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
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
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
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
Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Copper, Pewter
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
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
19th Century black lacquered jewellery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century chinese black lacquered jewellery box circa 1860.
Good quality shaped chinese jewellery box with overstuffed top cushion. Hand painted i...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
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
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
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
Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition tray top coffee table with burl walnut. The tray is removable, and the surface around the tray is burl. The sides have the painted chino...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Chinese Export Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail.
Chinoiserie round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.
The round black lacquer box is decorated with a beautiful scene in gilt painting.
The lid of the box painted in the shanshui style, with an idyllic outdoor setting with river and mountain, Chinoiserie style landscape with architectural Asian decor, landscape figures of women in traditional kimonos, young boys playing near a river looks like a Chinese festival with food offering.
The landscape studded with trees and vegetation, and some small pagodas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Mid 20th Century Asian Style Apothecary Cabinet With Brass Details
Located in Elkton, MD
Asian-style apothecary console, brass accented curved edge top, and faux bamboo side columns.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red Painted and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese red painted coffee table with gilt highlights, circa 1930's. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top a frieze with gilt highlights, resting on square legs with gilt deco...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental carved marble Buddhist Shakyamuni Triad sculpture. The Shaka Triad was one of the earliest significant examples of a Buddhist sculpture in Japan. It was crafted from bron...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
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
Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming grandmother clock decorated in the chinoiserie taste with typical scenery and figures.
Smaller than your average grandmother clock and larger than your typical granddaug...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Handpainted Green and Gold Porcelain Ashtray with Chinoiserie Smoking Motif
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This charming ashtray features a beautifully painted chinoiserie scene set within a striking green octagonal frame adorned with four golden folded corners. The scene depicts a man dr...
Category
1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C Style Charles Pollock Black & Gold Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C style Charles Pollock black & gold chinoiserie side table. It features a rustic black painted finish with gilt details and a cane bottom shelf
Additional information:
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Category
20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold
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
Vintage Andrea sadek money and ball ceramic statue
Located in Cordova, SC
In great condition
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Dresser in Chinoiserie Style Ebony Wood, Hand Carved and Gold Plated
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser in Chinoiserie Style Ebony Wood, Hand Carved and Gold Plated
Introducing the Dresser by Art Furniture, a stunning piece that embodies both style and functionality. Crafted...
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Pottery Dinner Plate by Zachariah Boyle Chinese Flora Pattern, circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early decorative large earthenware pottery dinner plates made by Zachariah Boyle of Hanley and Stoke, England, circa 1825.
The plate ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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
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
Antique Masons Ironstone Platter in Red Peony and Scrolls Pattern, Circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This Ironstone pottery Platter was made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and is decorated in the Red Peony & Scrolls pattern, dating to the 19th century, ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand.
Offered is a most unusual Italian black glazed terracotta umbrella stand or cane stand with hand decorated cherry blossoms, birds and a drag...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Green Crackled Table Lamps 3D Roses Pomegranates
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hand Painted Vintage Chinese Porcelain Table Lamps with Three Dimensional handles decorated with pomegranates, roses and leaves, circa Mid 20th Century. These gorgeous hand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian brass bamboo bench. Newly upholstered in Schumacher Nakuru epingle woven fabric. Seat is 16.5” tall.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
French Maison Bagues Attributed Bamboo Coat Hanger
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass bamboo metal coat hanger.
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk
This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States.
Additional i...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Screen Att. Decorative Crafts, 4 Panel Wall Art
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century chinoiserie screen attributed to Decorative Crafts. It has four panels that would make it versatile to wor...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Porcelain Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Maitland Smith hand crafted porcelain ginger jar table lamp features striking, unusual decor with English chintz roses and other florals reinterpreted in traditional Chinoise...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
SIX Davenport Porcelain Plates Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, Circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good set of six porcelain plates, all hand painted and gilded, attributed to the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the 19th century...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Stylish Black & Gold Chinoiserie Style Tray Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Attractive black and gold chinoiserie style tray top coffee table having elegant splayed legs. The craquelure finish adds an elegance to the piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Orange and Yellow Lily Tole Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
A colourful pair of hand painted Lily flower and leaf tole wall lights. In superb vintage condition, these 1970's lights are in full working order and PAT Te...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Antique Print of a Chinese and Japanese Plate, France, circa 1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of a Chinese and Japanese plate
Lithograph
Published by A.Morel, Paris, France, circa 1860
Unframed.
Category
1860s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Vintage Century Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair by Century. Item features a solid wood frame, clean modernist lines, quality American craftsmanship, great styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Lacquered Chinoiserie Painted Hanging Panel Pagoda Village Scene Screen
Located in Dayton, OH
A vibrant late 20th century hand painted and lacquered chinoiserie hanging panel. Features an impressive sprawling village landscape set next to a...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Paint
Pair of Vintage Japanese Imari Pottery Designer Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Vintage Japanese Imari Pottery Designer Table Lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Silver Godinger Chinoiserie Pagoda Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Godinger
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of silver plate salt & pepper shakers in the form of pagodas
By Godinger
Circa 1970s
Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 3.5"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silver
Royal Doulton 'Oyama' Pattern Flow Blue Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare Royal Doulton 'Oyama' pattern porcelain jardinere, circa 1910.
Flow blue jardiniere with a chinoiserie scene of celestial dragons chasing th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Trefoil Drinks Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an uncommon form of small table that is in the style of Rose Tarlow or Mario Buatta. The table is ebonized with applied gold chinosierie decoration. The faux patina has been applied by a true artist. The table is in overall very good condition and ready for its new home.
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Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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