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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
Fen 78" Dresser
Located in San Jose, CA
The Fen Dresser marries the exquisite intricacy of traditional Tansu-style metal pulls with a decidedly modern silhouette. It beautifully illustrates the history of Maria Yee, unitin...
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Fen 78" Dresser
Fen 78" Dresser
$4,300 / item
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Koi Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with this enchanting pair of Vintage Boho Hand Painted Koi Lamps, a captivating blend of artistic elegance and natural symbolism. Each l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Antique Victorian Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonised Nest of Side Tables
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of three chinoiserie nest of tables with carved claw feet, circa 1890. - Intricate and delicate construction, gold leaf d...
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Six Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels
Located in New York, NY
A set of six chinoiserie panels lacquered in a deep red with accents of gold and teal blue. This work of art depicts a lively scene and intricate det...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

A pair of Early 21st Century Three Legs Chinoiserie inspired Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Early 21st Century Lounge Three Leg Chairs by Westlake Furniture Chicago. Dated year 2000 Feature a Chinoiserie inspired style with tree leg...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Highly Decorative Chinoiserie Style Painted Trunk on Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Black and gold chinoiserie style painted trunk on stand having marvelous Greek key design, birds and foliage with handsome brass hardware.    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Pagoda Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century pagoda lamp Five story ceramic pagoda Hand painted with silk blend shade Measures: Width 16" x height 46" Wired and working.
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Pagoda Lamp
Mid Century Pagoda Lamp
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Medium Black & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster, each socket with a max of 40 watts. Rewired and ready to i...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 31" W x 8.5" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Porcelain Hand Painted White Floral Ashtray China
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage Asian porcelain hand painted floral ashtray was handmade in China. This gorgeous gilded ashtray is intricately hand painted with Asian floral lotus decoration in gilt and geometric design on white background in blue, pink, red, green and gold jeweled colors. There are three cigarette indentations. Hand Painted Asian Famille rose...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Fine Antique Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven Chinese carpet of Peking quality, knotted with silky wool and distinguished by a very light palette. The open ivory background is uniquely decorated by a central ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Wright Tynsdale Van Roden Blue WIllow Salad Plates
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of Tynsdale and Wright, Van Roden plates has all of the blue willow elements for the narrative.
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wood White Lacquered Ornate Chinoiserie Pagoda Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage wood pagoda wall mirror. Lovely details that drip down on the top pagoda portion. Newly lacquered in a fresh, clean white. Comes read...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair vintage Teal Foo Dogs Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage teal green blue foo dogs. No chips or breaks.
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top 36" Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features butterfly and foo dog carving, very nice antique table. Circa Early 20th Century. Measureme...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Blue and White Delft Charger Early 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1720
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this early 18th-century Dutch Delft charger painted in cobalt blue with a scene showing a lady seated in a garden. The border is decorated with linked concen...
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Pair, Asian Modern Handwoven Wicker & Rattan 2-Tier Side, Sofa, End Drink Tables
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of Asian Modern two-tier handwoven wicker, rattan & bamboo Drink, Sofa, Side or end table. Great for your Florida sunroom and entertaining Guests. Space in between th...
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
Category

1960s Cambodian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Café au Lait Craquelure Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of baluster form; fitted with two bulb sockets and adjustable rod in lacquered brass; mounted on a giltwood turned base. Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York,...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

L'Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chinese style clock in the shape of a covered pot, in porcelain painted in imitation of Chinese cloisonné enamel and decorated with a two-patina bronze mount. The dome-shaped co...
Category

1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1880s Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Quiet Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
53820 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 10'05 x 14'09. Chinoiserie chic meets quiet sophistication in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Chinese Peking rug. Let yourself be whisked...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Bronze Foreigner Figural Censer Ming Xuande Mark Ming to Qing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Bronze Foreigner Figural Censer Ming Xuande Mark Ming to Qing. Item features two servants carrying a planter, signed on underneath, the men...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamps With Botanical Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This elegant pair of antique Chinese porcelain lamps showcases intricate botanical and floral motifs hand-painted on a white base, acce...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 4 Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Screen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful 4 panel Asian themed lacquer room divider screen. Wonderful graphics with vibrant colors and brass capped feet. Chinoiserie styli...
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Custom Lacquered Chinoiserie Giltwood Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style rectangular coffee table with a black lacquered panel top featuring a Chinoiserie scene and modern celadon and gilt decorated shaped base.     
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Lowboy Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique lacquered Chinoiserie lowboy side table in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of very good qu...
Category

1950s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Table Set with Carved Dragon Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique set of lacquered nesting tables was made by Wong Kwoko Hing from Canton China in circa 1910 in the period chinoiserie style. These graduated nesting tables are construct...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Japanese Ukioye Shunga Erotic Hand Painted Scoll 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage mid 20th century ukioo-e style shunga / Japanese erotic scroll featuring six panels of amorous Kama Sutra style scenes hand painted on silk with green and gold ribbon dividers. Shunga (春画) is a type of Japanese erotic art...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large Chinoiserie Ceramic Trinket Dish or Bowl in Green with Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round chinoiserie famille verte ceramic trinket dish. This colorful change dish is larger than we usually find. It is created from ceramic and has a hand painted floral desig...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Italianate Chinoiserie Figural Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary Pair of Italianate Chinoiserie style figural stand comprised of gesso and carved wood in the form of a seated male and female bearing a dia...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Top
Located in Pomona, CA
A superb designer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with a faux Bamboo Base. Decorated in the Oriental style with hand-painted scenes. An aged patina of gold and silver gilt. The table sits o...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Chelsea House Chinese Asian vase showcases timeless artistry and rich symbolism, making it a stunning addition to any fine home décor or collection. Crafted with a cla...
Category

1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Chinoiserie and Gilt Japanned Tray of the Regency Period
Located in London, GB
Japanned onto tinplated steel, of dished form, with radiused corners and pierced handles, decorated in gilt with Chinoiserie scenes of court life. Dimensions: 26 in / 66 cm x 33 in / 84 cm. After the invention of the rolling mill...
Category

19th Century Welsh Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Asian Black Lacquer Folding Screen or Room Divider
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

Vintage Sheffield Knife and Fork Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sheffield carving knife and fork set, stainless steel, pink Floraine porcelain handles. This vintage set of fine Sheffield carving knife and...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Old Lacquer Pumpkin Shape Lidded Box China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice attractive Chinese Lidded boxes with tray . Beautiful Antique Gold color ,comes with a Red Lacquer inside . Nice patine .
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair
Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair
$596 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh 'Lowestoft Rose' Porcelain Demitasse Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 17 piece porcelain demitasse set was made by Vista Alegre of Portugal for Mottahedeh. The pieces have been finished in the heavily gilded ...
Category

1980s Portuguese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style wall mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, 1983 Burl wood and walnut frame, with carved Asian detail, and beveled glass mirror. Me...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian floral designs China, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 17.75"H. Very good vintage cond...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Schumacher Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Floral Sky Wallpaper Panel
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has b...
Category

2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Ridgway Chinoiserie Porcelain Plate with Cobalt Border
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This striking large decorative plate is a classic example of early Ridgway pottery, showcasing the vibrant Imari-style color palette and intricate detailing that made the Staffordshi...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Philippe Starck "Max le Chinois" Colander for Alessi
Located in Mérida, YU
Philippe Starck designs the Max le chinois colander for Alessi, an object with a somewhat ironic yet elegant design. Max le chinois is perfect for the home environment and will be ab...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Suite of Four Gilt Bronze Sconces, Circa 1920, Chinoisant Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of four gilt bronze sconces, circa 1920, Chinoisant style. Suite of four large gilt bronze sconces in the Chinoisant style, Napoleon III style, early 20th century, circa 1920....
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Maitland Smith Blue and White Large Porcelain Bowl in Floral Pattern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Maitland Smith large decorative blue and white porcelain bowl with brass rim. Thai Hand-painted porcelain bowl with floral motifs, blue and white with brass rings running the circumference of the bottom and the top. Vintage Maitland Smith Blue & White Porcelain Thai Celadon Bowl. A large Thai hand-painted blue and white porcelain bowl from the late 20th century with floral motifs. Though this blue decorative jar was inspired by centuries-old designs, it has a surprisingly contemporary feel. Created in Thailand, this porcelain covered bowl...
Category

20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

SIlver Grey Silk Satin Cushion Dragon Hand Embroidery Silver Thread
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with dragon design, hand embroidery with silver thread on silk satin col. silver grey - Showroom Piece - few crinkle marks on the silk, embroidery in perfect condition, self...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Haitai Figurine from Ca Mau Ship circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The green-glazed beasts seated on their haunches, a short spout beside their turned heads, their mane and tail splashed with yellow or brown glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng P...
Category

1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase
Located in Basildon, GB
Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase, early 18th Century or possibly earlier, painted with blue foliage, in typical imitation of Chinese porcelain style.
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Delft

Chinoiserie Tall Blanc De Chine White Porcelain Fretwork Pillar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Tall Blanc De Chine White Porcelain Fretwork Pillar Table Lamp with Light Blue Tint on White Marble Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 46.5" H (to finial...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinoiserie Style Asian Modern Lacquered Nightstands, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Asian Modern chinoiserie style nightstands. These Mid-Century stands are in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The glossy black lacquer has a...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Elm Mahjong Game Dining Breakfast Table 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinoiserie Elm Mahjong Game / Dining Table. A square beautifully grained top with contoured support at each corner and square legs leading to flared foo...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric. We do hav...
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Vintage Asian Medallion Burl Wood Low Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of refined exoticism to your space with this vintage Asian-inspired burl wood low credenza, featuring striking brass medallion hardware and richly grained veneer. The sym...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver

19th Century Chinoiserie Wood And Brass Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Chinoiserie wooden side table with brass trim. Beautiful Asian scene with man, woman and her pet rabbit in an outdoor setting. This table can be used in any deco...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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