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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
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

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Wood

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole hand painted cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available in different colours and decorations. Round shaped with scalloped top.
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Tin

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole hand painted cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available in different colors. Conic shaped with scalloped top.
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Tin

Large Oriental Chinese Floral Vase with Dragons in 24KT Gold qing Dynasty
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large 1940 Qing Dynasty vase decorated Floral with Gold Dragons.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine 19th C Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Triggs and Sons London
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Chinoiserie hand painted and decorated grandfather clock. The dial signed Triggs and Sons London. Working condition.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wood

Vintage Blue and White Hand Thrown Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Charleston, SC
Lovely hand thrown and hand painted ceramic pottery with incised bamboo. The top of the vase is in handkerchief form. Signed on the bottom.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Clay, Paint

Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Vase Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie design with flowers and butterflies all around. Lined with a green line and rimmed with a platinum frame . Hand-painted in Bavari...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Chinoiserie Regency Box
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A most attractive Regency painted chinoiserie box in an unusually large size; plain painted interior.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s. Guanyin, the Bo...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Centerpieces, H. Journet & Cie
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Centerpieces, Attributed to E. Lievre, Signed on the Bottom. Each bulbous-bodied centerpiece is set on Chinese-style ormolu bases,...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century Description: This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th cen...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Jade, Onyx

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

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole hand painted cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available in different colors. Round shaped with scalloped top.
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Vase Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase decorated with a chinoiserie scene with flowers and butterflies in orange. Platinum rimmed. A porcelain dish with the same decor can be ordered. Abo...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Asian Cloisonné Incense Burner
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Asian Cloisonne Incense Burner is a wonderful decorative accent from a bygone era ~ that still works! The process to create...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

1940s Blue, White and Gilt Baluster Vase with Asian Men on Horseback, Hunt Scene
Located in Lomita, CA
The hunting scene with Asian characters and hunting dogs are one of the compelling subjects of this vase. The detail includes several dogs of different breeds. The vase is a mid to l...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Vintage Blanc De Chine Figures - Set of 4
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 4 vintage blanc de chine figures. Overall good condition with one removable hand missing from one figure. Please see photos.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Handpainted Chinoiserie Porcelain Pastry Dish Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely handmade porcelain dish is hands-free painted in a traditional Chinese decor in green. Comes also in grey and in orange. Rimmed with a fine platinum line. Handmade in Bava...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese porcelain and French Chinoiserie style gilt bronze candelabra Chinese and French, 19th Century Height 72cm, width 47cm, depth 35cm This superb pair of candelabra...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

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Ormolu

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set was designed in France in the late 19th century in a fanciful ‘Oriental’ style. The set is comprised of a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, all of which have been...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

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

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Jade, Silver

French 19th century Chinoiserie st. patinated and verdigris Bronze planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and large scale French 19th century Chinoiserie st. patinated and verdigris Bronze planter. This beautiful planter is raised on four pierced 'C' scrolled feet connecti...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chositsu Cylindrical Chinese Box. China, late 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Cylindrical box made of bronze using the sculpted lacquer technique called "Chositsu". A highly valuable technique, since in order to sculpt the motifs, it was necessary to apply a l...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese cloissoné Circular Cup or Vide Poche Hand-Painted, circa 1910
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chinese cloissoné Circular Cup or Vide Poche Hand-Painted, circa 1910
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful true pair of French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Terra Cotta and Vert de Patricia marble statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular Vert de Patricia marble base with...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Marble

Chinoiserie Dutch Delft Polychrome Faience Lobed Jar, 18th Century, Holland
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Dutch Delft ginger jar of lobed form, with chinoiserie design in polychrome tin glazed enamels, 18th century, Holland. The ginger jar (missing its lid), of globular fo...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Faience

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

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

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Satinwood

French Chinoiserie Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A marvelously carved chinoiserie motif adorns the lid of this incredible 19th-century French tabatière or snuff box. The charming scene is intricately crafted in the form of a boating figure who holds aloft an umbrella formed of yellow gold, while the box itself is crafted from attractive brown hardstone mounted with stunning yellow gold "waves." Enchanting and beautifully executed, the rare snuff box is an incredible example of the creative artistry of these delightful boxes, as well as the highly popular chinoiserie style. Inhaling snuff, or snuffing, as it is also called, was a popular social ritual among the European elite from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Over these 300 years, master artisans created and designed elegant snuff boxes using...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Stone, Gold

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

Antique Hand-Carved Chestnut Box in Asian Bamboo Style Inlaid with Soapstone
Located in Lisse, NL
Exclusive & fine quality hand-crafted Chinoiserie box. The diversity in techniques and materials used by craftsman around the world and over the last centuries never seizes to a...
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Antique Chinoiserie Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Urn
Located in London, GB
This urn (or vase) has been crafted from the finest materials: the deep blue gemstone, lapis lazuli, and lustrous gilt bronze (ormolu). The urn is designed in a style known as ‘chino...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Lacquer Table Box 1920's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful iron red lacquer Chinese table box. The red background with gilt decoration with carved bone inlay on the top. 9.5 inches square, T...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

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

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Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Grande Vaso Cinese Cloisonné con Uccelli e Decorazioni Floreali, Anni '60
Located in Milano, IT
Grande vaso cinese cloisonné con decorazione floreale e uccelli a tutto tondo. la circonferenza dell'imboccatura, ha un labbro in bronzo dorato sulla part...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel, Copper

French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and faience clock set in the chinoiserie style French, late 19th century Clock: Height 52cm, width 43cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 53cm, width 26cm, depth 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Samson Vases
Located in London, GB
A very ornate pair of Samson Paris porcelain vases, entirely hand-painted in Cantonese chinoiserie fashion, heavily gilded, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important Queen Anne-George I japanned chinoiserie domed topped box depicting scenes of falconry, circa 1710-1720. England Falconry is ...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Oak

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

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Wood, Paper

Large Brass Footed Tole Chinoiserie Rectangular Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Black Tole Chinoiserie planter with decorations on sides and lion head rings. Raised on large brass paw feet.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Brass, Tôle

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare pair mid-19th century, metal tea bins, by Henry Troemner of Philadelphia, PA in the chinoiserie style. From circa 1845. Made of black enamel...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Tin

Jacob Petit Porcelain Chinoiserie Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
This richly decorated tray was created by celebrated French porcelain manufacturer Jacob Petit. Topped by an impressive gilt Chinese dragon, the piece is distinguished by finely hand-painted scenes depicting songbirds and floral arrangements against a green ground. The tray was originally designed to hold jewelry, with holes in the dragon's back for brooches and a scallop shell meant to hold a pocket watch...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

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

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Wood

Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming standing grouse bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the p...
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1980s Russian Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Two Korean Antique Dowery Boxes in Brown Rattan and Red Papier-Mâché
Located in New York, NY
Two attractive 19th century Korean dowery boxes in brown rattan and red hand-painted papier-mâché, the one slightly larger in delicately interwoven brown ...
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19th Century Korean Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Rattan

Chinese Floral Birds Polychrome Enameled Porcelain Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
For offer is a gorgeous hand-painted vase. The piece features chrysanthemums in both yellow and orange as well as a bird. Would be great on a mantel, dining table with a bouquet of f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique 1930s Italian Richard Ginori Nautical Sailboat Fisherman Vase 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique art deco circa 1931 white porcelain mantel urn or vase with gilded accents and a nautical maritime chinoiserie design showing a pair of figures fishing in an elaborate j...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, 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

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Porcelain, Paint

Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain vase / Squared Baluster Shape
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your decor with these exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinese porcelain vases feature a distinctive squared baluster shape, adorned with intricate hand-painted designs. Each vase ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Gold

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

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Porcelain

Masons Ironstone Bowl in Peacock Peony & Rock hand painted Pattern, circa 1838
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a twin boar handled open Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in the rare Peacock, Peony and rock pattern, dating to the early / mid 19th century, circa 1835 to 1840.. Mason's bow...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ironstone

Chinese Wicker Capybara Animal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese wicker capybara box from the Shanghai collection with carved wood highlights and removable lid.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Wicker

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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