Chinoiserie Furniture
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
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black and Red Lacquered Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Black lacquered case, with red lacquered to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Top Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style two-tier console table or sofa table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful deep brown crack...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with gold gilt trim, hand painted Asian scenes, and origin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10
Located in Hartville, OH
Arguably one of the finest examples in existence boasting the original finish and spectacular upholstered seat pads over cane seats. These are Rare and extraordinary in their presenc...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Chinoiserie Highboy from Baker Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular and seldom seen Chinoiserie Highboy from a small Collection Baker which was featured in this extraordinary Yellow Base with hand painted scenes.
Condition Disclosure:
P...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
BAKER Mid 20th Century Rosewood & Walnut Asian Inspired Nightstands - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Baker Furniture. Walnut frame & top, rosewood drawer, doors, side panels & rear panel, banded top, d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for BAKER Mahogany Asian Inspired Chinoiserie Nightstands - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Mahogany with banded bevel edge top, decorative brass h...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Drop Leaf Table by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Malibu, CA
Diminutive drop leaf table by "Baker" in burl walnut, raised on four curved faux bamboo legs & delicate cross bars.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Asian Influenced Horseshoe Back Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Pair of Asian Inspired Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. Signed with Baker tag underneath. They have been recently reuph...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Low Slung Asian Influenced Lounge Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. They have been recently reupholstered and are ready to ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Asian Inspired Console Table by Michael Taylor for Baker In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired console table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. Inspired by a traditional Asian altar table, th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Accent or Side Table by Baker
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Chinoiserie rectangular black painted accent or side table by Baker. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
BAKER Collector's Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Chinoiserie Occasional Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style occasional four-drawer chest by Baker Furniture, from their Collector's Edition. Solid wood with rust red color lacquer, hand painted with chinoiserie scenes to drawer...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Asian Style Baker Milling Road Entertainment Storage Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage chinoiserie Baker Milling road Line entertainment storage cabinet with black lacquered Asian style finish and pewter-like patinated steel hardware. Similar in style to Baker’s own mid-century Far East Collection by Michael Taylor. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections, circa, late 20th century.
Bold. Beautiful. And it’s by Baker!!!! This is a stunning vintage Asian style or chinoiserie entertainment storage cabinet by Baker, the Milling Road Line. It has an all-over sultry black lacquered finish with red peeking softly through the black giving it a beautiful Asian flair. The double doors are adorned with outer hinges on each door corner with circular hardware detail behind them and a lovely Asian style center circular hardware piece comprised of pewter-like patinated steel with three egg shaped pull details held by clasps and three rectangular brackets above holding a removeable Asian style metal rod lock which slides through each bracket to lock the cabinet. Cool feature with the double doors; they will open 90 degrees wide unless you unlatch the inside clasp and then they can open to 180 degrees and lay almost flat against the sides! Awesome!! The lower drawer features the same egg shaped pulls upon a circular pewter-like patinated hardware piece and pewter-like patinated feet caps on each foot. The details are simple but very stunning! When the double doors open it reveals a large open area with purposed holes or openings in the back and top of the cabinet, so if you choose to use it as an entertainment cabinet, it has proper air flow and is ready for your cords and components! Or if you choose, you could add more shelves or a hanging rod and use it as an armoire...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Baker Far East Collection Michael Taylor Natural Elmwood Colonnade Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Style chinoiserie Baker Furniture Far East Collection by Michael Taylor pair of cabinets. Comprised of natural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Altar Table or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style altar table, console table, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with gorgeous book-matched burled...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard buffet or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved solid elm wood, wit...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Ten Baker Black & Gold Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Attributed to designer Michael Taylor, this large set of ten Baker Asian inspired chinoiserie dining chairs is the only one of its kind available, globally. These unique dining chairs were completely restored from top to bottom. Mahogany frames were stained in a dark satin black to allow for appreciation of the rich mahogany grain. The armchairs are stately. Gilded Asian...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture, Brass Top Chinoiserie Cocktail Table, U.S., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Baker Furniture - Rare vintage Chinoiserie cocktail / coffee table - exceptional quality with aged patina - featuring a brass top with hand hammered pie crust edge - hand painted flo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Monumental Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Black lacquered wood, with intentional red dist...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top of a Tansu-style 4 drawer chest. We love the blackened iron hardware along with th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Octagonal Cocktail Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1970s
Oak parquet top, with hand painted Asian designs in floral motif.
Me...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage Midcentury Faux Bamboo Baker Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury faux bamboo baker coffee table.
1970s.
Hollywood Regency Chin Hua style lacquered and ebonize...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
BAKER Mid 20th Century Rosewood & Walnut Asian Inspired Triple Dresser
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Inspired triple dresser by Baker Furniture. Walnut frame & top, rosewood drawer fronts, banded top with squared edge, decorative stamped brass accents, wood handles, and a solid base. Features ten various size drawers of dovetail construction, with top left drawer having a wood jewelry tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Laura Kirar American Walnut Ebony & Brass Art Deco Style Dansu Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
#40272
The Dansu Bar Cabinet by Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture, #9130
Walnut and ebony veneers and brass hardware dress up this bar, which has a blac...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
BAKER Burl Walnut Asian Inspired Wall Mirror with Clipped Corners
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian inspired dresser or wall mirror by Baker Furniture. Mirror glass in a burl walnut frame with rounded clipped corners. Made in North Car...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.
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