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Chinoiserie Tea Sets

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
Chinoiserie Bird Shaped Teapot Hand-painted Blue White Decor
Chinoiserie Bird Shaped Teapot Hand-painted Blue White Decor

Chinoiserie Bird Shaped Teapot Hand-painted Blue White Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic or porcelain small teapot is sculpted in shape of a bird or a phoenix, with large head, long wings, rounded tail, and ornate handle on the back. The teapot features traditional blue on white Chinoiserie decor of abstract graphic motifs; the tail, tips of the wings, beak, plumage, and handle are accentuated with solid blue. The teapot is fitted with small round lid; the open beak serves as a pourer. The teapot is signed on the bottom by the artist or studio; due to the convenient size it can be used either as a milk or syrup pitcher, or as a teapot for one or two people. It is in very good vintage condition, and can be used either as serving piece in tablescape or as interior decor. The playful, unusual teapot...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot
19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot

By Minton

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese man figural teapot. It is wonderfully whimsical and features a Chinese man form with excellent coloring. Additio...

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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Seven Antique Worcester Cups Hand Painted in the Fence Pattern England Ca. 1810
Seven Antique Worcester Cups Hand Painted in the Fence Pattern England Ca. 1810

Seven Antique Worcester Cups Hand Painted in the Fence Pattern England Ca. 1810

By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

This rare set of seven antique Worcester porcelain cups was hand-painted in the iconic Fence pattern by the Barr Flight Barr Worcester factory in England, circa 1810. Each cup featur...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

The saucer set depicts botanical garden, motifs rich in symbolism within east asian culture. Each teabowl depicts scenes, characters and situations are richly depicted inside the sma...

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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service

Located in Huntington, NY

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service With Tea pot, Creamer & sugar Bowl Tea pot with lid & tray Height 6.75” Depth 6” Width 11” Creamer Height 4.5” Dept...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This teapot and cream and sugar set were made by the well known Royal Crown Derby maker of England and dates to approximately 1850 and done in the period Chinoiserie style. The set i...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Teapot with Geometric Handle
Vintage Japanese Ceramic Teapot with Geometric Handle

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Teapot with Geometric Handle

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Japanese teapot is decorated with dark brow semi-matte glaze on the body and high-gloss burnt orange glaze on the lid; the earthy palette is complemented by natural wood color if the geometric handle. The teapot has a minimal, restrained appearance; it is clearly marked with the original sticker "MCI Japan".

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif
Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif

Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vibrant and finely detailed Chinese export porcelain tea service comprising one handled teacup and three matching saucers, decorated in a striking famille-rose palette with a rare ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper
Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper

Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white Kang-xi tea caddy with silver stopper. Late 18th century Chinese tea caddy with cranes in landscape with floral sprigs. Dutch silver mounted ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chinoiserie Black Knobby Iron Tea Cups, a Pair
Chinoiserie Black Knobby Iron Tea Cups, a Pair

Chinoiserie Black Knobby Iron Tea Cups, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of two black iron Chinese teacups with a raised knobby pattern around the body. Dimensions: 2.75" diameter 1.75" tall.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Diminutive Chinoiserie Teapot
Diminutive Chinoiserie Teapot

Diminutive Chinoiserie Teapot

Located in South Salem, NY

A diminutive Chinoiserie teapot featuring a dragon. Early 20th century in the classic blue and white colors the style is known for.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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Six Royal Worcester Coffee Cups and Saucers, Harry Davis, circa 1920
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Six Royal Worcester Coffee Cups and Saucers, Harry Davis, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Chorzów, PL

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By J. C. Klinkosch

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Austrian Chinoiserie solid silver three piece tea set, comprising of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug. Exceptionally hand crafted, of melon shape, repousse and finely chased work, depicting people of nobility surrounded by blossom trees and pogodas on finely tooled ground, applied with serpent motif handles and the hinged lid topped with a ball shaped finial. Such recurring scenes were favourite of Chinese court and painters of the Ming Dynasty and would continue to be used in later Chinese works of Art. The style of the pieces closely resembles the examples from the 17th century, a Chinese Export Silver coffee pot made circa 1670 of similar style, is now in the Royal Collection in the UK and is to be found in Queen Victoria’s former private seaside residence on the Isle of Wight, Osborne House. What makes this coffee pot particularly unique is that it was only in 1652 that the first coffee house in London was opened. Undoubtedly this set was based around a similar piece that was probably in the Austrian Royal collection...

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Tiefenfurt Cup and Saucer
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Tiefenfurt Cup and Saucer

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Tiefenfurt Cup and Saucer

Located in Chorzów, PL

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Chinoiserie tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie tea sets 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 tea sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include 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 tea sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tea sets, popular names associated with this style include Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Beyer & Bock, Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon, and Coalport Porcelain. 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 tea sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $795.