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Chinoiserie Wall 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
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Massive Reverse Painted Églomisé Framed Mirror in the Chinoiserie Style
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...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Aluminum

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.
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Composition

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 ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Wire

Elegant Chinoiserie Mirror with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Mirror with Hand Painted Decoration, made by Feldman Brothers, American, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Shell Carved Wood Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Shell Carved Wood Frame Wall Mirror. Item f...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Fine Silver Gilt with Oriental Decoration La Barge Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine silver gilt with oriental decoration La Barge chinoiserie mirror having a design depicting woman, houses and trees.
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Vintage Wood Gold Gilt Italian Carved Pagoda Bells Wall Mirror Chinoiserie
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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinoiserie Red Painted Beveled Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinoiserie Red Painted Beveled Mirror, with gilt figural scenes and scroll form frame. Mirror plate: 34" H x 17.5" W; frame: 48.5" H x 22.25" W. Provenance: From a 20 East 74th Stre...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Mirror Chinoiserie 46" height x 28" width
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Mirror, Italy, circa 1960s. Retains its warm original patina. It measures 46" height x 28" width.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

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...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mirror Deep Chinese Red Color 47" height x 28.5" width
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mirror, probably American, circa 1960s. It is executed in a deep Chinese Red color with hand painted decoration. The mirror with the frame measures 4...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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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...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Espejo italiano de estilo Chinoiserie
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Espejo italiano Chinoiserie Circa 1.880. Espejo italiano de estilo Chinoiserie Circa 1.880, realizado en madera policromada y tallada artesanalmente. Medidas: Alto 70cm Ancho 50cm Fo...
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1880s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mirror Deep Chinese Red Color 48" height x 18.5" width
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mirror, probably American, circa 1960s. It is executed in a deep Chinese Red color with hand painted decoration.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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 ...
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1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Vintage Fick Reed Lacquered Faux Bamboo Mirror
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
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinoiserie Fretwork Solid Wood Frame Rectangular Wall Mirrors, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage chinoiserie Fretwork Solid Wood Frame Rectangular Wall Mirrors - a Pair. Item features chinoiserie fretwork design, solid wood frame, very...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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.
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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.
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, 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...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

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.
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Mahogany

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...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

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...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Lacquer

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...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Hardwood

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...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Chinoserie Decorated Mirror
Located in Richmond, VA
Great looking chinoserie decorated mirror. Early 20th century.
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Paint

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in London, GB
A charming antique lacquered chinoiserie mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. It is a lovely size and has an oval design with stunning colours. The lac...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Vintage Regency Hand Carved Gilt Pagoda Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage hand carved Mirror. The coveted Pagoda style with a beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scene across the top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, 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.
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1780s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Chinoiserie wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie wall 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 wall mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie wall 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 wall 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 wall mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $280 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $1,700.

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