Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Period: 20th Century
Vintage Carved White Jade Panther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring the excitement of the jungle into the comfort of your own home! This stunningly carved stone big cat features a beautiful white jade hue with natural streaks of green and gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Vintage Chinoiserie Jade & Hardstone Bonsai Planter with Celadon Ceramic Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie jade & hardstone Bonsai planter with celadon ceramic pot & carved wood Asian stand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late-20th Century.
Did you know that in Japan and China, a Bonsai is associated with Buddhism and is a representation of natural beauty and harmony? It also promotes relaxation, balance, and luck! Just a few reasons you need this phenomenal hand-crafted Bonsai planter. It is made in China and comprised of a stunning celadon ceramic pot which holds the decorative tree and stands upon a lovely carved wood planter saucer...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
1920’s Green Japanese Porcelain Parrot
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful 1920’s prewar porcelain Japanese Parrot in rich green and shades of pink colors. Piece is stamped on bottom
Hand-painted,very detailed with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Indochinese Tray Carved with Dragons, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Indochinese table / serving tray in carved wood.
Very elaborate sculpture with a mythological theme (dragons).
Good manufacturing quality.
Asia, French Indochina (Vietnam), ...
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Early 1900s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Buddha Mask on Karl Springer Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
Asian monumental silvered wood Hotei Buddha head mask upon a custom lacquered wood base by Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991).
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the sculpture
It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Chalkware Fu Foo Dog Chinese Guardian Lion Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian chalkware painted sculpture / statue in the shape of a Chinese guardian lion / foo dog, standing on a pedestal or stool. Signed a...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Geometrical Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The geometrical carving details at the base is amazing. Add it to your collect...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
4 Foot Tall Vintage Happy Buddha Sculpture, Hand Carved & Painted
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large hand carved and painted wood Happy Buddha sculpture.
Hand painted Buddha stands 45". Comes with 30in foot tall orange pedestal(as found).
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
White Foo Dogs Carved in Wood Base Floral Figures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of freshly lacquered in white fantastic large foo dogs made of wood. The floral carving details at the base is amazing. Add it to your collection o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Asian Ching Dynasty Temple Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Asian ching dynasty temple model. Add some History to your interiors with this classical Asian accessory .
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Figure of a Chinese Man with Bird
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a wonderful signed D. Polouiato vintage white porcelain statue of a young Chinese man holding a bird.
Measures 22" tall x 10" wide. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Wood
Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may be much earlier. Beautifully framed in gilt frames with ...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
1965 Mid-Century Austin Productions Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
No words. This very rare example of Austin Prods. dated 1965. Such movement and definition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased f...
Category
1940s Tibetan Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Fully & Highly Carved Chinese Deity Figural Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and amazing pair of highly carved sculptural Figural hardwood deity, samurai. Must see all pics to appreciate, carved minx at the base of the larger figure. Truly works of a...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Wood Carved Seated Asian Baby Sculpture Jeweled Lacquered Thailand
Located in Dayton, OH
Finely decorated wood carving of a seated baby with all kind of ornaments in pink and turquoise lacquer, Thailand. Measure: 19”.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Chung Hsing Chinese Genuine Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Box, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This extraordinary cinnabar lacquer box is a masterpiece and exemplary among the highest level of intricate masterful ancient Chinese traditional ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
Prince Phra Aphai Mani Wood Carved Flute Sculpture Thai Diety Kwan Yin
Located in Dayton, OH
"A large wooden sculpture of the famous Prince Phra Aphai Mani playing his magic flute, Thailand.
Finely decorated with all kind of ornaments in pink and turquoise lacquer.
From th...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Hand Carved Teak Chinese Figure Holding a Ruy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese carved teak female figure holding a Ruyi (scepter) in her hands with a dog at her feet. The figure is in solid, very sturdy condition. The head is removable. There are some a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been gilded. Wonderful vintage condition with age appropriate nicks and chips. Crown on smaller Buddha is broken on the right side and he has a slight crack on his front base, but we think it adds to his character. These are extremely aged and patinaed. All flaws are considered natural patina and part of their beauty. Please see photos. Circa Mid 19th-20th Century but could be olde
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Need some peace and relaxation in your life? This magnificent pair of Buddha are here to help! These two Buddha rest high upon their stand made of wood with beautifully gilded hand carved laurel leaves. The symbolism of a laurel leaf is victory and this trifecta of tranquility will make you feel victorious! These three were not originally a set but we just knew they belonged together. You can just feel the calm and peaceful aura that emits from this unique trio. The smaller Buddha, In his mudra, or “position,” has both hands face up in his lap with legs crossed in a Double Lotus pose which is perfect for people looking to create peace and calm in their lives. The taller Buddha...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The elegant ladies dressed in gorgeous traditional robes...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Teak Chinese Male Figure with Boy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chinese teak carving of a male water bearer with a boy at his feet.
Due to age there are some splits, such as the one down the backside. These do not affect the strength or usab...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s.
Guanyin, the Bo...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome application, the hair tied back into an elaborate high chignon, with her left hand raised,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include Austin Productions, Meissen Porcelain, and Karl Springer. 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 sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $27,960 while the average work can sell for $1,400.
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