$10,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in Dm 8 in
A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
Located in New York, NY
A superb pair of large French Chinoiserie-style white porcelain figures. Each figure is modeled
Porcelain
Pair of French Porcelain Chinoiserie Figures, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French porcelain chinoiserie figures, circa 1840.
Porcelain
$6,500 / set
H 12.25 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful true pair of French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Terra Cotta and Vert de Patricia
Marble
$3,500
H 11.88 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Old Paris / Vieux Porcelain Figural Chinoiserie Centerpiece
By Herend, Paul Hannong, Jacob Petit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French porcelain centerpiece. In the style of Jacob Petit and possibly by Hannong
Porcelain
$7,000
H 11 in Dm 3.75 in
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figures on Marble Plinths, ca. 1875
Located in New York, NY
The male figure playing a sitar and the female figure with an unfolded fan covering her smile.
Bronze
$17,238
H 16 in W 20 in D 8.5 in
19th century Terracotta Chinoiserie Sculptural Group after François Boucher
By François Boucher
Located in London, GB
A Chinoiserie Sculptural Group After François Boucher This refined terracotta sculpture of a lady
Terracotta
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Painted with a white glaze
Ceramic
$1,095 / set
H 14.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Neoclassical French Country Porcelain Blue and White Obelisks, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of neoclassical, Chinoiserie, or Grand Tour style blue and white porcelain obelisks
Porcelain
$595 / item
H 14.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Neoclassical French Country Porcelain Blue and White Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical, Chinoiserie, or Grand Tour style blue and white porcelain obelisk
Porcelain
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Ceramic
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture Perfume Bottle. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal Samurai
Crystal
Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Riverdale, NY
sculpture likely took months to manufacture. Circa 1970's France. Mssrs Berge and St. Laurent were known to
Silver Plate, Bronze
One of a Kind, Art Deco Fine Silvered Bronze Sculptured Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
triggered the start of the chinoiserie period in Europe in general and in Paris in particular. We feel this
Bronze
Pair-Malabar Chinoiserie Figures
Located in Tacoma, WA
Pair of Malabar chinoiserie figures of a man and woman. On faux marbre bases.
Pair Chinoiserie terracotta figures
Located in London, GB
Pair Chinoiserie terracotta figures
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 2 in
Pair of Ormolu Chinoiserie Figures on White Marble Plinths, France, C-1760
Located in Lake Forest, IL
plinths, France, Circa 1760
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable
H 102 in W 24 in D 28 in
Louis Hottot (FRENCH, 1829-1905), large & rare ( 102 cm) Oriental Female Figure
Located in Heukelum, NL
Rare and very large image of an oriental female figure by Louis Hottot (1829-1905). Signed on the base L. Hottot. The figure has a sort of flower stem in her hand; this can also be...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust of a Lady, after Louis Simon Boizot
By Louis-Simon Boizot
Located in London, GB
Louis Simon Boizot. Bronze with original rich brown patina. circa: 1880 Origin: France Measures
Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 16.5 in L 18 in
French 19th Century Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Group on Gilt Wood Base Signed
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French 19th century chinoiserie terracotta group on giltwood base. Signed A. Marchal.
Terracotta
19thc. Chinoiserie Bronze Dore" Ring Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Bronze Dore" Ring Holder
Bronze
Gaston Hauchecorne: Rare Bronze Sculpture of a Laughing Monk
By Gaston Hauchecorne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston Hauchecorne (1880-1944, France) : Bronze patinated bust of a chinese monk laughing / Buste
Bronze
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in bright white laced
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a celadon hue laced
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a deep blue laced
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in ochre laced with
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a celadon hue laced
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a murky umber hue
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Camel
Located in High Point, NC
This ceramic sitting camel was crafted in France, circa 1960. A poised figure, this tranquil camel
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Camel
Located in High Point, NC
This ceramic sitting camel was crafted in France, circa 1960. A poised figure, this tranquil camel
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ceramic ornament in the shape of an elephant. Made in France in the 1960s, this piece
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Camel
Located in High Point, NC
This ceramic sitting camel was crafted in France, circa 1960. A poised figure, this tranquil camel
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in a deep blue laced
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Glazed in bright white laced
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
1960s French Miniature Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
1960s French Miniature Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Blue Camel
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of a blue camel. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
20th Century French Collection of Carved Wood Elephants, Set of 19
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative set of 19 masterfully carved wooden elephants from 20th century France. Showing both
Wood
Pair of French Chinoiserie Terracotta Figures of Bird Sellers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Rococo style terracotta figures of bird sellers, a male and female, both holding
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H 14.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Terracotta Female Figures of Bird Sellers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Rococo style terracotta figures of bird sellers, both female, one holding a dove and
Terracotta
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are
Ceramic
French 19th Century Pair of Chinese Figures
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th century Pair of Chinese Figures Polychromed lacquered metal representing a Chinese
Metal
Inspired Opposing Pair of French Porcelain Parrots In Floral Hoops
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired, opposing pair of French porcelain parrots perched on a finely crafted brass wreath with
Porcelain
A Jacob Petit porcelain pagoda figure of a bearded Chinaman
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
painter. After learning more about French hard-paste porcelain techniques and gaining experience, Petit
Porcelain
Antique 19c Chinese Bronze Champleve Figural Censer - Donkey & Rider
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19c Chinese Bronze Champleve Figural Censer - Donkey & Rider.
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Palais Royale Chinoiserie Ormolu Ring Holders - French
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Palais Royale ormolu and mother-of-pearl ring holders, one figure a seated chinoiserie
Ormolu
French Pair of Jacop Petit Chinoiserie Porcelain Perfume Bottles
By Jacob Petit
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and charming pair of seated oriental figures. One playing a flute the other a lute. Made by Jacop Petit in Paris during the reign of Louis Philippe about 1840. These are f...
$12,500
H 54 in W 23.75 in D 18 in
Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a world class garden, in the gr...
Bronze, Copper
Sold|$2,200
H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Vintage Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing' USA, Circa 1960s Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a landing American bald eagle with spread...
Bronze
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Bronze
$15,345Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 31 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall...
Wood
Meissen Biscuit Figure of Dionysus
Located in New York, NY
Greek mythological figure of Dionysos, the god of the grape harvest. Youthful sensual portrayal of dionysus, beardless, holding grapes and staff. Meissen, Marcolini period (1774-...
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Ninfea Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of beautiful murano glass leave sconces with brass fittings. Glasses are in perfect condition. 2 E 27 light bulbs. We can wire for your country standards. Available 5 pairs .
Brass
$24,000
H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
Bronze
$48,119 / set
H 45.28 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite and gilt bronze pedestals French, 20th Century Height 115cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm This pair of 20th century French pedestals is crafted fro...
Malachite, Ormolu
$3,556
H 15.36 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Style Sculpture Icarus Winged Male Nude Max Le Verrier, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of Icarus winged male nude. Signed by Max Le Verrier Art metal with lovely patina mounted on a Black marble base. With foundry seal. Designed circa 1930. ...
Marble, Metal
$6,993 / set
H 26.78 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination. Stam...
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Export Six Panel Gold Leaf Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late Qing, early republic period style Chinese export six-panel coromandel screen featuring a pavillion with figures engaged in leisurely activities on a dramatic gilt gold leaf back...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$7,800
H 11.6 in W 12.2 in D 3.9 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924), France.
Located in New York, NY
Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...
Bronze
Grand Tour sculpture of Narcissus, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant 19th-century Grand Tour bronze sculpture represents Narcissus, the character from Greek mythology known for his beauty and self-admiration. Standing 65 cm high, the figu...
Bronze
$4,340
H 12.21 in W 18.12 in D 4.14 in
Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...
Marble, Bronze
$3,630 / set
H 12 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Vases 18th Century with Dutch Marks 1705-1716
By De Drie Astonne, Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant marked pair of Dutch Delft vases dates from the early 18th century. It was hand-painted between 1705 and 1716 at De Drie Posteleyne Astonne workshop. A similar pair can...
Delft
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.
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.