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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
Pair Blanc de Chine Monkey Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of unique mid-century Coastal Style blanc de chine monkey lamps. I believe that the monkey sculptures are German porcelain a...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Low Table c1900
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ANTIQUE CHINOISERIE TABLE A great example of a chinoiserie table dating back to the early 1900s, adorned with exquisite floral motifs featu...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

An Elmwood Chinoiserie style alter sideboard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
An Imposing Elmwood Chinoiserie alter style sideboard with 3 drawers over 2 two doors. Brass oriental style handles, and a polished wood surface. H : 83.5 cm L : 221 cm D : 47.5 cm
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Late 20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Carved Console Altar Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian carved altar or console table features hand carved images of dragons along the frieze and ornate snake images in the pierce carved leg struts. Newly high gloss lacquer in an He...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880. Can be pushed together to make a center table. Center table measuring: 32.5" X 48" X 48"
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1880s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Walnut large Framed Mirror, France mid 1800’s
Located in London, GB
A Large faux bamboo walnut mirror of beautiful warm tones, together with its original hanging chain in the Chinoiserie/Aesthetic Movement style. The mirror reflects the age of the pi...
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1860s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the ori...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Have one to sell? Sell now Vtg Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Li
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Lighted Display Curio Cabinet. Item features double sided entry and lower cabinets, bird carved details, 3 adjustable glass shel...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chinoiserie Bar Cart / Tea Trolly
Located in Southampton, NJ
Black lacquer Chinoiserie two tier tea trolly or bar cart with brass gallery & especially interesting bright white Vitrolite glass top. In addition the lower tier has a notched cut g...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Schumacher Bixi Velvet Onyx Two-Sided Pillow
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Octagonal Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand A very attractive piece made in wood and d
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Octagonal Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand A very attractive piece made in wood and decorated with chrysanthemums for luck The Stand is 24” tall and 10” in diameter VY73
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pine

Meissen figures ‘Japanese Couple’, c. 1920.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair Meissen porcelain figures, 20th Century. Modelled after J.J. Kaendler and P.Reineke, as the ‘Japanese Couple’. The lady, holding a parasol, and dressed elegantly, her dress pain...
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1920s German Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

European Pagoda & Phoenix Embroidery Fragment, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique embroidery fragment offers a Western interpretation of Chinese art styles and traditions. Densely stitched atop off-white silk, the embroidered scene depicts a tiered pa...
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century. The color is remarkable with fine figured painting in the Chinese manner, accent...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Collection of Carved Wood Elephants, Set of 19
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative set of 19 masterfully carved wooden elephants from 20th century France. Showing both Asian and African elephant specimens, each piece is carved from realistic to abstrac...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar With Foo Dog Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning blue & white porcelain chinoiserie covered jar with foo dog finial China, Late 20th century Measures: 8.25"W x 7.5"D x 8.5"H. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Hand Woven Sino Tabriz Geometric Medallion Red Wool Silk Area Rug Carpet 4 x 6'
Located in Dayton, OH
A genuine hand woven oriental Sino Tabriz area rug. Made from silk and wool with a red field showing beige and pink accents. The vibrant geometric medallion is surrounded by elegant...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

English Scalloped Black and Gold Chinoiserie Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s two-tiered English table. Scalloped shaped table painted black with raised gold chinoiserie detail. Bird, goat, trees and floral images adorn to...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Figural Candelabra, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinoiserie patinated brass two light figural candelabra in the Brighton Pavilion Style, each with male and female figures holding two light...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Custom Botanical Calico Corner Chinoiserie Petite Armchairs - a Pair
By Calico Corners
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of vintage custom Calico Corners petite botanical armchairs. Upholstered in a versatile heavy duty cotton fabric with green and crea...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage silk Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite 1980s Chinese Silk Rug – A true masterpiece of hand-knotted craftsmanship. This silk-on-silk rug features an intricate design inspired by ancient Chinese patterns. In its c...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Chinoiserie Teak & Burl Brass Mounted Cabinet on Stand, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Chinese campaign style cabinet on stand is finely crafted of teak and burl elm wood and embellished with etched brass mounts. This chinoiserie storage piece features a spacious two door medallion...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

12 Copeland Spode England Blue Willow Plates, Gilt Trimmed Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant pattern of all over blue on Copeland Spode's crisp white porcelain. A Blue Willow scene throughout in nice detail. They also feature 24 karat gold rims which re...
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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

A Superb Pair of Cream Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinets.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of Cream Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinets. A Prime example of chinoiserie decor with traditional Chinese illustrations on the front panelled doors and a simpl...
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1890s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Burmese Wood Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho wood sofa. A hand carved Burmese gem with the more intricate carved detail. A sweeping high back in a gloss white finish. A f...
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Late 20th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Carved Wood Round Tilt-Top Table
Located in Cookeville, TN
Exquisitely hand-carved hardwood accent side tea table, early to mid 20th century. The circular tilt-top presents an exquisite, detailed relief sculpture with a Chinoiserie motif. It...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Korean Elm & B...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Diminutive Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Plates
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare pair of diminutive 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience Chinoiserie style plates with hand painted lovely cobalt blue and white figures in a landscape scene. One plate is pierced,...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft, Faience

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...
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1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie red basketweave stool or side table. Vintage Italian faded Chinese red painted iron stool or drinks table of basketweave design on four splayed legs. Italy, Mid-20th Cent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, circa 1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Asian Bar Cabinet Rosewood Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 1907s Asian Chinoiserie Rosewood Bar Cabinet Approximate Measurements in Inches 41" high 36" wide 18" deep (back to front) Condition Report In good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with no notable damage. The photos are an important part of the item description and condition so please use the zoom feature to view them closely. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Late 20th Century Chinese Floral Motif Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie style table lamps, unbranded. Made of porcelain in an urn style, hand painted, with a creamy white base color, pink, yellow, orange, blue & green floral motif, a wood lid to top, and on a carved wood base. Has a metal harp and Chinoiserie finial...
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Chinese Dragon Ptn, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Mason's ironstone pottery Dinner Plate in the rare blue and white Chinese Dragon pattern, circa 1818. The plate is circular with a notched indented rim. This plate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Cloisonné and Metal Candlestick decorated with birds and flowers
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of vintage candlesticks probably produced between the 60s and 70s. We do not know whether it is a Chinoiserie, therefore candlesticks made in Europe but in an Oriental style, or whether it is a Chinese production, despite the uncertain origin, they remain splendid decorative elements. These candlesticks have a quadrangular base and candle holder in silver metal, polished by us with a specific product. The peculiarity is in the stems of these vintage candlesticks, made with the Cloisonné technique, an artistic enamel decoration that involves a design made of thin threads or strips or small metal partitions...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Sterling Chinoiserie Silver Cocktail Spoons, Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage set of 6 Asian designed long thin cocktail spoons. Original box included. Nice details on the charms motifs. Additional dimensions: -Box: 9.75"W x 4.5"D x 1"H
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold, Ormolu

Asian Buddha Mask on Karl Springer Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
Asian monumental silvered wood Hotei Buddha head mask upon a custom lacquered wood base by Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991). Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Christopher Spitzmiller Pair of Double Gourd Aurora White Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Double Gourd Aurora Lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller, New York City, New York, American, circa 2000s. Signed with Spitzmiller label to one lamp, see last photo. They ...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Qian Xuan Early Autumn Insects & Grass Chinese Chinoiserie Lithograph Print 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Qian Xuan, Early Autumn, lithograph print in faux bamboo frame. Qian Xuan was one of the first scholar-painters to unite poetry, painting, and calligraphy within a single wo...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Famille Rose Bowl, China 20th Century, in Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl, is a Famille Rose Family bowl, from China, it has been made in the 20 th Century. Green color.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese porcelain and French Chinoiserie style gilt bronze candelabra Chinese and French, 19th Century Height 72cm, width 47cm, depth 35cm This superb pair of candelabra...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

European Pagoda & Phoenix Embroidery Fragment, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique embroidery fragment offers a Western interpretation of Chinese art styles and traditions. Densely stitched atop off-white silk, the embroidered scene depicts a tiered pa...
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Thomasville Mystique Chinoiserie Solid Cherry End Table / Nightstand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Thomasville Mystique Chinoiserie Solid Cherry End Table with 3 drawers and 2 doors. Top of table professionally refinished with lacquer finish. ...
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Mid-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...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Bobyrug’s Nice antique Chinese Khotan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Chinese Khotan Rug with Central Figurative Design and Floral Vases. There’s a decorative stool, adorned with vases of flowers in shades of pink, yellow, violet, brown, and ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Allertons English Blue Willow, Set of 8
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful collection of Allertons Ltd. English glazed blue willow 19th century stone China plates.. These plates are stamped by the maker (shown in the photos). There are, actually, 9 plates. 8 are in excellent condition, the 9th has a very minor chip but is included without additional charge. Search terms: blue and white porcelain plates, ceramic plates, dish ware.
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1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage ceramic table lamp with custom-made lampshade.
Located in Herentals, BE
The gray-blue glazed ceramic lamp base has a very beautiful crackle and is mounted on a black wooden base. The lamp has an E 27 fitting and an on and off button and is in very nice and working condition. The bespoke lampshade...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is constructed of wood and has a Japanned black 'lacquer'...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Hand Painted Eglomise Wall Mirror by Labarge
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Elegant hand painted eglomise framed beveled wall mirror. The artist signed frame and dated 1978 with a chinoiserie inspired decoration. The beveled mirror inset, with an outer ...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Pair Blue and White 18th Century Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Saucers
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pair of blue and white First Period Worcester porcelain saucers is decorated in the elegant Dark Sprig Centre pattern. First Period Worcester is also known as Dr. Wall Wo...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century English Chinoiserie Bergères: Restored Elegance in Green Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the past with our exquisitely restored late 19th-century English Chinoiserie Bergères, a testament to the fusion of Eastern artistry and classic English craftsmanship. Thes...
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1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Plate by Creil Et Montereau
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the captivating beauty of this 19th Century Chinoiserie Plate by Creil et Montereau, crafted from exquisite ironstone. This remarkable plate showcases the renowned craftsm...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

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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