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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
A Stylish Chelsea House Ebonized Chinoiserie Three Tiered Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted chinoiserie etagere by Chelsea House. The three tiers graduated from top to bottom, with black background with painted Asian inspired decoration. 69 inches tall, 19.5...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Henredon Folio 10 Chinoiserie Entertainment Storage Armoire Painted Scenic Desig
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Chinoiserie entertainment storage cabinet or armoire with painted scenic designs, Ming style feet, brass hardware, and a lighted center section by Henred...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bobyrug’s little vintage silk Chinese pictorial rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Chinese rug with a design of birds and nice light colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

1950s French Chinoiserie White Ironstone Faux Bamboo Watering Can Pitcher
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous vintage French Chinoiserie style white ironstone watering can or pitcher with a faux bamboo design, circa 1950. It has a sleek and stylish design, perfect for the modern h...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Late 20th Century Maitland-Smith Style Chinoiserie Painted Wood Panel Art Extra
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Wood Panel Lemon tree in Blue And white chinoiserie Painted Framed Wall Art.
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Early Coffee Cup Blue and White Boy on a Buffalo Ptn probably Spode, circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early, rare blue and white coffee cup in the "Boy on a Buffalo" pattern, probably from the factory of Josiah Spode, stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, made...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century original ebonised chinoiserie floor standing lamp. Circular turned base on small bun feet with intricate turned and decorated stem. Rewired in antique style flex a...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1920s English Chinese Vase Chinoiserie Saucers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1920s English chinoiserie Chinese vase motif saucers. Original condition with no visible signs of previous repairs. Illegible brand stamp on the underside.
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1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Two-Tier inverted Umbrella Chinoiserie Pagoda Chandelier w/ Brass Bells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the exotic into your space. This Vintage Vaughan English Two-tier black pagoda wood chandelier with bell tassel detail and gold Arabic design adds a deep richness to any space.
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Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plate Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England circa 1810, this Minton porcelain dish is a masterpiece of English Regency chinoiserie. The hand-painted scene exhibits vibrant colors, intricate details, and a playf...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo and Etched Brass Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency style tea table or occasional side table In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Bamboo form carved walnut, with etched brass top depic...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Fish Form Carved Jade and Gilt Silver Candelabra from Cartier
Located in New York, US
Our pair of rare two-light gilt silver candlesticks from Cartier from the early 20th century feature finely carved jade stone figures of fish. Each 10 by 10 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches. Ma...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade, Silver

Italian, Chinoiserie, Room Dividers, Screens, Blue and White, Floral Motif, Gilt
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian, Chinoiserie, Pair of Room Dividers or Screens, Blue and White, Floral Motif, Gilt Each having a Chinoiserie style depicting tapestry flow blue decorations above large platt...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

La Barge Eglomise Chinoiserie Mirror with Rare Black Background
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
LaBarge eglomise chinoiserie mirror with rare black background. These are hand-painted in reverse on the back of the glass frame and artist signed in ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring a floral pattern. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 15.5"H Ve...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

John Ridgway Ironstone Bowl Hand-Painted pattern, William 1Vth Circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a highly decorative, ironstone, twin handled circular footed Bowl by John Ridgway, dating to the English William 1Vth period, circa 1835 . The bowl has been carefully hand-painted in bold colorful enamels with a chinoiserie pattern of three oriental people travelling on a boat, pattern number 5057. It is also richly hand gilded. John Ridgway operated at his father’s celebrated Cauldon Place works, Shelton, Hanley, England, between 1830-1856, producing some fine porcelain and stone China of excellent quality. His stone China earthenwares and ironstone wares are discussed on page 305 of Godden's Guide to Ironstone, Stone and Granite Wares written by Geoffrey Godden for the Antique Collectors Club. This piece is fully marked to the base with an Imperial Stone China...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

A Spectacular English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and grand Chinoiserie Secretary having an intricate detailed decoration both on the exterior and interior, the top section with 2 doors opening to reveal a fitted i...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Alfonso Marina Siena Mahogany Walnut Burl Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Chinoiserie chest of drawers by Alfonso Marina. A serpentine form made of mahogany, walnut and exotic matchbook burled panels with cossbanding. The front of the chest ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or bedside chests Attributed to Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut, with original Asian-inspir...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE CIRCA 1910 CHINESE CHINOISERIE MIRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1910 Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate and peri...
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1910s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Blue & White Chinoiserie Platter Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French blue & white chinoiserie platter Creil et Montereau. Model Pagoda. 12 inches.
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has an attractive Oriental-inspired drawing of Japanese cherry tree and a lovely scene of geishas. The table lamp has a new professionally handmade custom lampshade mad...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Vintage Big Kaiser Plate “Ming”, West Germany Plate, Chinoiserie Style
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage big Kaiser plate “Ming” collection. Famous West Germany manufacture Kaiser. Time-tasted high quality porcelain. Beautiful collection “Min...
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1970s German Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

ViNTAGE HAND LACQUERED CHINESE ORIENTAL COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table with twin drawers Please note the delivery fee list...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Maison Bagues Round Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Bamboo Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Bagues Style Round Chinoiserie Hand Painted Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo Bronze Coffee Table
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ivory Indochine Rug with Stylised Pattern and Cartouche Border
Located in Milan, IT
A specific cluster of northern Indian rugs are inspired by antique Chinese weavings, and are often referred to as Indochine. Here wee see a very subtle palette on an ivory background...
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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Sofa Table C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Sofa Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Rais...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature Please...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carpet with light blue background and Chinese design from the 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
It is the early 1930s in Hanoi. Two French engineers living there, Georges Fenies and Armand Guillou, are passionate about hand-knotted carpets in their spare time. At that time thes...
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1930s Vietnamese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Pair of Blue & White Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Lids
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of blue & white Chinoiserie Ginger jars with foo dog lids. Very nice detail throughout.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

LOVELY ViNTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE SAMURAI WARRIOR LACQUER SIDE CABINET SOAPSTON
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of a Samurai warrior carved out of soapstone and...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Majolica Stick or Umbrella Stand Fly Frog Bamboo Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful, playful Majolica Stick stand. Beautifully done to capture that moment. Set on natures bamboo, Frog eyes the Fly. Excellent detail and color of glaze. Retains original label.
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Brass Drum-Form Garden Seat
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a super chic mid-20th century solid brass stool in the form of an antique Chinese garden seat. The stool has been recently professionally polished and is ready to be the foca...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Blue & White Elephant Plate Chinoiserie Pagoda Burslem
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate signed Burslem. 1780 pattern Pagoda/elephant. End of 19th century.
Category

1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a beautiful curio cabinet. I have been using this as a display unit in my Consignment Gallery. What I love about it is it open on all sides so you could see feel and touch th...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade, Metal

Vintage Glazed Pottery Bamboo Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful simplistic glazed pottery lamp in bamboo form. Wonderful color and detail in glazing. Fine Chinoiserie styling with deep bamboo leaf accent.
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Stunning Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Commode Chest of Drawers Marbled Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted marbled painted topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste bombe commode Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
Located in Berkeley, CA
Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see it in a kitchen.) 4 x 60 warm LED bulbs included.
Category

1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Celadon Porcelain Crackle Glaze Ginger Jar Fu Dog Mantel Urn Vase 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese ginger jar / lidded urn crafted of pale celadon green, crackle glaze porcelain with blue painted details, intricately molded with floral patterns and guardian lions / fu dogs...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of bedside tables nightsand black lacquered wood 1950's vintage Asian style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of Bedside tables, Nightsands in matt black coffee lacquered wood offering a drawer and a storage niche, very practical. Its black lacquered wood makes it an ideal bedside table...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Decorated 4 door cupboard circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated 4 door cupboard circa 1900 Cream In colour 4 doors with gilt frames, Working locks with key, open to Reveal: Shelf interior Gilded Line & x pattern detail on f...
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Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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 Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

English Blue & White Dragon Plate Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
English Blue & White Dragon Plate Circa 1920. Signed Booths.
Category

1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Chinoiserie Four Panel Giltwood Screen
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 19th Century French giltwood folding screen painted in the Chinoiserie style and backed in silk.
Category

19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese ‘Sang Bouef’ Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The deep, rich, orange/red color of this 19th Century Chinese “Sang Boeuf” ceramic lamp on its wood stand adds rich depth to any room or space! The Sang Bo...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Canton Porcelain Vase Mounted on Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
Superb in both size and artistry, this big, measuring 38 cm in height, Canton famille porcelain vase hails from the 19th-century era of Napoleon III. Adorned with a plethora of capti...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1.4 METER CHINESE CHINOISERIE MiRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1960's large Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

1970s Gold Imari Polychrome Plate Charger
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, 1970s Gold Imari polychrome decorative plate/charger. Featuring, a gorgeous, hand-painted oriental Chinoiserie scene, with gold accents. Three holes on backside...
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Fish Bowl
Located in Middletown, MD
A beautiful chinoiserie fish bowl with a rich color palette featuring shades of blue, green, tan burgundy/mauve on a crisp white background. Fitt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Palm Beach Flamingo Bird Painted Tree Silver Leaf Screen Room Divider 4 Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most beautiful 1940s hand-painted 4 panel folding screen room divider, silver leaf background. Perfectly Palm Beach with palm t...
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1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic guardian of protection, sits on an eight sided pedestal glazed and decorated with bird...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
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 Pair of Mid Century Chi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Theodore Alexander Blue & White Porcelain Lion Head Handle Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage blue and white lotus flower porcelain vase with metal plinth base and lion's head holding ring handles. Attributed to Theodore Alexander. Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.75" x 12.25" ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie-style burl and black lacquer dining set by Henredon of Morganton, NC, USA circa 1980. Oval table is composed of a burl inset surfa...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Burl, Cane, Wood

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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