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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
Color:  Beige
Chinoiserie Famille Jaune Yellow Craquelure Vase with Bird & Olive Branch Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sourced during a trip to Hong Kong, this large gorgeous bird motif vase will be the focal point in any room. It is created from a thick ceramic clay, and glazed in a yellow and gray ...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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 cornflower in blue col...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Ceramic

Large Canton Porcelain Vase China 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful polychrome vase is a Celadon vase made of Cantonese porcelain and originated in China in the late 19th century. It is 38 cm high (15 inches) and 12.5 cm wide and deep ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Vase Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Monumental Chinoiserie Pair Porcelain Asian Chinese Vases Urns Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of monumental chinoiserie porcelain Asian / Chinese vases / urns Purchased from Lorin Marsh NYC Showroom.
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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 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

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.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Paper

Early Pair of Mason's Scent Bottles or Small Vases in Fence Japan Ptn circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of small vases or scent bottles made in porcelain by Mason's (C J Mason) of Lane Delph, Staffordshire Potteries, England. They are hand decorated in the...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

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.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Country Style German Hand Blown Crystal Latern Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
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Antique Chinese Cinnabar Dragon Vase, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Country Style Hand Blown Crystal Vase Green Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hand blown crystal vase in green with a hand-engraved lily of the valley decor all-around in a country style. Entirely handmade crystal glass...
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Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Greenwich, CT
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Large English Tureen Made circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Large English Tureen Made circa 1820
Large English Tureen Made circa 1820
H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Charming Early 19th Century Delft Cobalt Blue and White Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, by appointment only
Charming early 19th century Delft cobalt blue and white vase decorated with four repeated hand-painted scenes of parrots perched above whimsical buildings and bridges over waterways ...
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Pair of Large Mid-20th Century Cloisonne Vases with Floral Motif
Located in Baltimore, MD
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Located in Winter Park, FL
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19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Vase
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 2.25 in
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Located in Katonah, NY
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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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