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
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne ArmChairs.
The pieces are complementary with different sizes for male and female.
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Elm, Wicker
$3,746 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Four Mid Century Charcoal Gray Leather Chinoisserie Dining Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a set of vintage dining chairs from the 1940s, re-imagined in charcoal gray leather seats and re-painted in their original black lacquer color with gold character preserved on the chair back. The chairs feature design details like small carved Chinese symbols near the bottom of the legs. These chairs have a lovely, market-tempting appeal even though they are from mid century.
The set of four Chinese-style black lacquer and gilt dining chairs
includes one armchair and three side chairs, all with black lacquer frames embellished with a stylized gilt medallion in the crests, squared backs, inset upholstered seats, all raised on square legs joined by carved double box stretchers.
Armchair 39 1/2 inches tall, 20 inches wide, 18 1/2 inches deep
Side chair 3 1/2 inches tall, 18 1/2 inches wide, 17 5/8 inches deep
Condition: one side chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Leather
$1,472 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Pair 1970 Vintage Chinoiserie Rattan Bamboo Armchairs Woven Cane Seat & Backrest
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of unique bamboo armchairs. These are handcrafted chairs with cane seats feature bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns.
The backrests are designed with an ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
$2,030 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Queen Anne style black lacquered armchairs in all original beautiful glowing surface w/ finely gilded chinoiserie decoration of floating leaves and cross hatching. Measure ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Arm Chair ca 1930
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Coastal Ballard Designs “Dayna” Counter Stools - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your kitchen or bar area with this elegant pair of Vintage "Dayna" Counter Stools by Ballard Designs, embodying a timeless blend of coastal charm and classic Chinoiserie styl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th-C. English Red Chinoiserie Child’s Bergere Chair in Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is a late 19th century red chinoiserie child’s chair newly upholstered in a flax linen. Note the exquisite detail to the back and arms!
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Oriental Horseshoe Ming Style Cream Lacquered Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Cream Lacquered James Mont Style Ming Horseshoe Lounge Chairs. Item features solid wood frames, cream lacquered finish, horseshoe barrel backs, burgundy and gold upho...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of White Wooden Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of White Faux Bamboo Chairs. Fun boho chic beachy coastal chairs with dragon print fabric. Nice thick cotton blend. Solid wooden heavy chairs.
Approximate Measurements:
39.38" ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,800 / set
Century Chair Co James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chair Co James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 30" W x 27" D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, 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
$2,220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Natural Large Bamboo Asian Dining Chairs 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid to Late 20th Century Chinoiserie natural large diameter bamboo Asian dining chairs, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Bamboo
21st C. Elegant Kidney Shaped Bench with Vibrant Botanical Toile Upholstery
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 ...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
MCM McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Bamboo Lounge Set, Billy Baldwin Provenance
By McGuire
Located in Morristown, NJ
Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Lounge Set, Attributed to McGuire, Billy Baldwin Provenance
United States, Mid-20th Century
Comprising two caned armchairs and a glass-top coffee table...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ottoman Pouf
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Midcentury, chinoiserie ottoman pouf by Baker Furniture features a cherry base with a detached upholstered seat and matching base top in paid grosgrain or silk Material.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Wood Throne Lounge Chairs w/ Pearl Inlay - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Wood Throne Lounge Chairs w/ Pearl Inlay - a Pair. Item features heavy solid wood construction, nicely carved detail...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with an air of exotic elegance with this stunning pair of vintage armchairs, masterfully crafted from bamboo with a rich faux tortoise shell finish. Inspired by the...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of High Back Decorator Chairs
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual decorator chairs with a high back and handle on the top.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$1,500 / item
1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Wood Tufted Bench Coffee Table
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...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Modern Ming Horseshoe Chairs with Geometric Cushions
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These custom ordered chairs came from a high-end country club estate in Indian Wells California. The entire estate was designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis. We are not sure of the designer or maker of these chairs but they were certainly used to be mixed in a very contemporary modern setting.
Known as “Quanyi” or “Horseshoe Chairs”, They are also known as “Ming “Dynasty” chairs...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,981 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1960s Sculptural Painted Floral Spindle Panjubi Chairs Footstools, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand painted and intricate wood tribal chairs and footstools you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acqui...
Category
1960s Southeast Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Asian Modern Antique Armchairs Black Lacquered & Gold Finish Cane Seat, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century one-of-a-kind pair of chinoiserie antique armchairs black lacquered & gold finish with hand woven cane seats. The Backrest is thick Gilt finish depicting a travel scene...
Category
Late 19th Century South Asian Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,520 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Hand-Carved Thai Oriental Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Dancing Female, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of hand carved Thai oriental teak wood dining chairs with dancing female. Listing includes ornately carved throughout, dancing Thai woman to backrest, carved paw feet, finely ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ming Style Low Footstool Ottoman w/ Silk - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ming Style Low Footstool Ottomans with Yellow and Green Silk Embroidered "Mallard" Fabric and Loose Cushions - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurement...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Early 19Th C. Pair Chinese Tortoiseshell Bamboo Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived this exceptional pair of Early 19Th C. Chinese dark Tortoiseshell Bamboo Armchairs.
These chairs have been well taken car off through the years.
Very good quality and c...
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Stools Floral Contemporary Hand Embroidered White Gold Gilded Wood Base
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of stools, contemporary floral design, hand embroidery beading and threadwork in color light silver and light gold on hand woven silk bruno triplet #68 color white gold, uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Style Red Lacquered Rattan Armchair with Upholstered Seat
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie Style Red Lacquered Rattan Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Offered for sale is a chinoiserie style red lacquered tall rattan armchair with a removeable upholstere...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Italian Red & Gold Painted Chinoiserie Style Side Chairs Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Italian Red & Gold Painted Chinoiserie Style Side Chairs, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker, Far East Collection Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Hartville, OH
Just arrived back from the Upholstery Masters and wrapped in a spectacular and decidedly decadent velvet from Brunschwig et Fils. The fabric is exqu...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Refinished Mid-Century Yellow Asian Footstool
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous small refinished vintage Asian footstool with scroll legs and gold/orange fabric with accent black velvet piping
this stool is the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Queen Anne Hand Painted Floral Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie English Queen Anne Hand Painted Floral Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set includes 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs with drop cane seats and remarkable floral painte...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Huge Asian Chinoiserie Carved Rosewood Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
Oversized Asian chinoiserie carved rosewood armchair
Appro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Cotton
$2,617 Sale Price
29% Off
Pair of Vintage French Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Vintage French Bamboo Armchairs circa 1965-1984. Sold together and priced $6,800 for the pair.
Note: Regional differences in humidity an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
A Set of Four Red Painted Chinoiserie Stools
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting set of four early 20th-century red-painted chinoiserie stools showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detailing. Hand-painted scenic panels depict idyllic pa...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,000 / item
1930 Chinese Armchair Sculpted and Gold-Plated with Goblin
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1930 Chinese armchair sculpted and gold-plated with goblin.
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
1970s Vintage Black lacquered Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful black lacquer chinoiserie desk chair fresh from the upholstery artisans. Wrapped in a Kravet cut velvet with a removable seat cushion....
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Lacquer
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Armchair, Antique Chinoiserie Style with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie armchair is a charming example of the Asian influence on European furnishings, with a tailored architecture, ebonized finish and hand painted gold scenery on almo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set of 6 Chinoiseries chairs At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional set of 6 chairs "Chinoiserie" in lacquered wood.
France, Late 18th Century.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$5,979 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Lacquered Stylized Ball & Claw Armchair, Carved Chinoiserie Details
Located in Miami, FL
Lacquered Stylized Ball & Claw Armchair, Carved Chinoiserie Details
Offered for sale is a vintage carved wooden ball & claw leg armchair that has been lacquered in orange. The chair...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Red Hand Painted Chair Heavy Solid Wood Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer this lovely highly decorative Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted occasional chair
A very well made good looking ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinoiserie Style Painted and Decorated Bergere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinoiserie style bergere in cream finish with parcel gilt and sage linen upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Materials
Wood
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.