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 Flow Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A chinoiserie flow blue and white ceramic garden stool or drinks table. This lovely piece will be great on a patio or in a living room. It can be used as extra seating in a pinch, or...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pretty Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers n
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pretty Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers
The cupboard is in black lacquer and colourfully carved and painted with Birds, characters and and chrysanthemums, it h...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Tielimiu and Hongmu Ice Chest
Located in New York, NY
A tielimu ice chest, the two - part cover is made of two planks, the underside of each has two dovetailed transverse stretchers. One of these covers is cut w...
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Delft blue and white charger, large floral decoration, mid 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft charger, 18th century, tin-glazed earthenware painted in cobalt blue. The central composition shows a large and well-balanced floral bouquet with a border of smaller flow...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Vintage Palm Beach Pair of Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps Pink Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of chinoiserie table lamps on wood bases. These have been newly wired, clear cord, all new brass hardware, 3 way sockets. No chips or breaks, Dimensions: 22 H (to top of...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
1950s Hanging Metal Brass Tray Mid Century Modern Chinoiserie Wall Decor 35 in D
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Asian handcrafted round tray with a patina from the 1950s.
The tray features a hanging hook, allowing it to be displayed on a wall or placed flat as a centerpiece on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wedgwood Chinoiserie Charger Plate
Located in New York, NY
Wedgwood Chinoiserie charger plate. Wedgwood chinoiserie shallow-bowled plate with lobed peach slip edge. Fantastical rose apricot, peach and pale...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Ebonized Chinoiserie Chairs with Cane Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century hand-painted ebonized Chinoiserie armchairs with cane backs and newly upholstered seats. Cushions are a textured champagne-colored silk velvet. Matching 20" x 20...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Faience Chinoiserie Platters Angouleme
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Chinoiserie Platters signed Angouleme.
Category
1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Kang-xi tea caddy with silver stopper. Late 18th century Chinese tea caddy with cranes in landscape with floral sprigs. Dutch silver mounted ...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Base Plate Vase & Rock Ptn, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Sauce Tureen complete with cover lid and base plate, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Crimson Red On Black, Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century crimson red on black chinoiserie cabinet
Original paintwork
The door, decorated with oriental landscapes and figures in gilt, op...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Pagoda Rattan Glass Bookcase Etagere Display Shelves, Ser of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, pagoda rattan and glass design tier etagere set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstand...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Two Bamboo Panels
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Very beautiful pair of bamboo panels, embroidered fabric in very good condition, decorated with flowers and birds.
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$5,254
1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Wood Tufted Bench Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, bench or coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is stat...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage Chinoiserie Hammered Brass Pagoda Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Hammered Brass Pagoda Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 10" W x 10" D. {3-Way (Yes)...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye cathching lacquered breakfront bookcase
Features a plethora of hand painted Chinoiserie on all surfaces
Designs include pagodas, rustic Chinese ...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass
Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian black lacquer folding screen or room divider, probably Chinese, circa 1960s. It has been recently reupholstered in a black and white col...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Asian Style Wall Sconces in Silver Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Pair of Asian Style Wall Sconces in Nickel Finish, the perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of elegance and sophisti...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Delft Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Tulip-Shaped Candlesticks
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This elegant pair of tulip-shaped candlesticks was handcrafted by Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles), the oldest surviving Delftware factory, established in 1653. Known for its exquisi...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
$754 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
This is an early 20th century piece and a very attractive design
The...
Category
1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Bamboo Chinoiserie Screen Room Divider, England, C.1860
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Anglo-Chinese three fold bamboo screen with later added botanical painted leatherette panels dating from C.1920. Finished in brass detailing with filigree fretwork top...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Travelling Jewellery Box, Chinese, Lacquered, Campaign Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquered pine campaign case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful example of red lacquered craftsmans...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Miles Mason Porcelain PAIR of Tea Cups Broseley Blue and White Pattern, Ca. 1805
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are pair of porcelain blue and white, hand gilded tea cups made by Miles Mason (Mason's), Staffordshire Potteries, England around the turn of the...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Floral Plates
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie style faience plates. These lovely plates have hand painted flowers and a foliate border in cobalt blue and white.
Dim...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Delft, Faience
Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan Armchairs. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Midcentury Chinoiserie Brighton Pavillion Style Upholstered Rattan Armchairs. Circa 1960s,
Features a rattan frame with leather straps and upholstered seat cushions...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Monumental Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Black lacquered wood, with intentional red dist...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Elephant Shaped Ceramic Garden Stool or Plant Stand, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a large ceramic and very decorative garden stool or plant stand in the shape of an elephant made in blue and white ceramics...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese peking rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,114 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century English Pearlware Coffee Pot, circa 1795
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century English Pearlware Coffee Pot, circa 1795, a Staffordshire pottery coffee pot in an unusual, very large size, with transfer blue and w...
Category
1790s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Bamboo Style Diminutive Children’s Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of diminutive gilt metal bamboo children’s chairs. Burnished gold gilt finish with red undertones. Unusual small size was designed as a children's chair. Small size woul...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Magnificent French C. 1870 Ormolu-Mounted Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent French Ormolu-Mounted Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode with Original Marble Top, 19th Century
An exceptional French ormolu-mounted commode, richly decorated in vibran...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Pink Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 20th century Chinese rug with Chinese design and beautiful colors with pink, blue, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,146 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinoiserie Elm High Point Altar/Chest/Sideboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the fusion of tradition and versatility with the Chinoiserie Elm High Point Altar Chest Sideboard. Crafted from durable elm wood and adorned with intricate Chinoiserie art...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look closely at pictures as they tell the details of the carvings.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,140 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Queen Anne style black lacquered armchairs in all original beautiful glowing surface w/ finely gilded chinoiserie decoration of floating leaves and cross hatching. Measure ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza. Item features high quality solid wood construction, red painted finish wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Schumacher Yashinoki Crane Wallpaper Mural in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cranes meander and take flight through an enchanting forest of palm trees, or Yashinoki in Japanese. Based on an original painting by our design studio, the 4-panel Japanese mural...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
Broyhill Premier Chin Hua Buffet
By Broyhill
Located in Pasadena, TX
Broyhill Furniture has made made good quality furniture for decades. This is a Chin Hua styled piece from their Premier line of furniture. It has brass accents and pulls. The walnut ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Rare Mason's Ironstone Coffee Can in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1890
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone coffee can or cup in a rare shape, hand enameled in the Basket Japan pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire,...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950's Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Nightstands by R-Way
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Midcentury Modern nightstands for sale. These were manufactured by R-Way in the 1950's, and are very well made. They are made of mahogany, and were lacquered in white...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring Asian figures, motifs, symbols.
China, Late 20th Century
Measures: 12.5"W x...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Asian Motif Lacquered Console Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This low profile console cabinet, with Asian motif, is lacquered with a black piano style finish, and ornamented with brass hardware. Two flanking cabinets and middle drawer storage....
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall White Chinoiserie Campaign Wicker Hamper Basket with Brass Fittings
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely tall wicker hamper with lid, and chinoiserie brass hardware. This piece could be used as either a side table, hamper, or extra storage on a pati...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wooden Stands
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th century Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden stands
Chinese, c. 1900
Height 54cm, width 53.5cm, depth 53.5cm
Crafted in China around the turn of the 20th centur...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$8,276 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinoiserie Queen Anne Hand Painted Floral Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie English Queen Anne Hand Painted Floral Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set includes 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs with drop cane seats and remarkable floral painte...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely decorated pair of deep rich blue vases with cartouches of the iconic Blue Willow pattern on their flow blue grounds. With adorable feet on their bases and moon shaped vessel...
Category
1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Chinoiserie Flip Top Buffet Server
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s White Furniture Company Mandarin dining flip top server or dry bar. Features a rectangular form with lacquer, mahogany and burlwood. The top has a unique sliding mechanism an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,031 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Antique Print of a Rose Flambe Vase, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of an English flambe vase.
Lovely colour.
Chromolithograph
Published by Connoisseur circa 1900
Unframed.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
1986 Franklin Mint Parian Tranquil Waters Wall Art Birds by George McMonigle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1986 Franklin Mint Parian Tranquil Waters Wall Art Birds by George McMonigle. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 9.5" W x 1.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Olive Green Chinoiserie George III Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
Olive green Chinoiserie George III hanging corner cupboard dating to the late 18th century. In excellent condition. Original dark, olive green painted finish embellished with painted...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Art Deco Design Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Chinese beijing rug with nice design with pictorial and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,114 Sale Price
20% Off
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.