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Chinoiserie Vases

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
Delft Blue and White Monumental Baluster Vase, Hand-Painted, 1950s Dutch
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This tall Delft Blue vase is a striking example of mid-century Velsen hand-painted earthenware, executed in a refined baluster silhouette that flares gently at the neck and foot whil...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Umbrella Holder Stand with Bamboo Design, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A white glazed ceramic umbrella holder stand with bamboo design, circa late-20th century, 1988. Piece can also double as a tall vase. Measureme...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vase, Vintage, Oriental, Baluster, Panel Scenes, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vase, a vintage oriental baluster vase highly decorated with panel scenes dating to the mid-late 20th century. Of Classic form and in good proportion Of quality c...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase By Ardalt, Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases

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

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Large Blue Chinoiserie Vases with Hand-Painted White and Green Florals
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of timeless ceramic vintage blue and white floral vases. This set comes as a pair and will elevate any space. A classic expression of Asian artistry and sophisticated floral d...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Delfts Royal Sphinx by Boch Blue and White Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous blue and white porcelain vase with a ruffled lip By Delfts for Royal Sphinx by Boch Holland, Circa Mid-20th century Measures: 6" W x 6" D x 12" H Excellent vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Imari White Blue and Gold Porcelain Urn Ginger Jar Vase, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Imari white porcelain and turquoise blue and gold urn ginger jar vase or vessel, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Japan. Japan is known for its fine porcelain; vase is white porcelain, hand painted in turquoise blue, royal blue, green, gold and touches of black. Beautiful details all around as shown in images. With marker's mark and marked "hand painted" on bottom as show in image #13. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 3.88" Diameter x 4.88" Height. For wicker table shown in images search...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white vases each hand-painted with various scholar's objects including vases filled with chrysanthemums, and flanked by pairs of incense burne...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three Vintage Blanc de Chine Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This set of porcelain, glazed vases termed “Blanc de Chine” (during the 19th century Regency Period in England) were very popular during that time. This set is reminiscent of the style of white porcelain Chinese vases...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Extremely Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Pagoda Vases, circa 1830
Located in Richmond, London
An exceedingly rare pair of fabulous porcelain vases in the Chinoiserie style. France, early to mid-19th century. Why We Like It Ever fascinated by the exotic and unusual, we have a...
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19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Ceramic Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase. This piece is very tall and could be used as a floor vase, or to decorate a credenza or dining table. The top of the vessel is hand-pain...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Carved Green & Yellow Jade Pheasant Urn 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese rectangular lidded mantel vase / urn / sculpture, hand carved of heavy chunks of green / yellow jade with branching flowers, large leaves and a huddled pheasant with curled t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Jade

Fabienne Jouvin, Paris, Hand Painted Vase, The Last Emperor
Located in North Miami, FL
Impressive glazed ceramic vase signed by Fabienne Jouvin on the bottom. This is a beautiful portraiture of the Last Chinese Emperor. The colors are vivid and this ceramic vase is ver...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Metal

Blue and White Delft Handled Chinoiserie Vase
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Delft handled chinoiserie vase. Antique Dutch porcelain vase with rich blue flowers and chinoiserie fencing in a lustrous glaze; with scro...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wedgwood Style Bottle Vase with Floral Hand-Painted Motif
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Wedgwood-style bottle vase with a soft blue matte finish, delicately adorned with hand-painted floral motifs. The finely detailed pink and green flower patterns, combined wit...
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1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a fern decor all around. Rimmed with a blue color rim and a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive deco...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted Chinoiserie Late 17th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the late 17th century. Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes 17th-century Europe's fascination with Chinese po...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Delft

Dutch Delft Hand-Painted Vases, Monumental Chinoiserie Pair, 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
These two distinctly shaped Delft-style polychrome vases exemplify the bold, exuberant artistry of mid-century Velsen Delft pottery. One features an elegant elongated baluster silhou...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Vintage Chinese Black Carved Jade Marble Stone Flower Vase 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese carved and polished black jade/ marble featuring trophy urn form with white veining. Dimensions: 7" x 12.25" (Diameter x Height)
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Jade

Wonderful Rare Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vase from China, 20th Century, Blue and White, Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chinese vase, blue cobalt, and white porcelain. 20th century. trees decor pattern.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase with a lovely floral, figural, and bird motif. This polychrome vessel is wide at the body, and narrow at the neck and base. It has a bri...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

An oriental hand-painted porcelain glazed vase with gilt detail, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome Asian hand-painted porcelain vase, probably early 20th century. Tones of cobalt, caramel, ecru, and gold, and depicting a pastoral scene with robed figures amid bamboo. 6”...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Cloisonné Vase with Floral Motif, China, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
A vintage Chinese multicolor Cloisonne metal vase decorated with large flower pattern on the white background. The rim and the circular base b...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Early Twentieth Century Vase
Located in CA, CA
Chinese early twentieth century black enamelled vase decorated with birds and butterflies around a flowering peony tree. Small chip under the heel of the vase
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Gilt Papier-Mâché Vases, a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A very handsome pair of large antique Chinese gilt papier-mâché featuring finely detailed depictions of figures, pagodas, and garden scenes. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Paper

Ceramic Famille Verte Green Ceramic Chinoiserie Floral Motif Gord Vases, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of ceramic famille verte green chinoiserie vases. Glazed in a beautiful deep green, and decorated with a floral motif of pink chrysanthemums,...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, 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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Porcelain

French Chinoiserie Faience Vase
Located in New York, NY
French Chinoiserie Faience vase. Purple, blue, green and yellow baluster vase with gilding and diapering in the chinoiserie style with bugs and butt...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880
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

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair of French Sevres Style Porcelain Lidded Vases, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 19th century French sevres porcelain lidded vases. Each with gilded ormolu handles either side and unusual inset hand painted romantic chinoiserie sc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

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

Materials

Porcelain

Mason's Ironstone Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone Vase in the blue Hawthorne and fence and bowl pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the first half of the 19th century...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ironstone

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tumblers White and Black with Asian Symbols
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 8 vintage ceramic tumblers with Asian symbols in black and white. In amazing vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or chiggers...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Rare Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Art Glass

18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning group of three antique Dutch Delftware tin-glazed pottery vessels. circa 1775 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 18th century, co...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Yellow Perkins Glass Vase / Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Scene & Gilt Brass Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique yellow Perkins glass vase showcases masterful craftsmanship with its beautifully hand-painted chinoiserie scene featuring children in period attire. The exteri...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Dutch Delft Lidded Jar in Chinoiserie, Early 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
An Early Dutch Delftware lidded jar with chinoiserie decoration. Origine: Delft, The Netherlands Date: Early 18th century Workshop: Unknown. A genuine blue and white lidded j...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Vintage Blue Porcelain Chinese Vase
Located in Paris, FR
A vintage Chinese porcelain vase probably from the 1960's in blue enamel decorated with beautiful flowers and delicate gold handpainted painted details. Signed.    We’re an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Cloisonné Lid Jars Vases Urns Brass Enamel Floral Flowers Metal
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lovely vintage cloisonne lidded vases, urns, jars. Brass accents, teal blue enamel inside and bottom, gorgeous floral designs around the entire vase. No chips or breaks.
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel champleve bronze foo dog incense burner. Item features lid with seated foo dog, cloisonne enamel throughout, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Blue & White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Porcelain Miniature Vases
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of miniature Chinese yellow ground porcelain vases with applied plum blossom trees and butterflies. Each Stand on circular rosewood b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Rose Medallion Large 44" Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rose Medallion Large 44" Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase. Item features hand painted details, various palace scenes on all sides, beautiful blue, green, pink an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Ormolu

Transfer Decorated Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Bronze Globular Jar
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Transfer decorated chinoiserie blue and white porcelain globular jar with bronze handles and stand, late 19th century. White porcelain hand painted in brilliant blue with floral pane...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Decorative Vases, c. 1900's
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these large porcelain Famille Rose vases, crafted in China in the early 1900s. Each vase serves as a canvas for intricate and traditional C...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Pair Asian Chinoiserie Cloissone Vase in Green Earth Tones
Located in Opa Locka, FL
A Stunning Pair of Antique Asian Cloissone Vase. Green earthy tones. Beautiful pair with one very small not noticeable dent. Not detracting in the least.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal

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 Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cloisonné-Inlaid Brass Bud Vase with Double Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique brass bud vase is a masterful representation of traditional Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, showcasing intricate inlay work, delicate engravings, and a timele...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinoiserie Famille Noire Black Dragon Vase with Pink and Green Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall famille noire chinoiserie vase with a red and green floral motif throughout the body on a black background. Attached to the neck of the vessel, are two green dragon or lion ha...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Lucky Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Ceramic Vase Birds and Geckos, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie famille rose vase with a floral and bird motif. This gorgeous ceramic vessel will be fabulous on a center table, side table, or in a foyer on a credenza. The neck ...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinoiserie vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie vases 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 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 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, popular names associated with this style include Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Mason's Ironstone, Maitland Smith, and De Metalen Pot (The Metal Pot). 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 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 $56,588 while the average work can sell for $950.

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