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
Antique Red Lacquer Chinese "Marriage Cabinets" STORAGE CHESTS, a PAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of matching Chinese “Marriage Cabinets” constructed of wood with original brilliant red lacquer with hand painted designs. Each chest has...
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1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Nest of Three circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Side Kidney Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables.
A good looking,...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature
Please...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
STUNNING 1920's VINTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE GEISHA GIRLS LACQUER SIDE CABINET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of Geisha girls hand carved, lacquered and decor...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Ming Altar Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Late 1800s Asian Ming Altar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
LOVELY ANTiQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED & HAND PAINTED SIDE LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table
Please note the delivery fee...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Victorian Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side table in Walnut with stunning original...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Chinese Garden Seats, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a pair of Sancai pottery classic garden seats featuring high relief tigers and pine trees as their primary decoration. The two-color Sancai glazing is uncommon in garden seat...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
LOVELY ANTIQUE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BLUE FRAMED MIRROR WITH ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1920's Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate and pe...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Luggage Coffee Table Lots Storage Space
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1900 Chinese chinoiserie luggage chest coffee table
A good looking and decorative piece, the finish is sublime, this is art furniture from every angle. It is based on a piece of luggage much the same as a LV trunk...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stunning Chinoiserie Marble Topped Sideboard in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning hand painted marble topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste sideboard
A very good looking and decorative sideboard, its hand painted ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table
A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% origi...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED OCCASIONAL CENTRE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie occasional center table
Please note the delivery fee l...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Wood Asian Style Side Tables
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of lacquered and painted wood Asian style barrel shape side tables fitted with decorative metal handles.
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Ornate Cabinet with Tigers & Flowers from Tibet circa 1920's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding hand painted cabinet from Tibet.
Hand crafted and painted circa early 20th century.
Bold bright colors with a red lacquer finish top.
A true piece of functional art.
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oversized Hand-Painted and Gilt Pictorial Chinoiserie Coffee Table, circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized pictorial Chinoiserie coffee low table features hand painted top of lake scene with figures, pagoda and mountainous background, frame is gilt decorated throughout, circa 19...
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Coffee Table with 19th Century Blue and White Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
A mid 20th century Chinese rosewood Ming style coffee table with four large 19th century inlayed Chinese blue and white porcelian tiles. This very decorative cocktail table is a grea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Chinese Art Deco Console or Altar Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual and attractive early 20th century Chinese altar table. The form is heavily influenced by Art Deco which is revealed in the greek key and meander elements. The ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair
This Chinese Huanghuali brass mounted folding horseshoe back Jiaoyi armchair. The arm...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Ming 60" Console Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Dove
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exqui...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Asian Pagoda Style Bamboo China Hutch
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful piece of furniture, a vintage bamboo pagoda-style hutch from the 1970’s. The design reflects Asian architectural influences, evident in the pagoda-like structure and the use of bamboo motifs. The craftsmanship is detailed, featuring glass panels with bamboo framing and intricate wood patterns. The dark stain of the wood enhances its antique look and adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. This hutch could be a statement piece in a home, blending functionality with decorative art.
This is a 2 piece hutch...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Custom Lacquered Chinoiserie Giltwood Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style rectangular coffee table with a black lacquered panel top featuring a Chinoiserie scene and modern celadon and gilt decorated shaped base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Elaborate Asian Carved Wooden low Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisitely carved Asian wooden pedestals with dragon masks at the shoulders and animal paw feet.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chin Hua Carved Demilune Marble Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Marble Console
Vintage Oriental Chinese carved hardwood demilune marble top console table. Item features a half round demilune top with inse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Mid Century Asian Chinoiserie Chinese Rosewood Melon Drum Stools
Located in Stafford, TX
These Asian rosewood drum stools are beautifully handcrafted and rich in cultural character. Carved from solid rosewood, they feature a traditional...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Edwardian circa 1910 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table.
A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% original a...
Category
1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Circa 1890-1900 Hand Carved and Inlaid Asian Arm Chairs Depicting a Village
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Intricately carved Chinese hardwood horseshoe back armchairs with detailed inlay of bone. The inlay depicts townspeople and architectural elements along with winged birds with other ...
Category
1890s Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Elmwood Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique Asian elmwood table.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Elm
SUBLIME NEST OF 2 CIRCA 1880 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE LACQURERED TABLES HAND PAINTED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime nest of two original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Fog
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exquis...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modern Ming 52" Extension Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Pumpernickel
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Nest of Three circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Side Tables Hand Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables.
A good looking,...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Mother of Pearl Soapstone Geisha Girl Carved Chinese Chinoiserie Bench
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Chinese Chinoiserie, hand made bench or window seat with gold Dragon upholstery and Soapstone ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Altar Table with Mother of Pearl Inlay, China, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a gorgeous late Qing Dynasty Chinese altar table made of Rosewood. Scroll ends carved with dragons and beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay on all sides, including top, back, legs...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
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 asian art and furniture, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, 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 Maria Yee Inc., Sun at Six, Michael Taylor, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 $199 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $2,681.