Chinoiserie Furniture
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
Amitābha Studio x Royal Delft: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Table Lamp
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Introducing this Royal Delft masterpiece: a limited-edition, hand-painted, and handcrafted table lamp that brings a historic design into the present day. Meticulously crafted by Roya...
Category
2010s Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Pair Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized navy blue & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixtures with a 4 candelabra light clusters
Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mounting hardware.
Pair lanterns...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Table Lamp from Antique Delft Boch Frères Keramis Vase—Sakura
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from an antique Boch Frères Keramis vase (circa 1872-1900) from the “la Chambre des peintres hollandais” (The Dutch Painter’s Cha...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Wallpaper Black Magnolia Botanical from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
By Ocre Designs
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
Black Magnolia hand painted wallpaper panels in traditional botanical style rather than a stylised chinoiserie. Black Magnolia hand painted wallpaper panels show two drops of 8 from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Set of Four English Chinoiserie 19th Century Black and Gold Nesting Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English black and gold nesting tables from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, slender turned legs and bow front stretcher. This exquisite set of four English nest...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Wine Coaster Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
An antique 19th-Century English black lacquered papier mache wine coaster or tray with a handpainted Chinoiseirie figure and gilt edge. It w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Frederick Copper Chinoiserie Floral Design Green Porcelain Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie style table lamps. Adorned with a captivating floral motif, each lamp boasts a bird motif in the ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst flowers and foliage scrolls within a dodecagoon.
Beautiful border decoration in rich bl...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This stunning piece is expertly crafted and made in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from iconic Chinoiserie style, this bookcase ex...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flying Bird Pattern Large Drainer by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This large drainer is decorated in the Flying Bird pattern.
The pattern features a beautiful long-tailed bird flying over a garden and flowers in rainbow colors.
It is painted in a u...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cave a Liqueur with chinoiserie lacquer
Date : Late 19th century
Period : Third Republic
Origin : France
Decoration : Cover with chinoiserie scene with classic fence patter...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Tall Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Altar Lamps C.1950
Located in London, GB
Pair Tall Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Altar Lamps C.1950
In very good condition commensurate of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Blue and White Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted Netherlands
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Dutch Delft blue and white five-piece garniture was hand-painted in medium cobalt blue with an all-around scene in the "Peony Scroll" style, which began in the early 18th ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Delft
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Floor Lamp Table
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful and well made antique lacquered chinoiserie floor lamp table. This was made in England in the Regency style with oriental decorations, it dates from around th...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Rosewood dry bar
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Asian Rosewood dry bar cabinet flip top. Multiple doors on all sides. Corner opens up 5 shelves. The sides open to hold 4 larger shelves. The open top shows Ancient style carved artw...
Category
Late 17th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Terracotta Hand Painted Dragon & Floral Handled Floor Vase Jar Urn 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large handled jar with a chinoiserie motif. Made from Terracotta with a dragon / floral motif painted over a red and yellow foreground. Features handles along the top.
Dimensions:
2...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A pair of blue and white porcelain Chinese baluster vases, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of blue and white porcelain Chinese vases featuring motifs of fir trees, cherry blossoms, and other flora. I am uncertain about the era these are from, possibly late 19th cent...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Italian Venetian Hand Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Italian Venetian Polychrome Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers. Item features floral painted details throughout, cream and gold distressed finish with blu...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th century Chinoiserie st. patinated and verdigris Bronze planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and large scale French 19th century Chinoiserie st. patinated and verdigris Bronze planter. This beautiful planter is raised on four pierced 'C' scrolled feet connecti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very Large LaBarge Reverse Paint Decorated Chinoiserie Eglomise Beveled Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic LaBarge mirror in very good condition with only the most minor signs of age and wear. The mirror is signed and dated by the artist and is PAINSTAKINGLY hand-paint...
Category
1980s European Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Porcelain Figurine
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figure.
Damaged right side.
Dimensions: height: 21 cm, width: 12.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Primitive Chinese Shanxi Banded Iron Barrel Willow Rice Measure Grain Bucket 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese Shanxi barrel form banded iron wooden rice measure, bucket or basket. Aged with rustic patina and wax import stamp. Circa second half 20th century.
Dimensions:
16" x 16" x 16"
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Primitive Chinese Shanxi Banded Iron Barrel Willow Rice Measure Grain Bucket 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese Shanxi barrel form banded iron wooden rice measure, bucket or basket. Aged with rustic patina and wax import stamp. Circa second half 20th century.
Dimensions:
17"h x 16" x 16"
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Primitive Chinese Shanxi Banded Iron Barrel Willow Rice Measure Grain Bucket 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese Shanxi barrel form banded iron wooden rice measure, bucket or basket. Aged with rustic patina and wax import stamp. Circa second half 20th century.
Dimensions:
18"h x 17" x 17"
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Buddha Meditation Lotus Flowers Watercolor on Silk Painting 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique watercolor painting on silk, showing the Buddhas under a floating canopy, seated on lotus flowers, surrounded by other monks smoking a pipe and meditating, all in a fenced of...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk, Paint
20th Century Chinese Purple Jade Carved & Polished Marble Flower Vase Urn 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
In the central mountain ridge near Hua-Lien Taiwan, comes this “Seven Colour Jade”, which is a type of Nephrite Jade that occurs naturally in different colours. This vase has been cu...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinoiserie Cream Colored Ceramic Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie cream colored ceramic table lamp. Turned wooden base in the same cream color. Newly rewired with original double brass sockets (with new internal fittings). The lamp take...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, available in different colors. Oval shaped with lion foot and lion ...
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Tin
Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Medina, OH
Large Ming style Coffee Table by what we believe was Henredon. The tag seems to have been removed from under the table. The table is in an amazing condition, with a few scuffs due to...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Imari Porcelain Flori-form Trumpet Decorative Floor Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Monumental flori-form trumpet decorative floor vase in the Imari decorated porcelain. The floor vase features baluster to the neck flares to a rippled edge. Each side of the body is ...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold
Regency Decalcomania Vase
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good Regency Decalcomania vase with lid, in its original chinoiserie decoration of figures and foliage and bright green background, in good condition with no chips, cracks or flaki...
Category
1830s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paint
19th Century Decalcomania Vase
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A colourful C19th large decalcomania vase with the original brightly coloured floral foreground on a sage green background. Of good size and shapely form. Good condition with no chip...
Category
1840s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pretty vintage Chinese hand tufted rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese design and nice colours with white, pink, blue, green and brown, entirely hand made by hand tuft method, with wool.
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"Experien...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Bixi Velvet Celestine Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bixi velvet in Celestine. Inspired by chinoiserie motifs, this fabulous, fantastical dragon pattern was dreamt up by our In-House Design studio. Dense pile and l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Indoor/Outdoor China Blue Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon in China Blue. One of Schumacher's best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Polyester
Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie Style Coffee Cocktail Table, Hand-Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie Style Coffee Cocktail Table, Hand-Painted
Offered for sale is a Maitland-Smith Ltd. hand-painted and gilt chinoiserie-style scalloped coffee/cocktail tab...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Beijing Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese beijing rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors with blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Chinoiserie Alabaster Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, Chiang Mai Dragon is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Now featured as an exqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Linen
Wonderful Six Light Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Pagoda Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Six Candelabra Light Maison Baguès Style Rock Crystal Drop Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Chandelier, Rewired With New Sockets And Comes Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
1900s Antique Chinoiserie Pagoda Flare Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful antique pagoda chinoiserie 1900s chair with flare sides. Original upholstery which may have some discoloring and or minor imperfections. Please view photos. Incredible nail...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lettuce Green
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
By Schumacher, Miles Redd
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat.
Pane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage French Cogolin rug Chinese design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French rug with beautiful design of the antique Chinese rugs and beautiful colours with a yellow background, sky blue, navy blue, brown, red and beige, entirely hand...
Category
1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
By Satsuma
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Huanghuali & Marble Corner Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali and Dream Stone Marble Inset Corner Chairs, circa 19th century or earlier, with shield-form backs. 34.25" H x 24.25" W x 21" D; seat: 18.25" H.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Delft Glazed Pancake Dish Polychrome Earthenware The Netherlands
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Transport yourself back in time to the 18th century with our exquisite Delft Glazed Pancake Dish, a true gem of polychrome earthenware craftsmanship from The Netherlands. This stunni...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Georgian Masons Ironstone large Dinner Plate in Vase & Rock gilded Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Large Dinner Plate produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818.
The plate is circular with a wavy i...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Boxes, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Form Boxes with Gilt Metal, on fitted carved, pierced, and ebonized wood stands. Each overall: 6.75" H x 6" W x 4" D.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinese Handmade Red Silk Area Rug
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning sculpted handwoven Chinese silk rug in vivid red with black and floral border with center medallion. Vivid colors won't fade over time because of the vegetable dyed process....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Masons Ironstone Pedestal Bowl in gilded fern Pattern, Georgian period Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful small Pedestal Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in the rare gilded fern pattern, dating to the early 19th century, late Georgian period, circa 1818.
Mason's bowls ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate with elegance using our Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps - A Pair. These exquisite lamps showcase traditional Chinoiserie design, blending Asian artistry with Ameri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
Category
1960s Cambodian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Vintage Large Faux Bamboo Pagoda Tole Chinoiserie Gilt Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Large Faux Bamboo Pagoda Form Gold Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Chandelier Having 6 Candelabra Lights And A Reverse Painted Lucite Center.
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand painted Chinoiserie 2 door cabinet. America, circa. 1930's. In the manner of Baker Furniture.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Baluster Table Lamps with Linen & Silk Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain ceramic table lamps baluster shaped with a heavy textural glaze. The bodies of the lamps are thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.
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