Chinoiserie Jars
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
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars with cherry blossom design, circa mid-20th century, Japan. A great set for a table, mantel, shelf or cabinet, etc. Very good condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
VIntage Cloisonné Ginger Jar With Lid, China, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Ornate cloisonné lidded vase on wooden stand with a red background! China, 1970s.
This charming jar has a floral design with one bird.
Vintage ginger jar In nice shape as shown...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jars with Foo Dog Finials. Jars feature dragon motifs. Jars are in the traditional baluster shape and lids have a do...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars with cherry blossom design, circa mid-20th century, Japan. A great set for a table, mantel, shelf or cabinet, etc. Very good condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar ot temple jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH.
Very good vintage condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era
By Arita
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century during the Meiji period in Japan.
The jar features an elongated ovoid-shaped body, and is decorated in a chinoiserie style, and adorned with Japanese symbolism... Encircling the body of the ginger jar are two green...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Enamel
Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH.
Ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Delft
Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 12ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Pagoda Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain pagoda jar with removable top.
China, Early 21st Century
Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 8"H.
Goo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars with Foo Dog Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered jars with foo dog finials
China, 20th century
Measures: 9.5"W x 8.75"D x 10"H.
Excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Celadon Vase Ginger Jars
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This pair of celadon ginger jar vases features a timeless and elegant design. Each jar is crafted from ceramic with a soft, translucent green celadon glaze, giving them a smooth and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Metal
Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Faience, Pottery, Earthenware, Delft
Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era
By Arita
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century during the Meiji period in Japan.
The jar features an elongated ovoid-shaped body, and is decorated in a chinoiserie style, and adorned with Japanese symbolism... Encircling the body of the ginger jar are two green...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Enamel
Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Faience, Pottery, Earthenware, Delft
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered ginger jars
China, 20th century
Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 17"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars featuring birds and a floral motif
China, Late 20th Century
Measures: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars
China, Late 20th Century
Measures: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 19ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Famille Rose Celadon Chinoiserie POrcelain Covered Urns / Jars
Located in Tarry Town, NY
These exquisite late 19th century Chinese porcelain covered urns, crafted in the Famille Rose and Celadon Chinoiserie style, are a stunning testame...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar
China, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 18.5ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of early 20th century, circa 1920 Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars with hand-painted decoration of a village.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Famille Vert Ceramic Chinoiserie Eagle Tea Caddy in Green Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking ceramic famille vert Eagle motif tea caddy with lid. This piece is in the Americana or Traditional English style. It is made of crisp white porcelain and is decorated with a rich green hand-painted design. The body features an Eagle with wings spread on both the front and back. The Eagle grasps a quiver of arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in the other. A banner across the bird's chest reads "Pluribus Unum". On the lid, a chrysanthemum floral design alongside a Greek key and butterfly decorate the top. The bottom is unmarked. This would be a lovely piece to store tea, coffee, or other items. We come across ceramic tea caddy...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Famille Rose Chinese Ginger Jars with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Pair Famille Rose Chinese Ginger Jars with Bronze Mounts in Louis XVI Style.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Bronze
Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
A blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar hand-painted in exquisite deep cobalt blue.
We see a peacock in a garden filled with flowers and ferns.
The cover is similarly decorated and...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Delft
Famille Rose Jar with Lid from China Birds Flowers Pattern 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorate a console or mantle with this colorful pair of colorful antique melon jars.
Created in China, circa 1880, each enameled vase is decorated with foliate motifs, reserves depicting birds, figural scene, and further embellished with Famille rose medallions
he porcelain vases jars...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th C. Antique Blue & White Chinoiserie Lidded Temple Jars, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
A blue and white lidded temple jar. Depicting ancient dragons. It has Fu-dog Maks handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddies with Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddies with an unusual octagon form hand decorated with delicate floral designs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded tea jars with a cylindrical form and hand decorated with flowers and leaves.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Round Brass Container with Removable Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Crane Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic and brass container with a brass bottom and removable lid with ceramic top. Top features a blue and white ceramic or porcelain lid with floral hand-painted and glazed d...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of 19th Century English Ironstone Lamp Bases in Pink and Gold.
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair very large English ironstone urns with lids that have been converted to lamp bases. These pink glazed urns have a an overall gilded decoration as well as polychrome painted b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ironstone, Wood
Vintage Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Porcelain Celadon Lidded Whatnot Trinket Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith round lidded trinket dish / box with a factory distressed pale celadon green glaze, topped with a bronze pineapple shaped finial.
Dimensions:
10.25" x 9" (Diameter x...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Bronze
VIntage Cloisonné Ginger Jar With Lid, China, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Ornate cloisonné lidded vase on wooden stand with a red background! China, 1970s.
This charming jar has a floral design with one bird.
Vintage ginger jar In nice shape as shown...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Metal, Enamel
19th Century Pair of Large Chinese Motif Porcelain Jars / Urns by Samson, Paris
By Edmé Samson
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched pair of 19th century porcelain urns with lids, made by Samson Edmé et Cie porcelain, of Paris. Samson opened in 1845 and soon became well-known for making reproductions of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
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 Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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 Jars
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 Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.
Located in NICE, FR
We would like to present you with this traditional Cantonese aquarium or decorated in the polychrome style. Its surface features delicate floral patterns set against a blue backgroun...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Rose Famile Ginger Jar
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vibrant Vintage Rose Famille Ginger Jar showcases the beauty and elegance of traditional Asian porcelain craftsmanship. Hand-painted with ornate floral garlands and charming dom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Chinoiserie Dutch Delft Polychrome Faience Lobed Jar, 18th Century, Holland
By Delft
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Earthenware, Faience
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Large Foo Dog Covered Temple Jar Ginger Jars - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Large Foo Dog Covered Temple Jar Ginger Jars - a Pair. Item features Bird, butterfly, and floral decoration on both sides, lid with green foo dog...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
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, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Brass
A Large Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars
A Lovely Vintage pair the Jars beautifully decorated with cherry blossom in Blue ceramic enamel
The Jars both have their lids and ar...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jars with Classic form and decorated with the familiar joy and unity symbol of double happiness on the front and back.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
An unusual pair probably made for the preparation of herbal treatments The mortar is clean inside so it could be used i...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Brass
19th Century Decalcomania Trumpet Vase
Located in London, GB
A mid-nineteenth century Decalcomania vase of trumpet form, with a roll top and concave body, decorated throughout with chinoiserie on a cream ground.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Paper
Chinoiserie jars for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie jars 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 jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie jars made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jars, popular names associated with this style include De Porceleyne Fles, Delft, Edmé Samson, and Feldman Lighting Co.. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $9,800 while the average work can sell for $975.