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
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Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone 'Pheasant' Baluster Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Masons Ashworth ironstone baluster in the ‘Pheasant’ pattern on a striking orange glaze, made in England ca. 1910.
Filled with chinoiserie imagery,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Italian Blue and White Porcelain Vases by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain vases
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, mid-20th century
Measures: 5.25"W × 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Raspberry Chinese Bouquet Candlestick & Vase Pairing
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This candlestick and vase were made by the well known Herend factory of Hungary in approximately 1970 in their signature Chinaoserie style. The pair is composed of porcelain with han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove large Vase with applied dragons, Circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare, highly individual and very decorative, Large Lidded Vase in the Chinoiserie style, made by Mason's Ironstone in the George 1Vth period, circa 1825.
The vase is well potted with a tapering hexagonal form on a raised pedastal foot.
This vase has a number of features that make it special;
1) Large Size measuring 24.5 inches high (62.4cm)
2) The three applied dragons...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Mason's Ironstone Tall Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern Rare Shape, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone tall 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 ce...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of trumpet vases in the ‘Sumatra’ dragon pattern on a striking orange glaze with cobalt chinoiserie details, made in England by Mason's Ashworth circa 1910.
The ‘Sumatra’ pattern’s bold chinoiserie aesthetic is timeless, maintaining popularity across generations. It was rereleased in 1996 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Masons. These Masons ironstone china vases...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue-Ground Porcelain Vases Fitted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases mounted as lamps in mottled blue-ground glaze. Resting on square ormolu base with garland band and ormolu banded ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Delft Handled Chinoiserie Vase
By Delft
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mason's Ashworth Ironstone Chinoiserie Garniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 5-piece garniture of Mason's Ashworth ironstone vessels in orange, chinoiserie patterns. This garniture makes a striking statement with a bright orange glaze underneath cobalt, tur...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
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, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Covered Jars
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Masons Ashworth ironstone covered jars on a striking orange glaze with hand-painted Chinese figures, made in England circa 1910.
These Maso...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Antique Blue and White Vases with Covers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and white vases with covers, bodies and lids decorated with fu-dogs and stylized cloud motifs. Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Worcester Chinoiserie Vase
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This tall Royal Worcester porcelain vase features an unusual printed and hand enamelled Chinoiserie pattern. Although this piece isn't marked with the pattern number, the pattern is ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Vase from China, Fishes Pattern, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th century Chinese blue and white vase features fishes pattern, cobalt blue on a Classic shape formed from pure white Kaolin clay. Such examples were pr...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze Cloisonné Vases Japan Champlevé, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice decorative pair of cloisonné´ vases made in Japan in the late 19th century.
Animal shaped handles and beautiful blue and red colors.
On...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
Black Vase with Floral Etching
Located in South Salem, NY
A 1970s black vase with etched floral detail and band. Asian influence.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Pair Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vases
By Verlys Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
Each sold individually.
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Chinoiserie Decalcomania Baluster Vase
Located in New York, NY
Continental chinoiserie baluster vase. Very large baluster form chinoiserie vase covered in continental decals made during rage for decalcomania. Europe,...
Category
19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vases Pair Chinoiserie Porcelain Ceremony Pastel Pink Yellow Blue Gree 27.5"high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
MASSIVE, PAIR OF VINTAGE, CHINOISERIE, PORCELAIN VASES, UPCYCLED INTO TABLE LAMPS, 70cm., 27½” high
The massive size is softened by the pastel shades of pink, yellow, blue, green.
Th...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique 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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Chinoiserie Style Elephant Handles Glaze Turquoise Ceramic & Terracotta Urn Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Marked glaze ceramic decorative urn, vase in terracotta and elephant handles.
Finished in a beautiful warm Turquoise and Brown Hue with smooth Textures.
Marked at the Base E and si...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Asian White Black and Blue Lotus Flower Pottery Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible pottery floor vase. Glossy black and blue lotus flowers erupt over a white backdrop.
Category
1980s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Pottery, Paint
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...
Category
1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Maitland Smith Raku Style Ceramic Green Flower Vase Urn Cache Pot Jardiniere
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith green ceramic vase. Raku style with a squatty form and unique square imprint pattern. Measure: 14".
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars, Lidded, Chinoiserie Foo Dog Finials, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th Century Temple Jars. Each having a wonderful color scene depicting vibrant dragons, flowers and geometric designs. Each signed on the front. The pair having Foo Dog Lids...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Christopher Dresser Faux Cloisonne Vases for Mintons
By Minton
Located in New York, US
Our exceptional pair of enameled porcelain vases in the Chinese cloisonné style were designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) for Mintons.
They feature one side with a dragon an...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Export Large Peacock Rose Medallion Porcelain Palace Urn Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese export 49" large peacock rose medallion porcelain palace urn vase. Item features hand painted details, lizard/salamander applique...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Yellow Porcelain Urn Vase Temple Vessel Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 36" Chinese Famille Rose yellow porcelain urn vase temple vessel jar. Item is figuraly decorated on all sides, very rare yellow color, very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Lidded Temple Jar Vase on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 36" Chinese Famille rose Porcelain urn lidded temple jar vase on base. Item includes a lidded temple jar, wooden pedestal base, Foo dog lid, figural te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Rose Medallion Large 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Early Pair of Mason's Scent Bottles or Small Vases in Fence Japan Ptn circa 1825
By C.J. Mason 1
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Dutch Delft Vase with Birds, circa 1850
By Delft
Located in Austin, TX
Large Dutch delft vase, circa 1850.
Hand painted with birds and flowers.
Measures: Height / 21.3 inches.
Diameter / 11.5 inches.
Category
1850s Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Faience
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...
Category
1990s 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Faience, Pottery
19th Century Octagonal Imari Porcelain Lidded Vase Mounted on a Bronze Dore Base
Located in New York, NY
Large octagonal Imari porcelain vase with finial cover and 4 bronze doré claw feet on base (19th century).
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Paper
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1880s French Antique 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...
Category
2010s German 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing and large late 19th-century oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and fitted with bronze cap and handles, features a cobalt blue and hand-painted porcelain body with Ch...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Matching Pair of Porcelain Blue and White Oriental Vases
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely matching pair of porcelain blue and white oriental vases. This pair date from the mid-century and are in very nice vintage condition.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
The vases in this pair feature the striking combination of Kangxi era (circa 1700) porcelain with later 19th century French gilt bronze. This type of combination—of Chinese porcelain...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing and large late 19th-century oil lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and fitted with bronze cap and handles, features a cobalt blue and hand-painted porcelain body with ch...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases and Covers in mottled blue-ground glaze. Resting on square ormolu base with paw feet.
Origin: French
Date: late ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century, French Cloisonné Vase on Gilded Bronze Base
Located in IT
19th century, French Cloisonné vase on gilded bronze base
This elegant vase or cachepot, made in France in the 19th century, has a gilded and finely chiselled bronze structure tha...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique 32 034 Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Vase Vessel Temple Jar on B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 32" Chinese porcelain urn vase Temple jar Famille rose. Item features hand painted large vase, wooden pedestal, beautiful colors, very...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Mason's Chinoiserie Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Mason's chinoiserie vases. Small pair orange, blue, green and gilt baluster shaped Ironstone vases with central reveals depicting chinoiserie figures ...
Category
1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
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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