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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
Henredon Walnut Ming Style Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Henredon side table is made of solid walnut. It's made in the chinoiserie ming style. It has hoofed feet and humpback stretches for added stability.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Majestic Chinese Ginger Jar with Olive and White Pattern as Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
The dimensions of this lamp are: 24 inches tall. 12 inches at its widest point with a base width of 7 inches. The color of the lamp is an "olive" green on white porcelain. The lamp ...
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Vintage Pair Bronze Chinoiserie Figure Crystal Drop Two Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage pair of bronze chinoiserie figure and crystal drop two candelabra light sconces, rewired with new sockets and ready to install.
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Ceramic Famille Rose Chinoiserie Jar or Urn Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic famille rose bottle or urn lid. Although the base of this piece is missing, we love the idea of hanging it on a wall as a decorative chinoiseri...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Green Crackled Table Lamps 3D Roses Pomegranates
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hand Painted Vintage Chinese Porcelain Table Lamps with Three Dimensional handles decorated with pomegranates, roses and leaves, circa Mid 20th Century. These gorgeous hand ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Ruched Velvet Crane Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage velvet arm chairs. A deep red velvet with a ruched detail along the edge. A fabulous crane design on the back of each chair back. Hand carved detail ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Fine 4 Pc, Spode Porcelain Rust and Gilt Personal Tea Service C. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spode (English, founded 1770), circa 1820. An extremely fine quality and rare personal tea service in rust and gold. The surfaces are decorated in an imari style pallet - laurel leaf...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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!
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Large 19th Century Elmwood Table with an Old Lacquer Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large carved and lacquered 19th century elm table from China. This highly decorative table has an old crusty lacquered patina that is beautiful and can be used as a large cent...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Romantic Chinese Scenes Fine Earthenware 8 Plates by Creil 1834-1840
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 Chinoiseries Scenes lunch plates (+ 1 for free with a crack). Made of opaque porcelain, they had a principal scene showing various scenes of extreme-oriental kids playing together in several landscapes printed in pink on a white background. On the border, pink pagodas...
Category

1830s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

Vintage English Chinoiserie Hexagonal Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Vintage English export Chinoiserie-style table lamp made of a hexagonal tole tea caddy mounted as a lamp with brass hardware, hand painted with a lands...
Category

20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces, Circa 1920, Chinoisant Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze sconces, circa 1920, Chinoisant style. A pair of large gilt bronze sconces in the Chinoisant style, Napoleon III style, early 20th century, circa 1920. H: 91cm, ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Majolica Birdcage Glazed Ceramic
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage Italian Majolica glazed ceramic birdcage. Pagoda form in white with terracotta colored roof and yellow flowers. Could also be wired for a chandelier.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Earthenware

18th Century Delft Covered Urn
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Dutch Delft pottery covered urn, mid-18th century, a tin glazed earthenware vessel having a dog finial atop a domed lid, on a ribbed ovoid body, decorated in a blue and red O...
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Clay

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOiSERIE BRASS FRAMED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920's hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with rare solid metal brass finis...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Red Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English export Chinoiserie-style table lamps made of tole tea caddies mounted as lamps with brass hardware, hand painted with gold and black portraiture designs framed by flo...
Category

20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Faux Bamboo Interior CRafts of Chicago Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special pair of chairs with burled walnut backsplats and dark walnut faux bamboo frames. The chairs are in good original condition and were made by Interior Crafts of Chica...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Ebonized Dresser by Bassett Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza in an ebony lacquer finish. Features five large storage drawers with brass finished pu...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Chinoiserie Fretwork Fret Mirrored Credenza Buffet Sideboard Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage wood credenza, buffet, sideboard with mirrored doors and fretwork. Each pair of doors open to reveal one adjustable shelf on ea...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely tea set for four sits on a large lazy-Susan which spins the set around for easy access. Made at the turn-of the-century it evokes the genteel shape and practicality of a ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Jewel Box Enamel with Teal Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Elegant 20th Century Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Box – Brass & Enamel with Teal Interior This exquisite vintage cloisonné trinket box is a beautiful example of 20th-century dec...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Carved Wood Living Room Set
Located in Budapest, HU
Chinese carved wood living room set, consisting of one table, two armchairs and one couch. Table Diameter: 60 cm Height: 67 cm Armchairs (2...
Category

Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Living Room Set
Chinese Carved Wood Living Room Set
$2,680 Sale Price / set
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Herend "Poisson" Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Cake Plate, Hungary, Modern
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent hand painted Herend porcelain potiche in "Poisson" decor, in the classical "Osier" shape. This colorful fish decoration of Chinese origin, charming and chromatically viv...
Category

2010s Hungarian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

1870s German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hanging Pendant with Reserve Painted Oriental Themed Glass Panels 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique reverse painted glass and metal hanging pendant, made in the USA circa 1920's. The fixture features four curved glass panels, each depicting an oriental girl, dresse...
Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinoiserie Red Silver Leafed Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Silver Leafed Dining Chairs, Set of 6 Offered for sale is a set of six Chinoiserie lacquered and silver leaf dining chairs including two armchairs and four s...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Modern White Bleached Oak Coffee Table Faux Ostrich Top Chinoiserie, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern rectangular white bleached oak wood coffee table with faux ostrich and curved legs. Faux ostrich section measures: 31 x 36 inches. Lovely 1970s chinoiserie inspire...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Large Chinese Vase with 24KT Gold Decorations and Parts Mid-century Asian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Vase with base and lid China 1950s. of great quality and execution.
Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Red Painted Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting pair of early 20th-century red-painted chinoiserie armchairs showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detailing. Hand-painted scenic panels depict idyllic lan...
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Delft - Small blue and white Delftware 'Lotus' plate, mid 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft faience plate of rare small size with a blue and white decoration inspired by Chinese Kangxi style of a lotus flower in the centre, amidst edges and the edge is decorated with ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Jacquard Ottomans - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of exquisite Vintage Regency-style ottomans featuring vibrant chinoiserie-inspired jacquard upholstery. These ottomans boast elegant curved legs and a timeless design, making ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Red Lacquered Centre Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stylish early 19th Century Italian centre table.This table is wonderfully decorated in red lacquer with gilt chinoiserie highlighted scenes in the form of people, buildings and fol...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Natural
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Famille Noire Black Dragon Vase with Pink and Green Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall famille noire chinoiserie vase with a red and green floral motif throughout the body on a black background. Attached to the neck of the vessel, are two green dragon or lion ha...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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...
Category

19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The mother of pearl scenes feature unique sailboats that change on every side with natur...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Gold Porcelain Floral Hand-Painted Morris Greenspan Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional table lamp made of gold color porcelain hand-painted with floral and vines motifs mounted on a solid wood base. A beautiful object of art for display. Includes original o...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with European Influenced Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77782 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with European Influenced Chinoiserie Style 03'02 x 05'00. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a subtle all-over arabesque ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Blue and White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The baluster shaped vase rising from a splayed foot to a short waisted neck, decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Amsterdam Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category

1690s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Burl

19th Century English Red Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four English red lacqured and Japanned -Chinoiserie nesting tables dating from the late 19th century. All four tables are decorated with red crackled lacquer with g...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red and Cold Lacquered Cornice
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (19th Century) red and gold lacquered cornice (valence) with dragon carving.
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This jade root sculpture portrays a Happy Buddha surrounded by a multitude of joyful children. Each detail is meticulously carved, highlighting serene and cheerful expressions that s...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in Mineral
Located in New York, NY
By using intensely saturated colors and scaling up the proportions—each panel measures 12 feet high—a demure lotus motif adapted from a 17th-century Japanese woodblock transforms int...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Console Tables with White Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinoiserie black and gold console tables from the 19th century with white marble tops. Embrace the exquisite fusion of ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Celadon Frame with Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made and produced by Kipper himself at our shop. The artist is C. Jenkins and they have signed the frame. With their collaboration, they created a beautiful frame together. It w...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Chinese Hardwood Filigree Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese 20th century hardwood floor lamps with a open center panel supported by filigree fretwork side panels.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Schumacher Yashinoki Crane Wallpaper Mural in Willow
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cranes meander and take flight through an enchanting forest of palm trees, or Yashinoki in Japanese. Based on an original painting by our design studio, the 4-panel Japanese mural...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72991 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style. Framed by an intricate blue border, this antique rug boasts a classic blue chinoiserie design that will never go out of style...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinoiserie Elm High Point Altar/Chest/Sideboard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the fusion of tradition and versatility with the Chinoiserie Elm High Point Altar Chest Sideboard. Crafted from durable elm wood and adorned with intricate Chinoiserie art...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indonesian Fret Work Alter Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Indonesian fret work alter console table Intricately carved teak table that folds down for portability. Mother of pearl inlay on table top. M...
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Teak

19th Century Chinese Brass Planter Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique hand-beaten brass vessel showcases traditional craftsmanship. This pot includes Toa-tie mythological lion handles inspired by Chinese mythology, intricate beaded motifs ...
Category

19th Century Chinese 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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