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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
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table W Red Leather Top
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table W Red Leather Top
Category

1990s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints. Beautiful pastel colours Lithographs by Alfred Adlard, J.Parkin and D.Hayes After C.W Harrison and Miss E.Hogg Original hand color Publishe...
Category

1840s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Delft Blue and White Monumental Baluster Vase, Hand-Painted, 1950s Dutch
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This tall Delft Blue vase is a striking example of mid-century Velsen hand-painted earthenware, executed in a refined baluster silhouette that flares gently at the neck and foot whil...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

French Louis XIV Style Black Lacquer & Gilt Chinoiserie Chests / Commodes -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are hand painted French Louis XIV style chinoiserie chests. I love the vivid pastoral scenes, particularly on the tops. The key escutcheons are faux. The drawers have dovetail ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored glazed ceramic, China, not marked, circa mid 20th century. This beautiful pair is n...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wooden Faux Bamboo Mirror Facet Cut France 58x78cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique faux bamboo mirror with original mirror plate and back, completely in Chinoiserie style, this style was very popular in the Art Nouveau period, originating from France, this ...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning papier mache tray from England, 19th century, with “Japanned” black lacquer and parcel gilt illustrations covering the surface. The tray is glowing from the intricate depi...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese rosewood wooden jewelry box, jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque in the center of the lid, inside a red lining with golden floral decoration, second half of...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Jewelry Box with Drawers Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese rosewood jewelry box with 2 doors and 3 drawers, jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque in the center of the doors and sides, inside a red lining with silver-c...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Scalamandré chinoiserie tasseled silk pillows/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of Scalamandre chinoiserie silk damask pillows. These soft silk tan pillows have a Chinese inspired romantic scene with sage green tassels on the edge. The reverse is ...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Large Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large Vintage rosewood wooden jewelry box, jewelry storage box with 5 drawers and 2 doors, decorated with jade and brass fittings, circa mid 20th century, marked Shanghai made in Chi...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Chinoiserie Executive Campaign Desk Brass Leather Faux Bamboo
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning Chinoiserie style Campaign desk by Drexel, 1960s. Fully marked, the desk features hand painted details, bas relief figures, a three panel leather top, brass hardware and g...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Category

1990s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

1960s Red Metal Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid-20th century red metal single light hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade. Dimensions:...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black & Gold Oval Mirrored Wall Hanging Toleware Vanity Tray Platter 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage black metal tolware tray with added mirror and wire for use as a wall mirror. Oval shape with curved edge, hand painted with a swirling gold foliate design. Marked "Muriel" o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Baker Milling Road Chinoiserie Lacquered & Caned Settee Loveseat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Milling Road Chinoiserie Settee. Features a Sheraton style frame and black lacquered Chinoiserie finish with gold linework and trim. The settee fe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Low Table with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant black lacquer rectangular low table with gilt motif landscape top. simple and beautiful form. We carry Fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared m...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece. This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie secretary desk. The coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Desvres Delft Table Lamp by Géo Martel (1900-1920) with New Green Velvet Shade
By Desvres, Geo Martel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare Desvres ceramic vase attributed to Géo Martel (circa 1900–1920), this Delft table lamp is a striking blend of his...
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Delft Polychrome Table Lamp by Tichelaar Makkum with New Indigo Velvet Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This vintage Delft polychrome table lamp, handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, is made from a rare mid-20th century vase by Royal Tichelaar Makkum—Europe’s oldest ceramic man...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tichelaar Makkum Delft Chinoiserie Lamps (1940-60) New Green Velvet Lampshades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a pair of vintage Royal Tichelaar Makkum vases (circa 1940–1960), this one-of-a-kind set of table lamps celebrates the en...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Elegant 20-piece po...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass Vintage
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage wooden jewelry box, jewelry storage box with 5 drawers and 2 doors, decorated with jade and brass fittings, China, approximately mid-20t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade, Brass

Century Furniture Chin Hua Armoire Gentleman's Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Asian Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Gentleman's Chest or Armoire by the high-quality furniture maker Century, from their "Chin Hua" line de...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Jewelry Box Lacquered Wood Mother of Pearl Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Chinese jewelry box, jewelry box with drawers and doors, black lacquered wood inlaid with mother of pearl and finished with brass...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 White Furniture Ming Dynasty style Mandarin China Cabinet 330-31. Features a rectangular form made from mahogany and burlwood paneling with a stepback top. The illumanted top ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars China, Late 20th Century Measures: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 19ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps. Lotus, Dragon and Phoenix pattern. 11″ to top of vase. 20.5″ h to shade rest. 5.25″ x 4.5″ base.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Blue & Brown Floral Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century porcelain vase / urn by Maitland Smith. Features round panels of chinoiserie floral designs, framed in a background of speckled brown and a pattern of spirals aroun...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Marbro Pair of Large Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps with Imari Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Chinoiserie porcelain urn table lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company features hand-painted, highly detailed Imari style decor in bright, cheerful yellow color with gold a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

Asian Hand Carved Painted Wooden Lucky Baby Buddha on Melon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved and hand-painted baby Buddha sculpture depicts Buddha as a boy, kneeling and hugging a large melon, ready to fall asleep. The...
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Padouk

Chelsea House Celadon Green Ceramic Bottle Vase Table Lamp Chinoiserie 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chelsea House ceramic table lamp glazed in a soft celadon green with black faux marble base and brass hardware. Includes harp, black wood orb finial and a stylish white fabric shade....
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Zenith Delft Green Table Lamps (1950-1960), New Salmon Pink Satin Shades, Pair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a pair of hand-painted Zenith Gouda vases (circa 1950s–1960s) in a rare Delft green palette, these one-of-a-k...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Chinoiserie Silk Painted Four Panel Screen
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Chinese vintage black silk four panel painted silk screen. Each panel is 83.75"H x 15.5"W x 0.75"D.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

A handsome hand-painted oriental screen / room divider, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome vintage oriental partition or room divider, 20th century. Hand-painted with Asian birds and flowers in tones of licorice, maraschino, and frond green against a glowing gol...
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Blue and White Ceramic Chinoiserie Garden Stool With Floral Scroll Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring timeless sophistication and global charm to your home with this exquisite vintage blue and white Chinoiserie ceramic garden stool. A striking example of Asian-inspired design, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Michael Taylor Chinoiserie Coromandel Large Six Panel Folding Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous large Michael Taylor Asian chinoiserie coromandel screen with 6 large panels. Very tall, too. Add some quality drama to your design project.
Category

1990s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century. 8" diam. 15" to top of vase 25.5" overall height
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Century Chinoiserie Style Chin Hua Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 1/4 in W: 73 in D: 18 in Introduce timeless sophistication to your interior with this striking Vintage Chinoiserie Style Console Table from the iconic Chin Hua C...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Blue Chinoiserie Vases with Hand-Painted White and Green Florals
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of timeless ceramic vintage blue and white floral vases. This set comes as a pair and will elevate any space. A classic expression of Asian artistry and sophisticated floral d...
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Perfect for that powder bath! This is a red lacquer chinoiserie cabinet with gold faux bamboo accents. The cabinet opens to a single sh...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Delft - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Floral Delft Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft faience plate with blue chinoiserie decoration of a central medallion depicting a bird on a flowering branch. The borders ornately decorated with geometrically arranged foliage...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand. Measures 17.5" in width, 14.5" in depth and x 20.25" in height. ,  
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Superb height to this distinctive storage piece at jus...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Hand Painted Wood Chinoiserie Panels in White Gold Giltwood Frames
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Hand Painted Wood Chinoiserie Panels in White Gold Giltwood Frames
Category

1990s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

1960s Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1960's black metal single light, hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade. Dimensions: 12.5" ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Category

2010s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Italian Chinoiserie Tole Metal Wall Mirror Pagoda Form Vitrine / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century chinoiserie pagoda form tole vitrine. There are two available. The interior does have a light. There are two glass shelves with 11 inches separating each ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".
Category

1960s Burmese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars with cherry blossom design, circa mid-20th century, Japan. A great set for a table, mantel, shelf or cabinet, etc. Very good condition ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered ginger jars China, 20th century Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 17"H. Very good vintage condition.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Extraordinary Lacquered And Painted Cocktail Table Attributed Holly Hunt Design
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted custom Holly Hunt design rectangular low table in an ecru and tan faux cracquelure finish overall with Chinese inspired gilt decorations. The overhanging top is made...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Lacquered And Gilt Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant low table in the Chinoiserie style with a particularly noteworthy form ebonized with gilt flowering trees and ducks on the water on the top. Gilt floral vines decorate th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter. Decorated with butterflies , birds and flowers. 9.8 inches diameter.
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jars with Foo Dog Finials. Jars feature dragon motifs. Jars are in the traditional baluster shape and lids have a do...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & Platter Ca. 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860. The "Peacock" pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820. The pattern features two peacocks...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Chinoiserie LaBarge Verre Églomisé Black and Gold Mirror, 1986
Located in Harlingen, TX
An exquisite late 20th century chinoiserie style La Barge reverse hand painted and gilt glass wall hanging mirror, signed and dated 1986. It features a gorgeous verre églomisé applic...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

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 decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, 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 Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. 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 $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.

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