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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
19th Century French Blue Porcelain Elephant Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
A French Garniture de Cheminée in the Chinoiserie Taste Constructed in blue turquoise porcelain with gilt highlights, Algerian onyx and bronze, ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Chinese Cloisonné Bird on a Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue-Ground Porcelain Vases Fitted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases mounted as lamps in mottled blue-ground glaze. Resting on square ormolu base with garland band and ormolu banded ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Graceful 53” Quan Yin Terracotta Sculpture Buggha of Compassion
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique impressive 50” high terracotta sculpture of Quan Yin , Buddha of Compassion. Stands tall and. Slender, figure of infinite grace, her gently composed features conveying the su...
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1950s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 ...
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1890s British Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ironstone

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.
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
Breathtaking vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie large decorative statues 1 male and 1 female comprised of bright red plastic-coated plaste...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Paint

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.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box, with gold decoration. This type of box would have held cigarettes or trinkets. Stamped "Made in Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Pair Antique Gold Bronze Chinoiserie Candlesticks with Elephants, Circa 1910's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Gold Bronze Chinoiserie Candlesticks with Elephants, Circa 1910's.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Red & Gold Chinoiserie Style Tole Cachepots
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of striking red and gold French handpainted chinoiserie tole cachepots.
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1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

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

Materials

Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous detail, this piece captures the essence of peace and min...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

'Deshima Island' Pattern Blue and White dish c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Penciled and washed in blue with an European scene of figures, one leading a cow, on pontoons and small islands in a broad river, a city on the opposite back, the blue-washed rim wit...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Lovely Matching Pair of Porcelain Blue and White Oriental Vases
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely matching pair of porcelain blue and white oriental vases. This pair date from the mid-century and are in very nice vintage condition.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique Mason’s Ironstone plates was hand-painted in England around 1815 and features an early version of the “Jardinière” patter...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ironstone

Large Italian Chinoiserie Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian chinoiserie vase. Monumental and rare Giovanni Poulard Prad floral and gilt-painted vase with all over floral ground scrolling gilt grape leaf handles centering two dif...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

Intricately Decorated Bronze Tang Horse This is a Classic Piece of Chinese Folk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Intricately Decorated Bronze Tang Horse This is a Classic Piece of Chinese Folk Art, superbly cast in bronze, in the classic posed statue of this famous creature This is a fine p...
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1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Wicker & Wood Large Storage Basket with Owl Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinoiserie style large lidded storage basket features a cylindrical body, done in complex weave with pronounced rib structure, creating a sturdy base for the applied decor....
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20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo

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).
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829 Japan, Rare Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, dated Bunsei 12, 1829. Hokai boxes are traditionally use...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

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

Pair of Republic Period Chinese Porcelain Vases With Crackle Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese, hand-painted porcelain vases featuring figures in nature, with a crackle glaze and branch formed handles with raised flowers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Ancient Gu Shape 'Riverscapes' vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
An attractive GU vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi riverscape panels painting separated by lined borders. It is presumed that the surface turned yellow because it had been in the sea mud for a long time. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue glazed crackle ceramic, China, unmarked, circa mid-20th century. These beautiful figur...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Blue and White Brass Cap Ginger Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your decor with this stunning vintage blue and white Asian ginger jar. Featuring a traditional hand-painted landscape motif with serene scenes of mountains, ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Dish Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain dish with a chinoiserie decor in orange. Rimmed with a platinum frame. Handpainted by Sofina Porzellan Bavaria. Comes in different colors.
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2010s German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Celadon porcelain vase with naturalistic decoration in cobalt blue, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Perfect condition, no restoration. Measurements H cm 32 D mouthpiece cm 16
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Monumental Chinoiserie Pair Porcelain Asian Chinese Vases Urns Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of monumental chinoiserie porcelain Asian / Chinese vases / urns Purchased from Lorin Marsh NYC Showroom.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin Faience Black Chinoiserie Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Of ginger jar shape with outscrolled handles, surmounted by a pierced lid with knob-form finial; decorated with Court figures in a pagoda riverscape.
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1840s German Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Vintage Asian Character Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delightfully detailed and full of charm, this vintage Asian character bowl features a playful red-on-white motif of children at play, flying kites, and dancing among trees. Framed by...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Ironstone

18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Richmond, VA
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...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Large French Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French Samson porcelain and gilt bronze Chinoiserie vases French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 24cm This superb pair of vases was crafted in the late 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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 Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Shanxi Round Bentwood Dumpling Serving Steamer Box 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Shanxi wooden storage box used for serving steamed dumplings / food at family gatherings. This steamer box features traditional round, rustic, bentwood constructi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century Chelsea Desk Clock Electronometer Chinoiserie Bronze Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking example of mid-20th century American horology and decorative arts, this electric mantel clock by the Chelsea Clock Company features a vividly executed chinoiserie-style ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinoiserie Decorated Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinoiserie box with painted scenes and gold faux bamboo trim.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

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

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Fish Form Carved Jade and Gilt Silver Candelabra from Cartier
Located in New York, US
Our pair of rare two-light gilt silver candlesticks from Cartier from the early 20th century feature finely carved jade stone figures of fish. Each 10 by 10 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches. Ma...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Silver

French Tole Umbrella Rack Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole umbrella rack in chinoiserie style. Hand painted decoration with vegetal motifs at the bottom and drapery on the top and colors. Round shaped with s...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock. This elegant and sophisticated clock has a finely chiselled gilt-bronze case with gold and enamel highlights. It dep...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, available in different colors. Oval shaped with lion foot and lion ...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Small since hand-painted Chinese porcelain, made in the 20th century. The since has internal veiling as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 6.5 h cm 8 Chinese ceramics are some of the most...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
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

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Bronze

Chinoiserie Pentagonal Vases of Lacquered Papier-Mâché - Individually Priced
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of large Chinoiserie gilt papier-mâché vases from the 19th century - each five-sided vase featuring finely detailed depictions of flowers, scrolls, and Asian-inspired des...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Dutch Delft Baluster Vase, Tall Hand-Painted Polychrome by Velsen, 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This tall, Delft-style polychrome vase is a refined example of mid-century Velsen’s hand-painted earthenware, rendered in a graceful elongated baluster form. Its silhouette flares at...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

English Chinoiserie Tole Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English black tole box from the late 19th century decorated with Chinoiserie references like costumed figures, willow trees, and birds. This small rectangular case bears a charmin...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal

Three Oriental Style English Vases
Located in London, GB
A trio of Oriental style English vases, on a blue background, hand painted with embossed chinoiseries style urns and flowers in the Mason style.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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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