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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
Antique Hand-Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Sculptures, 1950s China Pair
Antique Hand-Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Sculptures, 1950s China Pair

Antique Hand-Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Sculptures, 1950s China Pair

Located in Round Top, TX

These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, capturing the graceful beauty and intricate detail ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Italian Ardalt Blue Delfia Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar in Blue and White
Italian Ardalt Blue Delfia Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar in Blue and White

Italian Ardalt Blue Delfia Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar in Blue and White

By Ardalt

Located in Elkhart, IN

A richly decorated blue and white porcelain ginger jar by Ardalt's Blue Delfia line, crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century. The elegant classic form is adorned with dense flor...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Polychrome Enamel Vide Poche
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Polychrome Enamel Vide Poche

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Polychrome Enamel Vide Poche

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely antique Chinese Chinoiserie small Catchall Vide Poche polychrome enamel floral bronze dish with cobalt blue background.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Canvas

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

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...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels
Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels

Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Chinese 9-sided lead & bronze tea caddy with 18 hand-painted panels (behind glass) with ornate frames. Raised seal mark on base. The tea caddy with a removable domed lid and ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Victoria Hagan Celadon Gourd Vase
Victoria Hagan Celadon Gourd Vase

Victoria Hagan Celadon Gourd Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victoria Hagan Celadon Vase with Botanical designs. Gorgeous scale and soft Celadon color perfect as a room accent for your Design Project.

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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Masons Ironstone Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern (No. 2), Circa 1830
Masons Ironstone Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern (No. 2), Circa 1830

Masons Ironstone Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern (No. 2), Circa 1830

By Mason's Ironstone

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

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Wucai Blue and Red Dragons Dish Catchall
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Wucai Blue and Red Dragons Dish Catchall

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Wucai Blue and Red Dragons Dish Catchall

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Asian square porcelain dish, ashtray or catchall. Chinese Wanli Wucai style porcelain square dish with dragons and floral decoration. Asian them...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mid Century Chinese Chinoiserie Brass Greek Key Mantel Vase Urn 16"
Large Mid Century Chinese Chinoiserie Brass Greek Key Mantel Vase Urn 16"

Large Mid Century Chinese Chinoiserie Brass Greek Key Mantel Vase Urn 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large mid century Chinese chinoiserie style vase / urn featuring an oval form with flared top, lobed reeded body and reticulated pierced Greek Key footed base. Dimensions: 8.75" x...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Oriental Fisherman Basket with Large Wooden Handle
Oriental Fisherman Basket with Large Wooden Handle

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...

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20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands

By Sitzendorf

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

Chinese Carved Green & Yellow Jade Pheasant Urn 18"
Chinese Carved Green & Yellow Jade Pheasant Urn 18"

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

Materials

Jade

Antique Japanese Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Gold Gilt Handle Moon Basket Vase
Antique Japanese Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Gold Gilt Handle Moon Basket Vase

Antique Japanese Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Gold Gilt Handle Moon Basket Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Gold Gilt Handled Moon Basket Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 7" W x 3" D.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's
Fish Scale Midnight Blue Chinese Cloisonne Tobacco Box 1930's

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

Bamboo Design White Ceramic Cachepot Jardiniere
Bamboo Design White Ceramic Cachepot Jardiniere

Bamboo Design White Ceramic Cachepot Jardiniere

Located in New York, NY

A round white ceramic cachepot or jardiniere with bamboo design, circa 20th century, 1970s. Shown holding small flowering plant. Dimensions: 4....

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cats

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper cats in a familiar stalking pose decorated with symbolic biomorphic designs over an alluring blue background.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"
2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"

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

Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century
Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century

Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

These exquisite hand-painted Delftware dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th-century En...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Huge Buddha Gilded Wood Statue Burma Weathered 135cm
Huge Buddha Gilded Wood Statue Burma Weathered 135cm

Huge Buddha Gilded Wood Statue Burma Weathered 135cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Impressive and rare large vintage Buddha on a square pedestal, made of gilded wood, entirely in Mandalay style, probably from Burma, circa the first half of the 20th century or earli...

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century
Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

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 ...

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...

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1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Serving Dish Chinoiserie Ptn 124, circa 1865
Large Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Serving Dish Chinoiserie Ptn 124, circa 1865

Large Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Serving Dish Chinoiserie Ptn 124, circa 1865

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very attractive Mason's Ironstone large Dish made during the mid-19th century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1865. The dish has a good Chinoiserie pat...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840
Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840

Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840

Depiction of two seated, smiling Chinese Buddha figures from a series of folk types: Voluminous bodies with hair tied back strictly, wearing robes that cling closely to the body, bel...

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1840s German Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Chinoiserie-Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Jardinière
French Chinoiserie-Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Jardinière

French Chinoiserie-Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Jardinière

Located in London, GB

French Chinoiserie-Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Jardinière Chinese/French, c. 1880 Height 35cm, width 40cm, depth 32cm This magnificent jardinière is an outstanding example of ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Italian Este Ceramiche Faux Bamboo Ceramic Watering Can
Italian Este Ceramiche Faux Bamboo Ceramic Watering Can

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

Vintage Blue Porcelain Chinese Vase
Vintage Blue Porcelain Chinese Vase

Vintage Blue Porcelain Chinese Vase

Located in Paris, FR

A vintage Chinese porcelain vase probably from the 1960's in blue enamel decorated with beautiful flowers and delicate gold handpainted painted details. Signed.    We’re an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Oriental Chinese Cloisonné Squash Multicolor Vine & Floral Motif Box
Vintage Oriental Chinese Cloisonné Squash Multicolor Vine & Floral Motif Box

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...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Countryside Lake Scene Covered Biscuit Jar
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Countryside Lake Scene Covered Biscuit Jar

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Countryside Lake Scene Covered Biscuit Jar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Countryside Lake Scene Covered Purple Biscuit Jar. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5.75" H x 4" Diameter.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tole Chinoiserie Container with Handle, Tôle, 1970s, Multi-Use
Vintage Tole Chinoiserie Container with Handle, Tôle, 1970s, Multi-Use

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.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dark Blue Daisy & Butterfly Tall Urn Vase
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dark Blue Daisy & Butterfly Tall Urn Vase

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dark Blue Daisy & Butterfly Tall Urn Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dark Blue Daisy & Butterfly Tall Brass Urn Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 3.75" Diameter.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Red and Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Samovar
Red and Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Samovar

Red and Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Samovar

Located in New York, NY

Red and gold chinoiserie samovar. Antique English painted metal chinoiserie tea or coffee urn with gilt and silver gilt painted oriental figures in landscapes on three cabriole legs ...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Masons Ironstone Handled Desert Bowl in Fence Vase and Doves Pattern, Ca 1825
Masons Ironstone Handled Desert Bowl in Fence Vase and Doves Pattern, Ca 1825

Masons Ironstone Handled Desert Bowl in Fence Vase and Doves Pattern, Ca 1825

By Mason's Ironstone

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

19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.
19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.

19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.

Located in NICE, FR

We would like to present you with this traditional Cantonese aquarium or decorated in the polychrome style. Its surface features delicate floral patterns set against a blue backgroun...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plate Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1810
Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plate Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1810

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...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Japanese porcelain vintage trinket boxes with lid, set of 3. Vintage Asian porcelain Japanese trinket boxes with Geishas figures wearing traditional kimonos. Japanese porcelain decorative box, each box with a different design, perfect for storing small items or use them as decorative boxes on a table or shelf. Asian Trinket Box...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Bronze Hand Painted Bird Crane Oriental Bulbous Bud Vase
Vintage Chinese Bronze Hand Painted Bird Crane Oriental Bulbous Bud Vase

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.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

By 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Palm Oval
Chinoiserie Palm Oval

Chinoiserie Palm Oval

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A carved gilt-wood Chippendale crossed palm frame, with inset hand painted chinoiserie portraits of 18th Century oriental nobility. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic pair of blue and white ginger jars, decorated throughout with delicate Chinoiserie floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while mai...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Shanghai Handicrafts Weave Bird Box
Mid Century Shanghai Handicrafts Weave Bird Box

Mid Century Shanghai Handicrafts Weave Bird Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This enchanting vintage lidded basket from the renowned Shanghai Handicrafts is a masterclass in the intricate "Shanghai weave" technique. Expertly hand-woven from natural rattan and...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel
Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel

Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking and sculptural vintage figural koi fish censer, handmade by a skilled artisan in intricately designed, crafted and decorated brass. Upright tail offers a lively visual, comp...

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1940s Southeast Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Masons Ironstone Bowl in Peacock Peony & Rock hand painted Pattern, circa 1838
Masons Ironstone Bowl in Peacock Peony & Rock hand painted Pattern, circa 1838

Masons Ironstone Bowl in Peacock Peony & Rock hand painted Pattern, circa 1838

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a twin boar handled open Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in the rare Peacock, Peony and rock pattern, dating to the early / mid 19th century, circa 1835 to 1840.. Mason's bow...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Black Vase with Floral Etching
Black Vase with Floral Etching

Black Vase with Floral Etching

Located in New York, NY

A 1970s black vase with etched floral detail and band. Asian influence.

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Enamelled Porcelain Vase in the Taste of China.
Enamelled Porcelain Vase in the Taste of China.

Enamelled Porcelain Vase in the Taste of China.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Enamelled porcelain vase, 20th century, China Dimensions : H: 36cm, D: 20cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Dish or Plate Cross Fence gilded Ptn, Ca 1815
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Dish or Plate Cross Fence gilded Ptn, Ca 1815

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Dish or Plate Cross Fence gilded Ptn, Ca 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good early Mason's Ironstone pottery desert plate or dish in the Cross Fence gilded pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, cir...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Nippon Hand Painted "Tapestry" Porcelain Lake & Duck Humidor Biscuit Jar
Antique Nippon Hand Painted "Tapestry" Porcelain Lake & Duck Humidor Biscuit Jar

Antique Nippon Hand Painted "Tapestry" Porcelain Lake & Duck Humidor Biscuit Jar

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Nippon Hand Painted "Tapestry" Textured Porcelain Yellow Lake & Duck Scene Covered Biscuit Jar or Humidor. Very rare model with original early 2000s price tag of $2400. C...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

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.

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Enamel Lidded Casket
Enamel Lidded Casket

Enamel Lidded Casket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and Ornate Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Lidded Casket. Chinoiserie Champlevé enamel casket of rectangular form, styled with bamboo trim. Date: Late 19th century Origin: Fren...

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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome Equestrian Horse and Riders made from gray pottery, Presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA. Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable. Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horses in that lot). Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019. The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the Empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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