Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
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
Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese wooden jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque centrally placed on the lid, inside a pink/fuchsia lining with gold floral decoration, second half of the 20th ce...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important Gripoix Floral Arrangement, from the former YSL Showroom on West 57th St in New York City. One of an important trio that were used for decoration within the Lalanne designed iron showcases...
Category
1970s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Duck Figurine Figure Couple Blue Chinese Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming pair of figurines of an Indian runner duck, also known as a bottle duck, made of turquoise and purple glazed Chinese porcelain, 20th century, unmarked.
These beautiful du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is a beautiful turquoise blue. A great statement piece/decorative object for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Asian lacquered box is a stunning example of mid-century Chinoiserie design. Featuring a classic octagonal silhouette, the piece is finished in a deep black la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Carved Figure, an Oriental, Jade Study of Bird of Para, China 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bird is in Jade. It has been made in China during the 20th Century.
The color is green.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s.
Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with numerous figures and gilt detail.
Chinoiserie black l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height.
...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Vintage Chinoiserie Jewelry Box, Wood with Jade Inlay and Brass Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese jewelry box features solid wood body with finger joint corners, carved inlay on the lid, and brass applique decor on the corners and around the inlay. The box is equi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Jade, Brass
Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture features a galloping horse stepping on a flying bird, with prominent green verdigris patina on highly detailed cast. The sculpture is a replica of the Flyin...
Category
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Apprentice Chest, English, Camphorwood, Storage Box, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice chest. An English, camphorwood sample storage box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Superb craftsmanship in miniature from the hand...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Delft Blue and White Monumental Baluster Vase, Hand-Painted, 1950s Dutch
By Delft
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
By Sitzendorf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain—Articulated Head & Hands
This exquisite 19th-century Sitzendorf Meissen-style Chinoiserie no...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH.
Ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Spode Soup Bowl or Plate in Japan Floral Pattern No. 2054, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful bowl or soup plate produced by the Spode factory and made of ironstone pottery, which they call Stone China, in the early 19th Century, Circa 1820
The chinoiseri...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase
By Ardalt, Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Delfts Royal Sphinx by Boch Blue and White Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous blue and white porcelain vase with a ruffled lip
By Delfts for Royal Sphinx by Boch
Holland, Circa Mid-20th century
Measures: 6" W x 6" D x 12" H
Excellent vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior.
The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Large Vase, Vintage, Oriental, Baluster, Panel Scenes, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vase, a vintage oriental baluster vase highly decorated with panel scenes dating to the mid-late 20th century.
Of Classic form and in good proportion
Of quality c...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol in both Feng Shui and in Chinese folklore. It's most powerful when displayed in the east sector of your home, office or location of the piece. This dragon jade boat...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century
Description:
This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th century, showcases the elegance of natural stone carving and the timeless symbolism of animals in decorative art. The ensemble includes a pair of jade elephants, a reclining lion in jade, and a seated dog in onyx, each carved with delicate detail and smooth finishes. Perfect for display in a cabinet, on a console, or as part of a themed vignette, these figurines bring a sense of serenity, strength, and tradition to any interior.
Key features include:
Natural Stone Materials:
The pair of elephants and the lion are carved from jade, known for its symbolic value and subtle translucence.
The seated dog is carved from onyx, offering a contrasting tone and texture with its elegant veining and natural luster.
Symbolic Animal Forms:
Elephants symbolize wisdom, memory, and good fortune, especially when displayed as a pair.
The lion conveys strength, protection, and calm authority.
The dog represents loyalty, guardianship, and companionship.
Chinese 20th-Century Craftsmanship: All four pieces reflect traditional Chinese stone-carving techniques, combining refined form with smooth, tactile surfaces.
Versatile Decorative Use: Whether placed in a display case, on a desk, shelf, or altar, these figurines serve as both decorative accents and subtle symbols of balance and harmony.
Curated Collector’s Set: The combination of two materials and four distinct animals makes this set ideal for collectors of Asian art, animal figures, or natural stone miniatures.
This set of four jade and onyx animal figurines...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade, Onyx
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Korean Celadon Maebyeong Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage vase features celadon craquelure glaze with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the distinct Maebyong shape with small opening, short neck, round shoulder, wide base, and constricted waist.
The vase is signed and stamped on the bottom with maker's marks.
Maebyong is the Korean pronunciation for the Chinese Meiping...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery
Large Brass Footed Tole Chinoiserie Rectangular Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Black Tole Chinoiserie planter with decorations on sides and lion head rings. Raised on large brass paw feet.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Tôle
Large Vintage Chinese Elephant Jardiniere, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
1970s Glazed ceramic elephant garden flower pot handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Shanxi Round Bentwood Dumpling Serving Steamer Box 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Shanxi wooden storage box used for serving steamed dumplings / food at family gatherings. This steamer box features traditional round, rustic, bentwood constructi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 Decorative Objects
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade, Quartz
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage MCM Small Brass Chinoiserie Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM small brass lidded coffret style trinket box with chinoserie detail. The box depicts engraved scenes with a main motif of a sea ship on the upper lid and other scenes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Small since hand-painted Chinese porcelain, made in the 20th century. The since has internal veiling as shown in the pictures.
Ø cm 6.5 h cm 8
Chinese ceramics are some of the most...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$185 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Paper
Late 17th century, Dutch Delft, Transitional Style Bottle Vase With Playing Boys
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
An early Dutch Delftware bottle vase in Transitional style.
Origin: Delft, The Netherlands
Date: Late 17th century
Workshop: Unknown.
A genuine blue and white bottle vase made as a...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Round Brass Container with Removable Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Crane Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic and brass container with a brass bottom and removable lid with ceramic top. Top features a blue and white ceramic or porcelain lid with floral hand-painted and glazed d...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Wicker & Wood Large Storage Basket with Owl Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinoiserie style large lidded storage basket features a cylindrical body, done in complex weave with pronounced rib structure, creating a sturdy base for the applied decor....
Category
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
Vintage Brass Footed Bowl with Flying Cranes Relief, Korea 20th Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass footed bowl features a wide, highly detailed relief band depicting cranes flying through clouds and tree branches. The relief b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
By Delft
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni Pennis, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style.
Marked to the base with the Blu...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Footed Bowl with Flying Dragon Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass footed bowl features a wide, highly detailed band of abstract floral decor and central motif depicting a traditional Chinoiseri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar ot temple jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH.
Very good vintage condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Floral Scene
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This large antique Chinese Famille Rose vase is a spectacular example of hand-painted Qing-style porcelain, richly decorated with vibrant enamels, gilt accents, and exceptional multi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Turquoise Glazed Parrots Chinese Porcelain 30cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare pair of parrot or cockatoo figurines, made of blue or turquoise and purple glazed Chinese porcelain, circa the first half of the 20th century. Marked on the bottom with the make...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Very Large Chinese Porcelain Vases French Gold Ormolu Stands
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique Very Large Chinese Porcelain Vases French Gold Ormolu Stands
Porcelain: Chinese, 18th Century
Ormolu: French, Late 19th Century
Vases...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Imari Wise Men Phoenix Koi Fish Bowl 16"
By Fukagawa
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early 20th century Japanese Meiji centerpiece fish bowl by Fukagawa Porcelain. Large onion shaped bowl painted on one side with a scene of figures / wise men / geishas and ant...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
Long Narrow Chinese Laquered Box with Brass Bun Feet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely unusually long and narrow Chinoiserie box having black background with red and gold flowers, brass hinge and bun feet.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Black Carved Jade Marble Stone Flower Vase 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese carved and polished black jade/ marble featuring trophy urn form with white veining.
Dimensions:
7" x 12.25" (Diameter x Height)
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
$287 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Royal Crown Derby "Gold Aves" Candlesticks. Vintage With Dolphin bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of 24 karat gold and white fine porcelain candlesticks by the re known English firm of Royal Crown Derby. This elaborate design of adorned birds and peacocks is appli...
Category
1960s British Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Chinese Early Twentieth Century Vase
Located in CA, CA
Chinese early twentieth century black enamelled vase decorated with birds and butterflies around a flowering peony tree.
Small chip under the heel of the vase
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted Chinoiserie Early 18th Century
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the early 18th century, circa 1720.
Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes 17th and 18th century Europe's fasci...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Vintage Rose Medallion Large 44" Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rose Medallion Large 44" Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase. Item features hand painted details, various palace scenes on all sides, beautiful blue, green, pink an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome Equestrian Horse and Riders made from gray pottery, Presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horses in that lot).
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the Empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Italian Este Ceramiche Faux Bamboo Ceramic Watering Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Este Ceramiche faux bamboo watering can. Bone colored ceramic with simulated bamboo handle and trim in a green/brown color way. Brand stamp on the underside.
This piece is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures, Chinese Calligraphy and a Chocolate Brown Ground,
Circa 1840-1880
The English Tôle octagonal tea canisters with covers hig...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
Category
18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, and Maitland Smith. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $836.
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