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
Vintage Majolica Stick or Umbrella Stand Fly Frog Bamboo Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful, playful Majolica Stick stand. Beautifully done to capture that moment. Set on natures bamboo, Frog eyes the Fly. Excellent detail and c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Brush Washer-Rose Quartz on a Custom Hand Carved Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese brush washer in the form of a peach, which represents wisdom. The peach is hand carved from rose quartz, a semi precious stone, and the st...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rose Quartz
Exquisite Pair of Decorative Pillows
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of exquisite pillows made of Chinese 18th century silk embroidered floral pattern fragments in soft gold color and antique tassels fringes and ri...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood
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...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry. Featuring a sculpted foo dog on the lid, it symbolizes protection and adds asian charm...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair of Chinoiserie Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of blue and white Foo Dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Shabby Chic Distressed Vintage Chinese Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a large central element obtained from a stylization of the 'Shou' Chinese ideogram, symbolizing infinity, this glorious carpet is further characterized by a soft tau...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Khotan rug with a feminine vibe.
Measures: 4'3'' x 8'2''
Khotan rugs hail from East Turkestan. Due to its geographical proximity to both Persian and China...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Monumental Pair of Berlin Faience Red and Black-Lacquered Vases
Located in New York, NY
The surface 'japanned' in imitation of Chinese lacquer in red and black, of baluster form with a slightly spreading foot, the enamel decoration formed of panels of chinoiserie figure...
Category
19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Asian Hunting Scene Four Panel Room Screen With Black Lacquered Edges an
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic vintage asian screen showing a hunting scene with cherry blossoms. The screen has (4) 18" panels, black lacquered edges and brass fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
'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...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BiRD & FLOWERS GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original circa 1880 Chinese gold and silver threaded tapestry on silk depicting Chines...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
ANTiQUE REPAIRED 18TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Chinese Famille Verte porcelain charger plate with highly collectable antique staple repair...
Category
1780s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Asian Black Lacquer Gilt Wood "Bird" Charger on Stand, Hand Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Large Asian Black Lacquer Gilt Wood "Bird" Charger on Stand, Hand Painted
Offered for sale is a large Asian hand-painted gilt-decorated charger on a stand depicting birds and foliag...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 botryoidal form, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. The back is natural with exposed malachite fibers fused in the bedrock. The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Porcelain Yuhuchunping 30 Inch Gold and White Palace Vase with Scalloped
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The decadent pear shaped “Yuhuchunping” Chinese porcelain palace vase features a metallic gold botanical pattern. The gold vines and gleaming glaze glitter as light moves across the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jade sculpture with buddha and child
Located in Milano, IT
This enchanting sculpture carved from jade root masterfully depicts the smiling head of a Buddha next to a child. The harmony between these two figures conveys a sense of serene joy and benevolent protection, accentuated by the choice of material, jade root, renowned for its association with wisdom and spiritual balance.
At the base of the sculpture, a series of intricately carved ancient Chinese coins symbolize prosperity and abundance, evoking traditional beliefs that these icons bring fortune and blessings to those who keep them. The coins seem to embrace the figure of the Buddha...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Cup in Chinese Porcelain, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in Chinese porcelain with a decor of orange fishes on a green and white concentric arches background with white waves. Edge with wave shape.
Red signature with Asian characters....
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Little Chinese Song Plate with Clouds
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Little plate from my collection, now on sale after 35 years and never exibited to the public.
Simply elegant for any use on any elegant table.
See all the others published under my n...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old Rare Wooden Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow.
This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Chinese Style Lacquer, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chiselled and gilt bronze inkwell made of with a scalloped red lacquer tray with a moulded gilt bronze edge with a decor of gadroons, flowers and foliage. Chinese style red lacquer t...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Inkstone
Located in London, GB
This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened 'inksticks' of pigment into paint through a process of rubbing and mixing with water.
The...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Highly Decorative & Richly Carved Oriental Giltwood Table Lamp, China Circa 1950
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The intricately carved and richly gilded column depicting scholars, attendants and figures on horseback, fitted with an old parchment shade. Dimensions, 20” high (to socket) overall ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Antique Asian Elmwood Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique Asian elmwood table.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Cast Bronze Figure Of Oriental Hunter
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast bronze figure of an oriental hunter with gilt spear and hawk. The figure stands proudly on a on squared and stepped marble plinth base.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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 Asian Art and 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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wooden Large Sculptures of Buddha on Bases with Polychromy Traces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Buddha wooden heads sculptures , with polychrome traces - smiling and peaceful -
Rested on a pair of wood capitals, same era. Suitable for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Walnut
China Antique Ceramic Brazier
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3201 - What a beautiful simple ancient ceramic! It's a Chinese brazier, sober and elegant. I think that may be more ancient, but I don't know. It was...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Asian Art and 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 Asian Art and 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 Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Chinoiserie asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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