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Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Brass

Chinoiserie Chin Hua Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Chin Hua Chinoiserie Buffet / Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a burl maple veneers, finished back, black lacquer, brass hardw...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Wood, Burl

1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very sophisticated, heavily hand carved Asian style dry bar , liquor cabinet featuring two central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazi...
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on stand
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on carved Silver gilt stand circa 1920s Faded Cream coloured background with colourful Chinoiserie decoration Brass pierced hinges & escutcheo...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Silver Leaf

Mandarin Lacquered Asian Chinoiserie Buffet Server Dry Bar by White Furniture Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. White Furniture Co Mandarin Lacquered Asian Chinoiserie buffet server...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Glass, Mahogany

Asian Camphor Dry Bar Cabinet Mid Century Chinoiserie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Bar Fold Out Expandable Rosewood Rolling
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Asian Chinoiserie Fold ...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Granite, Brass

1960s Chinoserie Carved Wood Soap Stone Bar Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning bar cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Soapstone

20th Century Hand Painted / Decorated Black Lacquer Dry Bar
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquer wood tall high server / dry bar. The server features hand painted chinoiserie scene with twin door top and five pull drawer at th...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Rare Red Chinoiserie Coromandel Lacquered Walnut French Dry Bar Liquor Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is superb and extremely rare form of French liquor cabinet or bar. The cabinet features fantastic walnut and a carved Coromandel Chinoiserie...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Breccia Marble

Large Chinoiserie Cellarette or Drinks Cabinet on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Chinoiserie Cellarette or Drinks Cabinet on Stand This lovely piece is in the style of a Georgian cellarette, it has wonderful lacquer decoration showing an underwater view w...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet with Giltwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie bar cabinet with a giltwood base. The bar cabinet has two glass shelves. It is lit from the top and the light turns off when the doors are shut.
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Henredon by Roy Coleman Faux Goat Skin Dry Bar Buffet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Henredon by Roy Coleman Lacquered Bar Buffet Faux Goat Skin Plan 2 Featuring Asian-themed antiqued door...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Wood

Broyhill Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 3 piece Broyhill Asian chinoiserie lighted dry bar cabinet with display...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Glass, Wood

Marble Top Asian Bar Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact console cabinet features an Asian front with brass plate and sculpted wood detailing. Two bi-fold doors open to ample storage with adjustable shelves. Finished with a gr...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Dry Bars

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Marble

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Chinoiserie dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie dry bars 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 dry bars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie dry bars made in a specific country, there are Asia, Unknown, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dry bars, popular names associated with this style include Broyhill, Century Furniture, and Henredon. 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 dry bars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $716 and tops out at $18,600 while the average work can sell for $3,076.

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