Vase from China, 20th Century, Blue and White, Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chinese vase, blue cobalt, and white porcelain. 20th century. trees decor pattern.
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Porcelain
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.
Vase from China, 20th Century, Blue and White, Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chinese vase, blue cobalt, and white porcelain. 20th century. trees decor pattern.
Porcelain
$1,255Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Travelling Jewellery Box, Chinese, Lacquered, Campaign Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquered pine campaign case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful example of red lacquered craftsmans...
Pine, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Famille Noire Black Dragon Vase with Pink and Green Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall famille noire chinoiserie vase with a red and green floral motif throughout the body on a black background. Attached to the neck of the vessel, are two green dragon or lion ha...
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Chinese Red and Gold Lacquer Octagonal Tiered Wedding Box
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A captivating late 19th-century Chinese octagonal multi-tiered stacking presentation or wedding box. This ceremonial dowry vessel features a classic tapered, faceted silhouette envel...
Wood
Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wooden humidor richly decorated in the revived Chinoiserie manner, its exterior finished in deep black japanning and finely painted with gilt rocaille scrollwork framing ...
Glass, Wood
Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
Porcelain
Pair of Mason's Chinoiserie Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Mason's chinoiserie vases. Small pair orange, blue, green and gilt baluster shaped Ironstone vases with central reveals depicting chinoiserie figures ...
Ironstone
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful mountain scene decoration in vibrant yellow color resting on ball feet. This chinoiserie box is marked...
Brass, Enamel
$273Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Chinese Polychrome Enamel Bronze Vase
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful colors on polychrome enamelled bronze antique Chinese vase.
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century Satsuma Bowl with the Five Warriors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous piece of late 19th century Satsuma depicting the 5 warriors in excellent antique condition with no issues to speak of. Finely detailed. interior. Have not cleaned the unders...
Clay
Large Chinese Enameled Lidded Jar with Cupid Decor, Antique, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large Chinese Cupid Lidded Jar Enameled jar of very good large size and in lovely condition. Vibrantly enameled overall with cupids, flowers, and foliage decor. Height 37 cm Good use...
Porcelain
$926Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Ceramic
Rare Pair of 'Arte Povera' Glass Vases Chinoiserie Decor, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fascinating pair of vases brilliantly illustrates the ingenuity and refinement of 18th-century Italian decorative arts. Made in the Piedmont region, these objects utilize the co...
Glass
Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Floor Vase with Figural Scenes
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Vintage Chinese hand-painted porcelain floor vase with colorful figural and landscape decoration. This large decorative vase features a classic baluster-shaped body with a tall cylin...
Enamel
Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910. This is a very decoratives...
Paper
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Gustav Klingert Moscow
By Gustav Klingert
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Russian Imperial silver tea caddy, engraved in the Chinoiserie style, by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, dated 1894. Gu...
Silver
$488Sale Price|51% Off
Chinese Floral Birds Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
For offer is a gorgeous hand-painted vase. The piece features chrysanthemums in both yellow and orange as well as a bird. Would be great on a mantel, dining table with a bouquet of f...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plate Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1810
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England circa 1810, this Minton porcelain dish is a masterpiece of English Regency chinoiserie. The hand-painted scene exhibits vibrant colors, intricate details, and a playful spirit. The dish shows three young boys playing on a seesaw. The boys display a delightful childish innocence. Jean-Baptiste Pillement's drawings inspired this Minton image ( for more on Pillement, see below). The last image shows an image of Pillement's work. The underside of the plate shows the Minton mark in underglaze blue with pattern number 539. Dimensions: Diameter 8.25 in. x H 1.5 in. Condition: Excellent Price: $480 For more information on the Chinese Sports Series, see Loren Zeller's article "Jean-Baptiste Pillement's Recueil de Plusieurs Jeux d'Enfants Chinois: A Review of the Artist's Work as Source for 18th and 19th Century Ceramic Designs" in the Northern Ceramic Society Journal, Volume 32, June 20 Jean-Baptiste Pillement was a French painter and designer known for his exquisite and delicate drawings and the engravings done after his drawings. The drawings influenced the spread of the Rococo style, particularly the taste for chinoiserie throughout Europe. For an image of an item from this Minton pattern...
Porcelain
Large Ceremonial Bottle Twisted Horn Veneer and Brass, 1980s
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fascinating sculptural bottle is an exceptional decorative object, worthy of the finest contemporary cabinets of curiosities. Made in the 1980s, it draws inspiration from tradit...
Brass
Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a japanese box, early 20th century, in a red laquer, representing a bird and a flower. This has been made in Japan.
Wood
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century. Characters and landscapes are engraved in the wood, the color of which is black and the d...
Wood
Wonderful Rare Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vase
By Verlys Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
Art Glass
Antique Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Plate with Pineapple & Floral Motifs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This exquisite antique chinoiserie plate, a richly detailed example of famille rose Chinese porcelain, showcases the refined artistry and storytelling symbolism associated with Qing-...
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Antique Wedgwood & Co. Plates in "Processional Elephant and Howdah" Pattern
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique English dishes shows a fabulous bird's eye view of an elephant in an imaginary setting. Two figures ride an elephant throug...
Pearlware
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Floor Vase Handpainted with Phoenix Bi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Handpainted large floor vase with Phoenix bird . From a prominent South Florida collection.
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Porcelain Miniature Vases
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of miniature Chinese yellow ground porcelain vases with applied plum blossom trees and butterflies. Each Stand on circular rosewood b...
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Dish Pancake Plate Lightning Pattern De Paeuw 'The Peacock' C-1730
By De Paeuw
Located in Katonah, NY
This extraordinary Dutch Delft pancake plate was made in the early 18th century. Beautifully hand-painted, it features bold zigzag lighting bolts, Bliksemborden, which seem to flash across the plate. Between the lightning bolts, we see clouds painted...
Delft
Vintage Chinese Bronze Hand Painted Bird Crane Oriental Bulbous Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Bronze Hand Painted Bird Crane Oriental Bulbous Bud Vase. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" D.
Bronze
$164Sale Price|30% Off
Large Vintage Bamboo Lidded Storage Box Chinoiserie Modern Container Case 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing modern bamboo case or basket. Features a decorated bamboo wrapped exterior and lid. Great for display or use. Dimensions: 20.5" x 16" x 14"h
Bamboo
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Floral Trinket Box, 1960s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Vintage Chinese Red Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Floral Trinket Box. Shipping & Location This item is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We offer secu...
Lacquer
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near G...
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Portrait Vase with Twin Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite vintage Satsuma vase exemplifies the celebrated artistry of Japanese ceramic craftsmanship. Standing elegantly on a footed base with distinctive twin angular handles, ...
Porcelain
$175Sale Price|45% Off
John Ridgway Ironstone Bowl, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie, Royal Arms mark, ca 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a highly decorative, ironstone, twin handled circular footed Bowl by John Ridgway, dating to the English William 1Vth period, circa 1835 . The bowl has been carefully hand-painted in bold colorful enamels with a chinoiserie pattern of three oriental people travelling on a boat, pattern number 5057. It is also richly hand gilded. John Ridgway operated at his father’s celebrated Cauldon Place works, Shelton, Hanley, England, between 1830-1856, producing some fine porcelain and stone China of excellent quality. His stone China earthenwares and ironstone wares are discussed on page 305 of Godden's Guide to Ironstone, Stone and Granite Wares written by Geoffrey Godden for the Antique Collectors Club. This piece is fully marked to the base with an Imperial Stone China...
Ironstone
Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands
By Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....
Faience, Pottery, Earthenware, Delft
Chinoiserie Famille Jaune Yellow Craquelure Vase with Bird & Olive Branch Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sourced during a trip to Hong Kong, this large gorgeous bird motif vase will be the focal point in any room. It is created from a thick ceramic clay, and glazed in a yellow and gray ...
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
$1,470Sale Price|20% Off
Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1920’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock A very decorative and well made piece, r...
Wood
Large Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase with a lovely floral, figural, and bird motif. This polychrome vessel is wide at the body, and narrow at the neck and base. It has a bri...
Ceramic, Paint
Large Chinoiserie Ceramic Trinket Dish or Bowl in Green with Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round chinoiserie famille verte ceramic trinket dish. This colorful change dish is larger than we usually find. It is created from ceramic and has a hand painted floral desig...
Metal
Gold Porcelain Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, set of two (2) German white and gold oval porcelain jewelry dishes with dragon design, signed by designer, for Rosenthal, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dishes are sig...
Porcelain
Chinese Miniature Polished Brass Bamboo Pot
Located in Stamford, CT
No description provided
Brass
Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
Porcelain
Cloisonne Asian Dragonware Vase in Emerald Green and Brass
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous cloisonné vase with an Asian motif. A brightly colored blue dragon decorates the side with purple orchids, stylized blue detail along the sides and bottom, and a brass bas...
Metal, Brass
$3,250 / set
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.
Brass
$592Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Earthenware
Two Monochrome Fish / Floral Decorated Chinoiserie Ceramic Vases, Thailand 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two patinated ceramic vases, with beautifully crackled glaze, sharp graphic monochrome chinoiserie pattern consisting of fishes / floral branches. Both vases resembles an amphora vas...
Ceramic
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a butterflies decor all around. Rimmed with a pale blue color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusi...
Porcelain
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a fern decor all around. Rimmed with a blue color rim and a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive deco...
Porcelain
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.
Jade
Two Korean Antique Dowery Boxes in Brown Rattan and Red Papier-Mâché
Located in New York, NY
Two attractive 19th century Korean dowery boxes in brown rattan and red hand-painted papier-mâché, the one slightly larger in delicately interwoven brown ra...
Rattan
L’Escalier de Cristal, Planter, China-France, Circa 1875
Located in PARIS, FR
China, Daoguang Era (1820-1850) (enamel) France, circa 1875 (mount) An elegant planter consisting of a polychrome enamel bowl with a patinated and gilded bronze frame. It rests on f...
Bronze, Enamel
Tall Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Ceramic Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic chinoiserie vase in cobalt blue. We don't often come across deep blue chinoiserie vases, so when we do, we snap them up! This piec...
Ceramic, Paint
Wonderful Rare Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vase
By Verlys Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
Art Glass
Yellow Perkins Glass Vase / Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Scene & Gilt Brass Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique yellow Perkins glass vase showcases masterful craftsmanship with its beautifully hand-painted chinoiserie scene featuring children in period attire. The exteri...
Brass
Antique Chinoiserie Regency Box
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A most attractive Regency painted chinoiserie box in an unusually large size; plain painted interior.
Wood
Silver Painted Wooden Pagoda Storage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom silver painted wooden pagoda box. Three tiered storage compartments plus pagoda finial lid. No makers mark.
Wood
Vintage Chinese Satsuma Style Hand Painted Quail Bird Flower Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Satsuma Style Hand Painted Quail Bird Flower Porcelain Vase. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24.5" H x 10" Diameter.
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Centerpiece with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain centerpiece reflects the enduring European fascination with Chinese export porcelain, elevated by the addition of finely cast Frenc...
Bronze
$770Sale Price|44% Off
Antique Terracotta Quan Yin Sculpture, Chinoiserie, Thailand, 1950
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique impressive 50” high terracotta sculpture of Quan Yin , Buddha of Compassion. Stands tall and. Slender, figure of infinite grace, her gently composed features conveying the su...
Terracotta
Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This large 18th century Dutch Delft charger is a particularly beautiful example of Delft’s fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes, rendered with confidence, balance, and rich c...
Delft