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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
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Blue with Pictorial Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool and hailing from 1920s China, this 9x11 antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a one-of-a-kind new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: This period piece features ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry. Featuring a sculpted foo dog on the lid, it symbolizes protection and adds asian charm...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Hand Carved Giltwood Golden Buddha Sculpture/Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience serenity and opulence with this Golden Buddha Giltwood Sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved, this Asian masterpiece is adorned in a radiant golden finish, capturing the ess...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquered and Gilt Eight-Panel Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This double-sided eight-panel Coromandel export black lacquered screen depicts a natural landscape with birds, trees, and chrysanthemums. In the Coromandel lacquer technique, a layer...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Miniature libation cup, Dehua, Qing Dynasty, C1700
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Chinese porcelain libation cups of this period represent a fascinating aspect of Chinese ceramic art and cultural history. The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) was renowned for its porcelain...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design, and nice natural colours with a navy blue field and yellow, gold, orange , white a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900. The Plate is circular in shape with a wavy moulded edge. This pl...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Chinoiserie Panda & Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot. Item featured is a large impressive size, nice glaze finish with ra...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Chinese Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Low Stool/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior design with the harmonious fusion of form and function, embodied in this Chinese Black Lacquered Stool/Table. Craft...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of a pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables, reflecting an East meets West aesthetic with intricate Chinoiserie motifs, inspired by traditional Chinese Ming...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970s Italian Mottahedeh White and Gold Chinese Medallion Champagne Bucket
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous and incredibly rare, 1970s Italian Mottahedeh champagne bucket. The piece is an ivory/white all-over with gold accents and thre...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Red, Blue and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Plate, Illegibly Marked
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie Red, Blue and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Plate, Illegibly Marked Offered for sale is a Chinoiserie style porcelain decorative red, blue, and gilt decorated porcelain plate...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps. These pink and white porcelain jars are decorated in polychrome enamel with birds and flowers. A custom base an...
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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique lacquered chinoiserie piano stool, made in England and dating from the 1920’s. This is of superb quality and is a great size for...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design, and nice natural colours with a navy blue field and yellow, gold, orange , white a...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Asian Wooden Inlayed Asian Prayer Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Prayer Table is a stunning display of traditional Asian craftsmanship. Featuring intricate wooden inlays with delicate foliage designs, it reflects th...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Chinoiserie Fisherman Carrying Two Baskets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Blanc de Chien fisherman carrying two baskets.
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with these Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables. These tables blend Eastern aesthetics with modern design, featuring intricate burl w...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

1960s French Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Steel Chairs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, pair of 1960s French steel faux-bamboo armchairs, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The pair are of incredible quality and weight. We suggest the pair be professiona...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of Chinoiserie Chippendale horse shoe back rattan and cane chairs often named Brighton Pavillion style chairs have an iconic quality and the model can be found with a varia...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood

Early 20th Century Italian Alabaster Sculptural Lotus Leaf Dish
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning and rare, early 20th century, Italian dark alabaster sculptural lotus leaf dish. This hand carved piece has beautiful, natural veining all-over with ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Chinoiserie Art Deco Period Polychromed Wrought Iron Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinoiserie art deco period polychromed wrought iron pendant chandelier lantern, the canopy issuing an abstracted calligraphic form hol...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored & Reverse Hand Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendents With 3 Candelabra Lights.
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Chinese Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese red chinoiserie demilune console table with hand-painted Asian scenes of trees, houses and Chinese characters in olive and black on red colors. Legs and top are ...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This English Regency-era jewelry box embodies Oriental aesthetics with its sleek sarcophagus shape, tapered body, and angled lid. Adorning the lid are intricate Chinoiserie scenes depicted through penwork on each faceted panel. Opening the box reveals a luxurious red lining within. An exquisite Chinese black lacquer chinoiserie box...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

20th Century Carved Balinese Mahogany Doors Converted to Headboards - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian style Balinese carved doors converted for use as headboards, unbranded. Solid mahogany doors with hand carved details, mounted to matching mahogany side pieces to rai...
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20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome dining table has a regal presence with it’s stately, yet sexy, black marble base. The vintage 1980s dining set has resembles work by Carlo Scarpa. The sleek dining set comes complete, as pictured with a dining table and four chairs. The set is unmarked but bears the hallmarks of Italian origins. The peninsula that brought us Ferarri and Versace has a penchant for flair. The base itself is a work of art, beautifully exhibiting the tenants of Postmodern design. It is both decorative and simple. The designer has arranged slabs of sumptuous black marble in descending size, emanating from the center. This array of slabs cumulatively form a diamond shape when viewed from the top. The geometric Silhouette of the base perfectly compliments the octagonal beveled glass top. The dramatic, high-back, chairs have a glossy lacquer finish that captures the same sheen as the stone pedestal table base...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century
Located in Salzburg, AT
Antique serving tray from France at the beginning of the 19th century. The oval metal tray has an all-round gallery border with 2 handles. The gallery border has a beautiful hand-p...
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1820s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold

Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table This is a late 19th century piece, the table has 2 tiers, the upper tier has a marquetry borde...
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1890s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite and extremely rare, large early 20th century minton cachepot, circa 1910s-1920s. This stunning European pottery is truly a masterpiece and very difficult to a...
Category

Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Italian Marble Vases With Etched Bamboo Motif, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, pair of 1960's Italian marble vases. The pair are primarily black with white veining and a bamboo motif etched along one side of each. Heavy, weighing 4.7lbs/pair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Delft - 18th century 'Mille Fleurs' Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft Chinoiserie plate with a 'Mille Fleurs' decoration of flower buds and flower sprays. Good condition: light chipping and some usual wear to the rim.
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Chinoiserie Elm High Point Altar/Chest/Sideboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the fusion of tradition and versatility with the Chinoiserie Elm High Point Altar Chest Sideboard. Crafted from durable elm wood and adorned with intricate Chinoiserie art...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Gustav Klingert Moscow
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Russian Imperial silver tea caddy, engraved in the Chinoiserie style, by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, dated 1894. Gu...
Category

1890s Russian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver

Exquisite Pair! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Ormolu Table Lamps! Brass Porcelain
Located in Peoria, AZ
Decorator Delight! PAIR! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Brass, Ormolu & Porcelain Wow! What an exquisite and elegant pair of Frederick Cooper lamps...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Set of 12 Havilland- Limoges Dinner Plates, Six Fish and Crustacean Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of Limoges Dinner Plates are quite rare. The set consists of six different designs, two each in the set. The designs are very reminiscent of European Chinoisery decor used b...
Category

1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Asian Pagoda Style Bamboo China Hutch
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful piece of furniture, a vintage bamboo pagoda-style hutch from the 1970’s. The design reflects Asian architectural influences, evident in the pagoda-like structure and the use of bamboo motifs. The craftsmanship is detailed, featuring glass panels with bamboo framing and intricate wood patterns. The dark stain of the wood enhances its antique look and adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. This hutch could be a statement piece in a home, blending functionality with decorative art. This is a 2 piece hutch...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Asian Chinoiserie Rattan Canopy Queen Size Headboard by Henredon
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large canopy headboard by Henredon features rattan construction and Chinese artwork. Queen size. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Early 17th Century Japanese Art Print Framed in Gilded Faux Bamboo
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Framed print of Japanese art featuring cranes and flora estimated circa late 16th or early 17th century. Framed in gold gilt faux bamboo carved wood. Good condition with imperfection...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Paper

Chinoiserie Burlwood and Brass Nightstand by Gordon's Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing this Chinoiserie Burlwood Brass Nightstand by Gordon’s Furniture, a vintage treasure that brings classic asian flair to your bedroom. Crafted from burlwood and accented...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Regency Penwork Chinoiserie Tea Caddy circa 1800
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Regency penwork rectangular tea caddy in the Chinoiserie taste with lacquered surface, foliate and figural decoration on all sides, including the interior, with an elephant ha...
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Early 1800s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Foil

Chinoiserie Wood Wall Shelf Bracket for Vase Decorative Object Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, detailed, wood wall shelf bracket, Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century. Shelf, in a nicely finished rich brown wood, ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Heavily Carved Chinoiserie Oval Coffee Cocktail Table with Inset Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Heavily Carved Chinoiserie Oval Coffee/Cocktail Table with Inset Glass Top Offered for sale is a heavily carved chinoiserie oval coffee/cocktail table with an inset glass top and s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience opulence with this Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza. A luxurious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and rich d...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chinoiserie Demilune Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table with hand-painted Asian scenes including trees, foliage, flowers and Chinese characters. Colors include black, green and red. ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Decorated Cabinets, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinoiserie Black and Gilt-Decorated Cabinets on Stands, each with images of dragons and auspicious objects in gold, rectangular and each with two doors. 21" H x 22" W x 11.7...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

American of Martinsville Black Walnut Campaign Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrifically unique single nightstand from the renowned craftsmen of Virginia's American of Martinsville. Featuring a black walnut finish, brass accents, and a blend of English Campa...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Maitland-Smith Monumental Victorian Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States. Over 6 feet tall. RARE Maitland Smith birdcage. Mahogany birdcage with brass accents on a metal table/ base made to mimic Burlwood....
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Victorian Chinoiserie era Molded Plaster Chaise Percée Commode Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This late 19th century "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeting functional necessity. Known as a "Chaise Percée" this type of furniture was common until the advent of widespread indoor plumbing at the beginning of 20th century. Economic level would dictate extravagance of design and this artful chair...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Upholstery, Oak

Antique English Mintons Porcelain Chinoiserie Waste Bowl Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mintons (English, 1793-2005), circa 1830. A very fine quality antique porcelain waste bowl decorated in a rust ground and heavy gilding. A large pagoda is painted to one side of the ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

LOVELY ANTiQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED & HAND PAINTED SIDE LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table Please note the delivery fee...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

5 Antique Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Dishes Plates Floral 4"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 5 early 20th century Chinese cloisonne enamel trinket dishes / plates in a variety of colorful floral patterns and sizes. Dimensions: Large - 4"...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

ANDREA BY SADEK Porcelain Chinoiserie Famille Vert Bok Choy Butterfly Vases-Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie style table vases by Andrea by Sadek. Hand painted famille vert porcelain with vivid colors, primarily greens, depicting bok choy & butterflies, gold trim...
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Bobyrug’s pretty little vintage Chinese art deco rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese art deco design rug with beautiful design with stylized flowers and beautiful colours with a green field and pink and purple flowers on a white field border....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie or Regency style set of three scalloped edge nesting tables with imperial dragon feet England, Circa mid 19th century Black lacquered japanned hand carved wo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Museal Early Asian Lidded Tureen With Présentoir, Meissen Germany 1740-1780
Located in Vienna, AT
Very exceptional, museal three-part object of the 18th century: Lidded vessel on a six-sided base, widening towards the top and slightly domed at the bottom, on a stepped, low slopin...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

19th Century Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
We love Chinoiserie. This is a beautiful red clock.
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19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Mirrors
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Chinoiserie painted narrow mirrors with scrolling and shaped pediment top decorated with an Asian landscape and figural scene in gilt and black. The pair of Maitland Smith...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

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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