Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain ginger jar table lamp mounted on Ming style brass base.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Coral Gilt Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece! This is a mid-century hand painted Italian secretary desk with elaborate hand painted chinoiserie scenes. The bombe front features three paper lined drawer...
Glass, Wood, Poplar
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Salmon Coral Pink Porcelain Table Lamps - a Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Salmon/Coral Pink Porcelain Table Lamps w/ Gold Gilt Floral Detail to Both Sides - a Pair.
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Polychrome Chinoiserie Table Lamp, Makkum, New Coral Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Dutch Delft polychrome chinoiserie table lamp from a vintage ceramic vase by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted, circa 1948-1979, and paired with a new coral pleated silk shade.
Brass
Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Table Lamp, Makkum, New Coral Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Dutch Delft blue and white table lamp by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted circa 1948-1979, and paired with a new coral pleated silk shade. Flowering-vase panels in various shades of bl...
Brass
Wonderful Carved Coral Diamond 18K White Gold Black Jadeite Dangle Pair Earrings
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Carved Coral Flower Set With Diamonds On Stamped 750 (18K) White Gold Leading To An Oval Black Jadeite With Coral Center Dangle Chinoiserie Style Pair Of Vintage Earrings
Coral, Jade, Gold
Pair Vintage McGuire Bamboo Chairs With New Coral Chenille Cushions
By McGuire
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The seats are newly upholstered in a rich coral chenille fabric, adding warmth and contrast.
Rattan
Pair of 1930s Losol Ware Chinoiserie Potiche Ceramic Lamps by Keeling & Co
Located in London, GB
Executed in richly ornamented Losol Ware with a softly patinated ivory ground, the baluster-form bodies are decorated with flowering peonies, exotic birds and gilt detailing in a rom...
Brass
Sensational Pair of Red Coral Bamboo & Rattan Club Chairs with Custom Cushions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sizzling hot pair of coral red rattan and bamboo vintage armchairs having classic shape and custom cushions. seat height without cushion 17.5 Arm height 25
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Large Coral Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Shades & Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of 1960s vintage porcelain ginger jar lamps, finished in a vibrant coral glaze that brings bold color and timeless elegance to any interior. Each lamp features the cl...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ormolu Mounted Coral Porcelain Lamps with Birds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain vases/lamps, showcases the refined beauty of the famille rose palette set against a vibrant coral-orange ground. Each baluster-form vase is ...
Bronze
Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Vases in rich green and coral with chinoiserie scenes and floral design with cobalt and gilt ground on the reverse, England, circa 1815 Dimensions: 7.5" H x 3.13" W x 2.63" D.
Unavailable
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Carved Red Coral Guanyin, Diamond and 18-Karat Gold Brooch by Kevin H
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kenneth H. Carved coral, diamond and 18-karat gold convertible brooch , the 18-karat frame set with the large carved figural head of a Buddha or Guanyin carved in red coral, the fore...
Coral, Gold
Incredibly Dramatic Tall Stickley Black & Coral Chinoiserie Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very dramatic fabulous Stickley vintage chinoiserie bookcase or etagere painted in black and coral with gilt decoration having hand painted Asian scenes throughout.
Wood
George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated China Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III style coral chinoiserie decorated two part china cabinet, circa 1900.
Glass, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 35 in W 50 in D 23 in
Sizzling Hot Bright Coral and Gilt Chinoiserie Bombe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stopper 1940s Italian bombe style large commode in a fantastic shade of bright coral having gilded chinoiserie decoration in relief, bronze hardware and mounts including cappe...
Bronze
Chinese Carved Red Coral Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Carved Red Coral Guan Yin Sculpture, mounted on a black marble base. Overall: 7.75" H x 2.25" W x 2.25" D.
Coral, Marble
Pair of Asian Green and Coral Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Asian slender green and coral lamps with ebonized bases depicting figures. Shades sold separately.
Ceramic
Navy Coral Chinese Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Chinese Mat size rug from the middle of the 20th century. Nice pretty floral motif, in full pile condition, circa 1940. Measures: 1'9” x 3'6”.
Wool
18th Century Bow Porcelain Coral & Shell Encrusted Tiered Sweetmeat Centerpiece
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to Bow Porcelain, a sweetmeat centerpiece, circa 1765. Modelled with three tiers of scalloped shells, seven in all, protruding from a branching, green algae covered coral ...
Porcelain
Black Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
With its original black, red, cream and coral linen upohlstery in a chinoiserie design, this sofa has a striking design that incorporates both traditional Chinese elements, as well a...
Lacquer, Linen
Black Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
With its original black, red, cream and coral linen upohlstery in a chinoiserie design, this sofa has a striking design that incorporates both traditional Chinese elements, as well a...
Lacquer, Linen
Pair of Coral Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Queen Anne style coral chinoiserie decorated side chairs, circa 1930.
Paint, Wood, Gesso
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Chinoiserie Bergeres
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of 19th century hand-carved burgers made in the French Louis XV taste featuring an oriental orange coral chinoiserie damask fabric with pagodas and asian scenes.
Wood
Chinoiserie Coral Tole Pagoda Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Charming chinoiserie lantern with faux bamboo and pendant bell details. Electrified with four lights.
Faux Coral and Clam Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty sea inspired faux coral and clam shell epergne or server crafted in silver plated bronze and supporting eight authentic shell dishes to serve the delights of your choice.
Tony Duquette Style Coral Red Faux Bamboo Magazine Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous magazine rack in bright coral red faux bamboo metal with gold detailing.
Faux Bamboo
Sold
H 1.25 in W 11.25 in D 14.25 in
68 Pc English Coalport Indian Tree Coral Scalloped Dinnerware Service Set for 12
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 68 piece lot of Coalport Bone China dinnerware in the Indian Tree Coral pattern. First produced by Coalport on 1801, features scalloped / gilt edges and a Chinoiserie inspire...
Porcelain
Pair of Jeweled Candle Pagodas
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of jeweled four-tier chinoiserie pagodas. The pagodas have been decorated with slabs of turquoise, gem quality rock crystal and coral beads.
Coral, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Steel
Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
It pairs beautifully with chinoiserie porcelain, coral specimens, or antique silver trays.
Metal, Brass
Carved Arm Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
A mahagony arm chair in coral chinoiserie toile with detailed carvings - feathered scroll arms, seat rail with braid surround and paterae, and tapered fluted front legs ending in sma...
Chinoiserie Thibaut 'Asian Scenic' Pillow in Coral and Green
By Thibaut
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, single custom Thibaut 'Asian Scenic' pillow in the coral and green color way. Linen/cotton blend. Self-welt with zipper closure. Down insert included.
Cotton, Linen
Sold
H 5.52 in W 12.21 in D 9.45 in
Pair of French Louis XV Period Red and Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Wig Boxes
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of French Regence or early Louis XV period red (coral) and gold chinoiserie wig boxes, circa 1720-1730.
Copper
Antique Coral Red Chinoiserie Vase Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A superbly decorative Chinoiserie vase lamp, meticulously hand-painted with oriental scenes and auspicious symbold on a coral-red ground, in the 18th century style, mounted as lamp o...
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Jade Coral Silver Amulet Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 18th century Chinese coral beads, carved double sided jade drop, puffy double-sided repoussé urn shaped silver pendant with side rings on silk knotted cord- 6 1/2" ...
Coral, Jade, Silver
$3,600 / set
H 40.5 in W 8.55 in D 7.88 in
Marbro Pair of Large Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps with Imari Decor
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Chinoiserie porcelain urn table lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company features hand-painted, highly detailed Imari style decor in bright, cheerful yellow color with gold a...
Gold, Brass
$2,950 / set
H 42 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Orange Floral Asian Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Orange Floral Decorated Tall Asian Table Lamps with Gold Gilt Wood Base and Finial - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H (t...
Porcelain
$1,450
H 20 in Dm 12 in
Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Late 17th Century Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp and newly electrified. Decorated in imitation of a Chinese Ming vase with a sage, roc...
Faience
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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