Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
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
Asian Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Enamel Eight-Panel Court Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Eight-Panel Court Screen. Comprised of 8 lacquered coromandel panels, this Chinese folding screen is intri...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring depictions of a scenic Asian landscapes and f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table
Late 20th Century
Measures: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Large Brass Chinoiserie Style Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Mid-20th Century Brass Chinoiserie Style Round Planter with Handles. Piece merges traditionally Chinese artistic elements with Western interpretations, a hallmark of the Chinoi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Lucky Chinoiserie Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Plant Stand or Garden Statue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful blue and white ceramic elephant plant stand or garden statue. This piece features an elephant shown with the trunk up. (In South...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Vintage Large Asian Cast Cement Stacked Pagoda
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous vintage cast cement pagoda. Beautiful patina from time on this stunning outdoor sculpture. Fantastic bamboo shoots and leaves on the top portion with a lotus for the finial....
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Double Sided Coromandel Chinoiserie Lacquer Five-Panel Screen, Paravent, 1890s
By Jean Dunand
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Exceptional double sided Chinoiserie hand-painted Coromandel screen, with a continuous scene over the panels. One side depicts a scene of the Forbidden City, and the other side shows...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Blue and White Porcelain Ceramic Planter Pot or Vessel Vase Chinoiserie
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Blue and white ceramic or porcelain planter. The piece features scrollwork detail on rim, and flora and fauna depictions throughout. The bottom is signed with a "7" at the bottom.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Lucky Chinoiserie Green Ceramic Glazed Elephant Garden Statue - South East Asia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful green, blue and white ceramic elephant garden statue. This piece features an elephant shown with the trunk up. This piece would be beautiful in a garden, or on a bookshelf....
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese family ,birds flowers and Chinese motifs throughou...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Brass Planter Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique hand-beaten brass vessel showcases traditional craftsmanship. This pot includes Toa-tie mythological lion handles inspired by Chinese mythology, intricate beaded motifs ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
A true collector's item, a rare collection of early 20th Century 'Brighton Pavilion' Bamboo Chinoiserie armchairs displaying long flat arms in a horseshoe shape back, supported by ge...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Large Blue and White Planter in Japanese Porcelain Hand-Painted
Located in Katonah, NY
This large early 20th-century Japanese porcelain planter, decorated in blue and white, is raised on three stub feet (see images).
The pot is decorated with a traditional scene of blo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Small Chinoiserie Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Garden Plant Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small blue and white glazed ceramic elephant plant stand. Like its larger versions, this will make a great addition to a patio. Just add...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Cast Stone Architectural Panels, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th C., cast stone panels with attractive patina. The panels could be used outdoors or for interior decoration. The back side of the panels have metal wall mounts.
Dimensions:
6...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Metal
Vintage Chinese Tobacco Leaf Planter Hand Painted Porcelain with Wood Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinese porcelain tobacco leaf planter, circa Mid 20th Century. This gorgeous hand painted planter came out of a Naples, FL esta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
19th Century Bamboo & Decoupage Fireplace Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French fireplace screen, made circa 1890 of bamboo, recently updated in England with ebonized (painted) finish and decoupaged horticultural theme of hyacinth, butterflies, and drag...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper
Pair of Chinese Painted And Lacquered Chinoiserie Pedestals
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine pair of early 20th century Chinese Painted and Lacquered Pedestals in colors of green, white, and red on a black background. Pedestals are decorated with traditional Chinese mot...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Style Cloisonné Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere Planter Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Meiji Style Cloisonné Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere Planter Bowl with Repeating Winged Horse and Male Figures. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 17" Diame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Marked Chinese Porcelain Floral Planters Blue & White Golden Koi Fish
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Vintage Porcelain hand-painted Blue, White and golden Koi Fish Flower Planter, Fishbowl or Jardinieres.
Marked with Chinese Symbols at the Top Rim.
Stunning huge Garden ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Large Blue and Green Chinoiserie Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large ceramic glazed elephant garden stool in blue, green, and mint. Collectors across the globe have coveted these chinoiserie garden stools for decades. This one in particular is...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Woven Bamboo and Rattan Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous woven rattan wooden plant stand or side table. This piece will be fantastic used as an occasional table, side table, or on a covered patio for use as a plant stand. The fo...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Flow Blue and White Chinoiserie Ceramic Garden Stool with Koi Fish Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous flow blue traditional English chinoiserie ceramic garden stool. Great for use as a stool for extra seating, a small side table, or as a plant stand. This lovely stool is created from ceramic and features a glazed floral motif in blue and white. Raised circular decorations decorate the body amongst pierced designs. A deep cobalt blue Chinese...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Carved Chinese Carved Hardwood Doors
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional set of palatial hand carved hardwood and lacquered set of doors (two pairs are available). The doors Measure just short of 10 feet in height and are in overall very good condition considering age and use. Each door features four panels carved with Chinese symbols together with a large central panel with open work or tracery in a modified quatrefoil pattern. The tracery is all in very good condition with no faults noted. The doors retain their original brass hardware. The height of the doors is impressive; these doors could be configured as a large 4 panel screen...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
A Remarkable Pair Of Painted Asian Garden Stools With Animal Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of Hexagonal Ceramic Garden Stools with inset panels in fine muted colors depicting various Animals and Flowers. Included in the raised depictions are Bamboo, Birds, Peonies, ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Painted Red Chinoiserie Pedestals , a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Gorgeous and unusual red lacquered vintage pedestals. Wood material Painted with water flowers and birds. Crackling in the lacquer creates patina.
To view all of our listings at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Royal Doulton 'Oyama' Pattern Flow Blue Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare Royal Doulton 'Oyama' pattern porcelain jardinere, circa 1910.
Flow blue jardiniere with a chinoiserie scene of celestial dragons chasing th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinoiserie Cast Stone Garden Foo Dog Statues, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Chinoiserie painted cast stone statues of Asian Foo Dogs. These would be a perfect accent in a garden.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 11"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Jardiniere Cachepot Planter Pot with Fish & Lilies. Circ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Jardiniere Cachepot Planter Pot with Fish & Lilies. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 13" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style blue & white glazed porcelain garden seat of hexagonal section decorated with peonies & flowering vines (19th/20th Cent)(simi...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Enamel and French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Jardinière
Located in London, GB
Chinese enamel and French gilt bronze Chinoiserie jardinière
The enamel Chinese and the gilt bronze French, 19th century
Measures: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 30cm.
This Chin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture, 1950s-1960s.
Beautiful to be used outdoor as gard...
Category
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinoiserie Chinese Red Woven Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red woven rattan arm chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company. The chair's rattan is woven in a large diamond pattern creating a striking app...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Rare 19th Century French Doors with Capriccio Oil Painting and Chinoiserie Verso
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind set of architecturals, these French doors feature a lovely capriccio oil painting on one side and a lacquered Chinoiserie on the verso. Dating to the 1800s, the wood frames on the front side of the doors (as seen in the main photo) have been painted true white more recently. Raised layers of molding surround a large landscape painting of ochre, brown, and gold. A protruding cornice of rounded molding adorns the frames just below the canvas, above a carved rectangular molding and raised kickplate.
The capriccio (a capriccio is an architectural fantasy painting) depicts a massive, bifurcated round staircase surrounding a large outdoor fountain...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Ceramic Emerald Green Elephant Ashtray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A green and yellow ceramic elephant ashtray or catchall. Reminiscent of the ever-popular chinoiserie elephant garden stool, this tall ashtray features...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Ebonized Square Chinoiserie Planter, Jardiniere or Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish large square modernist shape planter or jardiniere adorned with gilt decoration on a dark ebonized background. Each panel is nicely hand painted with trees and plants motif...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ceramic Asian Garden Seat in Blue and White Floral Motifs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian ceramic garden seat or end table in blue and white floral motif.
Blue and white Chinese style ceramic garden stool with hand-painted striking floral chinoiserie floral art work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Red Rattan Canopy or Porter Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company. A wonderful accent chair with diamond shaped woven ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale enameled Asian metal urns, probably Japan or China, circa 1930s, possibly earlier. They have been used as planters for most of their lives and exhibit their origi...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Italian Red Tole Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Jardiniere Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Red Tole Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Jardiniere Planter. Circa 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 18" H x 27" W x 15" D.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Elephant Garden Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (20th Cent) purple and pink porcelain elephant garden seats
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful 3 Pairs White Aluminum Lattice Trellis Garden Outdoor Obelisk Pyramids
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Painted White Aluminum Lattice Trellis Garden Outdoor Obelisk Pyramids Measuring 5 Feet Tall
3 Pairs Available
Each Pair Sold Separately
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Four Painted Faux Bamboo Wrought Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chinoiserie style faux bamboo dining chairs are made of wrought iron painted white and have seats upholstered in purple outdoor fabric. The set is suitable for indoor or outdoor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Reclaimed Red Chinoiserie Painted Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed red Chinoiserie painted fireplace. A fire surround as striking as this would suit both modern and traditional interiors alike.
It has unique design showcasing style and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Wonderful Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquered Planter Copper Inserts
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Asian Modern pair black lacquer and brass planters with copper inserts on hoof foot style removable bases. These pieces are in nice vintage condition with time worn aged pat...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Torcheres Columns
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 20th century circa 1920’s Neoclassical style Chinese Chinoiserie lacquered torchere columns...
Category
1920s European Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red and Cold Lacquered Cornice
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (19th Century) red and gold lacquered cornice (valence) with dragon carving.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Good Quality Art Deco 'Chinoiserie' Painted Timber Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Art Deco 'Chinoiserie' painted timber fireplace. The stepped frieze and jambs adorned with finely painted Chinese landscapes including ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Painted Timber Fireplace with Eastern Influence
Located in London, GB
An architectural timber fireplace with Eastern influence. The jambs and frieze with Chinese symbols throughout, the plinths and centre block with matc...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
White Ceramic Cachepot or Jardiniere with Bamboo Design
Located in New York, NY
A round white ceramic cachepot or jardiniere with bamboo design, circa 20th century, 1970s. Shown holding small flowering plant. Dimensions: 4....
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Iron Table or Stand with Inscribed Dragon
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage handcrafted iron table or stand having a top with organic form, rolled edges and inscribed dragon on a base with rolled ornaments and four scrolled legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Chinese Carved Soapstone Guanyin Kwan Yin 15" Tall Figurine Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Guanyin Kwan Yin 15" Tall Figurine Statue Sculpture. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 15.5" H x 4" W x 3" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of English Decorative Pole Screens with Scenes of Landscapes
Located in London, GB
A pair of pole screens.
Attributed to Jennens & Bettridge.
Constructed in papier mâché, decorated with gilt arabesques and mother-of-pearl; rising from serpentine swept circula...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood
Pair of Asian Solid Brass Goddess Door Pulls B
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of solid brass Asian goddess door knobs. No makers mark. Mounting hardware not included.
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black and Gold Hand Painted and Carved Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the elegance of traditional Chinese art with this Black and Gold Hand Painted and Carved Pedestal. Featuring exquisite floral and bird motifs against a gold backdrop, this pe...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th C. English Tole Coal Bin with Chinoiserie Decoration Incl. Lid Interior
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming and atmospheric 19th-century English tole coal bin or scuttle, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style, with hand-painted gilt figures in a landscape on a black gro...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Asian Solid Brass Goddess Door Pulls A
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of solid brass Asian goddess door knobs. No makers mark. Mounting hardware not included.
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot. Item featured is a large impressive size, nice glaze finish with ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Chinoiserie building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Jennens and Bettridge, and Minton. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $23,413 while the average work can sell for $950.