Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Mischievous Tiger, Royal Blue
By Pei Li
Located in London, GB
The tiger is regarded as one of the most powerful and ferocious creatures in Asian culture and folklore, and it’s often depicted and embroidered on children’s hats, pillows and shoes...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Mischievous Tiger, Ocean Blue
By Pei Li
Located in London, GB
The tiger is regarded as one of the most powerful and ferocious creatures in Asian culture and folklore, and it’s often depicted and embroidered on children’s hats, pillows and shoes...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Mischievous Tiger, Crimson
By Pei Li
Located in London, GB
The tiger is regarded as one of the most powerful and ferocious creatures in Asian culture and folklore, and it’s often depicted and embroidered on children’s hats, pillows and shoes...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
93" Black Lacquered Chin Hua Headboard by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Black lacquered chin hua headboard by Century Furniture.
Carved details on corners of headboard. Would look fantastic with drapery behind or a scree...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lacquer
Mischievous Tiger, Crimson
By Pei Li
Located in London, GB
The tiger is regarded as one of the most powerful and ferocious creatures in Asian culture and folklore, and it’s often depicted and embroidered on children’s hats, pillows and shoes...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
19th Century Bamboo Chinoiserie Screen Room Divider, England, C.1860
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Anglo-Chinese three fold bamboo screen with later added botanical painted leatherette panels dating from C.1920. Finished in brass detailing with filigree fretwork top...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs.
Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny.
Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver Plate
"Chinese magot" Coat Hanger Attributed to Maison des Bambous, France, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Amusing coat hanger attributed to Maison des Bambous, representing a Chinese magot looking over a fence.
In 1872, Alfred Perret and Ernest Vibert o...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Dark Purple Velvet Cushion Dragon Hand Embroidery Silver Thread Square Shaped
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with dragon design, hand embroidery with silver thread hand woven on the front panel, base fabric front panel Dedar Velvet Romeo & Giulietta col. 110 Noblesse, back side plai...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Bassano Embroidered Toile Pillow in Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bassano Embroidered Toile with a self-welt finish. Rendering classic Far East tropes in a whimsical style moves Bassano from a traditional chinoiserie into somet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Chinese Decorative Red Throw Pillow with Tassels
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian decorative throw pillow with fringes and red tassels.
Luxury silk in red with scene of kids playing outdoor in traditional Chinese costumes.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Schumacher Lotus Garden 22" Pillow in Mocha
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lotus Garden Fabric (Item# 172934) with a Self-Welt finish. Lotus Garden is an enchanting pattern recreated from a 1920s document in our archives. The masterful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Smoke Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon in Smoke paired with Barnett in Noir on the back. Inspired by an Art Deco print, this ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pair Amboyna Burl Brass Mastercraft Asian End/Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Amboyna and brass Asian influenced end table/night stands by Mastercraft. These pieces are finished on all sides and are exquisite in person-real show stoppers ! Can...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Lotus Garden Pillow in Lilac
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lotus Garden with a self welt finish. An enchanting pattern recreated from a 1920s document in our archives. The masterful design is an ode to Japanese natural m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Lotus Garden Lumbar Pillow in Lilac
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Lotus Garden with a self welt finish. An enchanting pattern recreated from a 1920s document in our archives. The masterful design is an ode to Japanese natural m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Mid Century Gilt Chinoiserie Iron Twin Headboard
Located in Redding, CT
Mid century gilt chinoiserie iron twin headboard. Nice geometric design which could go either Hollywood Regency glam or even southwestern.
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Majolica Porcelain Birdcage Glazed Ceramic
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage Italian Majolica Porcelain birdcage glazed ceramic. Pagoda form in white with terracotta colored roof and yellow flowers. Could also be wire...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone
Red and Gold Chinoiserie Three Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
Red folding screen comprised of three panels framed in gold lattice patterns, topped with oval medallions featuring bouquets, and painted with tradi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the vintage or midcentury era. With cabriole legs, side panels and elaborate French drawer pulls...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Vintage Napier "Charm-Ing" Chinoiserie Bracelet
By Napier Co.
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chunky charm bracelet by Napier - truly a runway showstopper! Asian themed charms...buddhas, lanterns, coins and symbols mixed with multi colored pate de verre drops. SIGNED on clasp...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Decorative Silk Cushions with Hand Embroidery and Hand-Painting Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of decorative cushions with hand embroidery and hand-painting in the style of Emperor's Garden, handwoven silk taffeta Chase Erwin Diva col. chocolate, embellished with hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Decorative Silk Cushions with Hand Embroidery and Hand-Painted Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of decorative cushions with hand embroidery and hand painting in the style of Emperor's garden, silk taffeta Chase Erwin Diva col. chocolate, embellished with hand embroider...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
19th Century Bamboo and Chinoiserie Sewing Stand
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century bamboo and chinoiserie sewing stand
A unique double lift top sewing stand with chinoiserie panels and bamboo construction. The top is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo
Chinoiserie Antiqued Mirror Top End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
chinoiserie antiqued mirror top end tables, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Antiqued mirror table tops recently replaced. They are a versatile size...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture.
Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer at bottom. Ample open area above for...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Match Box Case and Dish Set in Cloisonné Enamel
Located in New York, NY
An enamel Chinese Cloisonné match box case set, circa early-20th century. Set includes 1 matchbox holder, and 1 dish/plate (for used matches, ashes.) This b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Highly Decorative Chinoiserie Style Painted Trunk on Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Black and gold chinoiserie style painted trunk on stand having marvelous Greek key design, birds and foliage with handsome brass hardware.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie standing magazine rack or sheet music stand. Lacquered pieces of bamboo are affixed together in an angled geometric desi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo
Unique & Highly Decorative Oriental Inspired Humidor, Continental, circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most unique and highly decorative orientalist inspired tobacco humidor, showing a hexagonal shaped composition body similar to chalk-ware, decorated with match pockets...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Composition
CHINESE 6-PANEL Sculptured Wooden SCREEN
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An early 20th century Chinese framed lattice-work six-panel screen with upper sections in openwork geometric motif. An exquisite design in pristine condition will work wonders for an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Hardwood
Asian Peacock and Veena Form Opium Pipe Holder Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian opium pipe box holder with a peacock head filigree art work designs, and in the form of an Veena Indian string instrument.
Silvered metal alloy, patinated open to hold the pip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Era White Jade and 14-Karat Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Styled Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This jade and yellow gold pendant is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, likely England, in circa 1965 in a Chinese inspir...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Gold
Pair of Gilt Bamboo Style Diminutive Children’s Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of diminutive gilt metal bamboo children’s chairs. Burnished gold gilt finish with red undertones. Unusual small size was designed as a children's chair. Small size woul...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinoiserie Style Asian Modern Lacquered Nightstands, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Asian Modern chinoiserie style nightstands. These Mid-Century stands are in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The glossy black lacquer has a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Turkish Texile Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th century Turkish textile. Bolster size. 11'' x 24''.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Double Sided Coromandel Chinoiserie Lacquer Five-Panel Screen, Paravent, 1890s
By Jean Dunand
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Exceptional double sided Chinoiserie hand-painted Coromandel screen, with a continuous scene over the panels. One side depicts a scene of the Forbidden City, and the other side shows...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Jade and Fire Gilded Bronze Belt Buckle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th century Chinese jade and fire gilded bronze belt buckle.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Unusual Eight Panel Chinese Coromandel Screen circa 1700-1800 with Carved Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Coromandel Screen, 18th Century, Rosewood, 8 Panel, Painted, Figural, Depicting Flying Geese
One of a kind. Chinese Coromandel screen from the late 1700s with a fabulous ros...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rosewood
Red Tole Peinte and Decalcomania Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a printed Chinese ancestor portrait.
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tôle
Chinoiserie Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Folding Screen Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury chinoiserie gilt metal bamboo three-panel folding screen attributed to Maison Bagues. Heavy, very well made cast brass bamboo with painted gilt finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Of baluster form and with a domed hardwood cover on a circular pedestal, both overall decorated in imitation of Chinese lacquer with figures in exotic landscapes and foliate sprays, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Elegant Chinese Style Nightstands with Polished Brass Hardware
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of Chinese style nightstands. Elegant raised edges, heavy, solid brass newly polished hardware (brushed satin lacquered finish). ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Decorative Pole Screens with Scenes of Landscapes
Located in London, GB
A pair of pole screens.
Attributed to Jennens & Bettridge.
Constructed in papier mâché, decorated with gilt arabesques and mother-of-pearl; rising from serpentine swept circula...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood
Japan 4 piece panel room divider ''underwater world'' 1950s
By Zhang Daqian
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice 4 piece Table Screen / Divider . Underwater world .
complete with Gold Fish . Beautiful color . silkscreen
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
King Size Chinoiserie Rattan & Lacquered Canopy Headboard, by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
King Size Chinoiserie Rattan and Lacquered Canopy Headboard, by Henredon
USA, Circa Later 20th Century
A magnificent rare King-Size Chinoiserie Rattan and Lacquered Canopy Headboard...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Polychrome White Lacquer Hong Kong Chinoiserie Folding Screen Room Divider Birds
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hong Kong Chinoiserie room divider or folding screen featuring a white lacquer ground with a landscape screen of birds / cranes / butterf...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Red Chinoiserie Bamboo Handpainted Fireplace Screen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Chinese fireplace screen with a black lacquered bamboo frame inset with panels of handpainted cranes and flowers on a brilliant red background.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Chinese Green Lacquered Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green lacquered coffee table in the Chinese style standing on four legs finishing with cubes. Openwork apron supporting a tray decorated wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lacquer
Robert Crowder "Weeping Willows and Herons" Hand Painted Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Hand painted four-panel screen by Robert Crowder, "Weeping Willows and Herons." Beautiful white herons and green willows painted on gold background. Lette...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paint
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