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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.

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Style: Chinoiserie
French 19th Century Bronze Mounted Imari Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large antique (19th century) Imari porcelain centerpiece bowl with bronze mounts measuring 18 by 13 1/4 by 10 inches.
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving. Fretwork along the entirety of the front and back. This work continues down the pedestal legs. Pedestal ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Hardwood

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 19th century Meissen Porcelain orientalist/Turkish figure of a Malabar Man seated on a rhinoceros. This is a rare and beautiful group made by...
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19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine 19th C English Black Lacquered and Raised 6 Panel Screen Greek Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English black lacquered Chinoiserie decorated 6 panel screen. Greek key design with scenes of figures and animals. Raised detail.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese Celadon-Ground Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese Celadon-Ground and Slip Decorated Porcelain Vases. These vases of Chinese celadon porcelain from the ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ormolu

Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Late 17th Century Dutch Delft Faience Blue and White Chinoiserie Baluster Vase Mounted as a Lamp and newly electrified. Decorated in imitation of a Chinese Ming vase with a sage, rocks and vegetation, mounted on a wood base. The dimensions noted include the lampshade and electrical fittings. The vase as mounted in wood is approximately 10in. high and 6in. diameter. The arrival in Western Europe of the first shiploads of Chinese porcelain, lacquerware, ivory and silk in the 17th century stimulated interest in China, or Cathay, as it was then called. Europeans soon began copying the Chinese artworks and decorative objects. These decorative arts inspired by China, which enjoyed their heyday in the late 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries, are known as chinoiserie. Soon after the introduction of expensive Chinese...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Black & White
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Enormous, circa 1930, Crystal Pagoda Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable, grand, crystal and hand-beaded, Sicilian pagoda chandelier featuring protruding turrets and a tiered upper level embellished with cascading, floral form drops. From the f...
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1930s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Napoleon III Chinoserie French Lobed Basket In Hand-Decorated Papier-Maché
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valua...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Paper

Red Orange Lacquer Chinoiserie Hand Painted Three Drawers Dresser Large Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Red Orange Lacquer Chinoiserie Hand Painted Decorated Three Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest Dresser Large Stand MINT!
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

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Hardwood

Moriage Chintz Round Pink and Green Floral Nippon Catchall Dish with Gold Rim
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small round ceramic plate with a pink and green floral design around the edges. The center of the plate is a crisp white glazed ceramic with slight cracquelure. The edges feature hand painted pink roses with green foliage. A raised pattern of dots accents at the outer most edge of the rim. (Moriage style...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Spectacular and Large Antique French Chinoiserie Style white porcelain figures of a male and female figure. Both modelled in white bi...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Porcelain

Foo Dogs Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor. Wonderful details and colors.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wool

Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain and French Figural Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Chinese porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece. The circular ovoid bowl, maybe 18th century Jiaqing period (unve...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Wallpaper With Birds, Torino Or China, 18th/19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Chinoiserie panel or wall parper, decorated with birds playing in flowers China or Italy (Torino), work late 18th early 19th century Panel in a frame, canvased Use, stains a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Asian Rose Famile Ginger Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vibrant Vintage Rose Famille Ginger Jar showcases the beauty and elegance of traditional Asian porcelain craftsmanship. Hand-painted with ornate floral garlands and charming dom...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Rörstrand Pagoda Pattern Plate, 19th Century
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A rare and richly detailed blue and white earthenware plate by esteemed Swedish porcelain maker Rörstrand, dating to the mid-1800s. Crafted using the classic transferware technique, ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Asian Wood Nesting/Stacking Tables
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent set of 3 hand carved cherry nesting tables. Each table features a centered Burl Wood veneer Additional information: Material: Burlwood, Veneer Color: Brown Style: As...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Burl

Silver Leaf Italian Wall Mirror Featuring a Pair of Mythical Phoenix Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous mirror made in Italy designed in the Chinese Chippendale or Chinoiserie style. The mirror is expertly carved and features a pair of mythical phoenixes on each side...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Display Case attributed to Hille & Co
By S. Hille & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Petite Chinoiserie Lacquered Display Case Attributed to Hille & Co A superb example of the lacquered furniture designed and made by Salamon Hi...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Display Cabinet attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique cabinet came out of a north shore estate that had the entire dining room done in pieces from Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker. The family said the owners pu...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unusual 1970s Asian James Mont style Black Lacquered Sofa Midcentury Chinoiserie
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian James Mont style sofa with black painted wooden frame- open work design along the sides with gold painted details, circa 1970s. This wonder...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Octagonal Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand A very attractive piece made in wood and d
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Octagonal Chinoiserie Umbrella Stand A very attractive piece made in wood and decorated with chrysanthemums for luck The Stand is 24” tall and 10” in diameter VY73
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pine

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...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Pair of 19th Century English Ironstone Lamp Bases in Pink and Gold.
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair very large English ironstone urns with lids that have been converted to lamp bases. These pink glazed urns have a an overall gilded decoration as well as polychrome painted b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ironstone, Wood

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese porcelain vintage trinket boxes with lid, set of 3. Vintage Asian porcelain Japanese trinket boxes with Geishas figures wearing traditional kimonos. Japanese porcelain decorative box, each box with a different design, perfect for storing small items or use them as decorative boxes on a table or shelf. Asian Trinket Box...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Bamboo Tables with Red and Black Lacquer Motif
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bamboo end tables with two tiers original hand decoration with floral panels over a red and black background. Featuring an elegant aesthetics movement Japanese influenced form.
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bamboo

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged on a vibrant magenta base with gilded scroll feet, designed with articulated heads, hands, and tongues that nod and move with gentle motion. The figures are dressed in ornately decorated robes featuring hand-painted floral patterns and delicate gilded accents. The female figure is distinguished by her blue bow and scalloped collar, while the male figure features a bold mustache and geometric details. The intricate mechanics and artistic detailing of these nodding figures...
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1870s German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Rare 5-Panel Screen Room Divider
Located in West Hartford, CT
This rare antique 19th Century Chinese 5 panel Coromandel screen features incredible craftsmanship and period detail. The five panels are carved on both sides, with one side depicti...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Vase with Floral Etching
Located in South Salem, NY
A 1970s black vase with etched floral detail and band. Asian influence.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

A Superb Cream Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Cream Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet A Prime example of chinoiserie decor with traditional Chinese illustrations on the front panelled doors and a simple Pin Lock...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Asian Elmwood Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique Asian elmwood table.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Softwood

LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1920, super rare and collectable, bleached Walnut, Chinese Chinoiserie bedstead frame wi...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Famille Verte Bok Choy Planter with Gilt Accents, Qing Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This stunning Chinese bok choy porcelain planter features a vivid palette of famille verte enamels, intricate botanical motifs, and gilt embellishments, all wrapped around a graceful...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Schumacher Tree River 22" Revisable Pillow in Blue & White
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Tree River with a knife edge finish. With its emphasis on form and line, this undulating design is Japanese Art Deco at its best. Back ...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Monumental Bronze "Wedding Dance" Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Etched Bronze, USA c. 1965 Rare and important 'T'ang Marriage' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (also r...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Zinc

Vintage Asian Style Porcelain Octagonal Ashtray Dish Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Asian style dish, ashtray, catchall. Large vintage ornamental hand painted Chinoiserie porcelain tray/catchall with clipped edges. Hand pa...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Walnut and Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique walnut and Chinoiserie cabinet, made in England and dating from around the 1920’s. It is of superb quality, it is beautifully designed and it is a very useful siz...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting an Orientalist Beauty, Signed Vienna
Located in New York, NY
A very large and magnificent antique painted porcelain plaque depicting an orientalist beauty dressed in silk, jewelry, pearls, and 24-karat raised gold and enamel, signed Vienna. Th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Large Chinese Elmwood Altar Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large Chinese elm wood altar table with scroll carved cut out details to apron and legs.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair Of European 18th Century Blue & White Glazed Chargers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of blue and white chargers with central exotic bird, dragonflies, flowering shrubs surrounded by ferns, leaves and scrolls. The border decorated with repetitive and alternating ...
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18th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Pith Painting of Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of large gilt iron coffee tables with Chinese decorated tops C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of gilt iron and wood coffee tables with glass tops (not shown) having Chinese lacquered wood inserts C 1940. The two can be used individua...
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1940s South American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Teak Chinese Male Figure with Boy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chinese teak carving of a male water bearer with a boy at his feet. Due to age there are some splits, such as the one down the backside. These do not affect the strength or usab...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Teak, Wood

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Pewter Teapot
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Chinese lacquer mother of pearl inlay pewter teapot, height to handle top 8 inch, floral decoration as expected for age an...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Large Pair Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Decorative Vases, c. 1900's
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these large porcelain Famille Rose vases, crafted in China in the early 1900s. Each vase serves as a canvas for intricate and traditional C...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

English 19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold corner cabinet from the 19th century, with paneled glass doors, three middle drawers and Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinoiserie Highboy from Baker Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular and seldom seen Chinoiserie Highboy from a small Collection Baker which was featured in this extraordinary Yellow Base with hand painted scenes. Condition Disclosure: P...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Chinoiserie Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Circa 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
Mid Century Italian chinoiserie lacquered and ebonised sideboard. Circa 1950. The sideboard is of good proportions and shows superb chinoiserie red-lacquered and gilt embossed doors...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Mason's Ironstone Flowers & Vase Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century English signed Mason's Ironstone Flowers & Vase Plate. 10.2 inches diameter.
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1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Oriental Chinoiserie Ebonised Hand Painted Pedestal Side End Lamp Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Oriental Hand-painted Pedestal Side End Lamp Table. A charming oriental hand-painted design. We have lightly restored this by givi...
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinoiserie Style Davis Cabinet Company Oak Dresser / Nightstand - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinoiserie Style Davis Cabinet Company Oak Dresser / Nightstand - Pair Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers/dresser/nightstand. Made of oak featuring rectang...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain—Articulated Head & Hands This exquisite 19th-century Sitzendorf Meissen-style Chinoiserie no...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with floral blossoms and birds in crimson, blue, and gilt on an ivory ground; the shaped removable tray top on a conforming base with cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Blue Porcelain Elephant Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
A French Garniture de Cheminée in the Chinoiserie Taste Constructed in blue turquoise porcelain with gilt highlights, Algerian onyx and bronze, ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Have one to sell? Sell now Vtg Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Li
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Lighted Display Curio Cabinet. Item features double sided entry and lower cabinets, bird carved details, 3 adjustable glass shel...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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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