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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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Style: Chinoiserie
Antique Carved Figure, an Oriental, Jade Study of Bird of Para, China 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bird is in Jade. It has been made in China during the 20th Century. The color is green.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend, Japan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th century, Japan. Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luc...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Delft - Set of 3 rare blue and white plates with scalloped rim - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare and very beautiful set of 3 Delft blue and white floral plates decorated with a finely painted flower and blossom arrangement. The flu...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two vintage 1950’s Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie table lamps. Vintage Frederick Cooper Asian tea tin canister turned int...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Delft - Pair of blue and white Delftware plates - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Good pair of 18th century Dutch Delft Blue chinoiserie dishes decorated with a oriental central flower arrangement behind a rock. The borders adorned with 3 foliage sprigs and brown ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table Charming side table from the early 20th century is hand decorated with gold gilt ...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage Large Asian Cast Cement Stacked Pagoda
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous vintage cast cement pagoda. Beautiful patina from time on this stunning outdoor sculpture. Fantastic bamboo shoots and leaves on the top portion with a lotus for the finial....
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cement

Chinese Porcelain Multi Color Centerpiece Footed Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite polychrome hand painted porcelain scalloped footed bowl or centerpiece with strawberry handles, China, 1950s. This eye-catching oval bowl was handcrafted in China circa 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Vintage Brown Woven Wicker Urn or Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large brown woven wicker vase or urn. This piece is truly unique. It is created from strands of tightly woven brown wicker. The base has a small fluted bottom. The top of the vase ...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jars with Classic form and decorated with the familiar joy and unity symbol of double happiness on the front and back.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Famille Rose Jar with Lid from China Birds Flowers Pattern 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorate a console or mantle with this colorful pair of colorful antique melon jars. Created in China, circa 1880, each enameled vase is decorated with foliate motifs, reserves depicting birds, figural scene, and further embellished with Famille rose medallions he porcelain vases jars...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Early Twentieth Century Vase
Located in CA, CA
Chinese early twentieth century black enamelled vase decorated with birds and butterflies around a flowering peony tree. Small chip under the heel of the vase
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

4 Panels of a Wooden Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Chinese Scenes.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Panels of a Wooden Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Chinese Scenes, 19th Century. 4 panels of a wooden box with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting Chinese scenes, Asian Art, 19th cen...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Greek Key Wall Mirror
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century gilt faux bamboo wall mirror, featuring an elegant Greek key design along the upper frame. This large-scale mirror combines the timeless appeal of Chinoi...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Large Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Round Red Tole Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A large Mid-Century Chinoiserie dark red round tole tray with gold details. No maker's mark. This stunning tray is a nice large size decorated with hand painted figures in a Chinese ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Tôle

Vintage Chinoiserie Reticulated Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Light Blue
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in traditional style with reticulated, urn shaped, ceramic body adorned with abstract geometric designs. Similar Blanc de Chine lamps were made b...
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Porcelain

Antique Blue and White English Delft Charger Plate Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
Produced in Bristol, England, circa 1760, this handpainted blue and white Delft charger is a visual delight. The center of the charger features a flower garden with songbirds seated ...
Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Pair of Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs. Classic Palm Beach Style chairs in the style of Dorothy Draper. Classic Black Gloss finish ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

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

Pair Estate Chinoiserie Marble Top Lacquer Commodes with Gold Bronze, Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair estate French Chinoiserie lacquer commodes with gold bronze mounts and marble tops, circa 1950-1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Antique Dutch Delft Faience Floral Pitcher Jug Ewer
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique 19th-Century Delft faience cobalt blue and white floral pitcher by Boch Freres Keramis, a well-known Belgian maker. Signed on th...
Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft, Faience

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass details in the style of James Mont. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thes...
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Plate by Copeland Late Spode in Japanese Kakiemon Pattern No. 2117, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful plate in the Japanese inspired Kakiemon pattern number 2117, produced by the Copeland - Late Spode factory and made of earthenware potte...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

19th/20th c Paint Decorated Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Armoire or Wedding Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a paint decorated red & gilt Chinoiserie wooden armoire or wedding cabinet with figures and genre scenes with dragons and flowers, along with two large upper doors,...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 8 piece Bedroom Suite circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 8 piece Bedroom Suite circa 1900 Waring & Gillow Badges [1] 4 door wardrobe centre hanging space, fitted shelves each side,...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Desert Plate produced by Mason's Ironstone, England and dating to their earliest period, circa 181...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Urn in Gold Rose Japan Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare miniature Mason's ironstone Lidded Urn or Vase in the beautiful Gold Rose Japan pattern, which we date to circa 1820. Miniature or toy items of Masons ironstone are...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Chinese Sculptural Crackle Glaze Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage piece of ceramic chinoiserie. This beautiful urn is sculptural as it is versatile. Traditional chinoiserie profile and lines define this beautiful piece while the...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1930s, this wood chinoiserie tray table consists of a detachable tray top and base, both in a rich black lacquer and parcel gilt decor. A hand-painted gilt landscape ador...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Silk Embroidered Floral Panel Table Runner
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique framed Chinese black silk folk art textile / tapestry panel or table runner embroidered with brown, gold and blue flowers / leaves. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

19th Century Delft Chinoiserie Faience Lobed Pitcher
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique Delft Chinoiserie style faience cobalt blue and white lobed pitcher made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, circa 1880. This gorgeous wine jug or ...
Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

1960s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black and Gold Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted chinoiserie desk you could hope to find. In its original conditio...
Category

1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

C. 1830-48 Mason's Ironstone Hydra Scale Chinoiserie Jug
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830-48 large Mason's ironstone hydra scale Chinoiserie jug or pitcher, English. Marked in black: Mason's Patent Ironstone China; with swag banner & crown. Octagonal with hydra...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

1940's Hollywood Regency Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Painted Buffet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Hollywood Regency Asian/ Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cabinet/ Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar. Beautifully exec...
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Lacquered Koi Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Create a serene and artistic focal point with this exquisite vintage four-panel tabletop screen. The screen features a luminous, lacquered finish depicting a tranquil underwater worl...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Art Deco Little Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Beijing Chinese rug adorned with a captivating design and vibrant colors. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. The intricate pattern, featurin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.
Located in Torquay, GB
Stunning pair of large cast bronze lamps in the manner of James Mont. Made in Belgium circa 1960s. Very decorative large lamps showing some lovely natural oxidation patina to the bro...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set. Vintage Chinese calligraphy set: Includes marble seal stamp, pen, ink box. The hand carved Chinese Duan ink stone for use with the solid ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper. The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...
Category

1890s Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Copper

Rare Daehan Ceramic Decorative Hand Painted Plate, Korea 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage decorative ceramic plate is decorated with hand-painted scene of two young girls and a man in traditional dress playing on seesaw while holding on to a kite, with a small ki...
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table By Drexel Heritage USA, late 20th century Cream la...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

Yellow Lacquer Chinoiserie Octagonal Wall Mirror, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A yellow lacquer chinoiserie octagonal wall mirror First half of the 20th century The moulded frame decorated in relief with pavillions, swans, flowers and ships. Measures: ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired Bench with Hand Painted Gold Accents
Located in North York, ON
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired bench with hand painted gold accents. American, 1980's. Featuring violet velvet with soft gold toned piping. Woo...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

FINE ANTIQUE ROOM DIVIDER TITLED IN CHINESE "MIDSUMMER PAiNTING OF XINWEI YEAR"
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Oriental black lacquered and hand painted Chinese full sized room divider titled in Chinese "Midsummer Painting of Xinwei Y...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top 36" Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features butterfly and foo dog carving, very nice antique table. Circa Early 20th Century. Measureme...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century Famille verte China porcelain mural fountain, decorated with lotus, tree and bird motifs. The faucet is coming out of a dragon mouth. Beaut...
Category

1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Queen Anne style black lacquered armchairs in all original beautiful glowing surface w/ finely gilded chinoiserie decoration of floating leaves and cross hatching. Measure ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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

19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Blue and White Cache Pots - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Regency-style cache pots is a striking example of timeless blue and white ceramics. Adorned with intricate scenic motifs in classic cobalt, these hand-...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Dish or Platter in School House Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone pottery Desert Dish or Serving Platter, made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and beautifully decorated in the Rose & Apple pattern commonly known as the School House pattern, fully stamped and dating to the early 19th Century, circa 1818. The dish is well potted as a shell dish with C scroll moulded edges and would probably have been part of a Desert Service...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Gilt Chinoiserie Sofa Couch Loveseat by Broyhill and Lenoir Chair Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous Chinoiserie sofa in Broyhill fabric by the Lenoir Chair Company. This sofa will make a statement in any room. It is upholstered in a stunning chinoiserie fabric from top t...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Chinoserie Carved Wood Soap Stone Bar Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning bar cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
Category

1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Huge Burton-Ching 18th C Style Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Burton-Ching 18th C Style Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Stoneware Cat Pillow, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Stoneware Cat Pillow, China A charming antique stoneware cat pillow from China, cream background with classic brown spots. In great conditi...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Large Blue and White Planter in Japanese Porcelain Hand-Painted
Located in Katonah, NY
This large early 20th-century Japanese porcelain planter, decorated in blue and white, is raised on three stub feet (see images). The pot is decorated with a traditional scene of blo...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Wedgwood Pedestal Bowl Centrepiece Stone China Ptn 1156, circa 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, beautiful and large ironstone Pedestal footed bowl or centrepiece made by Wedgwood Stone China in pattern No. 1156, in the early to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight honey-brown wicker which was then lacquered, with carved wood feet and horns and clear...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Rattan

Pair of Antique Dutch Delftware Blue and White Double-Baluster Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall ribbed vase painted overall with floral and foliate stems resting on a pierced brass base; 20.5" (top of ceramic) 32.5" (top of shade).
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

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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