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Chinoiserie Benches

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
Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Bench
Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Bench

Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian brass bamboo bench. Newly upholstered in Schumacher Nakuru epingle woven fabric. Seat is 16.5” tall.

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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Benches

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Moroccan Leather Rosewood Saddle Camel Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat
Moroccan Leather Rosewood Saddle Camel Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat

Moroccan Leather Rosewood Saddle Camel Stool Foot Rest Ottoman Pouf Bench Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century camel seat stools. Made of Rosewood featuring a carved floral accents with brown leather seat, two handles and brass accents. Dimensions: 30.5"w x 13.5" x 16"

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20th Century Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture

By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Chinoiserie Ming style black lacquered bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture, needs reupholstered. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Newly Upholstered Bench
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Newly Upholstered Bench

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Newly Upholstered Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie bench. Newly upholstered with a fabulous blue and white fabric. No issues or damage. Dimensions: 38 L x 20 D x 18.5 H.

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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian

1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look closely at pictures as they tell the details of the carvings.

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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brighton Pavilion Bench in Cane Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Style
Vintage Brighton Pavilion Bench in Cane Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Style

Vintage Brighton Pavilion Bench in Cane Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Style

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage Brighton Pavilion Bench in Cane Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Style This stunning vintage Brighton Pavilion bench exudes timeless charm with its elegant cane, bamboo, and rattan...

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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery
Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery

Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery

By Dorothy Draper, Billy Baldwin, Bunny Williams Home, Dorthy Draper, Milo Baughman

Located in Round Top, TX

Newly upholstered in a soft, textured, dove gray textile by Kravet from the“Barton Chenille” line. We adore this Parsons style bench with the perfect splayed leg design and pillow to...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century Oriental carved hall bench
19th Century Oriental carved hall bench

19th Century Oriental carved hall bench

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This spectacular 19th Century hand carved oriental hall bench, with wonderful classical chrysanthemums, scrolling foliage, and mythical dragons. Batch 75 62029.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Softwood

Pair Of Early 20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt & Polychrome Bench Seats
Pair Of Early 20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt & Polychrome Bench Seats

Pair Of Early 20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt & Polychrome Bench Seats

Located in Norwich, GB

Stunning pair of early 20th century decorative Chinese black lacquered gilt & polychrome painted bench seats. Republican Period - Circa 1920-30. Delivery included to mainland Englan...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa
Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41.5" H x 41" W x 19" D x 21" Seat height x 30" Arm height.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Cane, Elm

19th Century Antique Vietnamese Bench, Carved Wood with Lacquer Finish
19th Century Antique Vietnamese Bench, Carved Wood with Lacquer Finish

19th Century Antique Vietnamese Bench, Carved Wood with Lacquer Finish

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Banc chinois finement sculpté de personnages dans un décors traditionnel avec des motifs architecturaux et végétaux. La partie faisant assise est recouverte de rotin finement tressé,...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Wood

Vtg Kindel Pair of Benches Ottomans Fretwork Upholstered Lacquered Chinoiserie
Vtg Kindel Pair of Benches Ottomans Fretwork Upholstered Lacquered Chinoiserie

Vtg Kindel Pair of Benches Ottomans Fretwork Upholstered Lacquered Chinoiserie

By Kindel Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage fretwork fret work benches ottomans that have been done in a gloss white, newly upholstered in a pink upholstery, all new foam and board. Tagged Kindel underne...

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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

21st C. Elegant Kidney Shaped Bench with Vibrant Botanical Toile Upholstery
21st C. Elegant Kidney Shaped Bench with Vibrant Botanical Toile Upholstery

21st C. Elegant Kidney Shaped Bench with Vibrant Botanical Toile Upholstery

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in Morristown, NJ

21st C. A beautifully crafted kidney-shaped bench with a vintage-inspired design. The seat is upholstered in a vibrant fabric that combines a traditional Toile de Jouy scene in blue ...

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2010s American Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-18th Century Chinoiserie Textured Lacquer Wood Long Bench
Mid-18th Century Chinoiserie Textured Lacquer Wood Long Bench

Mid-18th Century Chinoiserie Textured Lacquer Wood Long Bench

Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid-18th century chinoiserie textured Lacquer wood long bench Lovely lacquered look of brown and very dark brown colors. Great addition to a dining room table or any space that need...

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Mid-18th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Wood Tufted Bench Coffee Table
1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Wood Tufted Bench Coffee Table

1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Wood Tufted Bench Coffee Table

By Michael Taylor

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, bench or coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is stat...

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1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench
Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench

Located in Pasadena, TX

19th century Swat Valley bench with carved back in geometric patterns, large front legs with carved finials, and a woven seat. Measures: Width: 104”( he...

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19th Century Indian Antique Chinoiserie Benches

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Wood

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Late 20th Century Coastal Style Bench Rattan & Rawhide Wrapped by McGuire
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By McGuire

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Coastal Style bench comprised of rattan & rawhide wraps by McGuire with a removeable blue herringbone tweed cushion. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, One rung & one leg were repaired, & one joint wrap was repaired & replaced, & the cushion has been shampooed. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. This bench by McGuire is absolutely…. FIRE!!! That’s right!! A Bougee spot for your BOOTY!!! This is a vintage bench with a frame comprised of rattan with rawhide wrapped joints… it’s a signature combination used by McGuire. It has a loose or removeable blue herringbone tweed cushion that is zippered & has Velcro wraps underneath so it’s very easily cleaned, changed, or reupholstered! Just imagine all of the fun fabric possibilities!! It bears many styles including Coastal, Island, Organic Modern, and Chinoiserie so it is extremely versatile. It will be beautiful in your Lanai or sunroom, at the end of a bed in your bedroom, or in an entry way! It’s basically an ANYWHERE you want it bench!! Magnificent presentation, phenomenal comfort, and a well-known McGuire quality!! McGuire Furniture, whose name is synonymous with style and elegance, was founded in 1948 in San Francisco by husband-and-wife team John and Elinor McGuire. The history of McGuire is best told by a quote from Town and Country magazine which said…” The story of John and Elinor McGuire and the success of McGuire is a singularly American saga. It tells of how a young couple’s imagination, determination, hard work, and mutual dedication to values of taste and quality transformed a small firm into a large international business…” McGuire uses the best of materials and designers to create their masterpieces of functional, beautiful, and long-lasting furniture for inside and outside the homes and businesses worldwide. This extraordinary rattan and rawhide wrapped bench...

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Chinoiserie benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie benches made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $7,600 while the average work can sell for $1,875.