
figures' heads nod, and their hands and tongues move. The pair are designed to surprise and delight all
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne
Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder
Located in New York, NY
German Porcelain chinoiserie Nodder, circa 19th century. Underglazed blue mark underneath. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder

H 6 in W 6 in D 5.75 in
Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Redding, CA
A wonderful German nodding figure, the chinoiserie subject is very popular and this piece is very
Category

Early 20th Century German Sculptures

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920
Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

Dresden Nodding Figure, Germany, circa 1920

H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in
Stainless Steel, Brass, and Oak Console Table Attributed to Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
steel inlay. The refined details and Classic silhouette give a nod to the chinoiserie style. It's narrow
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel, Brass, and Oak Console Table Attributed to Jansen
Stainless Steel, Brass, and Oak Console Table Attributed to Jansen

Stainless Steel, Brass, and Oak Console Table Attributed to Jansen

H 32 in W 51.5 in D 14 in
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Chinoiserie Nodders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of chinoiserie nodders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct chinoiserie nodders — often made from ceramic, porcelain and gold — can elevate any home. Chinoiserie nodders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chinoiserie nodders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dresden Figurine, Dresden Porcelain and Ernst Bohne Söhne are consistently popular.

How Much are Chinoiserie Nodders?

Prices for chinoiserie nodders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chinoiserie nodders begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,500.