Chinoiserie Asian Art and 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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Satin
Robert Crowder Four-Panel Chinoiserie Screen with Gold Leaf on Red Background.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking four-panel hand-painted Chinoiserie screen by renowned artist and designer Robert Crowder. Created in the 20th century in the USA, this screen features elegant gold leaf det...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Maitland Smith Pair of Porcelain Blue and White Floral Basket Bowls
Located in Rochester, NY
Rare, vintage, decorative 'basket' bowl, by Maitland-Smith Ltd.
Made of beautiful white porcelain with a blue floral design on the interior, and blue striping on the exterior.
It ha...
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20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating Budai, finely carved from noble wood, represents one of the most beloved and symbolic figures in the Buddhist pantheon. The sculpture depicts Budai, often known as t...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Rug with Abstract Design
Located in Milan, IT
The painterly effect obtained by mixing varying proportions of ivory and indigo wool is peculiar to this family of northern Chinese weavings. As most of them were sourced directly in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Asian Art and 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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Antique Chinese Lacquer Table Box 1920's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful iron red lacquer Chinese table box. The red background with gilt decoration with carved bone inlay on the top. 9.5 inches square, T...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near G...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Asian Wood Hand-Painted Figure of a Recumbent Ram
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Asian recumbent ram is shown resting upon gilded hooves with head raised and black eyes looking straight ahead, its mouth slightly opened, finely decorated with dense scrolled pa...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Sculptural Copper Chinese Hand Warmer
Located in San Diego, CA
Artistically and visually stunning early 19th Century piece of copper work. This intricate piece is full of detail. The compressed globular body rises to a waisted neck which is co...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage Monumental Blanc de Chine Embossed White Table Lamp, High Relief Design
Located in Lomita, CA
The sheer scope of this monumental blanc de chine vintage lamp makes it a design asset. It has branches and pierced marks around the base and middle sect...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Vignette of Soap Stone Carving Tin Tea Canister & Jade Grapes
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely chinoiserie vignette including a soap stone carving, a black tin tea canister comprised of hand painted gold floral detail, a lid, and a bun...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Jade, Soapstone, Tin
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nice Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese embroidery with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation
Size: Wi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinese Decorative Red Throw Pillow with Tassels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian decorative throw pillow with fringes and red tassels.
Luxury silk in red with scene of kids playing outdoor in traditional Chinese costumes.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Distressed Little Antique Square Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little Chinese bag face rug with beautiful Chinese design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful Vintage Long Manila Shawl Scarf Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk embroidery for scarf or shawl, from Manila, made at Chinese embroidery, beautiful Chinese design, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century embroidery from China with a beautiful Chinese design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for viewing and meditating. The front of the gemstone features tight and small polished ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage Manila Shawl, Tablecloth Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Manila embroidery with a Chinese style and beautiful floral design, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinese Floral Birds Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
For offer is a gorgeous hand-painted vase. The piece features chrysanthemums in both yellow and orange as well as a bird. Would be great on a mantel, dining table with a bouquet of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Wonderful Vintage Manila Shawl, Long Scarf Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage long silk embroidery for scarf, from Manila, made at Chinese embroidery, beautiful Chinese design, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. Perf...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Vintage Manila Shawl, Tablecloth Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Manila Chinese shawl embroidery, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk, very decorative for shawl or tablecloth, circa 1930 good...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Large Vintage Handwoven Chinoiserie/Asian Tapestry
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This stunning, handwoven tapestry showcases a captivating chinoiserie scene, featuring two large birds, a majestic palm tree, a serene lake, mountains, and an elegant bridge. The art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid-20th century Chinese embroidery with birds and flowers and beautiful colors. Entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near G...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Chinese Platter in Black Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Shape 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Ceramic Chinese Platter in Black Gilt Hand Painted 1940s.
Antique Chinoiserie black octagonal decorative ceramic platter with numerous figures and gilt detail.
Asian Chinese black ceramic and gilt hand painted tray, made for the export market.
The black ceramic plate is totally decorated with beautiful black and gilt painting front and back.
The large octagonal bowl is hand painted in the shanshui style, with an idyllic river and mountain, Chinoiserie style landscape with architectural Asian decor, landscape figures of women in traditional kimonos, young boys playing.
The landscape studded with trees and vegetation, and some small pagodas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the Mid-20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near Gua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hand Carved Wooden Naturalistic Edged Display Stand-China c. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese free form hand carved wood display stand with dark stained naturalistic border. Probably created to display a hand carved artifact in ...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Glazed ceramic vase from the Bien-hoa school, decorated with six sages of the Taoist tradition. The handles are in the shape of black enamelled elephant heads. The upper part of the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass
Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha.
We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could be much older.
Wonderful decoration piece sat on a plinth of old green sidewalk glas...
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19th Century Nepalese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
A.Bouverat Chinese Inspired Lacquered Panel Hand-Painted 20th Century
By A. Bouverat
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful rare and large lacquer of Chinese inspiration. Representation of a green space with many plants such as cherry trees and magnolia. A bird crosses the lacquer with its ...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Budai Buddha striped blue jada
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful Budai sculpture, crafted from blue and white jade, represents the famous "Happy Buddha" or "Fortune Buddha," a symbol of serenity, abundance, and joy. With his welcomi...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oval Chinese Pea with Lid
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oval Chinese pea with lid
Origin Canton China for export
circa 1940 hand painted.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Buddha sculpture with sack
Located in Milano, IT
Statue in green and black jade root, depicting a joyful Buddha resting atop a large sack that gracefully wraps around his sides. The figure is carved with elegance and mastery: the B...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels
Located in Brea, CA
Big golden black lacquer Chinese Style arrow barrels, beautiful golden painting.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ceramic Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain vase. Featuring a square base, and round top. Each side features various flora and fauna scene as well as a small diamond pattern. Sides have two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic guardian of protection, sits on an eight sided pedestal glazed and decorated with bird...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonné Plique-à-Jour Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel bowl made with the technique of plique-à-jour (means "letting in daylight" in French), a challenging method similar to small scale stained windows...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Planters With Asian Scene
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of large glazed ceramic planters with an Asian scene. The vintage terracotta planters are ochre and brown in color and have notched...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Asian Oriental Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian oriental Chinese glazed crackled ceramic lamp in turquoise color with raised relief foliage and laughing Buddha.
This beautiful midcentu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Asian Gilt Metal Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian gilt metal lamps, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. The price noted includes the shades. They have been rewired and are ready to use.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Table Set with Carved Dragon Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique set of lacquered nesting tables was made by Wong Kwoko Hing from Canton China in circa 1910 in the period chinoiserie style. These graduated nesting tables are construct...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Softwood
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Selection of Asian Bronze Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Asian bronze lamps, probably Japanese, at least circa 1950s, possibly much earlier. The lamp pictured on the left measures 40.5"H to the...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Jade
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
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