$3,995
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Theodore Alexander commode is a refined example of the brand’s dedication to
Walnut
$3,450
H 33 in W 57 in D 22 in
21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
Chinoiserie images, on cabriole legs ending in sabots, in the Louis XV style. Theodore Alexander is one of
Brass
$3,295
H 40.5 in W 74 in D 30 in
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Sideboard Server, Bar Table, or Center Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
table In the manner of Theodore Alexander Circa Late 20th Century Carved walnut, with faux bamboo
Brass
1980s Theodore Alexander Chinoiserie Red & Gilt Obelisks, Pair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1980s Theodore Alexander chinoiserie obelisks. They are marked. The colors are
Wood
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H 24.5 in W 24.5 in L 24.5 in
Theodore Alexander Chinoiserie Octagonal Black Lacquered and Gold Accent Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Hartford, CT
of movement. Theodore Alexander plaque inside drawer.
Brass
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H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
Theodore Alexander Chinoiserie Lacquered Top and Bamboo Dining or Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
decorative with black background and reddish orange foliage and birds. By Theodore Alexander
Bamboo, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Tray Top Coffee Table by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Chinoiserie Tray Top Coffee Table by Theodore Alexander. It has the label in the bottom
Brass
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H 97 in W 98 in L 97 in
Signed Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Two Piece China Cabinet Breakfront
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Hartford, CT
Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich large china display cabinet has an antique mahogany finish and
Glass, Wood
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H 26 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Theodore Alexander Black Lacquer Ebonized Gilt Tripod Pedestal Round Side Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite side table by Theodore Alexander. Features a brass banded round top with baroque
Hardwood, Lacquer
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H 12.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
Theodore Alexander Blue & White Porcelain Lion Head Handle Mantel Vase Urn 12"
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
ring handles. Attributed to Theodore Alexander. Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.75" x 12.25" (Width x Depth x
Metal
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H 36.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Theodore Alexander Hand Painted Black & Gold Tole Style Trophy Table Buffet Lamp
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Theodore Alexander Tole style table lamp. It features a trumpet or trophy urn form with
Hardwood, Paint
Elegant Chinoiserie Style Two-Tier Side Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely round two-tier side table by Theodore Alexander in black and gold with bronze galleries
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H 29.75 in W 27.5 in L 29.75 in
Handsome Small Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
lacquer chinoiserie style having birds and foliage and handsome handles. Great in a powder room for towels
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Chinoiserie Tiered Lacquered Stand in the Manner of Theodore Alexander
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
functional. • In the manner of Theodore Alexander • Hand-painted chinoiserie details with birds and foliage
Wood, Lacquer
Theodore Alexander Chinoiserie Sideboard in Walnut
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful chinoiserie sideboard in walnut by Theodore Alexander. The rectangular top above a
Canvas, Mahogany, Walnut
Chinoiserie Bamboo Magazine Holder by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in San Diego, CA
A chinoiserie bamboo and floral hand painted black lacquer panel magazine holder / canterbury, with
Bamboo, Lacquer
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H 67 in W 40 in D 3 in
Theodore Alexander Japanned Green Leather Mirror Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander 3102-006 Exceptionally crafted mirror by Theodore Alexander. Japanned in
Leather, Hardwood
Theodore Alexander Indochine Bamboo Coffee Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Rio Vista, CA
legs with an open fretwork detail. Theodore Alexander captures the essence of chinoiserie in this piece
Metal
Chinoiserie Desk by Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Chinoiserie Burlwood desk with lovely fretwork and brass faux bamboo pulls.
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Box Table Filing Cabinet
By Alexander Theodore Honoré Struys 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Theodore Alexander designed faux bamboo chinoiserie decorated flip top box table filing cabinet
Faux Bamboo, Hardwood, Paint
$2,063Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 35.75 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
Metal, Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
Oak
Narrow Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinet, Hand-Painted Wood, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Narrow vintage Chinoiserie cabinet, USA 1970's Elegant and refined vintage narrow Chinoiserie circa 1970's featuring an exceptional and vibrant hand-painted Chinoiserie scene across ...
Wood
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard Dated 1850
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Blue Painted Cupboard dated 1850 Period: dated 1850 Origin: Tyrolean area, Germany Wood type: Fir Height: 175 cm 68.89 in Width: 125 cm (138 cm with frame) 49.21 in (54.33...
Fir
19th Century Iron and Marble Top French Pastry Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous 19th century French marble top pastry table featuring old white painted patina on the iron base. This beauty features decorative brass hardware with patina and a white vei...
Marble, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
By Chelsea House
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Rattan, Wood
Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A mid 20th Century carved, hand painted and ebonized continental chinoiserie chest. The three drawers with Asian style decoration with gilt highlights. The French form with curved bo...
Hardwood
James Mont Style Chinoiserie Marble Top Low Dining Table and Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual chinoiserie marble topped dining table and four velvet upholstered chairs. The table has a marble inlay and two leaves. The chairs have been upholstered in a lovely sea foam ...
Marble
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French hand-built butcher block table made from oak and pine would make the perfect kitchen island. This functional antique has a thick top made of many wood fragments all held tog...
Steel
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
Giltwood, Lacquer
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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