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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
Bobyrug’s little vintage silk Chinese pictorial rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Chinese rug with a design of birds and nice light colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of early 20th century, circa 1920 Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars with hand-painted decoration of a village.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This sophisticated French Tole, iron, and crystal chandelier has an open birdcage form with nine lighted branches coming out. The chandelier has gilt tole foliates adorning the iron ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Tôle

Oud Delft Tobacco Jar Table Lamp with New Pleated Sari Silk Shade, Post-1968
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Toeback is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made from a rare Oud Delft tobacco jar, reflecting the legacy of this celebrated Dutch ceramics brand. Established in 1920 by W.A. van der Want in Nijmegen, Netherlands, Oud Delft is renowned for its exceptional Delftware, which merges traditional Dutch craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic. Known for their distinct glazes and intricate hand-painted motifs, Oud Delft pieces, like their iconic KLM houses...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & White Fabric Empress Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for their extremely high construction quality and various brass piece. These chairs are c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which lends itsel...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Painted Medicine Cabinet Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, medicine cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful cabinet is statemen...
Category

Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish 19th century English lacquered side table with hand painted Chinoiserie designs. A very fine accent piece for a beautiful home! L...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar China, Late 20th Century Measures: 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 18.5ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with natural crazing. Dimensions: D 17.0 cm.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oriental Chinese carved hardwood marble top foo dog side table. Item features a lower shelf, pink marble top, Foo dog carvings to legs, floral c...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Bowl all hand painted Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare miniature Mason's ironstone Bowl, decorated in a beautiful hand painted floral gilded pattern, which we date to circa 1820. Miniature or toy items of Masons ironstone...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

20th-C. Patina Style Hand Painted Marble Top Chinoiserie Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted chinoiserie credenza or sideboard with a rich brown marble top that is not attached. The finish is a Palm Beach green with brown glaze. It has quite a bit of s...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair Antique Spode Shell-Shaped Dishes Orange and Blue Pattern England Circa 182
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this pair of fine quality shell-shaped dishes in England in the early 19th century, circa 1820. The dishes were printed in shades of orange and blue Orange and blue is t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Antique French Faux Bamboo Carved Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French mirror hand carved to resemble bamboo, circa 1900. It retains the original glass and and chain for hanging, and the wood has the lovely original surface and p...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

Stephen Folch Plate in Bamboo & Basket Pattern with Royal Arms mark, circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare early 19th century ironstone plate made by Stephen Folch of Church street, Stoke, Staffordshire Potteries, England between 1819 and 1829. The plate has a light grey...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Asian Prayer Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Prayer Table is a stunning display of traditional Asian craftsmanship. Featuring intricate wooden inlays with delicate foliage designs, it reflects th...
Category

20th Century 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

Long Narrow Chinese Laquered Box with Brass Bun Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely unusually long and narrow Chinoiserie box having black background with red and gold flowers, brass hinge and bun feet.
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Antique French Chinoiserie Brass Candlesticks in Pagoda Style
Located in COLMAR, FR
A pair of large, antique, tripod candlesticks in brass in a unique chinoiserie style. Their néo-gothic, pagoda shape and their impressive size (12 inches tall) make them highly decor...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes Materials Papier mache Lacquer Chinoserie design (has mother-of-pearl applications) It is in excellent condition. was not used Late 19th century...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Cast Stone Architectural Panels, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th C., cast stone panels with attractive patina. The panels could be used outdoors or for interior decoration. The back side of the panels have metal wall mounts. Dimensions: 6...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone, Metal

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener with carved bone horse handle. A charming early 20th-century Chinese letter opener featuring a finely carved b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver

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...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Square Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Decorative Ceramic Trinket Dish / Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful famille rose trinket dish or catchall. Created from ceramic, this piece is square in shape, with scalloped corners. The interior of the dish is in a blue/gray glaze, with...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Beech, Mirror

Gold Giltwood Faux Bamboo Framed Wall or Vanity Mirror in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
A gold giltwood bamboo style framed wall or vanity mirror in the Chinoiserie style, circa late-20th century, New York. Mirror is rectangular with a gold giltwood frame and design det...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Mirror

Wonderful Beaded Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Chinoiserie Pagoda Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Silver Gilt Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Lantern Chandelier Having A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Center Wrapped With Crystal Beaded Center Stem. This Beautiful Fixture is Adorn...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Tall Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Ceramic Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic chinoiserie vase in cobalt blue. We don't often come across deep blue chinoiserie vases, so when we do, we snap them up! This piec...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lettuce Green
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 pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Asian Inspired Console Table by Michael Taylor for Baker In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired console table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. Inspired by a traditional Asian altar table, th...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pastel Koi Chinese Garden Stool
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The Pastel Koi Chinese Garden Stool is a beautifully crafted ceramic piece featuring delicate koi fish motifs, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. The stool i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Octagonal Cocktail Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1970s Oak parquet top, with hand painted Asian designs in floral motif. Me...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Ceramic Famille Verte Green Ceramic Chinoiserie Floral Motif Gord Vases, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of ceramic famille verte green chinoiserie vases. Glazed in a beautiful deep green, and decorated with a floral motif of pink chrysanthemums,...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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

Enamel, Gold

Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These exquisite hand-painted Delftware dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th-century En...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

English Regency Period 1820s Golden Toned Wall Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood wall clock from the early 19th century, with chinoiserie motifs. Created in England at the end of the Regency period, this wall clock captures our attention w...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Framed Ladies Mingling Wall Decorative Ar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Asian Chinoiserie Hand Crafted Black Lacquered Hand Painted Decorative Wall Art.
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique Dutch Delft charger was hand painted in the 18th century, circa 1770. The center of this large Dutch Delft charger shows a lovely chinoiserie scene painted in vibrant p...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

1990s Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Floor Vase Planters, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite floor sculptures, dating back to the 1980s. Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills extra large, oversized black, gold and green leaf p...
Category

1990s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Asian Lacquered Small Coffee Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th /early 20th century Asian lacquered rectangular coffee table decorated beautifully with hand-painted with floral designs. The belt of this table is openwork & rests on four...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in t...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stone

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 ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Chinoiserie Porcelain Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic Temple Jar Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic Temple Jar Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features light green bulbous ceramic bodies, solid wood gold leaf bases, polished bra...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Cobalt Blue White Enameled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chinoiserie pagoda square cobalt blue white contrast trim enameled paint and glass panel 4-light lantern fixture, completely rewired and re...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Union National Chinoiserie English Regency Black Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Vintage Chinoiserie English Regency Style Black Hand Painted Dining Chairs. Believed to be by Union National Furniture Co. Set includes 2 Armchairs, 4 side chairs, hand pain...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Blue & White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chef D'Oeuvre by Bernardaud Limoges France Porcelain Set of 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bernardaud Limoges France "Chef D'Oeuvre" set of 5 dinner porcelain set.Five-piece place setting includes 1 dinner plate, 1 salad plate, 1 bread butter plate, 1 teacup, and 1 saucer.Dinner Plate 10 1/4"Salad Plate 8 1/2"Bread & Butter Plate 6 1/2"Cup 2 1/4" x 3 1/8"Saucer 5 5/8". Bernardaud is renowned for its high-quality French dinnerware...
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Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

VIntage Cloisonné Ginger Jar With Lid, China, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Ornate cloisonné lidded vase on wooden stand with a red background! China, 1970s. This charming jar has a floral design with one bird. Vintage ginger jar In nice shape as shown...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Black Lacquered Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage chinoiserie black lacquered rectangular coffee table. Features a hand carved and painted design throughout the table.
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in rare Muscove Duck & Fence Ptn, Ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Large Dinner Plate in the rare Muscove Duck and Fence pattern by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England, dating to circa 1840. This large Dinner P...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Chinoiserie Alabaster Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, Chiang Mai Dragon is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Now featured as an exqui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has an attractive Oriental-inspired drawing of Japanese cherry tree and a lovely scene of geishas. The table lamp has a new professionally handmade custom lampshade mad...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made, Chinese Chinoiserie floral painted and lacquered sideboard cupboard This is a very good-looking and decorative piece, it ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Decorations and Base Without Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This exquisite Chinese ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Famille Vert Ceramic Chinoiserie Eagle Tea Caddy in Green Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking ceramic famille vert Eagle motif tea caddy with lid. This piece is in the Americana or Traditional English style. It is made of crisp white porcelain and is decorated with a rich green hand-painted design. The body features an Eagle with wings spread on both the front and back. The Eagle grasps a quiver of arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in the other. A banner across the bird's chest reads "Pluribus Unum". On the lid, a chrysanthemum floral design alongside a Greek key and butterfly decorate the top. The bottom is unmarked. This would be a lovely piece to store tea, coffee, or other items. We come across ceramic tea caddy...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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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