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: New and Made To Order
Style: Chinoiserie
Embroidered, free standing screen in variety of textiles by award-winning artist
By Jacky Puzey
Located in London, GB
The 'Hare Screen' by award-winning, British embroidery artist and designer, Jacky Puzey. This unique piece combines vintage kimono fabric, cotto...
Category
2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Textile, Thread, Wood, Fur
Herend "Poisson" Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Cake Plate, Hungary, Modern
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent hand painted Herend porcelain potiche in "Poisson" decor, in the classical "Osier" shape.
This colorful fish decoration of Chinese origin, charming and chromatically viv...
Category
2010s Hungarian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Amitābha Studio x Royal Delft: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Table Lamp
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Introducing this Royal Delft masterpiece: a limited-edition, hand-painted, and handcrafted table lamp that brings a historic design into the present day. Meticulously crafted by Roya...
Category
2010s Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Wallpaper Black Magnolia Botanical from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
By Ocre Designs
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
The Black Magnolia design is the first in the hand painted wallpaper collection and is representative of its fragile blossoms and woody stems.
Each panel is a work of fine art, paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This stunning piece is expertly crafted and made in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from iconic Chinoiserie style, this bookcase ex...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, available in different colors. Oval shaped with lion foot and lion ...
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Tin
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lettuce Green
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
By Miles Redd, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat.
Pane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Hand Painted Wallpaper Red Botanicals from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
By Ocre Designs
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
The Red Botanical wallpaper collection is rich in colour and texture with turquoise and olive green highlights. The design is made with intimate interiors in mind, leaving room for l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Hand Painted Wallpaper Magnolia Botanical from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
By Ocre Designs
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
The Magnolia design is the first in the hand painted wallpaper collection and is representative of its fragile blossoms and woody stems.
Each panel is a work of fine art, painted wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you.
Measures: 42"W x 81" H.
The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.)
Price There are 4 panels in the listed photo, price is for 4 panels of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk, currently price doesn't include any embroidery cost, Accept custom requires on the sizes, background and painting colors, tailored to any wall sizes.
Dear customer, please note:
For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing.
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Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinoiserie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panels of Birds and Spring Blossom
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine pair of wallpaper panels hand painted in watercolor on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie paintings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
The Land of the Swallows black Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Land of the Swallows black wallpaper model combines the refinement of works of art with the luxury of designer decorations. Statement. Sting. Unforgettable. This mix participates...
Category
2010s Romanian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Other
Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panels of Golden Pavilions on Black
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine wallpaper panel was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painting of golden pavilions on export wallpaper, from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Dragon Cushions Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Silk Velvet Colour Heather
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Cushions with Dragon design, hand embroidery with silver beading and silver thread on the front panel, base fabric front panel Dedar Silk Velvet , back side plain silk from C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk
Cushion Dragon Hand Embroidery Silver Thread On Black Hand Woven Silk
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with Dragon Design, Hand Embroidery with silver thread hand woven on the front panel, back side plain silk, base fabric silk bruno triplet # 68, Hand Woven Silk, colour Jet B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk
Scalamandré 'Cirrus Velvet Damask' White and Blue Pillows With Fringe, Pair
By Scalamandre
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning pair of new, custom-made Scalamandré 'Cirrus Velvet Damask' in the 'Morning Glory' color way, from Scalamandrés Chinois Chic collection. The raised cotton-velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Set of 2 Porcelain Yuan Pots, Grey White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Yuan Porcelain Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia.
Real chinese porcelain waterproof pots with lids in white and grey, produced by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Porcelain Zong Vases, Blue and White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Zong Porcelain Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia.
Real chinese porcelain waterproof vases in white and dark blue, produced by hand with traditional methods. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Natural Fiber Carpet, Chinese Floral Black Background Hand Knotted Indian Rug
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Chinese Bouquet” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is offered in 100% Tencel in different pile heights cut with scissors to give it a th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych Wallpaper Panels
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych is a set of three wallpaper panels suitable for framing, or wall installation with moulding or frame. These three panels are consecutive from one to two, ...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Alfred Library Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
We love the stance of the hand-turned legs, a charmingly shaped apron, hand-painted gold leaf Chinoiserie details that tell a story, and the stunning hand-polished finish. The Alfred...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chanteur Antiqued Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
The Chanteur Antiqued chinoiserie mural wallpaper is a heavily antiqued blue mural showing spring blossoms and small birds that can add color or visual interest to a living room, bed...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Hand-painted French porcelain plate
By Roi du Lac
Located in New York, US
French porcelain plate hand-painted by Roi du Lac artisans, inspired by Marco Kinloch's chinoiserie-style designs. The plate is made with four different firings and the profile is pa...
Category
2010s French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Childrens Garden Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
This delightful Chinoiserie wallpaper mural was created with children in mind. Soft tones of yellow, red and blue are used to create an idyllic scene...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Kew Garden Green Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Green Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural is a collection of twenty panels suitable for installation in any standard size home. Each individual pa...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Green Bamboo and White Cranes on metal leaf Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Bamboo and Cranes is an exotic mural of bamboo trees with a group of majestic white cranes below. This mural is hand painted on silver metal leaf paper. The bamboo trees are delicately wrought in a deep green with white lines and gold highlights. The full mural is made up of a series of individual panels, each 3 feet wide. The panels are 10 feet tall. The full mural is 4 panels, and 12 feet wide.
This mural is in stock and ready to ship. No changes are available for this mural at the listed price. If you are interested in a custom mural...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Scenes from Life (yellow) Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
Scenes from Life Wallpaper
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Scenes from life (yellow) wallpaper. Here, a tapestry of profound meanings awaits. Its aim is to transform your space into a medieval realm. One that seamlessly blends Oriental-Asian customs with the soothing embrace of nature. This extraordinary masterpiece draws inspiration from serene Japanese pastoral landscapes. It transports you to a bygone era of ancient wonders...
Category
2010s Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Other
Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Panel 19th Century Caledon
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Caledon: exotic birds and bamboo on a red-gold metallic background, inspired by Caledon original. A set of three panels.
A customized order, mul...
Category
2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair Chinoiserie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panels of Golden Pavilions on Black
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine pair of wallpaper panels was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Modern Ming 60" Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Shiitake
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's e...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Schumacher Bixi Velvet Onyx Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Bixi Velvet in Onyx. Inspired by chinoiserie motifs, this fantastical dragon pattern was dreamt up by our in-house design studio. Feather/down fill ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Modern Ming 60" Console Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Dove
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exqui...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie Style Hand Embroidered Cushion
Located in London, GB
Beaumont & Fletcher's embroidered Cathay cushion draws on inspiration from the ever popular Chinoiserie style of 18th century France. Made entirely by hand, it has a gold satin front...
Category
2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Fog
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exquis...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modern Ming 48" Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Shiitake
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's e...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modern Ming 52" Extension Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Pumpernickel
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hand embroidered cushion on silk velvet
Located in London, GB
Beaumont & Fletcher's chinoiserie inspired Ariana cushion is hand embroidered in its entirety on the finest Italian silk velvet. The eye-catching design depicts bamboo stalks and lea...
Category
2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Fen 78" Dresser
Located in San Jose, CA
The Fen Dresser marries the exquisite intricacy of traditional Tansu-style metal pulls with a decidedly modern silhouette. It beautifully illustrates the history of Maria Yee, unitin...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Blue Chinese Art Deco Style Runner, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
30994 Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug with Chinoiserie Chic Style, 02'08 x 07'10.
Chinoiserie Chic meets Modern Luxe in this hand knotted wool Chinese ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Blue Chinese Art Deco Style Runner, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
30993 Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug with Chinoiserie Chic Style, 02'04 x 09'02.
Chinoiserie Chic meets Modern Luxe in this hand knotted wool Chinese Art Deco style runner. The timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Blue Chinese Art Deco Style Runner, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
30992 Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug with Chinoiserie Chic Style, 02'06 x 08'00.
Chinoiserie Chic meets Modern Luxe in this hand knotted wool Chinese Art Deco style runner. The timeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Blue Chinese Art Deco Style Runner, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
30995 Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug with Chinoiserie Chic Style, 02'05 x 09'10.
Chinoiserie Chic meets Modern Luxe in this hand knotted wool Chinese A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Shinto 58" Media Cabinet
Located in San Jose, CA
Inspired by traditional Japanese shrines, the Shinto's clean lines and silhouette transform any space into a serene retreat from a hectic day. Traditional joinery techniques and uniq...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Chinoiserie Handpainting of Export Wallpaper Panels with Trees, Flowers & Birds
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The pair of original paintings inspired by the 19th century Chinese export trade chinoiserie paintings of tree, flower & bird motif on wallp...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Blanc de Chine Pagodas, Chinoiserie White Porcelain Object of Art, Set of Six
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The set comprises of three pairs of white porcelain Blanc de Chine pagodas of different sizes and shapes.
Pagodas are a form of Buddhist architecture. Before Buddhism was introduced...
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Tole Umbrella Rack Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole umbrella rack in chinoiserie style. Hand painted decoration with vegetal motifs at the bottom and drapery on the top and colors. Round shaped with s...
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Tin
Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Wallpaper Bridgerton Tribute to Danbury
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Tribute to Danbury: a Bridgerton/Season 2 inspired wallpaper (Lady Danbury music room). A set of four wallpapers on golden mother of pearl background.
Our wallpapers and panels are...
Category
2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Panel 19th Century a Winter Tale
Located in Lahnstein, DE
This is a customized order for a set of 3 panels: ice flowers and snow birds on light blue mother of pearl background.
Our wallpapers and panels are pro...
Category
2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Canton Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Old Canton captures the romantic age of western expansion in china as commercial influences began to appear. This mural is hand painted in the chinoiserie s...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk
chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Wallpaper Peacock Garden
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Peacock garden on teal leather look background: a mystic garden, featuring peacocks and exotic birds on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty or...
Category
2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Panel 19th Century Charlestone
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Charlestone: a reproduction of 18th century Chinese wallpaper on dark gold background, decorated with exotic birds. A set of 2 panels.
...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Vase Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase decorated with a chinoiserie scene with flowers and butterflies in orange. Platinum rimmed. A porcelain dish with the same decor can be ordered.
Abo...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
chinoiserie hand painted Chinese Wallpaper Berkeley 19th Century Original
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Berkeley on white mother of pearl background: a reproduction of Chinese wallpaper panels, dated 1790-1810. A suite of 24 Chinese export wallpa...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Chinoiserie Planter with Double Happiness Motif
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Handmade blue and white porcelain planter with an antiqued finish. This planter features traditional Chinese "Happiness" symbols in a pinkish/red color, surrounded by a blue swirling...
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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