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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
Copeland-Spode Large Ironstone Platter in Chinese Figures pattern, Ca 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful very large Platter or Meat Plate by Copeland (formerly Spode) in a very decorative hand painted Chinese figure pattern, dating to the turn of the late 19th Centur...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Lovely Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Table with Original Stool Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted and lacquered writing table with black leather writing surface and matching stool. This is ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover Table & Flower Pot Ptn, Georgian Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820. This t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Monumental Red & Gold Chinese Temple Carving Mirror Additional information: Materials: Gold, Mirror Color: Red Period: Early 20t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood

Wicker Bamboo Chair with Blue Upholstered Seat in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made all-bamboo armchair with 'spindle' sides and back and a light-blue upholstered seat cushion, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century. A grea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker

Coffee Cup with Famille Rose decoration, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A direct copy of a Chinese shape, decorated with chinoiserie painting of typical motifs in the famille rose palette.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Glazed Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool Plant Stand Side Table Plinth Pedestal 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage faience glazed ceramic polychrome elephant garden stool, seat or side table. Circa 1960s. Dimensions: 21" x 10" x 23"h
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-18th Century Chinoiserie Textured Lacquer Wood Long Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th century chinoiserie textured Lacquer wood long bench Lovely lacquered look of brown and very dark brown colors. Great addition to a dining room table or any space that need...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Plates pair delftware English Liverpool blue white chinoiserie tall lady
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Delightful pair of chinoiserie plates evoking how exotic the East appeared to Europe and a sense of wonder it portrayed. Painted with a chinoiserie scene of a tall lady standing i...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maison Jansen Eglomise Mirror, Silver Leaf Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie inspired hand painted eglomise mirror paneled credenza featuring fanciful exotic birds. Credenza features 4 spacious mirrored front central d...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1930s Gold Chinoiserie Decalcomania Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s chinoiserie decalcomania table lamp. Gold, black and silver chinoiserie motif. Original ornate brass fluted base on new round gold woode...
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1930s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Trapezoid Armoire Cabinet from Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood trapezoid cabinet from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Desert Plate produced by Mason's Ironstone, England and dating to their earliest period, circa 181...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Marruecos Daybed in Tzalam Wood and Fabric in Linen Designed by Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Indulge in the enchanting allure of the Marruecos Daybed, meticulously crafted to accommodate two, providing an ideal haven for relaxation, reading, or simply daydreaming. Immerse yo...
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2010s Mexican Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen, Hardwood, Wood

UNIQUE FURNITURE Mid 20th Century Asian Style Triple Dresser
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style triple dresser by Unique Furniture. Nutwood with slightly distressed finish, burlwood to top & drawer fronts, banded top and brass hard...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Asian Inspired Mahogany Low Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fabulous Italian, Asian inspired mahogany two-tier low side table, circa 1940's. This unique table boasts all the hallmarks of beautiful Italian craftsmanship with graceful curva...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Paired Chinese Vases Cloisonne, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Cloisonne is a technique for creating cloisonné enamel on metal objects. The name of the technique appeared in France and comes from the word "cloisonné" (cloisonne), which translates as "separated by a partition." The process of making cloisonne enamels is very laborious. To begin with, a metal base is prepared, which is ground. Then gold and silver wire or thin plates are soldered onto it, and the resulting recesses are filled with special colored vitreous enamel and fired in a kiln. After the product has cooled, it is polished to give shine. Gorgeous black vases with floral print made in the Cloisone technique in the first half of the 20th century. They will not leave anyone indifferent. Handmade antique vases will serve as an excellent gift for a connoisseur of art. Antique Couple...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique red lacquered chinoiserie coffee table. Beautiful cravings and details, nice scale for most spaces.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Plate delft London Chinoiserie landscape blue white pottery diameter 22.5cm 9"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare early example of European chinoiserie decoration showing how minimal the decoration was similar to abstraction. Painted with a chinoiserie landscape scene with a fence and ga...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting collection of five (5) unused, vintage Chinese puppets.
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen

Mid-Century Italian Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Orange Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this sweet little Venetian cabinet! It is Orange with gilt chinoiserie that is hand painted, and a sort of platinum trim. The interior is a soft blue. The piece is a single dr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Poplar

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

Pair of Chinoiserie Motif Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of enameled metal chinoiserie motif table lamps with painted wood bases in the style of James Mont.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Oval Burnt Bamboo Rattan Scrolled Tortoise Mirror by Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An Italian scrolled burnt bamboo and rattan wall mirror by Rosenthal Netter. (in the style of Franco Albini.) The piece is oval in shape and created with a rattan and bamboo frame wh...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Maysong Paris Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
The Maysong Paris Chinoiserie mural is a stunning wallpaper pattern making a modern statement using classic styles with monochromatic large blooms and birds placed against a bold orange background. This mural wallpaper...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Salt Cellar Dish Faience Oval French Yellow Blue White Sprig Stripe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table. French faience salt. Oval shape with a leafy sprig in...
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Novelty Crystal Corp Flower Over Beige Pink Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible 1980s table lamp displaying a white flower paint. The glass is over a pink resting on top of the plastic chrome base. Additional information:...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Chinoiserie Blue and White Divided Ceramic Decorative Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite long ceramic divided box with a lid. Decorated in a blue and white glaze, this long rectangular box features a divided interior. The exterior is glazed in blue and white...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Teapot in Old Japan Vase Pattern, circa 1875
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Teapot made by Mason's Ironstone during the mid-19th century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1870. It has ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a symbol of refined craftsmanship and artistic expression. Expertly handcrafted from p...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior. Incised brass knob and lock.
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Plate Delftware, English Small Stylised Floral Spray London, Blue and White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Decorated with a stylised fern surrounded by a double-circle petal shaped border and an arc border around the rim. Decorated in blue on blue glaze. In original condition. Probably Lo...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Large Scale Asian Style Guan Yin Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large Scale Asian style Guan Yin Buddha head lamps, American, circa 1960s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price noted below ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Vase Delftware Dutch Blue and White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual decoration blending a European pastoral landscape with Chinoiserie ornamentation. Suitable for everyday use. The tapering body decorated with a European lady and a gentlem...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Six Enamel Ceramic Dishes by Longwy, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of six enamel ceramic dishes by Longwy, France, mid-19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know campho...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Chest in Blue Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome chinoiserie style eight drawer chest. Quality construction throughout. Newly lacquered in a satin finish with same-color hardware in high gloss.
Category

1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dish Charger Delftware English London Blue White Fisherman
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming chinoiserie landscape scene depicting the European interpretation of pastoral life in China and the exotic landscape. Rim-to-rim decoration with a chinoiserie scene of a ...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Lucky Chinoiserie Green Ceramic Glazed Elephant Garden Statue - South East Asia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful green, blue and white ceramic elephant garden statue. This piece features an elephant shown with the trunk up. This piece would be beautiful in a garden, or on a bookshelf....
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Teapot in Blanc De Chine, Worcester, circa 1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A blanc de chine teapot, with moulded decoration of a fishing scene – considerably rarer than the more common flowers. Barrel shaped “blanc de chine' teapot with ridged loop handl...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage English Chinoiserie Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage English Chinoiserie decorated coffee table. Beautifully hand painted Asian designs on a deep mahogany colored lacquered base. Very fine quality! A true work of art!
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Plate delftware Dutch blue white yellow diameter 23cm 9" Chinoiserie landscape
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Bold fluid decoration with abundant imagery associated with early Dutch pieces. Profusely painted with a chinoiserie garden scene with bold foliage and sprays. The rim painted wi...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Gold Painted Metal Chairs Rolling Style Phyllis Morris
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Chinoiserie or Hollywood Regency faux bamboo gold painted metal rolling chairs on black casters with burgundy seats in the style o...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dish Charger delftware Dutch Chinoiserie blue white diameter 30cm 12"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Beautiful, early stylised decoration evoking the striking simplicity of early Chinoiserie painting Painted with a central floral spray within a circle centre, surrounded by a trai...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Famille Rose Bowl, China 20th Century, in Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl, is a Famille Rose Family bowl, from China, it has been made in the 20 th Century. Green color.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and black Lacquer coffee table, in the manner of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1960s. The black lacquer wood frame has been recently refinished and the bra...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Carved Etagere Buffet Sideboard Chinoiserie Japanoise Style, 1875
Located in Portland, OR
A superb antique carved French mahogany etagere/buffet in the Chinoiserie style, circa 1875. The cabinet in two sections having a carved cornice to the top with twin mirrors...
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1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

TOMLINSON 1960's Asian Inspired Triple Dresser with String Inlay
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian inspired triple dresser by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, brass hardware, slight serpentine front, string inlays to door & drawer fronts and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese carved hardwood foo dog marble top 18" plant stand side table. Item features inset marble top, Foo dog carved legs, floral carved skirt,...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Carved Oriental Nest of Four Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oriental nest of four tables This is a very Good-looking set of tables, with attractive carved scenes on the top and sides, all 4 table...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Carved and Gilt Convex Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century Chinoiserie hand carved and gilt convex mirrors. Ho Ho bird details.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Green Brown Orange White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table. The oval centre painted with a large berry and leafy ...
Category

18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Plates Pair Delftware Peony Chinioserie Liverpool Blue White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Delightfully painted in soft tones of blue conveying the lightness and charm of Chinoiserie and the fascination for the peony. The centre decorated with a large peony within a flo...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century English Blue Willow Square Serving Dish Lidded Tureen
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Staffordshire transferware serving dish / covered vegetable casserole dish / lidded tureen in the classic Blue Willow pattern, circa 1820. This fine dish has...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Plate, Delftware, English, London, Blue White Bird Chinoiserie Fantasy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming set of plates with the exotic bird suspended showing the fantasy element of Chinoiserie. Decorated with an exotic bird in flight surrounded by four stylised floral sprays surrounded by a trellis diaper border with four demi-flowerhead reserves interposed. The rim decorated with a trellis diaper border with three reserves with grasses interposed. Decorated in blue on blue glaze. In original condition. Probably London, third quarter of the 18th century. 2035574 can be separated into a pair and a single plate...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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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