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Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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
Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
Located in GB
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1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1930s Red & Gold in colour, Circular Shaped case supported by pair circular Bolsters Rectangular platfo...
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1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Lacquer

19th Century French Blue Porcelain Elephant Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
A French Garniture de Cheminée in the Chinoiserie Taste Constructed in blue turquoise porcelain with gilt highlights, Algerian onyx and bronze, ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Located in Mérida, YU
Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock. This is from the Marina series in white Lucite featuring Chinoiserie. Some scratches on the surface. Excelle...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock. This elegant and sophisticated clock has a finely chiselled gilt-bronze case with gold and enamel highlights. It dep...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Rare Gold Chinoiserie Chiming Georgian Style Mantel Clock, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A decorative two train English gold chinoiserie mantel clock of small proportions, circa 1920. The Georgian style rectangular case with brass carry handle and stepped base, decorated...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Black Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Retailed by Hamilton & Inches, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A black chinoiserie lacquered clock of small proportions, the rectangular case beautifully decorated in relief with garden scenes in shades of red, brown, green, black and gold highl...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Chinoiserie Taste
Located in London, GB
A good French antique mantel clock in the chinoiserie taste. Constructed in gilt bronze; the shaped case having oriental form scroll feet and decorated with foliates and surmounted with a figure of a Chinese lady of quality in traditional robes...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Samson porcelain and ormolu Chinoiserie elephant clock French, Late 19th Century Height 24cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm This exquisite and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and faience clock set in the chinoiserie style French, late 19th century Clock: Height 52cm, width 43cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 53cm, width 26cm, depth 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Black Chinoiserie Lyre Clock, Guilmet Paris, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare 19th century French Louis XV style black chinoiserie lyre clock with raised decoration. The case topped by embossed circular mounts and a bronze finial. The cream porcelain...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set was designed in France in the late 19th century in a fanciful ‘Oriental’ style. The set is comprised of a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, all of which have been...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This clock set is designed in a wonderful ‘chinoiserie’ style. This style was inspired by the art of China, and it was very fashionable in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century French Chinoiserie Silver and Gilt Three-Piece Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important & rare silvered and gilt bronze 3-piece Chinoiserie clock garniture comprising a clock and two side pieces. The Pagoda form clock with 2 Chinese figures, one sitting pla...
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Chinoiserie mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ormolu and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie mantel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel clocks, popular names associated with this style include Andre Romain Guilmet, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Hamilton & Inches Ltd., and Jaeger-LeCoultre. 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 mantel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $774 and tops out at $48,500 while the average work can sell for $8,570.

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