Chinoiserie Chairs
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
Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion Faux Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion accent chair. Made of bamboo and rattan featuring chinoiserie styling with bentwood horseshoe back, faux tortoiseshell finish and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Faux Bamboo Pink Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Redding, CT
Faux Bamboo Pink Desk or Vanity Chair. Pretty in pink painted wood . Upholstered seat in tones of gray and white. Use at a desk or vanity in a child's room.
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass details in the style of James Mont. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thes...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique pair of Chinese Chippendale bamboo chairs with an inset on inside back panel of each chair. Inset features a beautiful ebony C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Cashmere Velvet Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an exceptionally well crafted pair of asian inspired slipper chairs, newly upholstered in a cashmere velvet with bleached wood accents. Circa 1940s, these chairs reflect the ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Brighton Pavillion Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of elegant coastal charm to your home with this stunning pair of vintage tortoise rattan Brighton Pavilion chairs. Designed with an intrica...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Ebonized Chinoiserie Chairs with Cane Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century hand-painted ebonized Chinoiserie armchairs with cane backs and newly upholstered seats. Cushions are a textured champagne-colored silk velvet. Matching 20" x 20...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Italian Brass Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of midcentury Italian brass bamboo side chairs. Newly upholstered in pink velvet fabric. Overall unpolished patina to brass. Stamped ‘Made in Italy’ on the underside.
Seat is 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
Black Wood and Red Velvet English Chiavari Chair
Located in New York, NY
An antique English Chiavari black wood painted side chair with striking red velvet tufted seat, England, circa Late-19th century to early-20th century. Chair has spindle back, black ...
Category
1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Exquisite Pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Carved Rosewood Chairs Asian Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exquisite pair of Chinese carved rosewood chairs made in the Classic Ming style. Featuring geometric carved backs and arms and chow legs...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Two very stylish and highly decorative Asian chairs.
These all-handcrafted early 20th century Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
c.1820-30s Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchair
Located in London, GB
Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie bamboo armchair with an upholstered seat, English, circa 1820-30s.
Material: bamboo frame and upholstered seat
Dimensions: H104 x W63 x D64 cm.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Six Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Classic chinoiserie inspired dining chairs. The set has 2-arm and 4 side chairs, feature a pagoda detail to the top rail with elegant fretwork on backs with armrests raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has a rounded barrel back with a split bamboo...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming style yoke back dining or side armchair with an ebony-colored frame & original white textured meander fabric....
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Ebonized Rosewood High Relief Ball & Claw Scholars Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinoiserie side dining, scholars, or vanity chair. Made of ebonized Rosewood featuring highly ornate gothic inspired carvings with dragons, bats, squirrels, flowers, nuts, b...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Large Set of Ten Baker Black & Gold Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Attributed to designer Michael Taylor, this large set of ten Baker Asian inspired chinoiserie dining chairs is the only one of its kind available, globally. These unique dining chairs were completely restored from top to bottom. Mahogany frames were stained in a dark satin black to allow for appreciation of the rich mahogany grain. The armchairs are stately. Gilded Asian...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of antique Chinoiserie chairs, probably French, 19th century. They retain their wonderful deep orange color with hand painted decoration.
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Low Slung Asian Influenced Lounge Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. They have been recently reupholstered and are ready to ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Chinoiserie era Molded Plaster Chaise Percée Commode Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This late 19th century "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeting functional necessity. Known as a "Chaise Percée" this type of furniture was common until the advent of widespread indoor plumbing at the beginning of 20th century. Economic level would dictate extravagance of design and this artful chair...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Gesso, Upholstery, Oak
Solid Wood Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 8 Solid Wood Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 6 side chairs.
Approxim...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Chairs.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Chairs.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Six Far East Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. Wood bases with original red upholstery.
See matching dining table by Michael Taylor in last photo.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Queen Anne red lacquered chinoiserie side chair. Pretty hand painted design!
Note: There is a companion chair. Sold se...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau period chair with Chinese pattern circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Nouveau period chair with Chinese pattern circa 1880, with its original fabric
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bentwood, Cane, Accent Armchair with a Woven Grass Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bentwood, Cane, Accent Armchair with a Woven Grass Seat
Offered for sale is a chinoiserie style lacquered bentwood, rattan, cane accent armchair with a woven g...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Red Hand Painted Chair Heavy Solid Wood Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer this lovely highly decorative Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted occasional chair
A very well made good looking ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
1900 Antique Asian Chinoiserie Meticulously Carved Corner Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 Antique Asian Meticulously Carved Chinoiserie Corner Chair. This chair is a statement piece.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th-C. English Red Chinoiserie Child’s Bergere Chair in Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is a late 19th century red chinoiserie child’s chair newly upholstered in a flax linen. Note the exquisite detail to the back and arms!
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of White Wooden Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of White Faux Bamboo Chairs. Fun boho chic beachy coastal chairs with dragon print fabric. Nice thick cotton blend. Solid wooden heavy chairs.
Approximate Measurements:
39.38" ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Michael Taylor Chinoiserie Style Armchair for Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single solid walnut Asian inspired armchair by Iconic designer Michael Taylor for Baker. The chair has an Asian flair with a curved Chinoiserie style top. Flat seat has a new white c...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid Century Chi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Marble
Vintage Regency Carved Faux Bois Fauteuil in Quadrille “China Seas” - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Regency Carved Faux Bois Fauteuils, exquisitely upholstered in the iconic Quadrille "China Seas" fabric. These armchairs are a testament to sophisticated craftsmanship, featuring beautifully rendered faux bois carvings that mimic the organic elegance of wood branches. Their unique design and refined silhouettes offer a touch of timeless charm, making them a perfect addition to a variety of interior spaces. Whether placed in a living room as accent chairs, in a bedroom as chic seating, or in an office for a touch of classic style, these designer fauteuils provide both exceptional comfort and unparalleled aesthetic appeal, elevating your decor with their distinctive presence and high-quality upholstery.
This stunning pair is in great vintage condition, showing only minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to their age and use, which add to their authentic character. The dimensions are approximately 23.5" in width, with a seat depth of 17", a back height of 40", and a seat height of 19". These versatile chairs seamlessly complement styles ranging from classic and Hollywood Regency to Chinoiserie and transitional interiors. Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique pair of vintage designer chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual decorator chairs with a high back and handle on the top.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Huge Asian Chinoiserie Carved Rosewood Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
Oversized Asian chinoiserie carved rosewood armchair
Appro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rosewood
Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone over Wood Pair Armchairs Asian Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maitland Smith Style Asian Modern tessellated stone over wood Armchairs, Side Chairs.
A gray and taupe tessellated stone over wood covered chair with bronze color pattern and brass inlays.
They come with custom seat cushions...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair of Vintage Modern Ming Horseshoe Chairs with Geometric Cushions
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These custom ordered chairs came from a high-end country club estate in Indian Wells California. The entire estate was designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis. We are not sure of the designer or maker of these chairs but they were certainly used to be mixed in a very contemporary modern setting.
Known as “Quanyi” or “Horseshoe Chairs”, They are also known as “Ming “Dynasty” chairs...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Official’s Hat Chairs, a Pair
Located in Hartville, OH
A brilliant pair chinoiserie officials arm chairs. Gorgeous hand painted details cover ever inch of the surface of these beautiful chairs. Excellent Vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Chinoiseries chairs At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional set of 6 chairs "Chinoiserie" in lacquered wood.
France, Late 18th Century.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Baker Far East Collection, and Calico Corners. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $32,400 while the average work can sell for $2,435.