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Chinoiserie Antiquities

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
"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Porcelain "Blanc de Chine" Statuette of a Guanyin stand on a lotus leaf, holding a lotus flower. China. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900
"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900

"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900

Unique Chinese Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Located in Brea, CA
A unique 25'' Chinese Jade floral tree composed of metal bending arms supporting spinach green Jade leafs and White Jade Alocasia flowers, sits insi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Unique Chinese Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Unique Chinese Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot

Unique Chinese Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot

Decorative Chinese Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Decorative Chinese box origin China, Canton for export hand painted circa 1930.
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1930s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Chinese Box
Decorative Chinese Box

Decorative Chinese Box

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Chinese lacquer mother of pearl inlay pewter teapot, height to handle top 8 inch, floral decoration as expected for age an...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot

Pair of 20'' Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Located in Brea, CA
Antique a pair of Chinese multi-color jade and agate bonsai tree in gilt cloisonné pot, very excellent and nice, measures: 20" tall x 18" x 12".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Jade, Agate

Pair of 20'' Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Pair of 20'' Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot

Pair of 20'' Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot

Porcelain Japanese Circular Blue and White Box with Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round porcelain dish or circular box with a cover in blue and white. This circular chinoiserie box with a cover is finely decorated with a crisp blue and white hue. This di...
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Porcelain Japanese Circular Blue and White Box with Cover
Porcelain Japanese Circular Blue and White Box with Cover

Porcelain Japanese Circular Blue and White Box with Cover

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The baluster shaped vase rising from a splayed foot to a short waisted neck, decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Amsterdam Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Late 19th century Chinese pipe enhanced with plant decorations
Located in NANTES, FR
Late 19th century Chinese pipe enhanced with plant decorations This Chinese pipe is old, it dates from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, it is beaut...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Late 19th century Chinese pipe enhanced with plant decorations
Late 19th century Chinese pipe enhanced with plant decorations

Late 19th century Chinese pipe enhanced with plant decorations

Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Each teabowl is delicately painted with blue pigments, showcasing scenes of mountains, trees, boats, figures, and animals. The graceful brushstrokes and gentle curves evoke tradition...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers ,the lids with lions form fini...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is decorated with dutch canal houses on one side and Chinese pagodas and flowers on the other side. Eastern and Western motifs were simultaneously expressed in ceramics. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690

19th Century Lacquered & Carved Stone Screen
Located in London, GB
19th C carved stone and lacquer four panel screen in the Chinoiserie style. Dimensions:- W160 (extended) x H173 x D2cm
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Stone

19th Century Lacquered & Carved Stone Screen
19th Century Lacquered & Carved Stone Screen

19th Century Lacquered & Carved Stone Screen

'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
A representative piece of Ca Mau ship. With a tall peacock standing on a rocky outcrop displaying his feathers to a peahen who crouches on the ground before him...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

'Peacock in Splendour' Pattern Dish, c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Antique Burmese Orchestra Hsian Wain Drum/Percussion Circle Carved Panel Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal Antique Burmese orchestral Hsian wain drum circle table. Comprised of a rectangular glass top, eight hand carved and bejeweled panels, & 27 orig...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Burmese Orchestra Hsian Wain Drum/Percussion Circle Carved Panel Table
Antique Burmese Orchestra Hsian Wain Drum/Percussion Circle Carved Panel Table

Antique Burmese Orchestra Hsian Wain Drum/Percussion Circle Carved Panel Table

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chinoiserie lacquered jewelry chest in striking black. The chest features two doors adorned with graceful women figures facing aha other. Upon opening these doors, a treasure trove...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Soapstone

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

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet

Haitai Figurine from Ca Mau Ship circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The green-glazed beasts seated on their haunches, a short spout beside their turned heads, their mane and tail splashed with yellow or brown glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng P...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Haitai Figurine from Ca Mau Ship circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Haitai Figurine from Ca Mau Ship circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Haitai Figurine from Ca Mau Ship circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man
Located in NANTES, FR
Ironwood mask China early 20th century representing a wise man with rich ornamentation The eyes of this ironwood mask are probably made of sulphide, the patina is pretty. As for th...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man
Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man

Sculpture of a Standing Buddha in Chased and Gilded Bronze, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a standing Buddha in chased and gilded bronze, 18th century, Art of Asia. An ormolu Buddha sculpture, Siam, kingdom of Ratanakosin (Bangkok), fifth reign of the Chakri ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Standing Buddha in Chased and Gilded Bronze, 18th Century.
Sculpture of a Standing Buddha in Chased and Gilded Bronze, 18th Century.

Sculpture of a Standing Buddha in Chased and Gilded Bronze, 18th Century.

19th Century Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century seated gilt bronze buddha. 5.5 inches height. Very good condition.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha
19th Century Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

19th Century Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Gilt hand-carved gilt gold wood Italian chinoiserie pagoda shape mirror depicting etched figural scenes of monks, archers, temples and Chine...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Metallic Thread

Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900
Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900

Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin. The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Satin

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China Circa 1900

Midnight Blue Chinese Folk Art Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A folksy early 20th century Chinese Peking rug featuring eight irregular shaped elemental motifs on a midnight blue colored ground, circa 1930. Measures: 2'3" x 4'4".
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Midnight Blue Chinese Folk Art Throw Rug
Midnight Blue Chinese Folk Art Throw Rug

Midnight Blue Chinese Folk Art Throw Rug

Qing Dynasty Pair of Chinese Peking Glass Lampshades
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Qing Dynasty pair of Chinese Peking glass lampshades. Decorated with very beautiful green plants and in excellent condition.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Qing Dynasty Pair of Chinese Peking Glass Lampshades
Qing Dynasty Pair of Chinese Peking Glass Lampshades

Qing Dynasty Pair of Chinese Peking Glass Lampshades

Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels
Located in Brea, CA
Big golden black lacquer Chinese Style arrow barrels, beautiful golden painting.
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Early 1900s English Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels
Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels

Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels

Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century
Located in seoul, KR
Crafted from fine clay, the pillow's surface boasts a sophisticated carved design featuring a floral motif that is both symmetrical and organic. The interplay of the earthy tones and...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century
Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century

Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century

'Rocks on a Terrace' Pattern Saucer c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With peony and chrysanthemum plants flowering on a terrace, butterflies in flight. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

'Rocks on a Terrace' Pattern Saucer c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
'Rocks on a Terrace' Pattern Saucer c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

'Rocks on a Terrace' Pattern Saucer c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Horse and Rider Figurine c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
A rider wearing an green gown. He is seated side saddle on a yellow painted horse with riding crop in hand. It was worn away on the sea floor. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Perio...
Category

1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Horse and Rider Figurine c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Horse and Rider Figurine c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Horse and Rider Figurine c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Blue and White Flower Saucer c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The central floral motif, possibly representing peonies or another culturally significant flora, is surrounded by intricate patterns and border designs typical of the period. Pieces ...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Flower Saucer c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Blue and White Flower Saucer c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Blue and White Flower Saucer c. 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

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A pair of late 19th century China entry doors with incredible honeycomb lattice-work. Floral scroll panels at top. Carved figures across center. Center...
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1860s Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Lattice Entry Doors, Room Divider Screen
Antique Chinese Lattice Entry Doors, Room Divider Screen

Antique Chinese Lattice Entry Doors, Room Divider Screen

H 92 in W 48 in D 3 in
19th Century Set of Five-Piece Zitan Opium Pipes and Accessories
Located in Brea, CA
19th century set of five-piece Zitan opium pipes and accessories, two long beautiful Zitan opium pipes, one opium light 3in x 3in x 5in and one opium bo x ...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Set of Five-Piece Zitan Opium Pipes and Accessories
19th Century Set of Five-Piece Zitan Opium Pipes and Accessories

19th Century Set of Five-Piece Zitan Opium Pipes and Accessories

H 21.25 in Dm 1.5 in
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin. The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Satin

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900

H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 1.78 in
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin. The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Satin

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet China, circa 1900

H 1.97 in W 6.5 in D 2.17 in
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet, China, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Woman's shoe with bandaged feet, in embroidered satin. The custom of bandaged feet is said to have appeared in China in the 10th century during the Tang dynasty, when the emperor as...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Satin

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet, China, circa 1900
Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet, China, circa 1900

Woman's Footwear with Bandaged Feet, China, circa 1900

H 4.93 in W 1.97 in D 4.93 in

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