Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
$432Sale Price|27% Off
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
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.
$432Sale Price|27% Off
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
Vintage Oriental Chinese Cloisonné Squash Multicolor Vine & Floral Motif Box
Located in Plainview, NY
Vintage Oriental Chinese Cloisonné Squash Multicolor Vine & Floral Design Box This exquisite vintage Chinese cloisonné box is crafted in a graceful squash (gourd) form, a traditiona...
Enamel
Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 14" H x 19" W x 7" D. Body approx 8" H x 11" W x 7" D.
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...
Brass
$2,640 / set
Pair of Celadon Vase Ginger Jars
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This pair of celadon ginger jar vases features a timeless and elegant design. Each jar is crafted from ceramic with a soft, translucent green celadon glaze, giving them a smooth and ...
Ceramic
Large Black and Gold Chinoiserie Vases, Hand-Painted Wood, c. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A large and decorative pair of Chinoiserie style vases. The scale is large enough to display these on the floor, or on a large table. These are a graceful shape, with flared top, a...
Wood, Lacquer
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 featuring birds and a floral motif Measures: 9.5ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 19ʺH. Excellent condi...
Porcelain
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...
Lacquer
$5,600Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Vintage Lifesize Carved Wooden Equestrian Horse Sculptures Statues 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very impressive pair of vintage lifesize horse sculptures or statues. Made of wood featuring a primitive / rustic asian design. Very heavy and sturdy. Dimensions: 72"L x 19" W x 7...
Hardwood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Shreve Crump & Low Boston Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Mantel Clock - Swiss Mov't
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss, retailed by Shreve Crump & Low Boston circa 1900. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a bell top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a yellow ground resting on gilded block ...
Metal, Brass, Steel
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a birds and flower decor all around. Rimmed with a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor for Sof...
Porcelain
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a beatles decor all around. Rimmed with a grey color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor ...
Porcelain
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Chinoiserie ormolu, silvered bronze and porcelain clock garniture in the style of Edouard Lievre mounted with Chinese famille verte po...
Bronze
Fine quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated mantle clock, having a quality antique Edwardian shaped mantle clock with fantastic chinoiserie decoration throughout, having a p...
Brass
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
Antique French Gilt Brass Cloisonne Chinoiserie Champleve Jewelry Box Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Chinoiserie gilt brass, Cloisonné and Champlevé jewelry box, with a rock crystal top, circa 1880. This exquisite box with a thick chamfered hinged...
Rock Crystal, Enamel, Brass
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...
Wood
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...
Jade, Onyx
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...
Ormolu
19th Century Blue & White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
Ceramic
$4,640Sale Price|53% Off
French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.
Ormolu
Antique Blue & White English Delftware Charger 18th Century Hand-Painted C. 1750
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This Delft charger showcases a charming hand-painted chinoiserie scene featuring blooming trees, rocky formations, a cottage, and two fishermen in their boats on the water, with bird...
Delft
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...
Porcelain
French Cloisonné Enamel & Ormolu mounted Covered Urn In The Chinoiserie Style
By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Dublin, IE
A late 19th century French Cloisonné enamel and ormolu mounted covered tureen, the richly decorated cloisonné enameling with floral and foliate motifs are executed in vibrant hues of...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Delftware Floor Vase, Blue and White Chinoiserie by Plateelbakkerij RAM Arnhem
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white hand-painted Chinoiserie floor vase by Plateelbakkerij RAM, Arnhem — the ribbed body painted with flowering branches,...
Earthenware
Antique 19th Century Hand-Painted Lobed Paper Mache Dish Fruit Motif Wabi Sabi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming antique 19th-century papier-mâché dish featuring a beautifully scalloped, lobed form and richly hand-painted decoration. The warm ochre-orange ground is adorned with a repea...
Lacquer, Paper
Intricately Decorated Bronze Tang Horse This is a Classic Piece of Chinese Folk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Intricately Decorated Bronze Tang Horse This is a Classic Piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly cast in bronze, in the classic posed statue of this famous creature This is a fine p...
Brass
English Delft Blue and White Punch Bowl Fluted Circa 1715
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
“Only the best” was the guiding principle of Syd Leventhal as he assembled the Longridge Collection, one of the most important collections of early English pottery ever formed. This ...
Delft
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
Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock...
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base
Located in New York, NY
A crystal ball decorative sphere decorative object with Chinoiserie wood base, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a shelf, cocktail table, credenza, etc. Very good condition ...
Crystal
Wonderful Hand Painted Chinoiserie Tole Lions Head Paw Feet Umbrella Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hand Painted White With Gold Chinoiserie Tole Lions Head With Paw Feet And Lions Mask Faces Umbrella Stand That May Also Be Used As A planter
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" 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 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
Ceramic
Vintage Tole Chinoiserie Container with Handle, Tôle, 1970s, Multi-Use
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage tole chinoiserie container with handle. This piece has a multiple of uses. Beautifully detailed on all sides.
Tôle
Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculpture of Laughing Buddha, Budai, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This buddha is in Jade, in, a green color. He is sitted on his wood base. It has been done in china during the 20th century.
Jade
$7,500 / set
Pair Blue and white Gilt Chinoiserie Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair blue and white chinoserie faiance vases. Pair large chinoiserie painted vases / ginger jars in Imari palette of blues, iron red, and gilding o...
Faience
$350Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Japanese Dovetailed Copper Dragon Tobacco Tea Snuff Storage Jar Caddy 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese barrel shaped lidded tobacco, tea, snuff jar / box / caddy. Made of copper, hammered, dovetailed, studded, and etched with dragons. ...
Copper
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...
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars China, Late 20th Century Measures: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 13ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
Porcelain
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots.
Metal
Dutch Delft Blue and White Large Plates Pair Axe Mark 18th Century Circa 1770
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large Delft plates presents a strong, balanced composition centered on a long-tailed crane standing in a stylized garden, surrounded by...
Delft
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a flower decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor cornflower in blue col...
Porcelain
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
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
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic blue and white porcelain planter, rendered in a softly faceted, scalloped form that feels both tailored and relaxed. The painted botanical motifs are balanced with a crisp ...
Ceramic
Japanese Kyoto Damascene Tiger Cigarette/Card Mixed Metal Case Amita Japan
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fine quality Japanese damascene case made by and signed Amita which was in business in Kyoto Japan from the 1930's to the 1970's. The tiger de...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Oriental Fisherman Basket with Large Wooden Handle
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese style fisherman or grain basket features the traditional shape with rounded sides and wooden rim and large handle. The strong, flexible wicker or willow strips are skillfully woven into a delicate pattern that emphasizes the rounded form of the basket; prominent solid wood elements juxtapose the fine texture of the weave. The basket is in good vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on wood; its convenient size and shape allow it to be used as decorative storage piece, large ikebana basket...
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
$221Sale Price|33% Off
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dish or Plate in Bamboo & Basket Pattern, circa 1817
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative dish or plate by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Bamboo and Basket pattern, dating to the early 19th century, Georgian period, circa 1813-1820. The plate or dish is fairly deep and circular in shape with a notched rim. It is decorated in one of Mason's boldly colored chinoiserie...
Ironstone
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar China, Late 20th Century Measures: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 19ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
Porcelain
$1,250
Vintage Asian Pagoda Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorn your home with this exquisite vintage Asian Chinoiserie pagoda box, a truly captivating decorative piece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail,...
Metal
Large Dutch Delft Vase with Birds, circa 1850
By Delft
Located in Austin, TX
Large Dutch delft vase, circa 1850. Hand painted with birds and flowers. Measures: Height / 21.3 inches. Diameter / 11.5 inches.
Faience
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Chinese Ceramic Flower Frog Bonsai Dragon Bud Vase w Cloud Feet 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese brown terracotta Bonsai flower pot / vase / planter - unglazed surface carved with a swirling five clawed relief dragon and cloud design, cylindrical body, flared mouth. Larg...
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
$187Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Porcelain
Pair of chinese porcelain "celadon" with wood base
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful pair of porcelain vases with wood base in "celadon" color circa 1950.
Porcelain
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
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...
Art Glass
Elegant Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Jewel Box Enamel with Teal Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Elegant 20th Century Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Box – Brass & Enamel with Teal Interior This exquisite vintage cloisonné trinket box is a beautiful example of 20th-century dec...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Oval Ceramic Chinoiserie Blue and White Trinket Dish with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small oval chinoiserie blue and white trinket dish with a lid. This piece is from China and was created in ceramic with blue paint. It is white, with a painted scenic design on the...
Ceramic, Paint
$354Sale Price / set|44% Off
Fine PAIR of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plates in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818
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...
Ironstone