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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
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

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

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Pine

Blue White Chinese Porcelain Vase Decorated With Lotus Flowers
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ovoid blue white porcelain jar decorated with duck and lotus flowers. China republican period
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Sculpture of Fearless Monk Riding a Tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A well-known sculpture portraying of a fearless monk riding a tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic. This sculpture is part of the Buddhist art tradition in Laos and serves a...
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Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper, Plaster, Paint

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 12ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Carved Green & Yellow Jade Pheasant Urn 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese rectangular lidded mantel vase / urn / sculpture, hand carved of heavy chunks of green / yellow jade with branching flowers, large leaves and a huddled pheasant with curled t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Jade

Two Brass Lotus Candleholders
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two Mid-Century brass lotus candle holders, both having three layers of leaves holding a candle cup. One lotus presented on a turn classical ...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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

Blue and White Delft Handled Chinoiserie Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Delft handled chinoiserie vase. Antique Dutch porcelain vase with rich blue flowers and chinoiserie fencing in a lustrous glaze; with scro...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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 ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Crystal

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 ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Enamelled and Cloisonné Silver Box, Jade Inlay, China, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled and cloisonné silver box, jade inlay, China, 19th century. Enamelled and cloisonné silver box, jade inlay, China, 19th century. H: 6cm, W: 11cm, D: 7cm
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large Italian Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Figures on Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of large scale glazed white terra cotta male and female chinoiserie figures seated on matching pedestals. These were made in Italy. They will delight and enhance any s...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special 19th century Englished Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock. Featuring very pretty Asian images along with a decora...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

A Chinese Bird Shaped Figural Censor / Vessel, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A Chinese Bird Shaped Figural Censor / Vessel, 20th Century.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal

Cabinet Set Six Imari Dessert Plates with Dragons 18th Century Turner's Patent
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner around 1795, features the exquisite Imari color palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and radiant gold. The color combination creates a vib...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Handled Desert Bowl in Fence Vase and Doves Pattern, Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive two handled shallow Desert Bowl or Dish made by Mason's Ironstone Pottery, in the early 19th century. The bowl is decorated in the Fence Vase and Dove chin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Late 20th Century Monumental Chinoiserie Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very rare and unique blue and white oversized monumental chinoiserie bowl in excellent condition! Great for a large foyer, coffee table, dining table or console to fill and display o...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's
Located in Mobile, AL
Monochrome Chinese Fish Scale cloisonne is long famed for it's high quality of craftsmanship and understated elegance. A staple of interior design...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Scale Italian Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Jardinière or Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-scale Italian tole jardinière, of oval form, featuring a hand-painted chinoiserie figural landscape on a rich emerald green ground. The continuous panoramic decoration, rende...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Blue & White English Delftware Charger 18th Century Hand-Painted C. 1750
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...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English Blue and White Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
English blue and white chinoiserie plate. Davenport Staffordshire oval plate in the "Chinoiserie Ruins" pattern with reticulated ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid to early 20th-century Chinese cloisonne enamel cylindrical mantel vases/ urns/ hat stands, featuring a red background patterned with interlocking circles behind blue and ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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....
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20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo

Antique English Porcelain Bowl Boy in the Window Pattern by New Hall Circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a lovely hard-paste porcelain bowl hand-painted at New Hall dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1800. The New Hall China Manufactory was founded in Shelton, Stoke upon Trent...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Masons Ironstone Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern (No. 2), Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone Vase in the blue Hawthorne and fence and bowl pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the first half of the 19th century...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

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...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars with Foo Dog Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered jars with foo dog finials China, 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 8.75"D x 10"H. Excellent condition.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Pagoda
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

French Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Musician Mounted as Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French Chinoiserie style terracotta figure of a lute playing musician mounted on a lovely carved walnut base. With a wonderful hand carved matching wood finial. 35 inches h...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Walnut

Decorative Ceramic Chinoiserie Box with Lid and Pink and Blue Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small Chinoiserie ceramic decorative box with a lid. Rectangular in shape, this box features a hand-painted floral motif on the top of the lid as w...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Multi Color Centerpiece Footed Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite polychrome hand painted porcelain scalloped footed bowl or centerpiece with strawberry handles, China, 1950s. This eye-catching oval bowl was handcrafted in China circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Chinoiserie Rattan & Bamboo Basket Woven Floor Vase with Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural woven rattan bamboo, urn or vase shaped basket features elongated form with twin handles; the rim is finished with the graphic multi-strand split bamboo wrap detail, and ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Decorator Chinoiserie Chinese Blue & Gray Porcelain 12" Bulbous Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Chinoiserie Chinese Blue & Gray Porcelain 12" Bulbous Flower Vase. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 9" W x 9" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Twin Handle 14" Vessel Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Foo Dog Twin Handle 14" Vessel Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 14.25" H x 9" W x 9" D.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s. Guanyin, the Bo...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Castillian Imports Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Oriental Painted Obelisk Pyramid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Castillian Imports Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Oriental Figural Painted Obelisk Pyramid with Brass Accents. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 7" W x 7" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Italian Chinoiserie Planters on Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of vintage Italian planters crafted in hardwoods in classic form, hand decorated in an alluring blue chinoiserie over a muted ne...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
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...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger De Witte Starre Factory Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted at the De Witte Starre* factory in Haarlem circa 1770. The cobalt blue decoration is arranged in petal-like panels radiating from a ce...
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1770s Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Large Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain large serving bowl. Great details and hand painted designs. Old world style with porcelains from the far east. Add some chic Asian porcelain to your ...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Porcelain Figure of Quanyin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 11.5"H Good original vintage co...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Red French Chinoiserie Table Clock. Clock has a brass movement stamped "France," and is painted with gilt pagodas, and flowers, and birds, all on a dark red background. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Bo...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of White Ceramic Lions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Pair of White Ceramic Lions exudes elegance and timeless sophistication, making them perfect statement pieces for any interior or garden decor. Each lion is meticulously crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Imari Dishes Hand Painted with Lavish Gilding England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
These two dishes were crafted at Spode in Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1820. The Imari pattern is Spode pattern 1495. It is hand-painted in shades of orange, blue, and gold. The di...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Flying Horse of Gansu Statue - Sculpture w/ Traces of Gold Leaf
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large vintage Chinese cast statue or sculpture depicting a flying horse from the Gansu Province in western China. The composition captures the movement and motion of a galloping ho...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wood

Graceful 53” Quan Yin Terracotta Sculpture Buggha of Compassion
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...
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1950s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ornate Solid Brass Fittings
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Here is nice large Chinese rosewood jewelry box with ornate solid brass fitting with a round longevity symbol carved in the middle and light peach felt lining inside. Comes with lock...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Rosewood

Antique Chinese leather box - circa mid-19th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Chinese leather box - circa mid-19th century This antique Chinese box was handcrafted from leat Measures : 22x13cm H:8cm Materials...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Copper

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous blue and white porcelain vase with a floral motif China, Late 20th century Measures: 8.25" W x 8.25" D x 14.13" H Excellent vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Jaridiniere Fish Bowl Gilt Metal Handles
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Chinese Canton Enamel Jardinière, circa 1900s. Features an ovoid form between two gilded metal animal masks with hoop handles. The bowl is decorated in bright enamels with a ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Bow Porcelain Plate England Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This mid-18th-century Bow Porcelain plate features a hand-painted chinoiserie scene with a pair of black storks. One stork wades in the water while the other flies above it. Near the...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Victoria Ironstone Flow Blue and White Chinoiserie Trinket Dish or Catchall Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic chinoiserie flow blue and white catchall or trinket dish. This piece is marked on the bottom as Victoria Ironstone. The bowl is decorated both...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

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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