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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Famille Jaune Yellow Craquelure Vase with Bird & Olive Branch Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sourced during a trip to Hong Kong, this large gorgeous bird motif vase will be the focal point in any room. It is created from a thick ceramic clay, and glazed in a yellow and gray ...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Ceramic Light Gray Vase with Maroon Floral Fig Handles and Green Leaves
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in a soft pale gray or lavender, this fig motif vase will be gorgeous in any space. The body is painted in a pale gray with a rectangular base. Each side is decorated with bro...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinoiserie Bright Lemon Yellow and Green Craquelure Ceramic Gourd Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie yellow ceramic vase with bright green handles. This piece is from an excursion in Hong Kong. It features a thick ceramic clay exterior and is hand painted with a b...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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 ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Cloisonne Enameled Cherry Blossom Bud Vase 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie vase featuring carved Cinnabar with brass accents and enameled Cherry Blossoms on a field of black clouds. Inclu...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Famille Rose Pink Medallion and Gold Ceramic Bowl in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Famille Rose pink medallion decorated ceramic bowl in Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, China. Colors include pinks, greens, black and gold. Very good condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Maitland Smith Blue and White Large Porcelain Bowl in Floral Pattern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Maitland Smith large decorative blue and white porcelain bowl with brass rim. Thai Hand-painted porcelain bowl with floral motifs, blue and white with brass rings running the circumference of the bottom and the top. Vintage Maitland Smith Blue & White Porcelain Thai Celadon Bowl. A large Thai hand-painted blue and white porcelain bowl from the late 20th century with floral motifs. Though this blue decorative jar was inspired by centuries-old designs, it has a surprisingly contemporary feel. Created in Thailand, this porcelain covered bowl...
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20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Carved Keepsake Case, Chinese, Satinwood, Decorative Box, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved keepsake case. A Chinese, satinwood decorative box, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Profusely carved throughout with an abundance of Oriental cr...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Chinoiserie Blue Staffordshire Porcelain Box
Located in Richmond, London
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...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with colorful glaze polychrome and gold accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a violet decor all around. Rimmed with a blue color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor f...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Cloissone Box with Carved Jade Plaque, circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive Antique Chinese Cloisonné box with jade medallion line with wood. The enameled outside in shades of blue with gold color wir...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Enamel

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a butterflies decor all around. Rimmed with a pale blue color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German 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...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a fern decor all around. Rimmed with a blue color rim and a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive deco...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Ceramic Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic chinoiserie vase in cobalt blue. We don't often come across deep blue chinoiserie vases, so when we do, we snap them up! This piec...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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 hydrangea in blue colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8"W ×...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ming Style Double Gourd Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase - Signed - Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Ming style double gourd ceramic vase with crackle glaze - signed - country of origin unknown - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie lacquer porcelain vase.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie lacquer vase, having a black ground with inset hand painted red panels with floral decoration, circa 1880. Bat...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Green Cloisonné Enamel and Brass Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An enamel cloisonné and brass jewelry box with cherry blossom design, circa late-20th century. Box is great for jewelry or small items on a vanity, desk, nightstand table, etc. Colors include green, light green, gold, brass yellow, pink, red burgundy, and black. Very Good condition as shown in images. Box measures: 2" Height x 3" Depth x 4.75" Width. Also available: Black acrylic table...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Large Antique French Chinoiserie Brass Candlesticks in Pagoda Style
Located in COLMAR, FR
A pair of large, antique, tripod candlesticks in brass in a unique chinoiserie style. Their néo-gothic, pagoda shape and their impressive size (12 inches tall) make them highly decor...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Painted with a white glaze laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat ...
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1960s French 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. Glazed in a deep blue laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat and b...
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Wood and Brass Jewelry Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asian wood and brass jewelry box. Dark red mahogany colored wood with with brass drawer pulls and decorative accents. Two doors open to reveal thr...
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Pair of Porcelain Cache-Pots
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of polychromed hand painted porcelain with Japonisme floral decoration Ormolu-mounted with open-worked base and rim Louis XVI Style circa 1880.
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1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Russian Blue and White Porcelain Double Horse Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful blue and white porcelain double horse candle holder. Russia, Late-20th Century Measures: 6.5"W × 2.13"D × 6.88"H Excellent original v...
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Late 20th Century European Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Cisele Gilt & White Enameled Ceramic Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French cisele gilded and white-enameled hexagonal trumpet form vases in the Chinoiserie taste, signed "Elie" with armorial bearings to one side, and peony branches to verso, ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Vases
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A pair of hand painted, beautifully colored porcelain vases. Tobacco Leaf motif. Republic Period. 1912-1949.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large Imari Porcelain Flori-form Trumpet Decorative Floor Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Monumental flori-form trumpet decorative floor vase in the Imari decorated porcelain. The floor vase features baluster to the neck flares to a rippled edge. Each side of the body is ...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black wooden beads. The original...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Small Vintage Chinese Enamel Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Small vintage brass stamp box with enamel decoration. Marked China on bottom and sloped interior bottom. Overall patina with a few tiny dings t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid 20th Century Oriental Carved Gilt-Wood Wall Sculpture Rooster Chickens
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A very detailed Chinese style bas-relief / low relief representing a rooster, chickens and peony flowers and floral surroundings. It is a wall mounted sculpture with a shallow overall depth. This rectangular bas-relief is hand carved in wood and hand a gold leaf finish. A bas-relief or low relief originates from the Italian “Basso Rilievo...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Monumental Mid Century Cloisonne Floral Lavender Bowl
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful floral design with butterflies and birds, the lavender and blue make this so unique. The height is in inclusion of the wood base. The vase without the base is 7 inches. lo...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Porcelain

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.
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Mid-19th Century Afghan Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Vases by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain vases By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, mid-20th century Measures: 5.25"W × 5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white vases each hand-painted with various scholar's objects including vases filled with chrysanthemums, and flanked by pairs of incense burne...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

VIntage Cloisonné Ginger Jar With Lid, China, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Ornate cloisonné lidded vase on wooden stand with a red background! China, 1970s. This charming jar has a floral design with one bird. Vintage ginger jar In nice shape as shown...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

Mid 20th Century Carved Wood Smiling Buddha Figure Sculpture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A wood carved sculpture depicting a seated smiling Buddha. Unsigned, artist unknown. Carved from a solid piece of wood and painted with flesh, pink and green tones. Origin unknown, l...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nelson Rockefeller Collection Asian Inspired Brass Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Inspired Brass Candlesticks or Prickets, from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, and produced by Mottahedeh, India, circa 1970s. In the 1970s ...
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1970s Indian Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is two English ironstone plates; one dinner plate by Davenport and one side plate by Mason's, both in the flying Bird gilded pattern. Both plates are well potted and hand pai...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Terracotta Female Figures of Bird Sellers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Rococo style terracotta figures of bird sellers, both female, one holding a dove and a birdcage the other a dove and bouquet of flowers. Both figures are beautifully modeled, both very interesting head wear...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

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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