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
Antique French Dragon Ormolu Vide Poche Keep All Gilt Bronze
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The antique Art Nouveau French bronze card tray or pin tray, known as a "Vide-Poche," is a captivating and charming piece that reflects the elegance and artistry of the early 1900s. ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1980s Chinoiserie Pedestal Glass Pillar Asian Candle Holders - a Pair
Located in Draper, UT
Pair of simple yet beautifully elegant chinoiserie glass pillar candle holders. Measures 3.75" H x 4." D. (legs). The round glass candle holder area measures 4" D from rim to rim.
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Ornate Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Lidded Casket. After a bamboo box, this champlevé box contains five enameled faces with gilt bronze bamb...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and white, the elephant’s skin painted a rich burnt umber and ...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with ochre and white, the elephant’s skin glinting a fern-like jade and laced...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Wooden and Brass Jewelry Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage chinoiserie wooden jewelry chest. Features a green felt interior with brass accents and handles.
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th C French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces/Vases/Planters
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 20th Century French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces/Vases/Planters. This pair of vase centerpieces are a stunning example of 20th-century French design, combining...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Pagoda Jewelry Box With Clock
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Jewelry box with a pagoda style beautifully decorated, has a working clock that can be removed with a push through a hole on the back to adjust time or change battery
This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase
By Ardalt, Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jar with Dog on Lid
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian chinoiserie style ginger jar with lid, unbranded. fine porcelain body, hand painted with a multi-color chinoiserie scene and a tiny gold painted dog to form the handle for l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Mid 20th Century White Porcelain Foo Dogs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dogs in porcelain depicting mythical lion-like animals that are protectors, "guardian lions". Unsigned, artist unknown. White colored porcelain, glazed and standing on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Brass Chinoiserie Jardinières
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century brass chinoiserie jardinières were designed to last for the ages, and feature timeless motifs inspired by ancient Chinese architecture, with bold bronze elephant...
Category
1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca. 1760
Category
1760s English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
Located in Chillerton, 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
Italian Blue and White Porcelain Vases and Jar Garniture by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful set of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelains, including three vases and two covered jars. An instant collection!
B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese family ,birds flowers and Chinese motifs throughou...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar With Foo Dog Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning blue & white porcelain chinoiserie covered jar with foo dog finial
China, Late 20th century
Measures: 8.25"W x 7.5"D x 8.5"H.
Excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fabienne Jouvin Vase. Unique Chinoiserie vase. Fabrique en Chine. Rare ceramics
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a beautiful item. This XL vase is made by Fabienne Jouvin.
Impressive glazed ceramic vase signed by Fabienne Jouvin on the bottom. Hand painted. The colours are vivid and this c...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ealy 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Ealy 19th Century chinese export lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, black lacquer with gilt decoration, worn on top.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage palace size large carved wood foo dogs. Amazing carved wood details . Fun Fact from the estate of Kirk Douglas Great addition to your chinoise...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and ochre, the elephant’s skin painted with dark celadon and l...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone 'Pheasant' Baluster Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Masons Ashworth ironstone baluster in the ‘Pheasant’ pattern on a striking orange glaze, made in England ca. 1910.
Filled with chinoiserie imagery,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with indigo blue, the elephant’s skin painted with glossy white and laced wit...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Famille Rose Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful hand painted Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl with social scenes and nature motifs of butterflies, florals, and birds
Stamped with Qianlong f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Boy Plaster Bust
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage mid 20th century plaster bust of Chinese boy. No markings, overall patina from handling, good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Birds Made by Jeanne Reed’s
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of porcelain hand-painted birds standing on a branch
Made by Jeanne Reed’s for the Historic Charleston Foundation
This pair would look stunning on a fireplace mantle ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Blue and White Chinoiserie Candle Stand Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage porcelain vase is shaped like a large candle stand and decorated with a blue-and-white Chinoiserie design of an idyllic town square land...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Cloisonné Vase with Floral Motif, China, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
A vintage Chinese multicolor Cloisonne metal vase decorated with large flower pattern on the white background.
The rim and the circular base b...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Green Bok Choy & Butterfly Famille Verte Round Chinoiserie Trinket Dish or Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A brightly colored round ceramic bok choy motif trinket dish. This pretty famille verte chinoiserie dish is round in form and created from crisp white ceramic. The sides of the dish ...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Royal Copenhagen Landscape Vase by Richard Bøcher 1924
By Richard Bøcher, Royal Copenhagen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Royal Copenhagen vase with landscape scene. Classic RC and impressive in size.
Category
20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell
Located in London, GB
A Chinese style blue and gold ceramic inkwell, with a hinged brass lid, mounted on a reticulated brass base.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Round Ceramic Chinoiserie Bright Yellow Bird and Flower Motif Vase with Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful round bright yellow chinoiserie vase with applied ceramic birds and tree branches. This vessel will be a lovely accent to any table. It is glazed in a bright yellow craqu...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Antique Chinoiserie Blue Staffordshire Porcelain Box
Located in London, GB
A charming mottled-blue glazed Crown Staffordshire porcelain box in the chinoiserie style
England, circa 1900–1920.
Why we like it
The deep, mottled ‘powder blue’ colour of this...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Baroque Style Japanned Tea Caddy, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Baroque style brass-mounted Japanned casket, late 19th century, with domed and molded top with rocaille-cast brass handle, above a convex shaped body o...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Located in West Chester, PA
A lovely vintage Asian cloisonné vase featuring brilliant mother of pearl accents from the mid-20th century.
Large scale, having a circul...
Category
20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of trumpet vases in the ‘Sumatra’ dragon pattern on a striking orange glaze with cobalt chinoiserie details, made in England by Mason's Ashworth circa 1910.
The ‘Sumatra’ pattern’s bold chinoiserie aesthetic is timeless, maintaining popularity across generations. It was rereleased in 1996 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Masons. These Masons ironstone china vases...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
By Mottahedeh
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1960 Gold Imari Chinoiserie Hand Painted Green Gold White Bowl Peacock Motif
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Gold Imari marked Porcelain hand-painted green, gold leaf and white bowl, vide poche, plate or dish....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Midcentury Chinese Bronze Brutalist Style Vase Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique Chinese bronze cast archaic style ritual vessel or vase. This beautiful piece is ornate in design with simple lines. The vessel stretches outwards while keeping ...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinoiserie Vintage Yellow Ceramic Fig and Floral Motif Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large 6-sided ceramic yellow chinoiserie vase. Created from heavy clay, this ceramic geometric vase has a wide body and narrow neck. The vessel is glazed in a bright yellow craquel...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
Category
Mid-19th Century Afghan Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Pair Famille Rose Chinese Ginger Jars with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Pair Famille Rose Chinese Ginger Jars with Bronze Mounts in Louis XVI Style.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Six Large Antique Soup Dishes Chinoiserie England, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of six ironstone soup dishes was made in the Spode factory circa 1820.
In the center, we see a lovely garden scene with pink and purple peonies, plum blossoms, and
a yellow chrysanthemum, all rising above cobalt-blue rockwork.
The colors work together beautifully.
Dimensions: 9.75" diameter x 1.5" deep
Condition: Excellent with only the very, very slightest rubbing to the enamels.
Price: $480
Each dish is marked on the reverse "Spode China...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole hand painted cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available in different colors. Conic shaped with scalloped top.
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1920’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock
A very decorative and well made piece, r...
Category
1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Maitland Smith Enameled Porcelain Faux Marble Chinoiserie Floor Vase Faux Marble
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith floor vase featuring a traditional chinese famille form squared off vase shape and faux scallop shell knocker with ring handles, painted in copper. Made of porcelain / ceramic with a lacquered / enameled surface in black, cream and copper resembling marble. Marked on base with number 106. Hand written sticker marked 2185-888. Hand Made in the Philippines...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Woven Brown Rattan Wicker Storage Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie woven basket. This piece was found in Hong Kong and is woven of warm brown wicker or rattan. The outsides feature ribs of wood reeds for extra durability. Thi...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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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