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Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Carved Full Size Bed Headboard Hong Kong
Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Carved Full Size Bed Headboard Hong Kong

Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Carved Full Size Bed Headboard Hong Kong

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage solid Rosewood full sized headboard by Far Eastern Furnishings of Hong Kong. It features a

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Hong Kong Brass Yin Yang Planter
1970s Hong Kong Brass Yin Yang Planter

1970s Hong Kong Brass Yin Yang Planter

By Frederick Cooper

Located in New Windsor, NY

by radial patterns. Slightly recessed base. It still retains its oval gold foil label, Made in Hong

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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Table Lamp
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Table Lamp

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Table Lamp

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

blossoms throughout. Crafted in Hong Kong, this piece sits atop an ornate brass base with sculptural foo

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps Made in Hong Kong
Vintage Ceramic Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps Made in Hong Kong

Vintage Ceramic Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps Made in Hong Kong

Located in Denton, TX

Beautiful Blue and white hand painted ceramic ginger jar lamps made in Hong Kong in the 1980s

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Chinoiserie Walnut Wood Dresser, Hand-Carved
Minimalist Chinoiserie Walnut Wood Dresser, Hand-Carved

Minimalist Chinoiserie Walnut Wood Dresser, Hand-Carved

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

One-of-a-Kind Minimalist Chinoiserie Walnut Dresser This bespoke masterpiece represents a

Category

2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet

Located in Plainview, NY

humble sticker proudly proclaims, "Made in Hong Kong," a reminder of the skilled artisans who breathed

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Soapstone

Contemporary Side Table with Gold Chinoiserie Elements
Contemporary Side Table with Gold Chinoiserie Elements

Contemporary Side Table with Gold Chinoiserie Elements

By Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Contemporary Side Table with Gold Chinoiserie Elements This table model, designed in the style of a

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2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool

Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A chinoiserie flow blue and white ceramic garden stool or drinks table. This lovely piece will be

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Exotic Scarlet Chinoiserie Brocade Jacket c 1980s
Exotic Scarlet Chinoiserie Brocade Jacket c 1980s

Exotic Scarlet Chinoiserie Brocade Jacket c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Charlotte Ford II Made in Hong Kong Alice John Rogers Boca Raton Fort Lauderdale Measurements Labeled

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Jackets

Tall Ceramic Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Vase
Tall Ceramic Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Vase

Tall Ceramic Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Vase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase. This piece is very tall and could be used as a floor

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Chinoiserie Tiger Bamboo Side Table with Cane Top and Scrollwork
Vintage Chinoiserie Tiger Bamboo Side Table with Cane Top and Scrollwork

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 Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair

Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair

Located in New York, NY

century, British Hong Kong. Hand painted in both rich and bright colors highlighting their formal attire

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe, Silver Plate, Chinoiserie Style, 1920
Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe, Silver Plate, Chinoiserie Style, 1920

Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe, Silver Plate, Chinoiserie Style, 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs. Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny. Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Pineapple & Floral Motifs
Antique Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Pineapple & Floral Motifs

Antique Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Pineapple & Floral Motifs

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This exquisite antique chinoiserie plate, a richly detailed example of famille rose Chinese

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinoiserie Bright Lemon Yellow and Green Craquelure Ceramic Gourd Vase
Chinoiserie Bright Lemon Yellow and Green Craquelure Ceramic Gourd Vase

Chinoiserie Bright Lemon Yellow and Green Craquelure Ceramic Gourd Vase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

in Hong Kong. It features a thick ceramic clay exterior and is hand painted with a bright lemon

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Maitland Smith Porcelain Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Maitland Smith Porcelain Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Maitland Smith Porcelain Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamp

By Maitland Smith

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

lamp is marked with the manufacturer sticker on the base "Designed and hand made in Hong Kong by

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

Vintage Turquoise Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Motif
Vintage Turquoise Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Motif

Vintage Turquoise Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall chinoiserie ceramic table lamp with a floral motif. This table lamp is perfect for

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Tea Caddy Chinoiserie Table Accent Lamp, Vintage 1960s
Brass Tea Caddy Chinoiserie Table Accent Lamp, Vintage 1960s

Brass Tea Caddy Chinoiserie Table Accent Lamp, Vintage 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

old foil Made in Hong Kong manufacturer sticker on the underside of the brass body, but it is missing

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Ceramic Glazed Famille Rose Pink Flame Stich Pattern Chinoiserie Vase
Ceramic Glazed Famille Rose Pink Flame Stich Pattern Chinoiserie Vase

Ceramic Glazed Famille Rose Pink Flame Stich Pattern Chinoiserie Vase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A lovely flame stitch pattern ceramic vase in pink. This rare famille rose vessel has a pattern unlike any other we have ever seen. Beautiful pastel pinks, light blues, and creams ma...

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

1960s George Zee Rosewood Chinoiserie Flip Top Bar Server
1960s George Zee Rosewood Chinoiserie Flip Top Bar Server

1960s George Zee Rosewood Chinoiserie Flip Top Bar Server

By George Zee

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fabulous mid century flip top server/bar by George Zee of Hong Kong. From the estate of an

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Large Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Large Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Vase with Floral and Bird Motif

Large Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Vase with Floral and Bird Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase with a lovely floral, figural, and bird motif. This

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Chinese High Pile Pictorial Area Rug W/ Pagoda & Chinoiserie Scenes
Mid-Century Chinese High Pile Pictorial Area Rug W/ Pagoda & Chinoiserie Scenes

Mid-Century Chinese High Pile Pictorial Area Rug W/ Pagoda & Chinoiserie Scenes

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely Chinese pictorial area rug depicting vibrant pastoral Asian scenes. Happy pink and blue pagodas dominate the scene. It is in very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinoiserie Red & Gold Painted Lacquer 4 Panel Screen With Black & Gold Border
Chinoiserie Red & Gold Painted Lacquer 4 Panel Screen With Black & Gold Border

Chinoiserie Red & Gold Painted Lacquer 4 Panel Screen With Black & Gold Border

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

just in this very good looking vintage Chinese painted screen. made in Hong Kong, early 20th C

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Vintage 1920s Hong Kong Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George Zee Rosewood Long Dresser With Glass Hutch And Matching Rosewood Tall Boy
George Zee Rosewood Long Dresser With Glass Hutch And Matching Rosewood Tall Boy

George Zee Rosewood Long Dresser With Glass Hutch And Matching Rosewood Tall Boy

By George Zee and Co

Located in Monrovia, CA

FURNITURE COMPANY" HONG KONG Which Is Associated With George Zee. George Zee, The George Zee Furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Cup or Soup Set
Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Cup or Soup Set

Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Cup or Soup Set

Located in New York, NY

with lid, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, Hong Kong (British rule.) The three (3

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Handwoven Bamboo & Painted Wood Decorative Fan Wall Accent
Vintage Handwoven Bamboo & Painted Wood Decorative Fan Wall Accent

Vintage Handwoven Bamboo & Painted Wood Decorative Fan Wall Accent

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

handle—decorated with floral chinoiserie-style motifs—adds a rich, decorative touch. Today, these fans

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Paint

Framed Chinese Garden Rose Colored Tapestry Silk Style Vintage Textile Art
Framed Chinese Garden Rose Colored Tapestry Silk Style Vintage Textile Art

Framed Chinese Garden Rose Colored Tapestry Silk Style Vintage Textile Art

Located in Lomita, CA

elements of both Tang dynasty aesthetics and Chinoiserie elegance. Whether produced in mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tapestries

Materials

Silk

1940's George Zee Design Artistic Chest Coffee Table
1940's George Zee Design Artistic Chest Coffee Table

1940's George Zee Design Artistic Chest Coffee Table

By George Zee and Co

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous 1940's blanket chest/coffee table designed by George Zee of Hong Kong. Ebonized teakwood

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Chinese Export Black Coromandel Carved Laquer Panel by Zhongkun
1970s Chinese Export Black Coromandel Carved Laquer Panel by Zhongkun

1970s Chinese Export Black Coromandel Carved Laquer Panel by Zhongkun

Located in Melbourne, AU

Chinese export coromandel panel titled 'Guo Jiu Feng En' (Xijiu Seal?), and signed by the artist 'Zhongkun'. This striking Chinese lacquer panel showcases a traditional technique wi...

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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Set of 8 George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Chairs
Set of 8 George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Chairs

Set of 8 George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Chairs

By George Zee and Co

Located in Elkton, MD

This set includes eight matching chairs: two armchairs and six side chairs, each with traditional Chinese horseshoe backs and carved longevity medallions on the back slats. The chair...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Large Chinese Imports Oval Brass Tray Chinese Collector Metal Platter
Large Chinese Imports Oval Brass Tray Chinese Collector Metal Platter

Large Chinese Imports Oval Brass Tray Chinese Collector Metal Platter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

writing all around. Handmade in Hong Kong ,large 30"5 x 23"5 oval shape. Oval brass metal wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Brass

George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Table & 8 Chairs Set
George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Table & 8 Chairs Set

George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Table & 8 Chairs Set

By George Zee and Co

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 Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

White Decorative Fireplace Сhinoiserie style in Solid Wood and Marble
White Decorative Fireplace Сhinoiserie style in Solid Wood and Marble

White Decorative Fireplace Сhinoiserie style in Solid Wood and Marble

By Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Furniture Collection, this decorative fireplace is a breathtaking embodiment of Chinoiserie style, designed

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2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Sculpture on Carved Wood Base

Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Sculpture on Carved Wood Base

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

(without the carved base) that is marked with "Made in Hong Kong" foil sticker in another listing. The

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen
Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen

Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen

Located in Germantown, MD

A Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen in great vintage condition. Fine decorations on both sides. Measures 90" in width and stands 72" in height. E...

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Two Brass Lotus Candleholders
Two Brass Lotus Candleholders

Two Brass Lotus Candleholders

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Two Mid-Century brass lotus candle holders, both having three layers of leaves holding a candle cup. One lotus presented on a turn classical stem and the other lotus a turned foot. T...

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie More Candle Holders

Monumental 10-Panel Coromandel Black Lacquer Folding Screen
Monumental 10-Panel Coromandel Black Lacquer Folding Screen

Monumental 10-Panel Coromandel Black Lacquer Folding Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Monumental 10-panel 10 foot tall coromandel black lacquered folding screen. One side depicting an elaborate bird landscape with a golden pheasant, quail, and crane with trees and fl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet

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...

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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Light Gray Vase with Maroon Floral Fig Handles and Green Leaves
Ceramic Light Gray Vase with Maroon Floral Fig Handles and Green Leaves

Ceramic Light Gray Vase with Maroon Floral Fig Handles and Green Leaves

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

. This piece was picked up while shopping in Hong Kong. Add water and fresh flowers and display them on a

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

ORIENTALISM Pendant With Organic Motifs In 14Kt Yellow Gold With lavender Jade
ORIENTALISM Pendant With Organic Motifs In 14Kt Yellow Gold With lavender Jade

ORIENTALISM Pendant With Organic Motifs In 14Kt Yellow Gold With lavender Jade

Located in Miami, FL

A Vintage pendant with lavender Jade in a stand. This is a very handsome pendant created in Asia with orientalism patterns. The mounting was carefully hand-crafted in solid yellow g...

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Mounted Objects

Materials

Jade, Gold

Lilique Style Casting Glass Decorative Custom Made Sculpture
Lilique Style Casting Glass Decorative Custom Made Sculpture

Lilique Style Casting Glass Decorative Custom Made Sculpture

By Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home decor with our stunning In the Style of Lalique Sculpture. This unique piece is expertly crafted from casting glass, resulting...

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2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Uranium Glass

Decorative Object,  Lilique Style Casting Glass Custom Made Sculpture
Decorative Object,  Lilique Style Casting Glass Custom Made Sculpture

Decorative Object, Lilique Style Casting Glass Custom Made Sculpture

By Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Decorative Object, Lilique Style Casting Glass Custom Made Sculpture Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home decor with our stunning In the Style of Lalique Sculptu...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Uranium Glass

Mid 20th Century Large Hong Kong Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase on Stand
Mid 20th Century Large Hong Kong Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase on Stand

Mid 20th Century Large Hong Kong Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Vase on Stand

Located in Charlotte, NC

. Made in Hong Kong. Measures: Overall: 8.5w 8.5d 21h, Vase: 8w 8d 15h, Stand: 8.5w 8.5d 6h; Weighs

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Wood

Chinoiserie Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Chinoiserie Gold Earrings with Diamonds

Chinoiserie Gold Earrings with Diamonds

By Amanda Clark for Altfield

Located in Central, HK

Elegant solid 18 karat gold earrings, from our Heritage Collection of Chinoiserie designs, hand

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Midcentury Chinoiserie Decorated Bar- Buffet Cabinet
Midcentury Chinoiserie Decorated Bar- Buffet Cabinet

Midcentury Chinoiserie Decorated Bar- Buffet Cabinet

Located in Antwerp, BE

and Chinese figures carved in stone. Made in Hong Kong for the European export market mid-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Cloud Cuff, Hand-Hammered Solid 18 Karat Gold
Chinoiserie Cloud Cuff, Hand-Hammered Solid 18 Karat Gold

Chinoiserie Cloud Cuff, Hand-Hammered Solid 18 Karat Gold

By Amanda Clark for Altfield

Located in Central, HK

The elegant hand-worked 18-Karat gold cuff is from our Heritage Collection of Chinoiserie designs

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Hong Kong Chinoiserie For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Hong kong chinoiserie you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every Hong kong chinoiserie was constructed with great care. Find 30 options for an antique or vintage Hong kong chinoiserie now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Hong kong chinoiserie, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Hong kong chinoiserie, designed in the Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Hong kong chinoiserie over the years, but those crafted by Maitland Smith, Feldman Lighting Co. and Gracie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hong Kong Chinoiserie?

Prices for a Hong kong chinoiserie can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $7,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,565.

A Close Look at Chinoiserie Furniture

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.