Chinoiserie Furniture
CHINOISERIE STYLE
Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching 18th C Style Regency Giltwood Demilune Commode Nightstand
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
Original Antique Print of a Chinese Vase, 'Detail', France, circa 1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of the decoration found on an antique Chinese vase
Lithograph
Published by A.Morel, Paris, France. circa 1860
Unframed.
Category
1860s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Honey Stained Maple Four Poster Bamboo Style Bed with Palm Frond Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
A Classic bamboo silhouette, the Palm Island bed features hand carved palm frond finials and bamboo detailing throughout. It is shown in our specialty honey stained maple finish with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Red Chinoiserie Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful English red lacquered armoire with hand-painted and gilded Chinoiserie decoration. Finished on 3 sides and top. Gilded bronze escutcheon. Fitted with one shelf. Cabinet p...
Category
1850s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has gilded decoration depicting mountain, foliage and temples with people as well as but...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a detachable stand is a must have for your home. All of the chinoiserie gold foliage design was hand painted; giving it more of an organic energy. The drawers have classic English drop pulls for the hardware. The top and sides are decorated with nicely crafted garlands. The bees and the flowers in gold remind us of the open fields at sunset when the sun turns everything to a gold hue. This piece is great for bringing a calm vibration to any room; and would look lovely surrounded by plants.
Dimensions: 45.75"H x 23"W x 16.25"D
We do local delivery close or in Los Angeles for $150.
Will calculate shipping...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese
This elegant pair of 1950s ceramic Foo Dog lamps features a striking design inspired by the l...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Set of FOUR Masons Ironstone Bowls in Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a lovely set of FOUR bowls or deep plates by Mason's Ironstone, England in the Chinese Dragon pattern, dating to the late 19th century, circa...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Located in Huntington, NY
19th Century4 Panel Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Mason’s ironstone large dinner plate produced at the time when Mason's was owned and controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers afte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Form chinoiserie Lantern Fixture With 6 Candelabra Lights And This Beautiful Chandelier Is Decorated With Crystal Beads And Flowers Finished ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Jardinière Pattern, circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Ironstone hydra jug or pitcher in the jardinière pattern and made by Mason's Ironstone, England, circa 1870.
The pattern is a known Mason's chinoiserie pattern...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
20th Century Hand Painted / Decorated Black Lacquer Dry Bar
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquer wood tall high server / dry bar. The server features hand painted chinoiserie scene with twin door top and five pull drawer at th...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Chinoiserie Cloisonne Duck Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage asian cloisonne duck figure. This piece features pink, yellow, blue, green, red and brass hues. Beautiful figure that will add exciteme...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Large Hand Painted Figural Chinese Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent antique Chinese chinoiserie wall mirror in black and gold with pagoda, geisha figure and lovely landscape. Character rich signs of age.
Mirror 36.75” W x 26.5” H
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Yellow Perkins Glass Vase / Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Scene & Gilt Brass Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite antique yellow Perkins glass vase showcases masterful craftsmanship with its beautifully hand-painted chinoiserie scene featuring children in period attire. The exteri...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Japanese Decorated Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Japanese Decorated, figural painted Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps, Circa early 20th Century
Measure 7" in width, 7" in depth and stand 24" tall to the top of the light sock...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Hand Painted and Decorated Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Hand Painted and Decorated Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Side Cabinet. Great vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spode Stone China Coffee Can & Saucer Duo in Tobacco Leaf Pattern 2061, Ca 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good coffee can and saucer/dish DUO made from stone China ( ironstone) by SPODE in the English Georgian period, circa 1820.
Both pieces are beautifully hand decorat...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
I just adore these lovely pair of vintage pagoda lantern style table lamps. These will be newly wired prior to shipping. The cord will have an on/off sw...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with chinoiserie inspired decoration comprising flowers and insects.
Condition: some scratching and wear. Some chipping to the rim.
Unmarked...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Vintage Pair of Staffordshire Style Ceramic Spaniel Dogs by Chelsea House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Staffordshire Style Spaniels by Chelsea House. Made in Italy.
Each Dog measures 14”h x 10.5”w × 7.5” d
Category
2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Thomasville Allegro Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Dresser in Blue
Located in Redding, CT
Thomasville Allegro Chinoiserie Faux bamboo dresser in blue. Classic 9 drawer dresser with gorgeous fretwork and decorative hardware. Matching mir...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Octagonal Jardiniere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th-early 19th century English Chinoiserie octagonal jardiniere with lead liner
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lead
Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass Vintage
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage wooden jewelry box, jewelry storage box with 5 drawers and 2 doors, decorated with jade and brass fittings, China, approximately mid-20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
1970s Palm Beach Style Carved Wood Chinoiserie Monkey Chandelier, 8 Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Regency style 1970s carved wood chandelier depicting a monkey holding onto the stem with a candle in his hand. It has 8 arms and is in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Fence Rock & Tree Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George III rd period, circa 1818.
Thi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Pink Rose on Stem & Rock ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Desert Plate, in the Pink Rose on stem with Rock gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818.
The piece is...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Hand Painted & Decorated Black Lacquer / Giltwood China Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered giltwood chinoiserie scene detail display china cabinet. The cabinet / vitrine features a dou...
Category
1880s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Broyhill Premier Chin Hua Buffet
By Broyhill
Located in Pasadena, TX
Broyhill Furniture has made made good quality furniture for decades. This is a Chin Hua styled piece from their Premier line of furniture. It has brass accents and pulls. The walnut ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Grasscloth Dark Blue Painted Large Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1970s dark blue painted grasscloth cocktail table.
Chinoiserie style cocktail table wrapped in diamond pattern grasscloth. Newly re-painted in a custom medium blue with black a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Wood
English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and brass face by James Hewitt of Sunderland. Created in En...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate signed Creil et Montereau.
8.7 inches diameter.
Category
1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Delft polychrome Louis XVI cornflowers plate - late 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Late 18th century Delftware plate with Neoclassical decoration of a central vase with manganese and red flowers and flowering branches. The border is decorated with intertwining red ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Delft polychrome plate 'boerendelfts' - early 19th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 19th century Delftware plate with polychrome floral decoration in yellow, blue, green and iron-red.
Good condition; only slight usual wear to the rim
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Decorative Chinese Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Decorative Chinese box
origin China, Canton for export
hand painted circa 1930.
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Famille Rose Decorative Box with Birds Flora and Fauna
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage decorated Famille Rose ceramic decorative box, Chinese Export/Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century. Box and lid are beautiful decorated with figures and bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Hand Painted Four Panel Folding Screen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinese hand painted folding screen depicting village scenes. Each panel measures 18" wide. Has some wear as shown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Imperial Shoji Gold Glass Saki Glasses, Set of 6
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 6 Imperial Shoji small saki glasses. Overall raised geometric design with 22-karat gold. Each glass measures 2.75" tall and are smaller than the standard lowball shoji glasses...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass
19th C. Italian Venetian Hand Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Italian Venetian Polychrome Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers. Item features floral painted details throughout, cream and gold distressed finish with blu...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Delft Charger Dutch Polychrome Pottery Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This 18th century Dutch Delft charger features a vibrant array of polychrome colors; yellow, green, blue manganese, and iron red.
The intensity of the colors is exquisite. The colors...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Delft
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Brighton Pavillion Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of elegant coastal charm to your home with this stunning pair of vintage tortoise rattan Brighton Pavilion chairs. Designed with an intrica...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Chinoiserie Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A chinoiserie flow blue and white ceramic garden stool or drinks table. This lovely piece will be great on a patio or in a living room. It can be used as extra seating in a pinch, or...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Stone
A Large 20th C. Chinese Famille Jaune ‘Eight Horses of Wang Mu’ Porcelain Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large Jingdezhen period baluster shaped body finely decorated with hand painted enamels depicting the ‘Eight Horses of Wang Mu’ against a treed & mountaino...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Unique Red Leather Gold Embossed Kidney Shaped Chinoiserie Painted Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique desk. The desk is paint decorated in chinoiserie Chinese painted figures in Chinese pastural settings. The desk Measures 60 wide x 31 deep x 30.5 tall. The desk...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably originally intended as a sewing table, but it i...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Saint-Cloud - Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box in the Form of a Cat, ca 1740
By Saint Cloud
Located in DELFT, NL
A Saint-Cloud Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box and Cover in the Form of a Cat, Circa 1740
modeled in recumbent pose, painted with a chinoiserie style blossoming branch and insects...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with a Chinoiserie figure engaged in a leisurely pursuit; with black banding throughout.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spode Antique Printed and Over-Painted Cabinet Plate Dated 1914
By Spode
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality antique English Spode porcelain cabinet plate decorated with a chinoiserie landscape of two exotic birds perched on a flowering prunus tree dated 1914. The small sized...
Category
1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early PAIR Mason's Ironstone Desert Plates in Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative PAIR of Desert Plates by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the early period of Mason's ironstone, circa 181...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
French Gilt Tole Hexagonal Pagoda Birdcage with Bells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gilt Tole Hexagonal Pagoda Birdcage with Bells
France, 1900s
This exquisite French gilt-tone hexagonal pagoda birdcage, dating from the early 1900s, is a beautifully made an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Blue & White Platter
“Thomas Walker” Simla Pattern Transferware
Located in Huntington, NY
Blue & White Platter
“Thomas Walker” Simla Pattern Transferware
Beautiful platter and great condition no cracks or significant chips or losses
Category
1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Blue Chinese Dragon Pattern, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good small Hydra jug or pitcher, made by Mason's Ironstone, England in the Chinese Dragon Pattern and dating to the 19th century, circa 1880.
The jug is octagonal in ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Vintage Big Kaiser Plate “Ming”, West Germany Plate, Chinoiserie Style
By Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage big Kaiser plate “Ming” collection.
Famous West Germany manufacture Kaiser.
Time-tasted high quality porcelain.
Beautiful collection “Min...
Category
1970s German Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Hand Painted / Decorated Wood Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful English craftsmanship hand painted and decorated gilt chinoiserie display cabinet. This chinoiserie cabinet has Chinese Chippendale ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage LaBarge Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely rectangular vertical mirror by Labarge having Chinoiserie decorated frame with an ivory background poetically decorated in pastels with birds and Asian inspired foliage. Signe...
Category
1980s Vintage 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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