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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
19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century chinoiserie decorated chandelier possibly Venetian, the pagoda form having six lights with crimson shades, 15" H x 28" W.  
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Tôle

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
These beautiful oil lamps were created in France in the late 19th century. They are designed in a wonderful chinoiserie style—a European take on Chinese decorative arts. The lamp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Asian Rose Famile Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Rose Famille lamps showcases breathtaking hand-painted porcelain adorned with intricate Chinese courtyard scenes, floral motifs, and gilded accents. Ri...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Bronze Lantern with Painted Mirror and Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Chinoiserie bronze lantern with painted mirror and glass.
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Vintage Pair Bronze Chinoiserie Figure Crystal Drop Two Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage pair of bronze chinoiserie figure and crystal drop two candelabra light sconces, rewired with new sockets and ready to install.
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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.
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Fine Late 17th Century Delft Garlic Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, in excellent serviceable condition. English, early nineteenth century.
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17th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Delft

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Table Lamps Chinoiserie Porcelain Vases Pair Elecrified
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. ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Style Art Pottery and Enamel Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Asian style is pottery lamp with reticulated body. The ginger jar form with hand enameled peony floral decoration, circa 1930s and high style that compliments a modern or traditional...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Lamps in Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vase shape lamps in Japanese porcelain. Brown background decor and stylized motifs of flowers, foliage and birds in blue, yellow and red tones. Two white background large ca...
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1880s Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Chinoiserie Style Bronze Finish Metal Birds on Branch Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Chinoiserie Style Bronze Finish Metal Birds on Branch Table Lamp in the Giacometti Style. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 31.5" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light so...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid century oversized Asian style table lamp after James Mont.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an oversized mid-century vintage Asian style lamp. This lamp is a bust of Guan yin and features is original large silk shade. The bust has a patinated bronze finish to the su...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Antique Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Large Table Lamp w/ Birds & Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Large Table Lamp w/ Birds & Flowers. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36.5" H (to finial) x 26.5" H (to light socket) x 12" W x 6" D. ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Asian 1920s Chinoiserie Floral Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your space with this vintage Asian 1920s Chinoiserie floral sconce. Featuring intricate floral motifs and delicate detailing, this sconce embodies the char...
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1920s Philippine Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp Porcelain
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Early 20th century chinoiserie table lamp transformed from a blue glazed porcelain vase in classic pumkin form. Manufactured by Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel with a handmade and handpainted lampshade in blue inside gold...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Influenced Design Silver Leafed Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced design silver leafed lamps, probably American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price noted incl...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Chinese Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique antique French chinoiserie style gilt bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain chandelier embellished with a central hand-painted Chinese porcelain bowl and adorned with fine gilt b...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Chinese Export Lamps on 18kt Gilt Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of blue and white Chinese Export lamps sitting on 18 karat gold bases. The blue lamps are beautifully decorated with white branches, leaves and flowers. A stunning pair of ch...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large chinoiserie table lamp made from a dark red glazed porcelain vase from the early 20th century. Classic form. Transformed to a table lamp in solid brass ends by Sofina Boutique ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Cloisonne Porcelain Enamel Small Bronze Bulbous Chinese Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cloisonne Porcelain Enamel Small Bronze Bulbous Chinese Jardinière Ginger Jar Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light socket) ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of chinoiserie ceramic table lamps. Hand painted ceramic vases are decorated with rose bushes in burgundy and gold, set against a cream craquelure base. Vases are gadrooned, a...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Chinoiserie Stained Glass Brushed Metal Fretwork Design Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Chinoiserie Stained Glass Brushed Metal Fretwork Design Table Lamp in Distressed Dark Gray/Blue Painted Finish with Interior Light. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Oxblood Red Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp on Bronze Claw Foot Base
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique accent or table lamp features the classic ginger jar or urn shaped body mounted on footed pedestal. The ornate bronze pedestal is standing on 4 highly detailed cl...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's chinoiserie style carved plaster table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 22.5" Height to shade rest: 30.25" Diameter: 9"
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Brass Marbro Champlevé Enamel Floral Table Lamps
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Marbo brass enamel floral design two socket table lamps. Ginger jar Asian shaped base with black linen shades.
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20th Century North American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

1960s F.A.I.P. Chinoiserie Table Lamp With New Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
Large statement table lamp chalk ware on a walnut base. Beautiful birds and flowers adorn this gorgeous lamp. We have paired this lamp with a bold Merlot velveteen shade that has silver faux leather accents. A savory patina enriches the bone colored vintage carved Asian chalkware...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Oriental Porcelain Designer Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Intricate Chinoiserie Porcelain Designer Lamps Manner of Ugo Zaccaganini 28" height to top of finial.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Brass Pagoda Large Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Italian brass pagoda sconce. Clear glass panels. Backed in unpainted tin (as shown). Suitable for indoor or covered outdoor areas. Takes one chand...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Painted Tea Can Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting pair of antique English painted tole chinoiserie tea can lamps. Very nice patina and a great decorative look! Wired and ready to go. Note: 28...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Style Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique lamps purchased in France. 19th Century. Chinese Bronze Pagoda mounted as Lamps. See detailed photos.
Category

19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Lamps - Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of vintage Asian table lamps. A chic set of Chinoiserie style lamps with the same motif and two different shapes. Fully restored...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn Lamp, White Glaze with Craquelure
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant Chinoiserie urn table lamp features large sculptural ceramic body with Blanc de Chine white glaze with craquelure effect. Highly detailed craquelure glaze texture is...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Pottery, Porcelain

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Peacock Feathers Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the exotic elegance of this vintage Asian-inspired table lamp. The classic baluster vase is masterfully embellished with intricate, low-relief carvings depicting mythical dr...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Porcelain Lamps with Imari Decor, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of baluster shaped lamps in Imari porcelain. Chiselled and gilt bronze mount, standing on a moulded square shape base. Lamp body bottom part decorated with a frieze of blue edgi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinoiserie lacquer table lamp This Chinoiserie lamp has a very unusual background colour it can only be described as “Mandarin” The la...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Lacquer

White Pierced Porcelain Chinoiserie Lamp
Located in Redding, CT
White Pierced Porcelain Chinoiserie Lamp. Classic Asian influenced palm beach style. Solid wooden lamp base. Comes with original shade.
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Large Green Family Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mount Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large vase shaped porcelain lamp. Green family porcelain on a red background, decorated with interlaces, flowers and butterflies. Plants in reserve in two white background cartouches...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie style ceramic table lamp by Hispania, Spain, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large ceramic table lamp from Hispania, Spain, 1960s. Body in the shape of an hexagonal vase or tibor in an oriental style in deep green, with a black print of flowers, vegetation an...
Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Custom-Made, "Venezia" Beaded Pagoda Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, sIlver-hued hand-beaded, six-arm pagoda chandelier from Sicily made exclusively for Antonio's Bella Casa. The center is embellished with generous, facteted crystal drops.
Category

2010s Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase oil lantern lamps. This exquisite pair of oil lamps showcases a beautiful collaboration between French and Asian craftsmanshi...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Oxblood Red Glazed Porcelain Bulbous Jardinierie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Oxblood Red Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Bulbous Jardinierie Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 24" H (to light socket) x 11" W x 11"...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Antique French Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Enameled Porcelain Lamps, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Enameled Porcelain lamps, Circa 1910-1920.
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese porcelain and French Chinoiserie style gilt bronze candelabra Chinese and French, 19th Century Height 72cm, width 47cm, depth 35cm This superb pair of candelabra...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ormolu Mounted Coral Porcelain Lamps with Birds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Chinese porcelain vases/lamps, showcases the refined beauty of the famille rose palette set against a vibrant coral-orange ground. Each baluster-form vase is ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1940s Yellow Ceramic Table Lamps by Warren Kessler - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
These classic Chinoiserie ceramic table lamps were produced by Warren Kessler in the 1940s. They consist of ceramic vase bodies with a rich yellow glaze, wood bases, and brass hardwa...
Category

1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chinese Bronze Champleve Table Lamp with Stylized Elephant Head Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive Chinese champleve table lamp of good scale, the 6 sided angular body made of bronze with enamel inlay in foliate designs. The vase rests on a wooden plinth. Circa 1930-...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Table Lamp on Bronze Base
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Chinese Famille Rose ginger jar table lamp is an antique (circa early 20th or even late 19th century) porcelain jar mounted as a lamp on ornate...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Blue and White Emperor Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this captivating pair of vintage Asian emperor lamps, exquisitely crafted in a timeless blue and white palette. Each lamp depic...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Tall Gold Gilt Metal Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Tall Gold Gilt Metal Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features tall pierced decorated metal body, applied butterfly accents, ebonized metal base, great...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Royal Blue Chinoiserie Decalcomania Lamp
Located in New York, NY
With lidded glass vase of baluster from decorated with sepia-toned Chinese court figures, butterflies, dragons, floral sprays, and more; on a turned ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Glass

Bronzed Chinoiserie Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of bronzed Chinoiserie table lamps. Elaborately decorated with small birds in high relief, with cherry blossom branches and small butterflies...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now a Designer Lamp. It is beautifully mounted and includes the custom made shade illustrated. Additio...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood

Excellent oriental onyx pair of table lamps in Chinoiserie style, Italy, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of onyx table lamps produced and manufactured in Italy in the 60s. Each lamp is composed of 2 pieces in the shape of a Chinese pagoda. This exclusive marble and veined in multip...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Chinoiserie White Blue Porcelain Ceramic Jardiniere Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie White Blue Porcelain Ceramic Jardiniere Ginger Jar Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x 8.5"...
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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