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 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
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship. Remarkable lacquer work. Clock is signed Tho...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinese enameled Foo Dogs, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases remarkable detail and artistry. The intricate hand-applied enamel in rich hues o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-crafted in China for the European market, this Asian-style English black lacquered octagonal hinged tea caddy features a decorative stenciled motif of pagodas and foliage in gil...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars. Each having a wonderful color scene depicting vibrant dragons, flowers and geometric designs. Each signed on the front. The pair having Foo Dog Lids...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A pair of Chinoiserie style French Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique French porcelain vases in the Chinoiserie style dating from the mid nineteenth century.
The vases are painted in a celadon green with a pagoda in the center and a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Glazed Famille Rose Pink Flame Stich Pattern Chinoiserie Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely flame stitch pattern ceramic vase in pink. This rare famille rose vessel has a pattern unlike any other we have ever seen. Beautiful pastel pinks, light blues, and creams ma...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden box with Handpainted inserts. Mother of Pearl decorative buttons. Double sides doors with compartments for small sculptures. Great piece.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Birds or Quails
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of life size Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper birds decorated with elaborate floral designs, having brass crests, beaks, and feet and removable wings.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tumblers White and Black with Asian Symbols
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 8 vintage ceramic tumblers with Asian symbols in black and white. In amazing vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or chiggers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Ceramic Trinket Dish with Red and Gold Characters
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite round ceramic trinket dish in white, with red and gold characters. This small piece will be great for a nightstand or dressing table to hold small items such as change or tr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Old Paris Garrniture Set
Located in Hudson, NY
This very finely painted set of Old Paris vases is perfect to decorate a mantel or large server. The painting all by the same hand is done in the chinoiserie style and of the best qu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and Yellow Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Blue and yellow chinoiserie tea caddy. Charming Prattware shaped tea canister in a blue cast paste with blue, yellow and moss green decoration fe...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Grand Millennial Chinoiserie Blue Lacquered Faux Bamboo Hanging Photo Frame
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream, this faux bamboo picture frame is perfect for displaying a treasured photograph. Hexagonal in shape, this piece ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Paint
Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Footed Bowl with Flying Dragon Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass footed bowl features a wide, highly detailed band of abstract floral decor and central motif depicting a traditional Chinoiseri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920, a rectangular jewelry or work box with hinged pagoda lid, decorated with an embossed phoenix and c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel champleve bronze foo dog incense burner. Item features lid with seated foo dog, cloisonne enamel throughout, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mason's Chinoiserie Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Mason's chinoiserie vases. Small pair orange, blue, green and gilt baluster shaped Ironstone vases with central reveals depicting chinoiserie figures ...
Category
1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand. Measures 17.5" in width, 14.5" in depth and x 20.25" in height.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Moriage Chintz Round Pink and Green Floral Nippon Catchall Dish with Gold Rim
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small round ceramic plate with a pink and green floral design around the edges. The center of the plate is a crisp white glazed ceramic with slight cracquelure. The edges feature hand painted pink roses with green foliage. A raised pattern of dots accents at the outer most edge of the rim. (Moriage style...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act a...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan Chater. Working condition. Beautiful detail and paint. Wonderful condition.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Small English Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
Small English chinoiserie plate. William IV Staffordshire plate with charming brightly hued oriental themed scene of figures with parasol,, hamper a...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Monkey Candle Stick Holder
Located in Cookeville, TN
FABULOUS Vintage Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blue & White Monkey Candle Stick Holder. The piece measures 7 inches tall x 4 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th century Chinoiserie Tole Lamp Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century tole painted urns fitted with brass paw feet onto pedestals. Newly rewired and converted into lamps. Gold gilt chinoiserie motif. Tapered retro hard back fine linen shad...
Category
1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin, 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
Wonderful Hand Painted Chinoiserie Tole Lions Head Paw Feet Umbrella Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hand Painted White With Gold Chinoiserie Tole Lions Head With Paw Feet And Lions Mask Faces Umbrella Stand That May Also Be Used As A planter
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century Octagonal Imari Porcelain Lidded Vase Mounted on a Bronze Dore Base
Located in Queens, NY
Large octagonal Imari porcelain vase with finial cover and 4 bronze doré claw feet on base (19th century).
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a birds and flower decor all around. Rimmed with a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor for Sof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Spectacular and Large Antique French Chinoiserie Style white porcelain figures of a male and female figure. Both modelled in white bi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of 1800s Ormolu-Mounted French Sevres Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers
Located in Skien, NO
A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Sevres-Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers. With Sevres Marks, from Late 19th Century
These elegant vases each feature domed covers, beautifully painted with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Famille Noire Black Dragon Vase with Pink and Green Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall famille noire chinoiserie vase with a red and green floral motif throughout the body on a black background. Attached to the neck of the vessel, are two green dragon or lion ha...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese, glazed porcelain covered vases with decorative
flora and foliate relief.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Hand Carved Giltwood Golden Buddha Sculpture/Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience serenity and opulence with this Golden Buddha Giltwood Sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved, this Asian masterpiece is adorned in a radiant golden finish, capturing the ess...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique French and Chinoiserie Style Porcelain Porcelain and Architectural Vase
Located in New York, NY
A stunning hand painted porcelain portrait vase with painted architectural decorative motifs all outlined in gold paint. A woman in early 1800's style dress is painted on the belly o...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
This beautiful looking large piece is round in shape, and painted in an Old Willow design this runs all the way ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Covered Vase, Famille Rose Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1749
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A vase and cover, decorated with peonies &c in the Famille Rose style. Incised R mark group.
Prov Taylor Collection; Simon Spero; Joseph Handley.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome wooden carved wood 28" Tang Horse sculpture statue red blue. Item features desirable paint loss throughout, solid wood construction, distressed finished, nicely ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian 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 white, the elephant’s skin painted a rich burnt umber and ...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Two Gilt Bronze Mounted, Enamelled Onyx Urns by H. Journet & Cie.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful vases are designed in the chinoiserie style. Derived from the French word ‘chinois’ for Chinese, chinoiserie was a European style that was inspired by Chinese and East Asian art and design. These urns were crafted by Henri Journet & Cie, a French firm that specialised in the production of Fine onyx items. Henri Journet replaced Eugène Cornu as the director of the company, which was originally called the ‘Société des marbres d'onyx d'Algérie’. These vases are signed ‘Sté Des Onyx H. Journet & Cie / 24 Bd Italiens'.
The vases feature bulbous bodies, with short waisted stems and necks, crafted from an orange-veined, cream onyx. The vases are set on a gilt bronze (ormolu) plinths, which are supported on scrolled legs. The onyx vase bodies are decorated with green, blue and red champlevé enamel depictions of Chinese dragons. Each vase body is mounted with two gilt bronze dragon head ring...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-Century Chinoiserie Hand Painted Orange Italian Lidded Pottery Ginger Jar
Located in Cookeville, TN
Exquisite Mid-Century Orange Italian Pottery Ginger Jar Chinoiserie. Hand Painted Flower Detail, Lidded.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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 vess...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Japanese Tokoname Ware Dragon Jardiniere Terracotta Cachepot Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Tokoname Ware Dragon Jardiniere Terracotta Cachepot Vase. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 13" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Baccarat Painted Opaline Glass Vase, France, Late 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Baccarat painted opaline glass vase. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Jade Spinach Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand crafted and hand carved Jade spinach Bowls - Both are like glass and beautifully made with fine craftsmanship from China, early 20th Century.
Both fit nicely inside eac...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
19Th. C. English Ironstone Chinoiserie Oversized & Pewter Lid Tea Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this late 19th C. very Large unusual oversized Chinoiserie Ironstone Tea Pot.
This large tea pot has a beautiful chinoiserie Pagoda and floral decor through out.
The large ...
Category
1890s British Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Porcelain Jars Hand-Painted in the Qian Jiang Cai Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of porcelain jars with lids, hand-painted in the Qian Jiang Cai style. Shades of light blue and brick red accents against an ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
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 Champleve cloisonne Dragons brass Bronze vase Elephant head handles
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage/ antique x large Oriental Champleve Cloisonne Dragons bronze vase with elephant head handles standing on a wooden base. It could be late 19th or early 20th century based on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This charming 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box has seen many hands and much love having developed a deep natural patina over its 20...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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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