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.
1970s Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps by Westwood - Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Chinoiserie ginger jar table lamps By Westwood Lamps USA, Circa 1970s Porcelain bases, with painted traditional Chinese buildings and willow trees, insp...
Brass
1980s Wildwood Chinoiserie Butterflies Leaves Ivy Table Lamp 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1980's Wildwood table lamp - Chinoiserie style white porcelain vase shaped body, hand painted with leaves, branches and butterflies, brass ac...
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Makkum Polychrome, New Velvet Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind Dutch Delft hand-painted Chinoiserie ceramic table lamp by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, paired with a new olive green velvet shade trimmed in Houlès passementerie and a matc...
Brass
1980s Chinoiserie Pagoda Form Gilded And Black Lacquer Floor Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun 1980s chinoiserie floor lamp. It is in working order. The gilded top is removable for bulb changing. It is in very good condition.
Wood
Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Tall Patinated Bronze Table Lamp Chinoiserie
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental midcentury modern bronze table lamp in the style of James Mont. This tall sculptural Chinoiserie lamp features a hand...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair Sunset Cosco Large Ceramic Baluster Urn Table Lamps, 1960s-1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage designer art ceramic or pottery lamps feature large elongated urn or baluster shaped bodies, decorated in stunning monochromatic glossy glaze with bright gold accent...
Gold Plate
$6,000 / set
Pair of Chinese Oxblood Rouleau Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Oxblood Lamps 17th Century on contemporary turned bases. Qing Dynasty. 7.5″ diam x 28″h
Porcelain
Hand-Painted Yellow Chinoiserie Porcelain Lamp, Europe, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A small antique porcelain table lamp, beautifully hand-painted in a famille jaune inspired Chinoiserie style, featuring delicate floral motifs...
Brass
$2,097Sale Price|30% Off
Delft-Style Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp by Samson, circa 1880-1910
By Samson & Cie, Delft, Edmé Samson, Amitābha Studio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An antique French blue and white faience table lamp by Samson of Paris, circa 1880–1910, featuring intricate hand-painted Delft-style decoration and newly fitted pleated English Heri...
Brass
Pair of Heavy Cast Bronze Buddha Lamps in The Style of James Mont
By 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...
Brass, Bronze
Chinoiserie Large Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp with Handles, 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass table lamp features an urn shaped base in Chinoiserie style; the rounded, arched handles and stepped elements on the shoulder of the urn show strong Streamline Moderne...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Artichoke Table Lamps Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
An extraordinary pair of Chinese Ginger Jar lamps with intricate Artichoke and Sunflowers floral motif; hand painted in green & gold on white porcelain. Gold bases are of wood. M...
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
$1,762Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Royal Delft Blue & White Ceramic Table Lamps with New Vermilion Silk Shades
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-painted Royal Delft blue and white double-gourd table lamp pair from the 1970s newly converted by Amitābha Studio with new vermillion dupion silk lampshades, wired with fabric c...
Brass
Pair Of Green And White Chinoiserie Dragon Motif Table Lamps
Located in Bruton, GB
A striking pair of porcelain table lamps featuring faceted baluster-form bodies decorated with classic green-on-white chinoiserie motifs. Each lamp is adorned with scrolling florals ...
Ceramic
$1,354Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Delft Blue Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp, 1971, New Pistachio Green Silk Shade
By Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-painted Dutch Delftware Chinoiserie lamp dated 1971, featuring a classic blue-and-white ginger jar base with a tailored green pistachio silk lampshade and Houlès trim. Professio...
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...
Ceramic
$1,760Sale Price / set|37% Off
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.
Porcelain
$1,931Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Delft Blue Ceramic Chinoiserie Table Lamps with New Green Silk Shades
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-painted Royal Delft blue-and-white table lamps with Chinoiserie birds and florals, fitted with new pistachio green silk shades and professionally...
Brass
Wonderful Wood Carved Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Monkey Pagoda Umbrella Chandelier
By Seletti
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Wood Carved Painted White Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo With Seated Monkey Pagoda Below An Umbrella Form 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier Finished At The Bottom With A Carved Tassel
Wood
Christopher Spitzmiller Style Celadon Green Ceramic Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christopher Spitzmiller style celadon green ceramic lamps, American, circa 2000s. They are rewired and ready to use. The lamp shades are not included.
Metal
Vintage Pair of Orange Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage orange rust colored Chinoiserie ceramic table lamps, 1970s. No chips or breaks, wood base. These have been newly wired, clear cords, 3 way brass sockets and ha...
Brass
Marbro Pair of Large Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps with Imari Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Chinoiserie porcelain urn table lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company features hand-painted, highly detailed Imari style decor in bright, cheerful yellow color with gold a...
Gold, Brass
Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Chinoiserie Candlestick Table or Buffet Lamps Crafted of wood with a gilt finish Carved embossed Chinese figures Height to top of socket Needs rewiring
Wood
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th- Early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain reticulated wedding lantern lamp with central Imperial Dragon motif medallions. The lamp is composed of the porcelain lantern set...
Porcelain
1930 French Pagoda Shape Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Pagoda shape bronze small lantern with mini bells on top
Bronze
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal
French Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Pagoda Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès bronze and crystal pagoda lantern. Stunning French Maison Bagues designed Chinoiserie style bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern in the shape of a pagoda Ou...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,042Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Delft Blue, White, and Green Chinoiserie Bird Table Lamp, 1979
By Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Royal Delft blue and white hand-painted chinoiserie table lamp, 1979, from De Porceleyne Fles — the Netherlands' oldest surviving Delft pottery. Offered with a new custom drum shade ...
Brass
$1,165Sale Price|20% Off
Dutch Delft Hand-Painted Ceramic Makkum Polychrome Table Lamp, New Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind Dutch Delft hand-painted ceramic table lamp from Makkum tin-glazed earthenware with iron red and cobalt blue florals paired with a new pleated sage silk shade. Newly wi...
Brass
Pair Bradburn Gallery Linen-over-plaster Lamps with Hand-painted Bird Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each plaster baluster-form lamp by the Bradburn Gallery covered in a celadon painted linen with hand-painted colorful birds perched on a meandering foliate branch speckled with purpl...
Plaster
Vintage Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Double Happiness Brass Drum Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie "Double Happiness" Brass Drum Oriental Tea Canister Table Lamps with Drop Ring Pulls - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H (to f...
Brass
Large Mid Century Enameled Brass Thai Dancing Figures Table Lamp 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century enameled brass table / banquet / parlor lamp - hexagonal vase shape on black wooden base, etched with Thai figures and intricate floral / foliate / bird and squirrel...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Wildwood Chinoiserie English Tea Tin Table Lamp, Artemis Studios Shade
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This vintage Wildwood table lamp features a rectangular lithographed tin made in England depicting Chinoiserie scenes finished in shades of red, gold,...
Brass, Tin
Chinoiserie Table Lamp by Porcelaine de Paris, 1970s Copper Red
By Porcelaine de Paris, Limoges
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Chinoiserie porcelain table lamp by Porcelaine de Paris, France, dating to the 1970s, featuring vibrant copper red enamel decoration...
Brass, Enamel
$1,920Sale Price / set|31% Off
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
Porcelain
$1,999Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Dutch Delft Makkum Ceramic Table Lamps, New Olive Green Velvet Shades
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of mid-20th-century Dutch Delft Royal Tichelaar Makkum polychrome ceramic table lamps with new olive green velvet shades—ideal for eclectic, bohemian, or traditional interiors; ...
Brass
Blue And White Ceramic Faux-Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Bruton, GB
A delightful vintage ceramic table lamp designed in the form of a faux bamboo lantern, combining Chinoiserie-inspired structure with soft botanical decorations. The hexagonal body ...
Ceramic
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Salmon Coral Pink Porcelain Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Salmon/Coral Pink Porcelain Table Lamps w/ Gold Gilt Floral Detail to Both Sides - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24 H (to finial) x 27" H (...
Porcelain
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain "Cherry Blossom" Blanc De Chine Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain "Cherry Blossom" Blanc De Chine Table Lamps - Pair. Item features a cast metal bronze finish paw foot base and wonderfully applied "cherry blossom" deta...
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Tole Metal Tea Canister Table Lamp by Vaughan Design Ltd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Tole Metal Tea Canister Table Lamp by Vaughan Design Ltd. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 11" W x 11" D. ...
Metal
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...
Metal
Pair Of Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps With Bespoke Pagoda/Empire Style Shades
Located in Bruton, GB
A striking pair of vintage Foo Dog table lamps featuring richly glazed ceramic guardian lions in a vibrant emerald green finish. Each sculptural base depicts a stylized Foo Dog with ...
Ceramic, Silk
Maison Bagues Bronze Faux Bamboo Floor Lamps Mid Century Chinoiserie Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Bronze Faux Bamboo Floor Lamps, by Maison Bagues, France, circa 1960s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The height to the tops of the sockets is 60". The shades...
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Pair Large"Single Gourd" Christopher Spitzmiller Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Christopher Spitzmiller "Large Single Gourd" Lamps that date to circa 2015-2020. The ceramic body of the lamps is glazed in the classic Spitzmiller "Sa...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage ceramic table lamp with custom-made lampshade.
Located in Herentals, BE
The gray-blue glazed ceramic lamp base has a very beautiful crackle and is mounted on a black wooden base. The lamp has an E 27 fitting and an on and off button and is in very nice and working condition. The bespoke lampshade...
Ceramic, Fabric
Wonderful Baguès Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Rock Crystal Vintage Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Baguès Style Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Form With Rock Crystal & Crystal Drops This Vintage Chandelier Has 8 Candelabra Lights And Comes Ready To Install With Canop...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp Enameled Birds Scrolls Japan 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage accent or table lamp features the classic ginger jar or urn shaped body mounted on carved wooden pedestal. The ceramic body of the lamp is decorated with hand-painted decor...
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps Made in Hong Kong
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Blue and white hand painted ceramic ginger jar lamps made in Hong Kong in the 1980s. mounted in mahogany scroll bases with original ceramic finials.
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Brass Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Brass Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H (to finial) 29 x" H (t...
Brass
$1,350Sale Price / item|27% Off
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...
Metal
Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Form chinoiserie Lantern Fixture With 6 Candelabra Lights And This Beautiful Chandelier Is Decorated With Crystal Beads And Flowers Finished ...
Crystal, Brass
$895 / set
Pair of Chinoiserie Lamps, circa 1960
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of chinoiserie table lamps in a luscious red with hand painted decoration in shades of gold and brown.
Pine, Paint
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two vintage 1950’s Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie table lamps. Vintage Frederick Cooper Asian tea tin canister turned int...
Metal
Chinoiserie White Blanc De Chine Porcelain Ginger Jar Oriental Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie White Blanc De Chine Porcelain Ginger Jar Fretwork Cherry Blossom Oriental Table Lamps on Carved Wood Base - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21.5" H...
Porcelain, Wood
$4,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
Exquisite Pair! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Ormolu Table Lamps! Brass Porcelain
Located in Peoria, AZ
Decorator Delight! PAIR! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Brass, Ormolu & Porcelain Wow! What an exquisite and elegant pair of Frederick Cooper lamps...
Brass, Ormolu
English Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Porcelain / Gilt Wood Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning mid-20th-century English Chinoiserie-style table lamp is a masterpiece of refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring a beautifully painted black lacquered p...
Gold
Pair English Chinoiserie Red Tole & Gilt Painted Tea Caddy Lamps, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair English-Style Chinoiserie Red Tole & Gilt Tea Caddy Lamps, 20th Century This elegant pair of English-style Chinoiserie red tole and gilt tea cad...
Metal
Colorful And Exquisite Brighton Pavilion Lantern In Pagoda Form attr. Mallett
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and exceptionally decorative painted Pagoda form Lantern in painted metal. The stylized form with tented canopy, delicate cut out decorative panels, brass faux-bamboo supp...
Metal, Other
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...
Enamel, Iron
Brass Hu Vessel Urn Table Lamp with Carved Wood Base, Circa 1980s
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Archaistic Brass Chinese Hu Vessel Urn Table Lamp This vintage Chinese urn is created in the style of a traditional Hu Vessel, an archaic ritual bronze. Such vessels furnished the ...
Brass