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.
Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Chinoiserie
Antique Asian Chinoiserie Pagoda Shaped Tea / Apothecary Cabinet
By Beaufort
Located in Weymouth, MA
Antique Asian tea/apothecary cabinet.. Pagoda shaped cabinet has two doors and four drawers. Wood with detailed brass fittings. Painted Chinoiserie ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Trio of Woman Playing Bamboo Flutes Oil Painting After Chen Yifei 46"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage trio of Chinese woman playing flutes oil painting on canvas after Chen Yifei. Features three young musicians in traditional court attire p...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Oriental Red Lacquered Writing Table or Side Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Side Table or
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Winotosastro Framed 1950s Batik Print Bird of Paradise Indonesia
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Framed Indonesian batik print by Winotosastro. Framed in gilded faux bamboo carved wood. Beautiful Southeast Asian artwork featuring an exotic bird of paradise with colorful plumage....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paper
1920’s Green Japanese Porcelain Parrot
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful 1920’s prewar porcelain Japanese Parrot in rich green and shades of pink colors. Piece is stamped on bottom
Hand-painted,very detailed with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Magnificent Mid 20th Century Large Chinese Export Green Porcelain Dragon Urn
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Export large dragon motif porcelain urn with bird-like handles. Unsigned, artist unknown. Green color porcelain with a glazed finish. Made in China, in the mid 20th Century...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Chinese lacquer console cabinet in gorgeous shades of ochre, blue, white, red and green. The painted floral door panels are ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970’s Century Furniture Sideboard From Their Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sob
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful piece from Century Furniture’s Raymond Sobota Designed Chin Hua Collection. One of the most recognizable pieces of vintage Chinoiserie Furniture...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top
By Jasper Furniture Company
USA, Late 20th Century
Black lacquered walnu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Grande Vaso Cinese Cloisonné con Uccelli e Decorazioni Floreali, Anni '60
Located in Milano, IT
Grande vaso cinese cloisonné con decorazione floreale e uccelli a tutto tondo. la circonferenza dell'imboccatura, ha un labbro in bronzo dorato sulla part...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Copper
Asian Chinoiserie Chin Hua Wall Mirror by Century
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian style carved wood mirror in gloss black by Century Furniture finish adds a touch of chinoiserie to any decor. From the Chin Hua collection. Good condition with minor imperfecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Delft - 18th century set of 5 polychrome Chinoiserie Plates
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of five mid 18th century Delftware plates with chinoiserie decoration of a pagode.
Unmarked.
Condition: some chipping and wear to the rim
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Garden Stools Side Tables with Dragons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain garden stools with intricate hand painted motif of dragons, fish and flowers. Pierced detail at top...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Bronze Sculptural Chinese Dragon Centerpiece Serving Tray Bowl Compote 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Dragon tray / compote / footed dish featuring oval form with ornate sculptural dragon, reticulated accents and footed four toe base.
Dimensions:
22" x 6" x 7" (Width...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Trio of Female Musicians Oil Painting on Canvas After Chen Yifei 44"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage trio of Chinese woman playing instruments oil painting on canvas after Chen Yifei. Features three young musicians in traditional court attire playing various instruments.
C...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1970s Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Hartville, OH
Fabulous vintage hand painted Chinoiserie Credenza from Drexel Heritage. This is a rare one. Not often do you find the interior doors that have been hand painted as well. It’s also ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Small English Ironstone Chinoiserie Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small English ironstone plate circa 1890.
Chinoiserie or Imari style.
6 inches diameter.
Category
1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Erte "Oriental Mystery" Patinated Bronze Vase 1990
Located in New York, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Oriental Mystery" Patinated Bronze Vase, signed in cast to side "Erte" and numbered and stamped in cast "c. SEVENARTS 1990 9/395 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Blue and White Delft Jar Netherlands Made Circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful jar was hand painted in the Netherlands around 1800.
It is decorated with a blue and white chinoiserie pattern that features alternating ogival panels with Oriental fi...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Delft
Chinese Woman Playing Bamboo Flute Oil Painting on Canvas After Chen Yifei 47"
By Chen Yifei
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese woman playing flute oil painting on canvas after Chen Yifei. Features a young musician in traditional court attire playing the Diz...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Production Date : C 1725
Made in ...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Delft Dish Mid-18th Century Hand Painted Chinoiserie Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This stunning blue and white Delft dish was hand painted in England around 1760.
It features a charming chinoiserie scene, where an Oriental figure is pointing towards a vase while t...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Delft
Chinoiserie Demilune Trash Can or Container
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century trash can crafted in wood decorated with lithographic chinese characters against geometric and floral designs set on ball feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Enamel and French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Jardinière
Located in London, GB
Chinese enamel and French gilt bronze Chinoiserie jardinière
The enamel Chinese and the gilt bronze French, 19th century
Measures: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 30cm.
This Chin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Pair of Original Antique Botanical Prints, Dated 1838
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of botanical prints.
Lithographs by Alfred Adlard
After C.W Harrison
Original hand color
Published, 1838
Unframed.
The me...
Category
1830s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
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 Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Padouk
A Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
a blue and white Chinese porcelain jar as custom lamp with custom fabric pleated shade. China. 19th century
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Of Sterling Silver And Glass Cockatiel Cruet
By Cartier
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Sterling Silver And Glass Cockatiel Cruet for storage of oil and vinegar. It depicts a pair of Cockatiel sculptures in which their bodies are made of ruby red glas...
Category
20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Foo Dogs Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor. Wonderful details and colors.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends.
Dimensions:
4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue And White Teapot C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng
Located in seoul, KR
This 'Imari Pavilion' pattern Yongzheng Porcelain depicts pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yong...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ANDREA BY SADEK Blue Porcelain Buddha Figurine on Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style Buddha figurine with wood stand by Andrea by Sadek. Hand painted, light blue color glazed porcelain of a seated Buddha, and a separate decoratively carved round wood b...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early turn of the century alter table from a south Asian Temple. Heavy solid wood with nice heavy patina in a warm dark brown color. Sure to be an interesting highlight in your space.
Category
1890s Thai Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cizhou carved bean-shaped pillow, Song-Jin Dynasty, 11th-12th century
Located in seoul, KR
Crafted from fine clay, the pillow's surface boasts a sophisticated carved design featuring a floral motif that is both symmetrical and organic. The interplay of the earthy tones and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique English Tole Tea Canister with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c. , black and gold painted English tea canister with Chinoiserie decoration, mounted as 3-light table lamp with tall brass finial.
This l...
Category
1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in rare Muscove Duck & Fence Ptn, Ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Large Dinner Plate in the rare Muscove Duck and Fence pattern by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England, dating to circa 1840.
This large Dinner P...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Mid-20th Century
Solid carved rosewood frames, with removable...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut, green lacquered case with hand painted...
Category
1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted.
Period : Qi...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Walnut framed with Chinoiserie upholstery three piece suite.
...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Chapman Chinoiserie Ceramic, Brass and Bronze Figural Table Lamps - a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite pair of sculpted, vintage chinoiserie style table lamps by Chapman, circa the 1980s. Create a beautiful visual in your space with this porce...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vaso Cinese Cloisonné con Decorazioni Floreali, Anni '60
Located in Milano, IT
Grande vaso cinese cloisonné con decorazione floreale a tutto tondo. la circonferenza dell'imboccatura, ha un labbro in bronzo dorato, finemente lavorato ...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Copper
1970s Vintage "Faux Goatskin" Finish Display Cases From Henredon - 3 Pieces
By Henredon
Located in Hartville, OH
Impeccably kept examples and, part of Henredon's "Faux Goatskin" finish collection these beauties feature a hand applied lacquered finish first introduced on furniture by Karl Spring...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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
Masons Ironstone Bowl in Peacock Peony & Rock hand painted Pattern, circa 1838
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a twin boar handled open Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in the rare Peacock, Peony and rock pattern, dating to the early / mid 19th century, circa 1835 to 1840..
Mason's bow...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Vintage Pair of Night Stands Pagoda Oriental Altar Mahogany Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of 1940s mahogany night stands with one drawer and shelf inside door each. Lovely pagoda brass hardware with altar tops. These ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Chinoiserie Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century Chinoiserie hanging corner cupboard, English. Barrel form with butterfly hinges. Deep green with figural & geometric decoration (note the "panelled" moldings for doo...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Green Cloisonné Enamel and Brass Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An enamel cloisonné and brass jewelry box with cherry blossom design, circa late-20th century. Box is great for jewelry or small items on a vanity, desk, nightstand table, etc. Colors include green, light green, gold, brass yellow, pink, red burgundy, and black. Very Good condition as shown in images. Box measures: 2" Height x 3" Depth x 4.75" Width.
Also available:
Black acrylic table...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
'De Claauw', Van Lockhorst, Delft - Polychrome plates - early 18th century
By De Klaauw
Located in DELFT, NL
Excellent pair of mid 18th century Delftware plates with a rare geometrical decoration of a stylized flower with foliate scrolls.
Border adorn...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1860 hand made in China sold hand carved, painted and lacquered sideboard with Chinoiserie detailing all over.
This is a ver...
Category
1860s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Asian Modern White Bleached Oak Coffee Table Oval Glass Top Chinoiserie
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern oval white bleached oak wood coffee table with faux bamboo design and oval inserted Glass Top.
Glass measures: 25 x 39 inches.
Lovely 1970s chinoiserie inspired As...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Oak, Glass
Liverpool porcelain hand painted tea bowl and saucer
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Liverpool porcelain tea bowl and saucer is decorated with the hand painted "Cannonball" pattern and is attributed to James Pennington. The bowl measures 77 mm (3 inches) in diam...
Category
1770s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Style Lounge Club Chair by Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Mont style Horseshoe Ming style Lounge club chair by Century. Item features solid wood frame, clean modernist lines, quality American craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue And White Dish C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Originally painted in underglaze blue, gliding with a pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzhen...
Category
1720s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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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