Chinoiserie Mirrors
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
Red Chinoiserie Style Lacquered and Gilt Carved Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 45 1/4in W: 31 1/4in D: 2in
This Vintage Red Chinoiserie Style Gilt Carved Wall hanging Mirror Circa 1950 is is decorated in a red lacquered finish with oriental Chi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
LaBarge Gold Leaf Eglomise Mirror
By La Barge
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie style mirror with gold leaf eglomise panels depicting various nature scenes of flora and water falls. Panels surround a beveled mirror center, ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Carved Pagoda Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage mirror, beautifully carved in a Chinoiserie style featuring an intricate pagoda crest and flourishing botanical motifs. The ornate fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Chinoiserie Mirror, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt chinoiserie mirror, probably Italian, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie tall wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes.
Measures: 17.75"W x 1.25...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer
Magnificent Large Hand Painted Figural Chinese Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent antique Chinese chinoiserie wall mirror in black and gold with pagoda, geisha figure and lovely landscape. Character rich signs of age.
Mirror 36.75” W x 26.5” H
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Fine Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Dressing Mirror c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
A striking late 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer dressing mirror, this fine example is as much an art object as it is a functional piece. The frame is adorned with delicately h...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Silver Leaf Italian Wall Mirror Featuring a Pair of Mythical Phoenix Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Italian wall mirror is a stunning statement piece, richly decorated in silver leaf and adorned with a pair of intricately carved mythical phoenix birds. The mirror’s o...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinoiserie Gold Bamboo Leaves on Black Frame With Antiqued Oval Smoky Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-made, one-and-only bespoke Convex Oval frame done in traditional ebony black & faux gold chinoiserie. The leaves are period-style English Coloni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Massive Reverse Painted Églomisé Framed Mirror in the Chinoiserie Style
By LaBarge
Located in North Miami, FL
This SIGNED beautiful and elegant hand painted chinoiserie reverse painted and gold leaf framed beveled mirror, Signed to bottom (K, Widing). The gold aluminum frame surrounds the be...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Selection of Chinoiserie Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Chinoiserie Mirrors, American, circa 1960s. They are priced at $1800 each. From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are:
1) Black lacquer Chinoiserie mirror...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Reverse Glass Painting with Bird
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating reverse glass painting, created in China in the early 1800s, captures the essence of natural beauty and Eastern delicacy in an ...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage Wood White Lacquered Ornate Chinoiserie Pagoda Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage wood pagoda wall mirror. Lovely details that drip down on the top pagoda portion. Newly lacquered in a fresh, clean white. Comes read...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chinoiserie Gilt Table Mirror, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this late-19th century table mirror is a true masterpiece of Chinoiserie-style craftsmanship and lacquerware. Decorated in gilt,...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Red Chinoiserie Convex Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Heavy 32 x 48 Convex Frame and Mirror, Gold and Black figures of traditional serene garden motif with pagodas, palms and bamboo that pop of Scarlet Lucky Red. Bow ties on the fr...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Vintage Wood Gold Gilt Italian Carved Pagoda Bells Wall Mirror Chinoiserie
By LaBarge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Italian wood carved pagoda with bells gold gilt wall mirror. Comes ready to hang. Dimensions: 62.5 H x 31.5 W x 2.5 D.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Tall Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Gilt Mirror with Bird Print in Blue and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful tall chinoiserie mirror. The frame is faux bamboo with giltwood. The top of the mirror features a chinoiserie print of birds with a blue and gold matte. The frame has some ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wire
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Celadon Frame with Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made and produced by Kipper himself at our shop. The artist is C. Jenkins and they have signed the frame. With their collaboration, they created a beautiful frame together. It w...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
$1,000
Hand Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Famed Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie and gilt wall mirror. The solid wood with hand painted vanilla background with Asian themed decoration and gilt highlights. 48 inches tall, 25 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Parcel Gilt Stained Hardwood Mirror
Located in Milford, NH
A nice Chippendale style Chinoiserie parcel gilt stained hardwood square mirror with carved crest, painted border genre scenes, geometric patterns, carved corner geometric accents, a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
A Hand Painted Eglomise Wall Mirror by Labarge
By LaBarge
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Elegant hand painted eglomise framed beveled wall mirror. The artist signed frame and dated 1978 with a chinoiserie inspired decoration. The beveled mirror inset, with an outer ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Italian Made Chinoiserie Style
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie beveled glass wall mirror. Made in Italy, mid-later 20th century. The frame is in excellent condition with the mirror with an intentional aged finish...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Silver Table Mirror, Art of Asia, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver table mirror, Art of Asia, 19th century.
A 19th century silver table mirror, Art of Asia, China.
H: 22,5cm, W: 26cm, D: 1,2cm
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Silver
Black Lacquer Carved Chinoiserie Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black Lacquer Carved Chinoiserie Oval Wall Mirror
This oval shaped mirror has delightful carved and painted chinoiserie decoration with cranes and fishermen decorating the dark ba...
Category
1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Elevate your coastal boho chic decor with this stunning vintage mirror.
Featuring a beautifully crafted faux bamboo frame in a creamy pale yellow, this mirror exudes a timeless eleg...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Pair of Chinoiserie Mirrors in the Manner of James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chinoiserie mirrors in the manner of James Mont. Hollywood Regency. Black lacquered wood frames with gold decorative molding to the...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Fine Silver Gilt with Oriental Decoration La Barge Chinoiserie Mirror
By La Barge
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine silver gilt with oriental decoration La Barge chinoiserie mirror having a design depicting woman, houses and trees.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Mirrors
Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Shell Carved Wood Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Shell Carved Wood Frame Wall Mirror. Item f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Oriental Painted Red Lacquer Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oriental Painted Red Lacquer Mirror
This is a very attractive 19th Century Painted mirror Frame, it is painted mainly in Red Lacquer w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie decorated oval wall mirror 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated oval wall mirror 1930s
Black & Gold in colour,
Depicting figures, houses, River scenes with Trees & foliage
Bevelled mirror glass, few very small black dots on...
Category
1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
Miniature Petite Green Italian Rococo Chinoiserie and Gillded Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Miniature Petite Green Italian Rococo Chinoiserie and Gilded Mirror is a rare and decorative accent piece that captures the charm of 18th-century European design with an exotic ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wooden Faux Bamboo Mirror France 40x34cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique faux bamboo mirror with original backing and wooden back, entirely in Chinoiserie style. This style was very popular during the Art Nouveau period, originating from France. T...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Georgian Period Lacquered Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Georgian period lacquered chinoiserie mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period.
It is a lovely size and has a stunning design ...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chapman English William & Mary Style Scarlet Japanned Chinoiserie Wall Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage William & Mary / chinoiserie wall mirror japanned in scarlet with gold painted decoration, rectangular in shape with a pierced arched pediment. Marked Chapman Made in Spain o...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Lacquer
$1,687 Sale Price
28% Off
Upcycled Art Deco Chinoiserie Mirror, Studio VL
Located in Riverdale, NY
Quirky Upcycled Chinoiserie Style Mirror by Studio VL. We've taken a period oval mirror from the 1930's and paired it with our off beat decal additions, including a dragon chasing a ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Wood Faux Bamboo Mirror Chinoiserie 50" height x 33" width
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Gilt Wood Faux Bamboo Mirror, American, circa 1970s. Retains its warm original patina.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Chinese Painted and Gilt Decorated Mirrors
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese painted and gilt decorated mirrors, late 20th century. The upper section with 3 panels, each panel with gilt decorated reticulated frames, the center panel with inset...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gold Giltwood Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie in the Chippendale style gold gilt wood mirror with divided sections. The top and side panels have darkened distressed mirror for added interest.
Se...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century chippendale magany wall mirror measuring 22.5" in width, 39.25" in height. Mirror glass is 17" in width and 25" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
Yellow Lacquer Chinoiserie Octagonal Wall Mirror, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A yellow lacquer chinoiserie octagonal wall mirror
First half of the 20th century
The moulded frame decorated in relief with
pavillions, swans, flowers and ships.
Measures: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Faux Bamboo Mirror France 45x39cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique faux bamboo mirror with original mirror plate and planked back, entirely in Chinoiserie style. This style was very popular during the Art Nouveau period. Originally from Fran...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Reverse Glass Painting with Bonsai
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating reverse glass painting, created in early 19th-century China, is a rare example of artistic mastery and delicate craftsmanship. The artwork depicts an elegant floweri...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage LaBarge Three Panel Chinoiserie Beveled Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in East Freetown, MA
Impressive antique gilt and black painted Chinoiserie three panel beveled mirror . Made in Italy by leading mirror maker La Barge.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$799 Sale Price
60% Off
Reverse Glass Painting with chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning reverse glass painting, masterfully created in early 19th-century China, features a floral composition that embodies the delicacy and elegance of traditional Eastern ar...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Vanity Mirror, England C.1830
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Vanity Mirror, England C.1830
Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Rare example of a Chinese Export dressing mirror.
In good overall condition showi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
Antique reverse glass painting with floral composition
Located in Milano, IT
This captivating piece is a refined example of reverse glass painting, a precious technique that transports us back to early 19th-century China. The delicate and fragile glass surfac...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Reverse Glass Painting with yellow chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
This reverse glass painting, created in China in the early 1800s, embodies the delicacy and elegance typical of Eastern craftsmanship. At the center of the piece, two chrysanthemum-l...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage Faux Bamboo Pagoda Chinoiserie White Lacquered Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pagoda faux bamboo chinoiserie wall mirror. New mirror was cut and put inside. Newly lacquered white finish. Lightweight composite mirror.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Composition
Vintage Fick Reed Lacquered Faux Bamboo Mirror
By Ficks Reed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular faux bamboo mirror in the manner of Ficks Reed. Deep faux bamboo detail in a lacquer finish. Nicely appointed with offset bamboo placement.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Two Chinoiserie or Moroccan Blue Painted Wood Framed Mirrors
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement piece chinoiserie or Moroccan style mirrors in a lapis color. Hardwood curvilinear frames.
Priced individually.
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$1,920 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black lacquer chinoiserie oval wall mirror
This oval shaped mirror has delightful embossed chinoiserie decoration on a black background
The Mirror is in good sound condition
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoserie Decorated Mirror
Located in Richmond, VA
Great looking chinoserie decorated mirror. Early 20th century.
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Gilded Venetian Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of hand carved and gilded, Venetian mirrors with Chinoiserie and floral designs. Original glass with age-appropriate mottling.
Category
1780s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
1.4 METER CHINESE CHINOISERIE MiRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1960's large Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinoiserie mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie mirrors 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, asian art and furniture, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie mirrors made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include LaBarge, La Barge, Thomasville, and Drexel. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $225 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $1,664.
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