Skip to main content

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.

to
798
2,319
966
3,251
126
65
198,624
114,485
43,159
33,113
16,235
12,025
10,716
10,542
9,882
8,992
7,249
6,782
6,465
6,443
6,131
5,728
4,897
3,770
293
739
2,219
191
478
793
550
70
17
75
42
48
80
144
155
90
18
1,284
1,118
824
492
485
1,229
1,149
939
807
549
3,442
3,392
3,417
93
78
44
33
27
Style: Chinoiserie
Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style blue & white glazed porcelain garden seat of hexagonal section decorated with peonies & flowering vines (19th/20th Cent)(simi...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair Large Floral Porcelain Chinoiserie Blue Drum Table Lamps New Wiring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large drum porcelain table lamps. Blue and gold. Newly wired with all new brass sockets. No chips or breaks. 30 H to finial 22 H to socket.
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Fu Lu Shou Ceramic Chinese Prosperity God Figurine in Blue & White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This beautiful blue and white ceramic figurine is of Fu, one of the auspicious Lucky Chinese Gods. They are commonly seen together as a trio wh...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Rustic Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78131 Distressed Antique Chinese peking rug with Rustic Chinoiserie Style 12'02 x 18'02. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open medallion decorated...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Painted Figural Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting pair of chinoiserie table lamps by Jeanne Reed's LTD, crafted in cast bronze and painted, depicting Asian figures of a man and woman.
Category

20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie French Faience Garniture Centerpiece and Vases by Gien
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) garniture in the French chinoiserie style by Gien, consisting of a large footed centerpiece with cover with seated wiseman finial, flanked by matching vases wi...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

Chinoiserie Decalcomania Baluster Vase
Located in New York, NY
Continental chinoiserie baluster vase. Very large baluster form chinoiserie vase covered in continental decals made during rage for decalcomania. Europe,...
Category

19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Chinoiserie Mint Green Square Embroidered Pagoda Motif Cloth Dinner Napkins, 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five chinoiserie mint green hand-stitched and embroidered table napkins. This set of mid-century table linens will be a fabulous addition to your next dinner or cocktail par...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Pair Stiffel Style Brass Porcelain Milk Glass Globe Table Lamps Chinoiserie 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of gorgeous chinoiserie table lamps attributed to Stiffel porcelain vase form body and featuring a classic brass torchiere and pedestal. Origina...
Category

1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue Oval Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue and Green Painted Side Table. Item features a single dovetailed drawer, nicely ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

20th C. Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Tole Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Monkey Musician Upholstery A whimsical and theatrical ottoman in the Aesthetic Movement and Chinoiserie Revival style, crafte...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare 19th Century French Doors with Capriccio Oil Painting and Chinoiserie Verso
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind set of architecturals, these French doors feature a lovely capriccio oil painting on one side and a lacquered Chinoiserie on the verso. Dating to the 1800s, the wood frames on the front side of the doors (as seen in the main photo) have been painted true white more recently. Raised layers of molding surround a large landscape painting of ochre, brown, and gold. A protruding cornice of rounded molding adorns the frames just below the canvas, above a carved rectangular molding and raised kickplate. The capriccio (a capriccio is an architectural fantasy painting) depicts a massive, bifurcated round staircase surrounding a large outdoor fountain...
Category

19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinoiserie Shagreen Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom Chinoiserie shagreen coffee table. Customization available in different sizes and colors.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Shagreen

Beautiful Vintage Hereke Chinese Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish Hereke rug with a design of Chinese rugs and beautiful colors with blue field, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a captivating piece of craftsmanship with this set of four Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables. These unique tables showcase a mesmerizing hand-painted gilt design feat...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Cloisonne Asian Dragonware Vase in Emerald Green and Brass
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous cloisonné vase with an Asian motif. A brightly colored blue dragon decorates the side with purple orchids, stylized blue detail along the sides and bottom, and a brass bas...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four Extremely Rare Very Large Multi Light Figural Chinoiserie Gilt and Patinated Bronze hand Enameled Wall Sconces, Attributed to Caldwell. This exquisite set of four larg...
Category

19th Century American Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Blue and White Brass Cap Ginger Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your decor with this stunning vintage blue and white Asian ginger jar. Featuring a traditional hand-painted landscape motif with serene scenes of mountains, ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

1980s Big Brass Cloisonne Enamelled Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Vase Exotic #3
Located in London, GB
A large decorative ginger jar vase from the 1980s, crafted from brass cloisonné hand-painted in a chinoiserie style. The jar features a domed lid, its surface has been decorated ove...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired Bench with Hand Painted Gold Accents
Located in North York, ON
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired bench with hand painted gold accents. American, 1980's. Featuring violet velvet with soft gold toned piping. Woo...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tilt-Top Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century red lacquered chinoiserie tilt top side table. Original deep, rich Chinese red lacquered finish. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and...
Category

1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stone

Vintage Blue Porcelain Chinese Vase
Located in Paris, FR
A vintage Chinese porcelain vase probably from the 1960's in blue enamel decorated with beautiful flowers and delicate gold handpainted painted details. Signed.    We’re an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century English black lacquered Chinoiserie secretary. Beautiful painted Asian designs and many compartments. A true w...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Delft Polychrome Charger
Located in Greenwich, CT
Finely painted Delft charger depicting an imaginary Japanese landscape set with a weeping cherry tree and a tea house, with a lovely use of mustard, teal and red.
Category

1760s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Vase
Located in Richmond, London
An exceptional and exceedingly rare porcelain vase or bough pot in the Chinoiserie style. France, early 19th century. Why We Like It Ever fascinated by the exotic and unusual, we h...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinoiserie Decorated Standard Lamp circa 1930s [B]
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Standard Lamp circa 1930s Black & gold in colour, Turned & Tapering Column. Decorated with Gold Lattice Pattern & Floral & leaf detail Square Shaped Base Decor...
Category

1930s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne or enamel on brass birds with quizzical expressions, colorful wings and tails, blue bodies and floral bases.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chinese Figure Lamp Yes We Have It, on Your Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage lamp has as a base a carved wood Chinese draped figure standing on a two-tier metal embossed base. The lamp is electrified for a single US b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Chinoiserie Faience Vase
Located in New York, NY
French Chinoiserie Faience vase. Purple, blue, green and yellow baluster vase with gilding and diapering in the chinoiserie style with bugs and butt...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Royal Delft 300th Anniversary Commemorative Bonbonnière, 1953, Hand-Painted
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This rare and exceptional Royal Delft Blue bonbonnière, produced by De Porceleyne Fles to commemorate the factory’s 300th anniversary (1653-1953), is ...
Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Earthenware

Black Eglomise Mirror With Asian Designs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A black eglomise mirror with Asian designs. This exquisite eglomisé mirror features a striking chinoiserie design, where delicate Asian scenes and figures are beautifully hand-painte...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10
Located in Hartville, OH
Arguably one of the finest examples in existence boasting the original finish and spectacular upholstered seat pads over cane seats. These are Rare and extraordinary in their presenc...
Category

1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Rattan Style Dining Table Made in England
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Faux Bamboo Dining Table Crafted in England by the renowned manufacturer William L Maclean, this table showcases exceptional quality and att...
Category

1970s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Blue Chinese Art Deco Style Runner, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
30993 Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug with Chinoiserie Chic Style, 02'04 x 09'02. Chinoiserie Chic meets Modern Luxe in this hand knotted wool Chinese Art Deco style runner. The timeless...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca. 1760
Category

1760s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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. ✨✨✨ "Experien...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Regency Folding Dining Chairs- Six
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite the light, airy spirit of the shore into your home with this set of six vintage faux bamboo folding chairs. Designed with both style and utility in mind, these chairs offer th...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 18th-Early 19th C. French Style Chinoiserie 2-piece Secretary/Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th-early 19th Century French Style Chinoiserie 2-piece Secretary/Cabinet Single glass door upper display cabinet 3-drawer bombe form base &...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage Chinoiserie Brass and Copper Lucky Ashtray or Trinket Dish, Hong Kong
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie catchall, ashtray, or trinket dish. This piece is round with scalloped edges. It is created from brass and decorated with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Pair of Pale Pink Bird Floral Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of pale pink chinoiserie ginger jar table lamps. Bird and floral design. Brass has been polished. Lamps have been newly wired, all ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829 Japan, Rare Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, dated Bunsei 12, 1829. Hokai boxes are traditionally use...
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with a Chinoiserie figure engaged in a leisurely pursuit; with black banding throughout.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

White jade Buddha figurines
Located in Milano, IT
This jade sculpture exudes an aura of serenity and abundance that captivates and enchants. It represents the Buddha of happiness, with a radiant and smiling face that immediately con...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Nesting Side Tables with Paw Feet - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Nesting Side Tables with Paw Feet - Set of 4. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, quality craftsmanshi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pair of Large Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage blue and white ginger jar pair of porcelain lamps. Floral and bird motif. No chips or breaks. These have been newly wired wit...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Medium Navy Blue & Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized navy blue & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster. Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mou...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Wonderful Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Side End Coffee Cocktail Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Faux Bamboo Base With On Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Top Side / End / Coffee / Cocktail Tables Each Sold Separately, Two Available
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ebonized Square Chinoiserie Planter, Jardiniere or Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish large square modernist shape planter or jardiniere adorned with gilt decoration on a dark ebonized background. Each panel is nicely hand painted with trees and plants motif...
Category

1980s Philippine Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars and Covers
Located in Brea, CA
Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers ,the lids with lions form fini...
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s. Guanyin, the Bo...
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine 19th C Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Triggs and Sons London
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Chinoiserie hand painted and decorated grandfather clock. The dial signed Triggs and Sons London. Working condition.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese Indigo Blue Peking Rug, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
A fine early 20th century Indigo blue peking rug. Measures: cm 350 x 280.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Indigo Blue Peking Rug, 1920
Chinese Indigo Blue Peking Rug, 1920
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing Porcelain Dragon Vase / Urn Schumann Arzberg Bavaria
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice white porcelain vase with Chinese dragons in relief. Dated from mid 20th century with the Schumann, Arzberg Germany stamp. In very good condition. The factory was founded in 1881 by Christian Heinrich Schumann and a businessman Franz Ferdinand...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) square coffee table with reverse painted mirrored top featuring Chinoiserie figures and floral decoration.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Paint

Pair Antique English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Book-Cases with Desks, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English "Chinoiserie" black lacquer book-cases with desks, circa 1890-1900.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Blue and Yellow Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of blue and yellow porcelain chinoiserie table lamps that date to the second half of the 20th century. The 8-sided ceramic bases are fitted with octagonal lacquered wood plinths and double cluster lighting...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquer Chinoiserie Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chinese chinoiserie lacquer large treasure jewelry box lined with yellow velvet.Multiple drawers.
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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.

Recently Viewed

View All