Chinoiserie Sculptures
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
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$3,600 / set
Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Painted with a white glaze laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Foo Dog Hitching Post Sculpture in Solid Granite, Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving. It once served as a hitching post for horses...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Birds or Quails
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of life size Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper birds decorated with elaborate floral designs, having brass crests, beaks, and feet and removable wings.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Copper
$3,900 / set
Pair of White Ceramic Lions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Pair of White Ceramic Lions exudes elegance and timeless sophistication, making them perfect statement pieces for any interior or garden decor. Each lion is meticulously crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,500 / set
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and white, the elephant’s skin painted a rich burnt umber and ...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful true pair of French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Terra Cotta and Vert de Patricia marble statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular Vert de Patricia marble base with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with indigo blue, the elephant’s skin painted with glossy white and laced wit...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mid 20th Century, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Italian porcelain chinoiserie nodding head figures of a Chinese Mandarin couple, made for the Marbo Lamp Company, circa 1960's, Inl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous detail, this piece captures the essence of peace and min...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
By Mottahedeh
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of two seated, smiling Chinese Buddha figures from a series of folk types:
Voluminous bodies with hair tied back strictly, wearing robes that cling closely to the body, bel...
Category
1840s German Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Carved Stone Meditating Buddha Head Statue Bust on Wood Plinth 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Heavy carved stone Buddha head sculpture / statue featuring curling hair, elongated ears, closed eyes, and slightly smiling expression. Set in a black painted wooden plinth stand.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992
By Lomonosov
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming standing grouse bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the p...
Category
1980s Russian Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Birds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique hand carved white jade bird figures
China, Early 20th Century
Each measures: 5.38"W x 1.25"D x 3.5"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 31" W x 8.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper elephants decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs on an alluring blue background.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$3,250 / set
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Miami, FL
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
Offered for sale is a pair of hand-painted and very colorful Domen...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand-painted ceramic Asian male figures, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, British Hong Kong. Hand painted in both rich and bri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
Breathtaking vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie large decorative statues 1 male and 1 female comprised of bright red plastic-coated plaste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Plaster, Paint
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Large Scale Terracotta Chinoiserie Figurine Depicting Woman Att. Chapman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s large scale chinoiserie figurine depicting a female holding a brass umbrella. This piece is attributed to Chapman and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A single ceramic Lion Foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is green and yellow with dark brown accents and base. Piece and makes a great decorative object for a desk, shelf, library, cocktail table, etc. Dimensions: 5.75" Height.
Agate dish...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Phoenix Sculptures in Spinach Jade
Located in Round Top, TX
These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, capturing the graceful beauty and intricate detail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$1,830 / set
Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dresden Porcelain Dog Sculpture. It depicts a life size Bolognese hairy dog. He has grey and white curly hair with big black eyes. It is hallmarked Dresden.
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Pearlized Glaze Chinoiserie Statues, a Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of chinoiserie ceramic statues. This set will bring a room the grand millennial vibe it deserves. Created from ceramic, each statue is painted ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Seated Buddha in Patinated Bronze, Circa 17th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seated Buddha in patinated bronze, circa 17th century.
A bronze Buddha sculpture, brown patina, from Thai-Lao, principality of Chieng Kham, circa 17th century.
H: 52cm. W: 35cm, D: ...
Category
17th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
2 Annamite Mandarins In Bronze, Vietnam, Early 20th Century
By Ishikawa Komei
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of Annamite mandarins in bronze with brown patina, dressed in the traditional costume of scholars for audiences, decorated with dragons; they carry a tablet in their hands.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonné Bird on a Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 29" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 29" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Figure. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, desirable distressed finish, and paint...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Stone
18th Century English Wood Carved Standing Chinese Attendant with Lotus Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century English wood carved standing Chinese attendant with lotus bowl, The well carved and decorated figure with glass eyes, holding a 10 inch...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and ochre, the elephant’s skin painted with dark celadon and l...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Production Date : C 1725
Made in ...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wicker Capybara Animal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese wicker capybara box from the Shanghai collection with carved wood highlights and removable lid.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Birds Made by Jeanne Reed’s
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of porcelain hand-painted birds standing on a branch
Made by Jeanne Reed’s for the Historic Charleston Foundation
This pair would look stunning on a fireplace mantle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Rare Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Chinese carved wood foo dogs.
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Burlwood Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinese burlwood sculpture .
Height 100 cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture of Fearless Monk Riding a Tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A well-known sculpture portraying of a fearless monk riding a tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic.
This sculpture is part of the Buddhist art tradition in Laos and serves a...
Category
Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Paper, Plaster, Paint
American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infants, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infant 3D figurative plaster sculptures painted gold on black wood bases, apparently unmarked.
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$550 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Large Temple Lion Gilded Bronze Statue Thailand Foo Dog 27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded bronze, partly green patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Terra Cotta Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Life-size terracotta parrot or bird with a quizzical expression, decorated and glazed with soft muted colors.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted.
Period : Qi...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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 Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Decorative Object, Lilique Style Casting Glass Custom Made Sculpture
By Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Decorative Object, Lilique Style Casting Glass Custom Made Sculpture
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home decor with our stunning In the Style of Lalique Sculptu...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Uranium Glass
A Pair of 18th Century English Chinoiserie Carved Wood Ring Holders
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century English Chinoiserie carved wood ring holders modeled after Asian men. The pieces are polychromed and gold gilded. Both are holding tra...
Category
18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Sculptures
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 Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lilique Style Casting Glass Decorative Custom Made Sculpture
By Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home decor with our stunning In the Style of Lalique Sculpture. This unique piece is expertly crafted from casting glass, resulting...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Uranium Glass
Chinoiserie sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie sculptures 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 sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, Meissen Porcelain, Feldman Lighting Co., and Fitz and Floyd. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $27,960 while the average work can sell for $885.