Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Tin
Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Of baluster form and with a domed hardwood cover on a circular pedestal, both overall decorated in imitation of Chinese lacquer with figures in exotic landscapes and foliate sprays, ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available with different decoration and colors. Conic shaped with scalloped top.
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Tin
Near Pair of Porcelain Vases with Chinoiserie Detailing
Located in London, GB
Near pair of porcelain vases with chinoiserie detailing
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 80cm, width 38cm, depth 30cm
These large and impressive elongated-body vases...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid to early 20th-century Chinese cloisonne enamel cylindrical mantel vases/ urns/ hat stands, featuring a red background patterned with interlocking circles behind blue and ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Garniture, Jabberwocky Pattern, Worcester, circa 1765
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An assembled set of three vases in the scarce Jabberwocky pattern, on a scale blue background.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Covered Vase, Famille Rose Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1749
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A vase and cover, decorated with peonies &c in the Famille Rose style. Incised R mark group.
Prov Taylor Collection; Simon Spero; Joseph Handley.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Pair of 19th Century Antique French Chinoiserie Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases Turned to Lamps, in the style of Edouard Lievre. Each is beautifull...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Large French Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Vases
By Samson & Cie
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 colours and decorations. Round shaped with scalloped top.
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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.
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Tin
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood, Paper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Samson Vases
By Samson & Cie
Located in London, GB
A very ornate pair of Samson Paris porcelain vases, entirely hand-painted in Cantonese chinoiserie fashion, heavily gilded, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Paint
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
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...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Faience
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Copper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Tôle
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Paired Chinese Vases Cloisonne, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Cloisonne is a technique for creating cloisonné enamel on metal objects. The name of the technique appeared in France and comes from the word "cloisonné" (cloisonne), which translates as "separated by a partition."
The process of making cloisonne enamels is very laborious. To begin with, a metal base is prepared, which is ground. Then gold and silver wire or thin plates are soldered onto it, and the resulting recesses are filled with special colored vitreous enamel and fired in a kiln. After the product has cooled, it is polished to give shine.
Gorgeous black vases with floral print made in the Cloisone technique in the first half of the 20th century.
They will not leave anyone indifferent.
Handmade antique vases will serve as an excellent gift for a connoisseur of art.
Antique Couple...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
This beautiful looking large piece is round in shape, and painted in an Old Willow design this runs all the way ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove very large Vase with dragons, Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare, highly individual and very decorative, very large Lidded Vase in the Chinoiserie style with applied dragons, made by Mason's Ironst...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ironstone
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded 36" Temple Jar Vase on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 36" Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base. Item features a lidded temple jar, wooden pedestal base, Foo dog lid, figural temple scenes, birds, and...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Blue and White Cache Pots - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Regency-style cache pots is a striking example of timeless blue and white ceramics. Adorned with intricate scenic motifs in classic cobalt, these hand-...
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Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Tole Chinoiserie Container with Handle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage tole chinoiserie container with handle. This piece has a multiple of uses. Beautifully detailed on all sides.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Tôle
Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880
By Moore Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely decorated pair of deep rich blue vases with cartouches of the iconic Blue Willow pattern on their flow blue grounds. With adorable feet on their bases and moon shaped vessel...
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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Enamel
White Ceramic Cachepot or Jardiniere with Bamboo Design
Located in New York, NY
A round white ceramic cachepot or jardiniere with bamboo design, circa 20th century, 1970s. Shown holding small flowering plant. Dimensions: 4....
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mason's Ironstone Spill Vase or Beaker in Japan Willow Pattern, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good spill vase or beaker made by Mason's ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the mid 19th century, circa 1850.
The pattern is called Japan Willow...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ironstone
Ming Style Double Gourd Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase - Signed - Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Ming style double gourd ceramic vase with crackle glaze - signed - country of origin unknown - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a butterflies decor all around. Rimmed with a pale blue color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Luxurious Pair Of Cobalt Blue & Floral Gilt Chelsea House Peacock Urns
Located in New Milford, CT
Elevate your home decor with these stunning Chelsea House peacock urns. Handcrafted with exquisite attention to detail, these luxurious vessels boast vibra...
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Late 20th Century Central American Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a flower decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor hydrangea in blue colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels 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, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Mason's Ironstone, 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $995.