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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
White Porcelain Jardinière, Chinese Style, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White Porcelain Jardinière, Chinese style, early 20th century.
Early 20th century white porcelain chinoiserie planter, centrepiece, depicting two figures surrounding the flowerpot a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Vase Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase decorated with a chinoiserie scene with flowers and butterflies in orange. Platinum rimmed. A porcelain dish with the same decor can be ordered.
Abo...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Vase Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie design with flowers and butterflies all around. Lined with a green line and rimmed with a platinum frame . Hand-painted in Bavari...
Category
2010s German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Black Chinoiserie Concave Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concave Frame and Mirror, Gold and Black figures of traditional serene garden motif with pagodas, palms and bamboo that pop.
Bow ties on the frame keep it solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Maple
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Candlesticks Lamp Base, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel 13" bronze candlesticks lamp base - a pair. Item features tall slender forms, cloisonne enamel, holes to b...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$550 Sale Price / set
42% Off
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, Available in different colors. Two versions: one with a Chinese sce...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Chinese Burlwood Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinese burlwood sculpture .
Height 100 cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,678 Sale Price
26% Off
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available with different decoration and colors. Conic shaped with scalloped top.
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) French gilt bronze candelabra in the Chinoiserie style, featuring polychrome porcelain figures of seated Buddha and six candle arms. Possibly fro...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Nankin Vase from the Manchu Period. China, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese NANKIN vase. Made of polychrome and enamelled porcelain with rotating samurai battle scenes. The edges are decorated with oriental dragons. Period: late 19th century, Manchu ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Uranium Glass
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
French Tole Flared Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French Tole flared cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available with different decoration and colors. Square shaped.
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Samson porcelain and ormolu Chinoiserie elephant clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 24cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm
This exquisite and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
$4,634 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Uranium Glass
$2,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Yellow and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Yellow and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand
This decorated planter originates from Guangdong, located on the north shore of the South China Sea. Th...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bamboo Craft Basket, Knitting, Crochet, Patchwork A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bamboo Craft Basket, Knitting, Crochet, Patchwork
A very useful piece, the basket is made in bamboo it is rigid and floor standing, inside the e is a paisley pattern draw sting bag ...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Vases Pair Chinoiserie Porcelain Ceremony Pastel Pink Yellow Blue Gree 27.5"high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
MASSIVE, PAIR OF VINTAGE, CHINOISERIE, PORCELAIN VASES, UPCYCLED INTO TABLE LAMPS, 70cm., 27½” high
The massive size is softened by the pastel shades of pink, yellow, blue, green.
Th...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bretby Bamboo Ware Art Pottery Jardiniere
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Bretby Bamboo Ware Art Pottery Jardiniere
This is a Twin Handled Jardiniere the Handles have piercing serpent eyes
The Jardiniere is in good antique condition.
It is 11” t...
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1910s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
An unusual pair probably made for the preparation of herbal treatments The mortar is clean inside so it could be used i...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare C19th Pottery Nodding Figure
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare C19th English pottery figure of a seated Japanese gentleman in traditional robes, with a nodding head which is lead weighted inside to make his head rock, with a bottle and cu...
Category
1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Christopher Dresser Faux Cloisonne Vases for Mintons
By Minton
Located in New York, US
Our exceptional pair of enameled porcelain vases in the Chinese cloisonné style were designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) for Mintons.
They feature one side with a dragon an...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Monkey Candle Stick Holder
Located in Cookeville, TN
FABULOUS Vintage Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blue & White Monkey Candle Stick Holder. The piece measures 7 inches tall x 4 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Pair Antique French Jacob Petit, Chinoiserie Decorated, Two Handled Cov
By Jacob Petit
Located in New York, NY
A Very unusual and fine pair of antique vases by French Jacob Petit. Chinosseri decorated, with covers and delicately crafted handles. Each vase ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Lacquered Wood Toilet Box, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lacquered wood toilet box - Japan, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Chositsu Cylindrical Chinese Box. China, late 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Cylindrical box made of bronze using the sculpted lacquer technique called "Chositsu". A highly valuable technique, since in order to sculpt the motifs, it was necessary to apply a l...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Chinoiserie Box with Bronze Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 19th century English chinoiserie box with bronze feet. Featuring a beautiful decorative hand painted design. So pretty! Note: As is.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, Clock Signed Biesta, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and wood table clock. Clock signed Biesta, Paris, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French 19th century Chinoiserie st. patinated and verdigris Bronze planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and large scale French 19th century Chinoiserie st. patinated and verdigris Bronze planter. This beautiful planter is raised on four pierced 'C' scrolled feet connecti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior. Incised brass knob and lock.
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Jacob Petit Porcelain Chinoiserie Tray
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
This richly decorated tray was created by celebrated French porcelain manufacturer Jacob Petit. Topped by an impressive gilt Chinese dragon, the piece is distinguished by finely hand-painted scenes depicting songbirds and floral arrangements against a green ground. The tray was originally designed to hold jewelry, with holes in the dragon's back for brooches and a scallop shell meant to hold a pocket watch...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important Queen Anne-George I japanned chinoiserie domed topped box depicting scenes of falconry, circa 1710-1720. England
Falconry is ...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
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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