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Chinoiserie Seating

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
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"

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Brass

Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of Six Drexel Furniture Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs. Four side chairs and two scroll arm captain chairs Measure 19.5" in width, 21" in depth...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

6 Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century black lacquered dining chairs featuring Ming styling with reticulated floral bird design and gold accents. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 19" x 22" ...

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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Mid-Century Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered In Chinoiserie Tiger Printed Cotton
Mid-Century Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered In Chinoiserie Tiger Printed Cotton

Mid-Century Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered In Chinoiserie Tiger Printed Cotton

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century newly upholstered chaise lounge. The upholstery is a printed cotton or cotton linen blend. It’s size makes it a decorative versatile piece!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Cotton

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.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Brass

1950s Chinese Corner Chair Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
1950s Chinese Corner Chair Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

1950s Chinese Corner Chair Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Chinese solid rosewood corner side chair carved mother of pearl inlay. No label. Dimensions: 32.75" H x 27" W 21" D. Seat 1...

Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has a rounded barrel back with a split bamboo...

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Bamboo

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An exceptional and important set of four circa 1835 English William IV, or early Victorian period, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt relief...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Cane, Softwood, Paint

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool

Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A chinoiserie flow blue and white ceramic garden stool or drinks table. This lovely piece will be great on a patio or in a living room. It can be used as extra seating in a pinch, or...

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Black Lacquered & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs
Black Lacquered & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs

Black Lacquered & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of Queen Anne style armchairs in good original black lacquered finish w/ finely gilded chinoiserie decoration of floating leaves and cross hatching. Measure 42 1/2" high x 28"...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Floral Garden Stool - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Floral Garden Stool - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Floral Garden Stool - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage garden stools brings a timeless Chinoiserie aesthetic to any sophisticated interior. Crafted from high-fire ceramic with a glossy glazed finish, each sto...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Set of Six Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

Set of Six Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Very Palm Beach! A great set of Queen Anne style dining chairs with painted Chinoiserie decoration. Beautiful carved cabriole legs and curved stretchers. Priced as a set of six, with...

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Wood

Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool
Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool

Giltwood Chinoiserie Bamboo Oval Footstool

Located in Stamford, CT

Small oval antique giltwood bamboo stool. Black painted banded detailing: Newly upholstered in Schumacher Nakuru epingle woven fabric with gimp trim.

Category

1890s American Antique Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted
Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted

Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted

Located in Elkton, MD

Late 20th-century traditional curved sofa featuring pastel floral upholstery with a Chinoiserie-inspired pattern. Designed with rolled arms, a skirted base, and three-seat cushions. ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie
Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie

Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant Faux Bamboo Chairs in the Chinese Chippendale or Chinoiserie Style, made by Baker, American, circa 1960s. If you would like us to make cushions for these, we can make...

Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Italian Giltwood Chinoiserie Chair, late 18th century
Italian Giltwood Chinoiserie Chair, late 18th century

Italian Giltwood Chinoiserie Chair, late 18th century

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and highly decorative Italian giltwood chair featuring an elaborate chinoiserie-inspired backrest. The carved and gilded wooden structure is surmounted by a pagoda-form crest su...

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Linked Rings Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools - A Pair
Vintage Linked Rings Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools - A Pair

Vintage Linked Rings Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage garden stools brings a timeless Chinoiserie aesthetic to any sophisticated interior. Crafted from high-fire ceramic with a luminous off-white glaze, each...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Ceramic

C.R. Laine Chinoiserie Tufted English Arm Chairs, Set of 2
C.R. Laine Chinoiserie Tufted English Arm Chairs, Set of 2

C.R. Laine Chinoiserie Tufted English Arm Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The beautiful special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Chinoiserie design fabric with signature English armchairs. Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Plush cushioning and an exceptionally deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant, whose roomy silhouette is complemented by a gently curved back. Thoughtful details include Englishl roll arms and artfully turned legs. Finely crafted with kiln-dried wood legs and an engineered hardwood frame. Upholstered by hand.These pieces are individually produced and finished with the highest level of hand craftsmanship. All joints, braces, and corners are double doweled with reinforcements for lasting strength and durability. Comes with matching fringed throw...

Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Keyhole Garden Stools - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Keyhole Garden Stools - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Keyhole Garden Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sophisticated pair of vintage garden stools offers a grander scale and more significant architectural presence than typical ceramic seats. Featuring a beautiful interlocking cir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Faux Bois Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Faux Bois Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Faux Bois Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage fauteuil armchairs, a masterful blend of French elegance and whimsical Hollywood Regency flair. These chairs feature exquisit...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Chinoserie Style Floral Faux Bamboo Wood Chair
1970s Chinoserie Style Floral Faux Bamboo Wood Chair

1970s Chinoserie Style Floral Faux Bamboo Wood Chair

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, faux bamboo handcrafted wood chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibite...

Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By McGuire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage armchairs perfectly captures the light sophistication of the Hollywood Regency and Coastal aesthetics. The frames are constructed from natural rattan, fe...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury
Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury

Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Chinoiserie style upholstered sofa with fabulous vintage bird of paradise floral fabric. This stylish sofa is actually all the rage right now and is in remarkable vintage co...

Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs. Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Hei...

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Century Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair
Vintage Century Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair

Vintage Century Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair by Century. Item features a solid wood frame, clean modernist lines, quality American craftsmanship, great styl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair
Chinese Mother of Pearl Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair

Chinese Mother of Pearl Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese Mother of Pearl Fine Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair Offered for sale is a lovely Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid padouk wood corner chair with sturdy cross stretchers suppo...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Padouk

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair
Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair

Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful pair of Chinoiserie Japanned gilt ebonized accent armchairs, Early 20th Century. Curved rounded barrel back frames feature hand painted detailed scenes, classic ball and c...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Beautiful Chinoiserie Stools
Pair of Beautiful Chinoiserie Stools

Pair of Beautiful Chinoiserie Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Chinoiserie Stools, carved and hand-painted. Semi attached box cushion covered in Randolph & Hein "Mayfair Stripe" fabric.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Union National Chinoiserie English Regency Black Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6
Union National Chinoiserie English Regency Black Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6

Union National Chinoiserie English Regency Black Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 6 Vintage Chinoiserie English Regency Style Black Hand Painted Dining Chairs. Believed to be by Union National Furniture Co. Set includes 2 Armchairs, 4 side chairs, hand pain...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat

Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese style blue & white glazed porcelain garden seat of hexagonal section decorated with peonies & flowering vines (19th/20th Ce...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Porcelain

Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture

Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in North Canton, OH

A rich, decadent black lacquered finish wraps these beautiful chairs by Century Furniture in the style of James Mont. freshly upholstered with new everything and finished with a spec...

Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Chinoiserie Square ottomans carved of solid rosewood. Simplistic Ming style frames with traditional lines and joinery with horse-hoof legs. Cushions are upholstered in Brun...

Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs
Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs

Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic bespoke set of six dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow Melrose House Los Angeles, California. The Puccini dining chairs feature a hand-carved birch frame with an exaggerat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Asian Rosewood Carved Foo Dogs Armchairs Set of 2
Antique Asian Rosewood Carved Foo Dogs Armchairs Set of 2

Antique Asian Rosewood Carved Foo Dogs Armchairs Set of 2

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Boho Rattan Brighton Pavillion Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Boho Rattan Brighton Pavillion Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Boho Rattan Brighton Pavillion Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the exotic allure of the tropics and the architectural grandeur of the 19th century with this set of four vintage Brighton Pavilion style rattan dining chairs. Modeled after ...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Floral Garden Stools - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Floral Garden Stools - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Floral Garden Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite pair of vintage garden stools showcases a delicate Chinoiserie aesthetic, perfect for adding serene elegance to any interior. Crafted from high-quality glazed ceramic,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie seating made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, and Ficks Reed. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $42,500 while the average work can sell for $2,526.