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Chinoiserie Lighting

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
1960s Red Metal Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid-20th century red metal single light hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade. Dimensions:...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Desvres Delft Table Lamp by Géo Martel (1900-1920) with New Green Velvet Shade
By Desvres, Geo Martel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare Desvres ceramic vase attributed to Géo Martel (circa 1900–1920), this Delft table lamp is a striking blend of his...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Delft Polychrome Table Lamp by Tichelaar Makkum with New Indigo Velvet Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This vintage Delft polychrome table lamp, handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, is made from a rare mid-20th century vase by Royal Tichelaar Makkum—Europe’s oldest ceramic man...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tichelaar Makkum Delft Chinoiserie Lamps (1940-60) New Green Velvet Lampshades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a pair of vintage Royal Tichelaar Makkum vases (circa 1940–1960), this one-of-a-kind set of table lamps celebrates the en...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps. Lotus, Dragon and Phoenix pattern. 11″ to top of vase. 20.5″ h to shade rest. 5.25″ x 4.5″ base.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Zenith Delft Green Table Lamps (1950-1960), New Salmon Pink Satin Shades, Pair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a pair of hand-painted Zenith Gouda vases (circa 1950s–1960s) in a rare Delft green palette, these one-of-a-k...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century. 8" diam. 15" to top of vase 25.5" overall height
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Buttery Yellow Ceramic Chinoiserie Pair of Table Lamps Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of vintage glamour to your space with these 1970s Buttery Yellow Chinoiserie Table Lamps by C.N. Burman Co. These Mid Century pieces feature intricate designs and a uniqu...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Frederick Cooper chinoiserie floor lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an elegant Frederick Cooper chinoiserie style floor lamp. This floor lamp features a faux bamboo Regency style walnut table base w...
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2010s Philippine Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chelsea House Celadon Green Ceramic Bottle Vase Table Lamp Chinoiserie 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chelsea House ceramic table lamp glazed in a soft celadon green with black faux marble base and brass hardware. Includes harp, black wood orb finial and a stylish white fabric shade....
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and Base Without Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This exquisite Chinese ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Mid Century 1960s Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century black metal single light hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade. Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Divine Large Pair Black & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A divine large pair of black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lanterns, each of the fixtures have been rewired and come with chain canopy and mounting hardware for installa...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Frederick Cooper Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Pagoda Male / Female Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style gilt bronze Asian male and female chinoiserie table lamps by Frederick Cooper. They do include the original silk shades, and ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Brass Drum Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of chinoiserie brass drum style table lamps attributed to Frederick Cooper. Featuring Asian tea canister form bodies with etched Chin...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Style Lamps, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of lamps in Japanese Imari porcelain style decorated with traditional figurative art, flowers and pagodas in pink and green tones on a white background within decorated borders, Made by the Honi Chilo...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

1930 French Pagoda Shape Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Pagoda shape bronze small lantern with mini bells on top
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1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Delft Table Lamps by Tichelaar Makkum (1940-1960) with New Shades, Handpainted
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Saskia & Serge are a one-of-a-kind pair of table lamps made from vintage, hand-painted vases in the Delft style by Royal Tic...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s. This oriental inspired suspension features two concentric cylinders made of rattan or ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Royal Delft Blue 1974 Vase Table Lamp, White Satin Lampshade with Cobalt Trim
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Mark is a one-of-a-kind table lamp inspired by the iconic American interior designer Mark D. Sikes, celebrated for his blue and ...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful White Gold Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns 3 Fixtures Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful painted white & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster each taking up to a 40 watt bulb. Rewired and ready to install wi...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of antique bronze work Chinese candlesticks converted to lamps, ca. late 1800s. 38" high to top of finials, 26.5" high to top of sockets.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Frederick Cooper Tang Dynasty Horse Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Mid-Century Modern plaster Tang dynasty style horse, with a brass rod supporting a vintage custom square shade. The beautiful finish (faux marble) makes this piece sculptura...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Desvres Faience Delft Table Lamp (1900-1920), New Velvet Slate-Blue Lampshade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from an antique Géo Martel attributed Delft-style polychrome vase (circa early 20th century), Louis is a one-of-a-kind table l...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Delft Blue Table Lamps, Boch Frères for Royal Sphinx, 1969-1979, New Navy Shades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Eugène & Victor are one-of-a-kind table lamps made from vintage vases designed by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium...
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Latte Clr Ginger Jar Lamp Frosting Design Pleated White Fabric Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage chinoiserie ceramic latte colored ginger jar lamp with frosting design & an angular cut off pleated corner white fabric shade. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Red Lacquered Hand Painted Red & Gold Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning late 20th-century hand-painted porcelain table lamp features a vibrant red lacquered finish adorned with exquisite chinoiserie scenes of birds, flowers, and intricate f...
Category

Late 20th Century European Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Gold

Pair Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Lamps w/ Dragon Motif 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Blue and White Chinese porcelain lamps with Dragon Motif on gilded bases. 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Heavy Cast Bronze Buddha Lamps in The Style of James Mont
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of heavy cast bronze buddha lamps in the style of James Mont, made in Belgium circa 1960s. The buddhas are identical and rest on lacquered black wooden bases. The extendable ste...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Delft Blue Velsen Table Lamp (1940-1970) with New Satin Lampshade, Cobalt Trim
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a stunning vintage Velsen Delft Blue (Delfts Blauw) vase, Conrad is a one-of-a-kind table lamp that combines Dutch herit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of cast bronze table lamps feature the classic ginger jar or urn shaped bodies mounted on footed pedestals. The ornate pedestals are standing on 6 highly detailed claw f...
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s Palm Beach Style Carved Wood Chinoiserie Monkey Chandelier, 8 Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Regency style 1970s carved wood chandelier depicting a monkey holding onto the stem with a candle in his hand. It has 8 arms and is in very good condition.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood

Velsen Delft White Table Lamp, 1920s, New Chinoiserie Blue & White Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Vasen is a striking one-of-a-kind table lamp that beautifully blends tradition with modernity...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Blue And White Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautifully decorated vintage porcelain blue and white ceramic vase converted to a lamp. With various foliage and applied handles in the form of roses and vine. A crackle glazed fini...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Vintage Aesthetic Leaded Glass and Champleve Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage floor lamp with champleve enamel inlaid bronze base and standard and lovely leaded glass shade with multi-colored floral designs. With working socket, cord and plug, ready f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful chinoiserie table lamps, made in Japan. Marked "Andrea by Sadek". Rewired with double socket cluster, mounted on greek key style me...
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Scene Porcelain Pair Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated Chinoiserie scene details glazed porcelain pair table lamp. Each lamp features a different motif of monkeys , ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Pair of English Red Tole Peinte Tea Canister Lamps with Orientalist Landscapes
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., England, a pair of red enameled sheet metal tole table lamps, painted with Orientalist landscapes. The landscapes are encircled by a gol...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Sheet Metal

Pair of Fine Chinoiserie Table Lamps White and Brass with Foo Dogs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie style white and brass brown table lamps are mounted on round brass bases and topped with fine brass fittings and substantial round brass finials. Classic urn vase ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda Lantern Bell Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda lantern chandeliers With 3 Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired With Bells On Each Corner, These Fixtures...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Glass

Royal Delft Table Lamp with Revival Heritage Print Lampshade, Made-to-Order
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This table lamp represents a historic collaboration between Amitābha Studio and Royal Delft, resulting in one of the first-ever Royal Delft lamps. Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābh...
Category

2010s Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Boch Frères Delft Blue Table Lamps, 1969-1979, with New Red Velvet Shades, Pair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Eugène & Victor are one-of-a-kind table lamps made from vintage vases designed by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium...
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

James Mont-Style Chinoiserie Sand Cast Bronze Pair of Ring Handled Lamps
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Chinoiserie table lamps featuring historically accurate incised mythical symbology, in cast, highest quality verdigris bronze with mahogany bases with each weighing nearly 50...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie Accordion Fan Table Lamp in Cream and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Abstract, Mid-Century Modern, chinoiserie or Hollywood Regency style cream or off white accordion fan table lamp with gold floral motif. Reminiscent of ...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Reticulated Ginger Jar Table Lamp White Blossoming Branches Birds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in style of traditional Blanc de Chine lamp with reticulated, jar shaped, ceramic body adorned with stylized blo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Regina Delft Blue Table Lamp (1935-1979) with New Scarlet Red Velvet Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Wilhelmina is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made from a rare, hand-painted vintage Regina Delft Blue vase. This stunning piece i...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Porcelain Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Maitland Smith hand crafted porcelain ginger jar table lamp features striking, unusual decor with English chintz roses and other florals reinterpreted in traditional Chinoise...
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Gold, Brass

Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.
Located in Torquay, GB
Stunning pair of large cast bronze lamps in the manner of James Mont. Made in Belgium circa 1960s. Very decorative large lamps showing some lovely natural oxidation patina to the bro...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Large James Mont style Buddha lamp. Painted chalkware Buddha head on black plinth with new black Lucite base. Newly rewired with new double cluster s...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Wonderful 3 Large Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Available are 3 wonderful large navy blue gold gilt pagoda bamboo chinoiserie lanterns each with 4-candelabra light fixtures, ready to install with chain and canopy Each lantern sol...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Enamel

Tichelaar Makkum Delft Tobacco Jar Table Lamp, New Pleated Silk Shade, 1948-1979
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Virginia is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made from a rare vintage Royal Tichelaar Makkum Delft tobacco jar, produced between 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Jade Matte Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Jade matte glaze ceramic ginger jar lamp on ebonized wood base. Solid brass Chinese "Double Happiness" symbol finial and hardware. Marbro Lamp Co...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Chinoiserie Painted Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
Monumental pair of French gilt bronze and Chinoiserie painted torcheres / candelabra 20th century. Very decorative, perfect for any grand entrance. Similar torchieres like this ar...
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1972 Chapman Chinoiserie White Porcelain Floral Bird Relief Table Lamp 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1972 Chapman table lamp, crafted from porcelain featuring a chinoiserie design of flowers / chrysanthemum and birds in white relief on a beige ground, mounted on a simple bla...
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Blanc De Chine Table Lamp Porcelain with Internal Light
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Asian Chinoiserie Blanc De Chine Reticulated Porc...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Royal Boch Delft Polychrome Table Lamps (c 1968–1975) Lavender Velvet Shades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a pair of vintage Royal Boch Delft Polychrome vases (circa 1968–1975), these one-of-a-kind table lamps celebrate the rich tr...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cutout Lamps - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with this sophisticated pair of vintage table lamps, exuding classic Regency charm with a touch of Hollywood Regency glamour. Each lamp features an elegant balu...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinoiserie Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Asian Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Asian Ginger Jar Table Lamp on Wooden Base, Decorated on all Sides. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x 18" ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinoiserie lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Frederick Cooper, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $190 and tops out at $78,000 while the average work can sell for $1,886.

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