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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
1980s White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Chinoiserie Ming Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s White Furniture Company Mandarin dining table, 330-12. Rectangular form with mahogany and burlwood top. Includes 2 leafs for extensions and table pads. Dimensions: 40" x 62"...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Chinoserie Lacquered Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie style lacquered cocktail table resting upon four legs with curved feet having pierced openwork to the apron with rectangular table top with lacquered scrolled and foliate...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Rattan Card Table (circa 1910)
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinoiserie style bamboo and rattan card / mahjong table featuring beautifully hand-painted Asian herons or egrets (circa 1910). "Bamboo goes in and out of style, but it has ...
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1910s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Theodore Alexander Chinoiserie Lacquered Top and Bamboo Dining or Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely chinoiserie style lacquered game table having honey colored bamboo base. Top is beautifully decorative with black background and reddish orange foliage and birds. By Theodor...
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1980s Vietnamese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Phillip and Kelvin Lavern "Ming" Side Tables, Set of Two
Located in Bradenton, FL
Phillip and Kelvin Lavern "Ming" Side Tables, Set of Two. Philip LaVerne (American, 1908-1988), Kelvin LaVerne (American, 1937-2020). This father and son team created custom, limite...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Bronze, Enamel

19th C Style Charles Pollock Black & Gold Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C style Charles Pollock black & gold chinoiserie side table. It features a rustic black painted finish with gilt details and a cane bottom shelf Additional information: Mat...
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20th Century North American Chinoiserie Tables

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Gold

Century Ebonized Pair of Pagoda Side Tables with A Burl Top Chin Hua Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of side tables from Century Furniture’s iconic Chin Hua Collection, designed by Raymond K. Sobota. These round tables feature an elegant pagoda-inspired silhouette wi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition tray top coffee table with burl walnut. The tray is removable, and the surface around the tray is burl. The sides have the painted chino...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Tole Tray Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table In the manner of Baker furniture USA, Circa 1960s Bamboo base, with faux bamboo green-lacquered tole ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Lacquer

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

Vintage chinoiserie Rattan Nesting Tables, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of three vintage chinoiserie Rattan nesting tables. circa 1960s. Feature a tiger bamboo and rattan frame and black laminated top with floral ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Style Lacquered and Gilt Tole Tray Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Chinoiserie style black lacquered tole tray table with folding ebonized wood base. It features a delightful, intricately hand-painted design with butterflies and flowers in g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

Vintage Chinoiserie Tiger Bamboo Side Table with Cane Top and Scrollwork
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage bamboo side table is a stunning example of mid-century tropical design, featuring intricate scrollwork detailing and a tightly woven cane top. Crafted from natural golde...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Elephant Form Polychrome decorated Stoneware Garden Seat
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Colorful Chinese polychrome decorated stone ware elephant form garden seat, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Stoneware, Paint

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

Materials

Metal

1970s Monumental Chinoiserie Botanical Style Painted Ebony Chow Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful monumental...
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1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Painted Brown and Gilt Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A chinoiserie style waterfall coffee table beautifully finished in a rich chocolate brown lacquer with gilt detailing. The table’s smooth, continuous waterfall silhouette gives it a ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Paint

Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune Console Table
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Demi Lune shape Console Table Black & gold in colour, Depicting : Figure, house , Trees & foliage Sitting on 3 Cabriole shaped legs Good Original Cond...
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1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chineese Black Lacquer Coffee Table Encrusted with Hard Stone
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty coffee table in black Chinese lacquer. The feet are slightly curved and adorned with golden arabesque patterns at the bottom and top. The entablature and the apron of the top ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

Wonderful Bamboo Round Painted Chinoiserie Tole Two Tier Side End Tray Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Bamboo Form Gold Gilt Stand With Finials And Round Hand Painted Chinoiserie Tole Style Two Tired Side / End Gallery Tray In Platinum S...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Metal

Oriental Drum Table with 4 little stools 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this oriental style Drum table. Made of Wood .comes with a surprise .inside the table ,behind the curved panels ,little stools 4 off them . comes with Brass rings . all comple...
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1960s Central Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Emerald Green Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk Writing Table Console & Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Emerald Green Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk Writing Table Console & Chair MINT Chair measures 17x17x31x17” seat height.
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique English Chinoiserie Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th Century English pedestals or stands handcrafted in hardwood in an octagon form,featuring hand decorated floral Chinoiserie with embossed highlights on an eboniz...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Hardwood

Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Rosewood Barrel Drum Table or Garden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Chinoiserie Asian Rosewood barrel drum table or garden stool with brass inlaid design. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. No outstanding flaws we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, mid-20th century. What an attractive little Asian style stool...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Vintage Century Chinoiserie Style Chin Hua Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 1/4 in W: 73 in D: 18 in Introduce timeless sophistication to your interior with this striking Vintage Chinoiserie Style Console Table from the iconic Chin Hua C...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Italian Tray Table Chinoiserie Design
Located in New York, NY
An Italian tray table cocktail table with a Chinoiserie tole tray top and black faux bamboo base, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Table tray is a red burgundy with a gold Chinoiserie landscape and figurative design. Table's base is a black and gold modern faux bamboo design with an 'x' stretcher. Tray and table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal, Tôle

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...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Soapstone

Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table. Item features a brown finish, gold painted accents, removable scalloped edge tray top, and faux ba...
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Late 20th Century Unknown 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

Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie and Faux Marble Painted Cocktail Gueridon / Table W/ Brass Gallery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This side table checks all the boxes! It is a lovely drinks table with painted chinoiserie top surrounded by a brass gallery. The tripod legs are wood and have been hand painted faux...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Baker Chinoiserie Ebonized Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Baker chinoiserie cocktail table lacquered black and ornately detailed with a center design of fret grids separated by diamond-shaped ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) 24" leaf, (2) armchairs, (6) side ch...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Vintage Baker Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Floral and Gold Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a finely crafted Baker Furniture coffee table inspired by Chinese design elements. The table has a low profile, with a rectangular top, and is ornately decorated with detail...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique French Country Chinoiserie Lacquered Tole Metal Black Gold Butlers Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Chinoiserie Lacquered Tole Metal Black and Gold Butlers Tray. Item features a larger impressive size, painted details of flowers and garden scene, very nice an...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

Gracie Cashew Lacquer Coffee Table with Handpainted Raised Gold Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind handmade coffee table by Gracie's New York artists, c. 2000. This wood table has classic lines, with elegantly tapered horsehoof legs. The top was handpainted with ...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1940's George Zee Design Artistic Chest Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous 1940's blanket chest/coffee table designed by George Zee of Hong Kong. Ebonized teakwood with warm aged patina brass straps, nail heads and handles. Beautifully crafted copper and bronze Junk...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Black Lacquer
Located in Wichita, KS
Chinoiserie black lacquer coffee table. An early 20th century piece and a very attractive design. The table stands on shapely square legs in the oriental style with a decorated apron...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Oval Extended Dining Table 5 Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, dining table and wood chairs set you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration. Outstanding design...
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1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Wonderful Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Coffee Cocktail Side Tray Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Bamboo Form Base Oval Handpainted Tole White With Gold Coffee / Cocktail / End / Removable Tray Table
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Metal

Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold & Burl Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Agate, Soapstone

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Hardwood Small Pedestal Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Hardwood Small Pedestal Plant Stand Side Table. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 11.75" W x 8.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Table & 8 Chairs Set
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage George Zee & Co. dining set showcases Anglo-Chinese craftsmanship in solid, kiln-dried teak wood. The extendable dining table features classic inset panels on the top wit...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Henredon Chinoiserie White Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
1970s Heritage-Henredon Asian style chinoiserie white coffee table. Crisp, creamy white table with carved openwork along the apron raised on straight square legs. Beautiful, clean ...
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1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Asian-Inspired Wood Side Tables with inset Beveled Glass Tops
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Asian-Inspired Wood Side Tables with inset Beveled Glass Tops Offered for sale is a lovely pair of wooden Asian inspired side tables...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Glass, 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...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Stylish Black & Gold Chinoiserie Style Tray Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Attractive black and gold chinoiserie style tray top coffee table having elegant splayed legs. The craquelure finish adds an elegance to the piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Maitland Smith Rattan and Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Maitland Smith Rattan and Leather Top Coffee Table, recessed woven rattan top with tooled leather border, over faux-bamboo legs. 22.5" H x 55.75...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

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

Materials

Resin

English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive English Queen Anne style vanity dressing table featuring an Asian lacquer decorated case made in the 19th century Chinoiserie revival period of Western Europe. Th...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

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

1970's Mario Buatta Chinoiserie Coffee Table from John Widdicomb
Located in Hartville, OH
One of the finest I've seen, a Mario Buatta designed Chinoiserie Cocktail Table by John Widdicomb. One of the most recognized pieces from this collection. Faux Tortoiseshell Finish ...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring Asian figures, motifs, symbols. China, Late 20th Century Measures: 12.5"W x...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Porcelain

1980s Vintage Thomasville Asian Pagoda Chinoiserie Style End Tables a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Thomasville Asian Pagoda Chinoiserie Style End Tables – A Pair! This exquisite pair of vintage Thomasville end tables showcases the elegance...
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1980s American Vintage 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.