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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
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic pair of blue and white ginger jars, decorated throughout with delicate bird and flowering branch motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent
Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent

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...

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1970s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic pair of blue and white ginger jars, decorated throughout with delicate Chinese landscapes and floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movemen...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinoiserie Bronze Bowl with Coin Decor
Vintage Chinoiserie Bronze Bowl with Coin Decor

Vintage Chinoiserie Bronze Bowl with Coin Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage bronze bowl features a wide, rimless form, decorated with central motif of a traditional Chinoiserie round coin. The minimalist, streamlined shape, repeated in reserved, tas...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Acura, Mint in Box Circa 1990
Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Acura, Mint in Box Circa 1990

Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Acura, Mint in Box Circa 1990

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Acura Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Mint in Box, Late 20th Century A bold and highly decorative vintage fountain pen by Acura, featuring an elaborate high-relief ...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden Oval Footed Rope Banded Wash Tub Laundry Basin 20"
Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden Oval Footed Rope Banded Wash Tub Laundry Basin 20"

Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden Oval Footed Rope Banded Wash Tub Laundry Basin 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese Chinoiserie wooden laundry tub/wash basin/planter - oval shape with slatted barrel-like sides, supported on four gently curved legs/feet, and banded with three rows of rope t...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sarreid Ltd. Hand Carved Wooden Mandarin Duck With Brass
Vintage Sarreid Ltd. Hand Carved Wooden Mandarin Duck With Brass

Vintage Sarreid Ltd. Hand Carved Wooden Mandarin Duck With Brass

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Hand carved wooden figure depicting a Mandarin duck with artistic distressed styling featuring a styled, crest heavy silhouette modeled after a male mandarin duck in full breeding pl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century
Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century

Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is two English ironstone plates; one dinner plate by Davenport and one side plate by Mason's, both in the flying Bird gilded pattern. Both plates are well potted and hand pai...

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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Fishbowl Planter
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Fishbowl Planter

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Fishbowl Planter

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic blue and white porcelain fishbowl planter, that feels both tailored and relaxed. The hand-painted botanical and butterfly motifs are balanced with a crisp border detail, of...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century
Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century

Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A charming cylindrical box with a domed lid made of black lacquered papier-mâché, known as japanning, is decorated throughout with chinoiserie scenes featuring small figures in a gar...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770
Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770

Dutch Delft Blue and White Covered Jars Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white covered jars was hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1770. Fully composed on every side, they reflect a level of planning and painterly cont...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft, Wood

Cloisonné Pen Holder, China, 19th Century
Cloisonné Pen Holder, China, 19th Century

Cloisonné Pen Holder, China, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant antique cloisonné pen holder crafted in copper with finely enameled decoration on a vivid turquoise-blue ground. The cylindrical body is adorned with blossoming magnolia bran...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand
14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

Located in Dayton, OH

Collection of 14 vintage hand-painted, lacquered paper mache lacquerware trinket / keepsake / cigarette / storage boxes, from the Russian, Kashmir, Indian, Burmese, and Thailand regi...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Ardalt Blue Delfia Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar in Blue and White
Italian Ardalt Blue Delfia Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar in Blue and White

Italian Ardalt Blue Delfia Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar in Blue and White

By Ardalt

Located in Elkhart, IN

A richly decorated blue and white porcelain ginger jar by Ardalt's Blue Delfia line, crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century. The elegant classic form is adorned with dense flor...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian
Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case...

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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"

Antique Japanese Bronze Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Mantel Vase Urn 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique Japanese bronze champlevé and cloisonné enamel vase with dragon handles. It features decorative patterns of lotus and chrysanthemum flowers, vines, and dragons. Mad...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Brass
Old Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Brass

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...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white vases each hand-painted with various scholar's objects including vases filled with chrysanthemums, and flanked by pairs of incense burne...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better known as Foo dogs, hand-painted in turquoise and green. This collector's item dates fro...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

2 Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Lotus Flower Planters Cachepots Jardinières
2 Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Lotus Flower Planters Cachepots Jardinières

2 Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Lotus Flower Planters Cachepots Jardinières

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of mid to early 20th century blue and white porcelain planters / jardinieres. Round form with flared rim, drain holes, and matching underplates. Decorated by hand with swirling ...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair

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...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic pair of blue and white ginger jars, decorated throughout with delicate Chinese floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while maintai...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"
Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi. Made from high-quality kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve a lu...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ivory Patina Buddha Statue
Ivory Patina Buddha Statue

Ivory Patina Buddha Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Calming Buddha in Ivory Patina Finish. Gorgeous soft color on the Buddha to add a Zen feeling to your Design Project. A wonderful accessory.

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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

China Set of Three Silk Hand Painted Rigid Fans 'Pay-Pay', circa 1900
China Set of Three Silk Hand Painted Rigid Fans 'Pay-Pay', circa 1900

China Set of Three Silk Hand Painted Rigid Fans 'Pay-Pay', circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of 3 delicate silk hand painted rigid fans (Pay-Pay) from China with floral and birds decoration. China End of 19th beginning of the 20th century. Some tiny holes in the silk...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Silk, Wood

Japanese Camphorwood Brass Okinawa Pagoda Jewelry Chest Box 17"
Japanese Camphorwood Brass Okinawa Pagoda Jewelry Chest Box 17"

Japanese Camphorwood Brass Okinawa Pagoda Jewelry Chest Box 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Japanese chinoiserie jewelry treasure chest. Made of Camphor Wood featuring a carved cityscape with Pagoda and etched brass hardware. The box interior features a mirror and ...

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880
Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880

Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880

By Moore Brothers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A finely decorated pair of deep rich blue vases with cartouches of the iconic Blue Willow pattern on their flow blue grounds. With adorable feet on their bases and moon shaped vessel...

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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Blue Pink Ceramic Famille Rose Pastel Chinoiserie Quatrefoil Chinese Vase
Blue Pink Ceramic Famille Rose Pastel Chinoiserie Quatrefoil Chinese Vase

Blue Pink Ceramic Famille Rose Pastel Chinoiserie Quatrefoil Chinese Vase

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Blue pink and green ceramic porcelain Famille rose quatrefoil Chinese vase. The opening is 5" wide and in a quatrefoil shape. The neck is decorated with pink lotus flowers and an eme...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair

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...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Royal Delft Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlesticks
Pair of Royal Delft Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlesticks

Pair of Royal Delft Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlesticks

By Royal Delft

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Hand-painted Royal Delft candlesticks by De Porceleyne Fles decorated in classic blue and white and offered as a pair with original Delft boxes. This rare and elegant pair of Royal ...

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1980s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft

Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony
Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony

Vintage Monumental Bronze Foo Lions - A Pair Show Pony

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental pair of Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions offers a commanding presence and timeless symbolism, making them a definitive acquisition for the sophisticated collector. Hist...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Pair of Imari Style Sitting Cat Sculptures, Hand-painted Porcelain
Pair of Imari Style Sitting Cat Sculptures, Hand-painted Porcelain

Pair of Imari Style Sitting Cat Sculptures, Hand-painted Porcelain

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of porcelain sculptures depicts sitting cats, facing each other in style of Staffordshire figurines with their faces turned towards the viewer. The cats' bodies and head...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Chinoiserie Pagoda
Chinoiserie Pagoda

Chinoiserie Pagoda

By Renzo Mongiardino

Located in New York, NY

Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Shell, Wood

Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box with Faux Tortoise Trim
Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box with Faux Tortoise Trim

Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box with Faux Tortoise Trim

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful hand painted Chinoiserie decorative box. Trimmed in a faux tortoise painted molding.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

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".

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1960s Burmese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Paper

Small English Chinoiserie Plate
Small English Chinoiserie Plate

Small English Chinoiserie Plate

Located in New York, NY

Small English chinoiserie plate. William IV chinoiserie plate or vide poche/ saucer with hand painted multicolored court figures and notables with t...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars Hand Painted Netherlands C. 1790
Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars Hand Painted Netherlands C. 1790

Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars Hand Painted Netherlands C. 1790

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

Made in the late 18th century, this pair of blue and white Delft jars has an elegant presence. The smooth ovoid bodies rise to a strong, stepped neck and a wide, projecting flange th...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Fine PAIR of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plates in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818
Fine PAIR of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plates in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818

Fine PAIR of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plates in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good PAIR of early Mason's Ironstone pottery Desert Plates or Dishes in the very decorative Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffo...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

2 Chinese Cloisonne Cobalt Blue Floral Peonies Butterfly Vases Urns 7"
2 Chinese Cloisonne Cobalt Blue Floral Peonies Butterfly Vases Urns 7"

2 Chinese Cloisonne Cobalt Blue Floral Peonies Butterfly Vases Urns 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two mid to early 20th century Chinese Cloisonne cobalt blue floral Ponies and butterflies bud vases / mantel vases / baluster shaped urns. Dimensions: 4.25" x 7.25" (D x H)

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Apprentice Chest, English, Camphorwood, Storage Box, circa 1920
Small Antique Apprentice Chest, English, Camphorwood, Storage Box, circa 1920

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...

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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic blue and white ginger jar, decorated throughout with delicate Chinoiserie floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while maintaining ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Sculpture on Carved Wood Base

Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Sculpture on Carved Wood Base

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 Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, probably made in 1970s. The figurine has fitted carved wood base on rounded feet; the natural warm tones of the wood bring out the beautiful patina colors, enhancing the presentation. The original bronze sculpture, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE), was discovered in 1969 in a Han dynasty tomb in Gansu Province, China. It is described as "perfectly balanced on the one hoof which rests without pressure on a flying swallow, it is a remarkable example of three-dimensional form and of animal portraiture with the head vividly expressing mettlesome vigor." It was determined that the tomb belonged to an army general who had been given the important task of maintaining imperial frontier defenses. The horse is believed to be a "celestial horse" or "blood-sweating horse", a Mongolian breed brought to China from Fergana on emperor's orders in 104 BCE, that was highly prized as mark of status by the Han elite and military society. The sculpture was exhibited internationally in the 1970s to a great success, but in 2002 it was included the Gansu Flying Horse in the inaugural list of 64 grade-one cultural relics that are forbidden to be taken out of mainland China for exhibition. The sculpture is not marked; we are offering a similar Han horse...

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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century
Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century

Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant rectangular Vietnamese lacquer box finished in deep black lacquer and decorated with a hand-painted scene of goldfish swimming among aquatic plants in shimmering golden tones...

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20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn 11"
Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn 11"

Chinese Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese porcelain lidded ginger jar vase decorated in a blue and white floral 5 toed dragon in the clouds motif. Dimensions: 6.75" x 10.5" (Diameter x Height)

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era
Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era

Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era

By Arita

Located in Glasgow, GB

A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century during the Meiji period in Japan. The jar features an elongated ovoid-shaped body, and is decorated in a chinoiserie style, and adorned with Japanese symbolism... Encircling the body of the ginger jar are two green...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass
Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass

Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass

By Josef Inwald

Located in Atlanta, GA

Josef Inwald, circa 1930. A good quality and large platter made of glass with 4 dragons. Beautiful chinoiserie decoration to the surface - well known pattern. "The founder of the...

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20th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***

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...

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Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Elephant and Boy
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Elephant and Boy

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Elephant and Boy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage ceramic sculpture captures a moment of serene tranquility, featuring a young boy peacefully slumbering across the back of a stylized elephant. Rendered in a vib...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock
Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming grandmother clock decorated in the chinoiserie taste with typical scenery and figures. Smaller than your average grandmother clock and larger than your typical granddaug...

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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box
Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box

Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Finely detailed champlevé scarab shape box with gilt wash interior. Traces of antique mirror on inner top. Rich colors of blue, turquoise purple finely enameled all around box.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic pair of blue and white ginger jars, decorated throughout with delicate bird and flowering branch motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement wh...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog
Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog

Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog

By Dresden Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase
Vintage Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase

Vintage Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful Chinoiserie flower frog, tulipiere vase, or cachepot Holland, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 5.13"D x 4.5"H. Very good original vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture

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

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