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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
Early Miles Mason Small Dish Porcelain Boy at Door Pattern, circa 1805
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a porcelain Small Dish or Saucer in the "Boy at the Door" pattern, made by Miles Mason (Mason's) dating to very early in the 19th century. The dish is well potted with verti...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

William Adams IV & Sons Purple Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A purple transfer printed plate in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861. A scalloped plate, printed in pu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Maitland Smith Regency Style Mahogany Carved Dolphin Jardinière Plant Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith jardinière plant stand. Made from mahogany with a tripod carved delphin base over reeded bun feet and a reticulated planter top. Dimensions: 19.5" ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Soup Bowl or Plate Pottery by Zachariah Boyle Chinese Flora Pattern, Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early decorative large earthenware pottery Soup Bowl or Deep Plate made by Zachariah Boyle of Hanley and Stoke, England, circa 1825...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Marvelous Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Console Cabinet Hand-Painted Floral
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Chinoiserie decorated black and gold console cabinet, Circa 60's. This lovely piece was well cared for and looks rarely used. The floral...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wicker Rattan Ball Sphere Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker rattan ball sphere decorative object in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 5.25" Diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Marked Chinese Porcelain Floral Planters Blue & White Golden Koi Fish
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Vintage Porcelain hand-painted Blue, White and golden Koi Fish Flower Planter, Fishbowl or Jardinieres. Marked with Chinese Symbols at the Top Rim. Stunning huge Garden ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Korean Black Hand Painted Altar Style Sideboard Cabinet Console Table Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Korean Black Hand Painted Altar Style Sideboard Cabinet Console Table Credenza. Item features hand painted details, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mason's Ironstone Spill Vase or Beaker in Japan Willow Pattern, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good spill vase or beaker made by Mason's ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the mid 19th century, circa 1850. The pattern is called Japan Willow...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ironstone

Unique Chinese Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Located in Brea, CA
A unique 25'' Chinese Jade floral tree composed of metal bending arms supporting spinach green Jade leafs and White Jade Alocasia flowers, sits insi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Monumental Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror Additional information: Materials: Gold, Mirror Color: Red Period: Early 20t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Blue & White Elephant Plate Chinoiserie Pagoda Burslem
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate signed Burslem. 1780 pattern Pagoda/elephant. End of 19th century.
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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th-C. English Framed Watercolors Room Study Chinoiserie Demilune & Cabinet S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of 19th century English watercolors that are framed in green faux marble frames. They are unsigned. The depict chinoiserie furniture, a demilune and a cabinet. Both are...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand-made in the early 1900s. This fine quality ceramic scu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Regency Reupholstered Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Newly upholstered in a soft, textured, dove gray textile by Kravet from the“Barton Chenille” line. We adore this Parsons style bench with the perfect splayed leg design and pillow to...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Qing Dynasty Exquisite Chinese Wooden Panel With Raised Figures And Gold Leaf
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This extrao...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Raku Style Ceramic Green Flower Vase Urn Cache Pot Jardiniere
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith green ceramic vase. Raku style with a squatty form and unique square imprint pattern. Measure: 14".  
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful pair of chinoiserie style hand-painted floral motif table lamps by Chapman. Oval shaped glazed ceramic bodies feature a dimensional two-s...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and well made vintage cabinet from the 1960's. It features an Asian Modern motif with plenty of storage.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare John Turner Porcelain Cup and Saucer in Traveller Pattern, circa 1795
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare coffee cup and saucer in ‘The Traveller’ or ‘One Legged Duck’ blue transfer printed, hand gilded pattern by John Turner & family, of Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire. ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
A blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar hand-painted in exquisite deep cobalt blue. We see a peacock in a garden filled with flowers and ferns. The cover is similarly decorated and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Pair of Asian Influenced End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian influenced end tables or nightstands, Asian, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as nightstands. These tables are currently...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lambeth London - English Delftware Chinoiserie Plate, mid 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
English delft polychrome charger having a Chinese figure in Oriental landscape, painted in polychrome colors of yellow, red green and blue. Attributed to the Lambeth High Street pott...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Blue & White Delft Charger by De Klaauw (The Claw) Netherlands Ca. 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional Dutch Delft blue and white charger was crafted by the De Klaauw (The Claw) factory circa 1780. The entire surface is richly decorated in vibrant cobalt blue. The cen...
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Late 18th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Miles Mason Coffee Can & Saucer Porcelain Chinamen on Verandah Pattern, Ca 1805
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Miles Mason Duo of two pieces of blue and white hand gilded porcelain comprising a coffee can and a saucer, all in the Chinaman on Verandah pattern, made by Miles Mason (Ma...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

A Hand Painted Chinoiserie Design Wallpaper on Board Panel
Located in New York, NY
A hand painted Chinoiserie design in oil on rice paper, mounted on board. Depicting village figures in a scene with buildings, mountains, and greenery. The design is based on an exam...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

De Grieksche A - 18th century Delft plate with scaloped rim
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with scalloped rim. Marked Jacobus Halder Adriaensz., eigenaar De Grieksche A, 1765-1768 Good quality of painting...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Early 18th C. Delft Manganese Tin Glazed Charger
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 18th century manganese tin glazed ceramic Delft charger. Hand-painted traditional chinoiserie scene featuring a figure within a garden landscape, green and brown paint. Hairlin...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Tin

Hand-painted Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panel, Pale Pink background, Likely Gracie
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early 20th Century pink background wallpaper panel having flowers, vines, and birds. Likely Gracie. The paper pane mounted on canvas with gilt hanging clamps. 132” h. x 48” w. (Ca...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures, Chinese Calligraphy and a Chocolate Brown Ground, Circa 1840-1880 The English Tôle octagonal tea canisters with covers hig...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair French 18th-19th Century Chinoiserie Circle of Jean B. Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 18th-19th century whimsical rococo style chinoiserie oil on canvas, circle of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. (French, 1728-1808). One oil painting depicting an outdoor patio scene of a standing young mother, holding a fan, with her three young children playing with a horse-toy, a parrot and a cat, all surrounded by flowers, plants, trees, planters and flanked by a dragon fountain...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

William IVth John Ridgway Plate Ironstone Chinoiserie Hand-Painted, Ca 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a highly decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th century. The plate is well potted with a wavy rim...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Beijing Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese beijing rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors with blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19thc Royal Crown Derby Demitasse Service for Eight Chinoiserie Imari Pattern
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Royal Crown Derby demitasse service, Imari pattern #198, in classical Japanese chinoiserie taste having a beautiful painted Imari palett...
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1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie standing magazine rack or sheet music stand. Lacquered pieces of bamboo are affixed together in an angled geometric desi...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service With Tea pot, Creamer & sugar Bowl Tea pot with lid & tray Height 6.75” Depth 6” Width 11” Creamer Height 4.5” Dept...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Modern Designed Cast Iron Incense Burner / Ashtray Japan 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful large cast iron Japanese vessel to be used as an incense burner or a heavy ashtray, perfect for outside.  The vessel's design consists of a ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs. Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Hei...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Burgundy Lacquered Wood Hall Cabinet Chinoiserie
Located in San Gabriel, CA
36.5" high x 24" wide x 12" deep 1970s wood cabinet lacquered in burgundy with floral bird design. Some minor chips and imperfections to lacquer but in general, good condition.
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Set of Three Robert Crowder Chinoiserie Landscape Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of three framed chinoiserie decorated landscape panels painted by Robert Crowder (1911-2010 American). The paintings feature a flora a...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ornate Solid Brass Fittings
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Here is nice large Chinese rosewood jewelry box with ornate solid brass fitting with a round longevity symbol carved in the middle and light peach felt lining inside. Comes with lock...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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

Fen 78" Dresser
Fen 78" Dresser
$4,300 / item
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

Georgian Spode Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Pattern No. 1867 porcelain, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful square plate or dish produced by the Spode factory and made of porcelain, in the early 19th Century, Circa 1815 to 1827. The dish is well potted on a low foot ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Regency Degourney Framed Wallpaper Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Degourney wallpaper panel is an exquisite statement piece featuring intricate floral and botanical motifs in soft pastel hues. The delicate hand-painted details...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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 ...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning vintage Asian Chinoiserie cabinet. Featuring intricate hand-painted details and rich lacquer finishes, this pie...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Italian red painted iron twelve-light chandelier with a dramatic pagoda form and amber beads around a glass ball. Newly wired.
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Floral Temple Ginger Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A ceramic two panel temple ginger jar in white, with blue, green and pink decoration. The front panel depicts roses and two birds in mid-flight. The back panel shows two birds on wat...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Chinoiserie Box with Lid and Pink and Blue Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small Chinoiserie ceramic decorative box with a lid. Rectangular in shape, this box features a hand-painted floral motif on the top of the lid as w...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mason's Ironstone Tea Cup Hand Painted in Gilded Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful, early Tea Cup in the highly collected Water Lily pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, England, circa 1835. This cup has one of the highly decorative and sought...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddies with Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddies with an unusual octagon form hand decorated with delicate floral designs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Beaded Rock Crystal Gold Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Rock Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Chinoiserie / Pagoda Lantern Form Chandelier Having 4 Candelabra Lights, Completely Rewired With New Sockets. Accompanied By Chain And Canopy
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Vintage Chinese Ebonized Hall Over Mantel Mirror Carved Trumeau Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese ebonized hall, entry or over mantel mirror. Features ornate high relief scenes showing figures waterside by boat and inland Pagoda scene. Beveled Glass Plate. Measure: 61". ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

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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