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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
18th Century Delft Covered Urn
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Dutch Delft pottery covered urn, mid-18th century, a tin glazed earthenware vessel having a dog finial atop a domed lid, on a ribbed ovoid body, decorated in a blue and red O...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Clay

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

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Metal

Amazing Porcelain Dragon Vase / Urn Schumann Arzberg Bavaria
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice white porcelain vase with Chinese dragons in relief. Dated from mid 20th century with the Schumann, Arzberg Germany stamp. In very good condition. The factory was founded in 1881 by Christian Heinrich Schumann and a businessman Franz Ferdinand...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Enamel and French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Jardinière
Located in London, GB
Chinese enamel and French gilt bronze Chinoiserie jardinière The enamel Chinese and the gilt bronze French, 19th century Measures: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 30cm. This Chin...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A very rare pair of monumental Mansion sized over 3ft tall Foo dog lion statues. The Statues came out of an incredible Palm beach estate. The Foo dogs were a striking focal point in...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bone

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

19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century red lacquered tall cased clock with chinoiserie design. The clock has London movement by George Tyler. A stunning piece!
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Old Paris / Vieux Porcelain Figural Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French porcelain centerpiece. In the style of Jacob Petit and possibly by Hannong. In the form of cultivated spring with...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Maitland Smith Red Floral Chinese Cloisonne Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large late 20th century Maitland Smith cloisonné flower vase - red enamel on brass featuring a design of pink / purple flowers.. Turquoise blue interior. Hand Made in China. Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal

Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1920’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock A very decorative and well made piece, r...
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1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wood

Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted. Period : Qi...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

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Bronze

An Extremely Rare Arnold and Frodsham Carriage Timepiece
Located in Amersham, GB
This exceptional carriage timepiece made by one of Englands greatest clockmakers is highly unusual. The single fusee eight day movement regulated by a large fully jewelled lever esca...
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1840s English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Gold, Brass

Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures of Good Luck Children Sleeping on Melons
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale late 20th century decorative asian carved wood sculptures of good luck children sleeping on melons. Feature hand painted girl and a boy figures...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Buddha Sculpture Jade Green Resin
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bright jade green resin seated Buddha, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 4" depth x 3.5" width x 3.38" height ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Resin

Buddha Sculpture Jade Green Resin
Buddha Sculpture Jade Green Resin
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Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ten Arm Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of Chinoiserie style French Ormolu mounted Chinese blue and white porcelain ten arm candelabras. These are truly a beautiful and monumental pair of candelabras. The...
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1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece, unusually it is in a cube shaped the bamboo is woven in squares and is tied at the joints, all in very good condi...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Vintage Andrea sadek money and ball ceramic statue
Located in Cordova, SC
In great condition
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Jewel Box Enamel with Teal Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Elegant 20th Century Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Box – Brass & Enamel with Teal Interior This exquisite vintage cloisonné trinket box is a beautiful example of 20th-century dec...
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20th Century 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

Bamboo Craft Basket, Knitting, Crochet, Patchwork A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bamboo Craft Basket, Knitting, Crochet, Patchwork A very useful piece, the basket is made in bamboo it is rigid and floor standing, inside the e is a paisley pattern draw sting bag ...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Tiffany Le Tallec Cirque Chinois Porcelain Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Atelier Le Tallec For Tiffany & Company, 20th century. One of the most collectible patterns, these boxes do not come available often. Marked to bottom.
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910. This is a very decoratives...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Paper

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 19th century Meissen Porcelain orientalist/Turkish figure of a Malabar Man seated on a rhinoceros. This is a rare and beautiful group made by...
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19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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Lacquer

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese Celadon-Ground Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese Celadon-Ground and Slip Decorated Porcelain Vases. These vases of Chinese celadon porcelain from the ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Two Monochrome Fish / Floral Decorated Chinoiserie Ceramic Vases, Thailand 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two patinated ceramic vases, with beautifully crackled glaze, sharp graphic monochrome chinoiserie pattern consisting of fishes / floral branches. Both vases resembles an amphora vas...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Delft Dish Pancake Plate Lightning Pattern De Paeuw 'The Peacock' C-1730
By De Paeuw
Located in Katonah, NY
This extraordinary Dutch Delft pancake plate was made in the early 18th century. Beautifully hand-painted, it features bold zigzag lighting bolts, Bliksemborden, which seem to flash across the plate. Between the lightning bolts, we see clouds painted...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Delft

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

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

Small Vintage Dried Flower Vase, Chinese, Waxed Paper, Decorative Drum Urn, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage dried flower vase. A Chinese, waxed paper over board decorative drum urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Superb ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

A dragon motif porcelain vase in seafoam by Tozai, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare glazed porcelain vase with Chinese dragon motif by Tozai Home, 20th century. This piece glows in ivory white with an embossed decorative pattern in seafoam green, depicti...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Cup in Chinese Porcelain, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in Chinese porcelain with a decor of orange fishes on a green and white concentric arches background with white waves. Edge with wave shape. Red signature with Asian characters....
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Bohemian Silver-Mounted Overlay and Enameled Box, Dated 1852
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian silver-mounted overlay and enameled box, dated 1852 with chinoiserie decorations and Viennese silver.
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1850s Austrian Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Silver

18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or France. A rare survivor from the first quarter of the ...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Cherry

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Dish Chinoiserie Italia
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porcelain saucer dish by designer Richard Ginori, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Chinoiserie is a European design style. Saucer/dish has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Italian Chinoiseries Porcelain Nodding Head Figures, Mottahedeh, Italy. A pair of Chinese export style nodding head figures of Mandarins from the co...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Square Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, hand-painted and glazed pair of square shaped porcelain vases.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair Orange and White Bird Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair orange and white bird vases. Vintage flared vases with transferware design featuring birds such as pheasants, doves, and songbirds among detailed floral and foliage motifs, with...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Wood Vases, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and hand painted wood vases you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout....
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Chinese Republic Period Six Sided Covered Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of six sided, beautifully hand-painted covered porcelain vases featuring traditional figures and flowers, trimmed with parcel gilt.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
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1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Blue and White Chinoiserie Style Open-Work Vases
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of French Paris porcelain blue and white chinoiserie style open-work vases. Each is beautifully hand painted with tiffany blue chinoiserie figures of a boy and girl in a field...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinoiserie Pink French Porcelain German Ormulu Bird Painted Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Pink French Porcelain German Ormulu Bird Painted Hexagonal Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 7" W x 6" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Glazed ceramic vase from the Bien-hoa school, decorated with six sages of the Taoist tradition. The handles are in the shape of black enamelled elephant heads. The upper part of the ...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early New Hall Porcelain Bowl Chinese Figures Lady with parasol Ptn. 20, Ca 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hard paste porcelain waste or slop bowl by New Hall in a hand painted Chinoiserie figure pattern number 20, dating to the late 18th century, Circa 1790. The bowl is well...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Orientalist Hand Painted & Gilt Black Lacquer Plate or Dish, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Orientalist hand painted and gilt decorated black lacquer papier-mâché plate on stand - possibly by Adt Frères - exceptional detail - unsigned - late 19th century. Excellent/extra...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Dish Chinoiserie Italia
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porcelain saucer dish by designer Richard Ginori, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Chinoiserie is a European design style. Saucer/dish has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Two Chinese Style Enamelled Gilt and Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in London, GB
Two Chinese style enameled gilt and patinated bronze urns French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 44.5cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm Each urn, or va...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Decorated Chinese Porcelain Covered Jars Republic Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese, hand-painted, colorful, lidded, porcelain jars with celebratory scenes featuring figures and animals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Georgian Spode Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Pattern No. 1867 porcelain, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful square plate or dish produced by the Spode factory and made of porcelain, in the early 19th Century, Circa 1815 to 1827. The dish is well potted on a low foot ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Wooden Large Sculptures of Buddha on Bases with Polychromy Traces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Buddha wooden heads sculptures , with polychrome traces - smiling and peaceful - Rested on a pair of wood capitals, same era. Suitable for the...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Torcheres Columns
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 20th century circa 1920’s Neoclassical style Chinese Chinoiserie lacquered torchere columns...
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1920s European Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th-Century Vintage Famille Rose Moon Flask Vase with Gilt Dragon Handles
Located in Cookeville, TN
A striking vintage Chinese famille rose moon-flask vase from the mid-20th century, this piece features twin gilt dragon handles and vibrant hand-painted enamel decoration. The flatte...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In great condition for its age. With bone handle pulls.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures, Chinese Calligraphy and a Chocolate Brown Ground, Circa 1840-1880 The English Tôle octagonal tea canisters with covers hig...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Peacock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude sophistication with this statuesque vintage ceramic peacock sculpture, a striking example of Hollywood Regency flair blended with Chinoiserie elegance. The figure features a cr...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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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