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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Vintage Marbro James Mont Hollywood Regency Gold "Lotus" Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage James Mont Style Hollywood Regency Tall Gold Gilt Metal "Lotus" Candlestick Table Lamp by Marbro. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H (to finial) x 32" H (to light so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bamboo Lamp Glazed Pottery
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful simplistic glazed pottery lamp in bamboo form. Wonderful color and detail in glazing. Fine Chinoiserie styling with deep bamboo leaf accent.
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Blue Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Blue Bird and Flower Painted Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Chinese Import Porcelain Ceramic Figural Satsuma Vase Boudoir Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Import Porcelain Ceramic Figural Satsuma Vase Boudoir Table Lamp. Item features a marble base, painted shaft, nice small slender form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w/ Birds by Wildwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w/ Birds by Wildwood. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 7.5" W x 7.5" D. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique Chinoiserie table lamp in a classic period design.
Richly decorated base with butterflies, birds, flowers and architecture. ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Wood
Marble Pattern Glass Vintage Ginger Jar Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The idea of marble and glass in the same piece makes this lamp worth a second and even third look. Light gray, tan and a white background on this Chinese influenced export lamp makes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Chinese Abacus Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of chinoiserie abacus table lamps circa 1965. Double sided ebonized and lacquered wood suanpan body with Chinese character carved pane...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fine Pair of 19th C French Chinoiserie Porcelain Urn Lamps with Gilt Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Orientalist Chinoiserie designed porcelain urns with fine gilt bronze mounts. Glazed urn with Oriental decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Orange Floral Asian Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Orange Floral Decorated Tall Asian Table Lamps with Gold Gilt Wood Base and Finial - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H (t...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ross & Seeley Chinoiserie Tall Blue White Porcelain Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ross & Seeley Chinoiserie Tall Blue and White Porcelain Elephant Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 46" H (to finial) x 36" H (to light socket) x 8.25" W x 7.2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Asian Influenced Gilt Table Lamp with Profusion of Flowers, Rosewood Base
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp features the most beautiful profusion of chrysanthemums with gilt touches resting on a rosewood base. The novel shape stands out and is unusual. It presents beautifully. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
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
1960’s Asian Chinoiserie Style Large Scale Ceramic Table Lamp w/Painted Warrior
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Asian Chinoiserie style large scale ceramic table lamp with a creamy off-white background & painted deep chocolate brown warrior on a horse and Asian writing with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp with Wooden Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Japanese Samurai Porcelain Ginger Jar Small Chinoisserie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Samurai Porcelain Ginger Jar Small Chinoiserie Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 22" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 8.5" D. (Loca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Lámpara Imari japonesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara Imari japonesa Circa 1.900, realizada en cerámica esmaltada, con motivos naturalistas y policromía roja, azul y dorado.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Art Deco Period Polychromed Wrought Iron Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinoiserie art deco period polychromed wrought iron pendant chandelier lantern, the canopy issuing an abstracted calligraphic form hol...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Iron
Chinese Brass Urn Table Lamps With Elephant Handles
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage Chinese archaistic urn form lamps having molded geometric designs and elephant handles. 22.5”h to top of socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Rattan Pendants or Lanterns with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s-1960s.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern rattan hanging lamps or lanterns acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique Japanese Chinoiserie Blue Floral Porcelain "Wiseman" Large Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Chinoiserie Blue Floral Porcelain "Wiseman" Large Table Lamp with Flower Decoration to Reverse. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H (to finial) x 29" H (to...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 16" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 4" D. (Locat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps
A pair of large Japanese Satsuma Hand Decorated Lamps from the Mid 20th Century
The lamps have a wonder...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Hand Painted Porcelain "Cranes" Bird Green Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Chinoiserie Green Hand Painted Porcelain "Cranes" Sinuous Urn Form Table Lamps with Brass Mounts - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H (to finial) x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Style Enameled Gilt Porcelain Temple Jar Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
Gilt touches and hand-painted flowers and fauna in the form of a contented little bird perched on a branch, help this pair of lamps stand out. The decoration seems slightly more "Wes...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine hand painted details throughout. Originally urns converted to lamps. Custom parchment shade is 12" in diameter by 7" high.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
European Chinoiserie Table Lamp in Red and Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
A European Chinoiserie ceramic table lamp. Decorated with an exotic gilt vine motif, hand painted with jade green hearts at the center of vine leaves and red throughout the body. The...
Category
1990s Danish Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
An ORIENTALIST NEOCLASSICAL CHINESE DRAGON Ceramic TABLE LAMP, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, very large and massive dragon table lamp, Chinese, Orientalist, Shabby-Chic, Zoomorphic, thick wooden base, important dragon sculpture in khaki green enameled ceramic,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Glazed Ceramic Vase Table Lamps (Pair)
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
An exquisite pair of ceramic glazed vase table lamps featuring faux tortoise bamboo stalks, elegantly perched on wooden and Lucite square bases, complete with the original silk shade...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Silk, Faux Bamboo, Acrylic
Exquisite Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Noir Porcelain Table Lamp / Wood Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite mid-20th century Chinese famille noir porcelain table lamp is a stunning addition to any decor. Featuring an elegant urn shape with a gracefully narrowed neck, the lam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Chinese Unique hand-carved jade stone table lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Chinese table lamp, hand-carved from jade, represents a true rarity and a masterpiece of Asian craftsmanship. This unique piece not only gracefully illuminates the space, but als...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Jade, Brass
Vintage Monumental Blanc de Chine Embossed White Table Lamp, High Relief Design
Located in Lomita, CA
The sheer scope of this monumental blanc de chine vintage lamp makes it a design asset. It has branches and pierced marks around the base and middle sect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Large Celadon ‘Bamboo’ Table Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A large celadon ‘Bamboo’ design table lamp. Chinese, 20th century.
Why we like it
Subtly decorative and of a great scale and jar shape.
Shade is not ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Celadon
French Empire Style Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s French Empire Style Brass Bouillotte Table Lamp
Measure 13" in width, 13" in depth and stand 32" tall to the top of the finial.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Champlevé Handled Urn Mounted as Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique champleve urn with two curved handles, two handles, mounted as a lamp with detail carving and colorful design.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Pair Green Chinoserie Porcelain Lamps with Brass Feet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of green chinoiserie porcelain lamps with brass feet. The tall vintage lamps are decorated in a beautiful Asian style with detailed ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful pair of chinoiserie style hand-painted floral motif table lamps by Chapman. Oval shaped glazed ceramic bodies feature a dimensional two-s...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Celadon Colored Crackle Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Lampshade
Located in Herentals, BE
Lamp base made of glazed celadon-colored ceramic with crackle on a black wooden base.
The lampshade is custom made from a cotton fabric with burgundy, pink and green flower and leaf...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Italian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Obelisk Lamps with Pagoda Shades, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a stunning pair of large Italian ceramic table lamps inspired by the Bernini obelisk found in the Piazza di Minerva, Rome. The midcentury blue and white pottery features a we...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Petite James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite James Mont style Buddha lamp. Newly rewired. Lamp takes one standard bulb (not included). Lampshade is not included.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Composition, Metal
Attractive Pair of Large Japanese Chinoiserie Designer Ceramic Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive Pair of Large Japanese White & Gold Chinoiserie Floral Designer Ceramic Lamps
These come with brackets and finials (not shown).
26.25" height to top of sockets shown in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see it in a kitchen.)
4 x 60 warm LED bulbs included.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Asian Lamp in Brass and Gold-Coloured, Faux Bamboo, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is made of brass, it is decorated with Asian decorative motifs both on the shaft of the lamp and on the base.
It is in working order, the electrification is compatible with...
Category
1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Vintage Porcelain Chinoiserie Beige Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pair of vintage porcelain Chinoiserie ginger jar table lamps showcases timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Each lamp features a beautifully aged beige-toned c...
Category
19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Brass Wrapped Bird Lamps. - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Brass Wrapped Bird Lamps, a charming fusion of ornate craftsmanship and avian elegance. Each lamp features a beautif...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair 19 C. French Ormolu Mounted Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Signed Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Vases Mounted to Lamps. The porcelain bodies have a flattened, circular form with a slightly ...
Category
1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Lighting
Materials
Wood
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.