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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
A Blue Ground Wool Carpet, China
Located in RÉDING, FR
Chinese rug decorated with Dragons Carpet decorated in beige-orange on a background in shades of blue, with five dragons chasing the sacred pearl, above foaming waves adorning th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

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,...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Asian Blue & White Porcelain Garden Seat
Located in New York, NY
Asian blue and white porcelain garden seat, temple and water scenes. Measures: 17.25" height x 12" diameter.
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Mason's Ironstone Tall Vase in Blue Hawthorne Pattern Rare Shape, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone tall Vase in the blue Hawthorne and fence and bowl pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the first half of the 19th ce...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Chinoiserie Floor Lamp in Polychromed Wood w/ Hand-Painted Scene, England 1932
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Chinoiserie floor lamp in turned and polychromed wood with ebonized (black) background & hand-painted in gold depicting figure in landscape with flowers and fern leaves. England, dated 1932 (appears on small dedication plaque). Newly electrified, with new cream-colored shade and antique brass finial...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Screen Att. Decorative Crafts, 4 Panel Wall Art
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century chinoiserie screen attributed to Decorative Crafts. It has four panels that would make it versatile to work from floor to wall. The pastoral scenes are a ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

English Blue and White Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
English blue and white chinoiserie plate. Davenport Staffordshire oval plate in the "Chinoiserie Ruins" pattern with reticulated ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Bamboo Forest Antiqued Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
The Bamboo Forest Antiqued mural features traditional Chinese watercolor style with stylized bamboo and birds. This mural wallpaper contains 6 mural pane...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Cylindrical Table Lamp Wood Base 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese famille rose porcelain cylindrical vase lamp with wood base and topper, decorated with a design of flowers in pink and purple. 5.5” x 18.75” / Total Height – 28.5” ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

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

1960s Blanc De Chine Table Lamp with Parrots and Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Blanc De Chine table lamp with parrots and flowers Offered for sale is a vintage 1960s Blanc de Chine table lamp decorated with parrots, columns under a pagoda roof, and ros...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Round Chinoiserie Folding Side Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of round chinoiserie folding side tables. A very useful duet as they fold completely flat so that they can be tucked away when not needed. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Unique Chinese Jade Alocasia Floral Tree in Gilt Cloisonné Pot
Located in Brea, CA
A unique 25'' Chinese Jade floral tree composed of metal bending arms supporting spinach green Jade leafs and White Jade Alocasia flowers, sits insi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Eclectic Chinese Art Deco Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
An eclectic scatter size antique Chinese Art Deco Nichols rug featuring a plum color we absolutely covet. Measures: 3' x 5' 8".
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Pair, Asian Modern Handwoven Wicker & Rattan 2-Tier Side, Sofa, End Drink Tables
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of Asian Modern two-tier handwoven wicker, rattan & bamboo Drink, Sofa, Side or end table. Great for your Florida sunroom and entertaining Guests. Space in between ...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Asian Dolphin Fish Sculptural Console Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Sculptural Chinoiserie console table features a pedestal of twin Asian dolphins holding a beveled glass top. Cast plaster base. Very good vintage conditi...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Mid-Century Italian Serpentine Chinoiserie Chest / Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie chest with a serpentine front and faux marble top. It has dovetail construction on the drawers and is in very good condition. It is u...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Decorative Ceramic Chinoiserie Box with Lid and Pink and Blue Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small Chinoiserie ceramic decorative box with a lid. Rectangular in shape, this box features a hand-painted floral motif on the top of the lid as w...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Textile Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with Brunschwig & Fils printed cotton in cream, gray and black coloration. Chinoiserie style printed cotton fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Ceramic Chinoiserie Vide Poche Decorative Dishes, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four pretty scalloped chinoiserie dishes. Each dish is slightly bowl-shaped and would be fabulous if used as a lemon dish at a place setting, or as...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chi Shing, 'River Boats II', Framed Watercolor Painting, China, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
CHI SHING - 'River Boats II' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower right...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rose Mandarin Chinese Porcelain Cups and Saucers
Located in New York, NY
Rose Mandarin Chinese porcelain cups and saucers. Vibrantly coloured in pinks and blues and greens and finely modeled pair of “London model” teacup...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps With Elephant Handles
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage Chinese archaistic urn form lamps having molded geometric designs and elephant handles. 22.5”h to top of socket.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for viewing and meditating. The front of the gemstone features tight and small polished botryoidal form, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. The back is natural with exposed malachite fibers fused in the bedrock. The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stone

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 Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo armchairs, English, circa 1820. Dimensions: H89.5 x W53 x D42 cm.
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Porcelain Figurine
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figure. Damaged right side. Dimensions: height: 21 cm, width: 12.5 cm.  
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Henredon Chin Hua Server Buffet
Located in Pasadena, TX
41" to 80" Henredon Chin Hua Buffet Server Cabinet in flame mahogany veneer with decorative Asian inspired brass hardware. Double door cabinet wit...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Blue and White Vase from China, Fishes Pattern, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th century Chinese blue and white vase features fishes pattern, cobalt blue on a Classic shape formed from pure white Kaolin clay. Such examples were pr...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique Dutch Delft charger was hand painted in the 18th century, circa 1770. The center of this large Dutch Delft charger shows a lovely chinoiserie scene painted in vibrant p...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Rose Green White Flowers
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. two red bands around the top. the base decorated with...
Category

18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Large 19th Century Camel Soft Blue Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a 19th century Chinese rug. Zipper closure and insert included Measures: 19” x 25'.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Pair of French Chinoiserie Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps with Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exquisite beauty of our French Chinoiserie Table Lamps, a pair that blends traditional craftsmanship with timeless design. These lamps are in great condition, showcasing...
Category

1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Chinoiserie Red Japanned Candelabra Table Lamps
Located in New York, US
Our beautiful pair of candelabra in the Chinoiserie style date from the early 20th century, and feature four candle arms with candelabra-size sockets, and fine red japanned...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Elm Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Altar Hallway Bench Seat Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century vintage Chinese chinoiserie hallway bench or pew. Made from Elm featuring rectangular form with red lacquer finish and folk painted floral and star motif. Constructed vi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Shrewsbury and Co Brass Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Cannister Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare, large brass tea canister stamped Shrewsbury and Co. Importers Great Tower Street London. This tea caddy was converted into a table lamp by Samuel Dinkelspiel of Chicago...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest by J. L. George
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Early 20th century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass and wood design. Adding a glass top this stunning chest would make a great coffee table. J.L. George was the English name used by Shuang Hong Tai, one of several Chinese companies that made carved wooden furniture...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Swat Valley bench with carved back in geometric patterns, large front legs with carved finials, and a woven seat. Measures: Width: 104”( ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese hand painted with Pagoda's, oak chest of drawers with mirror in the style of a Edwardian Dressing table...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Oak

Blue and White Majolica Urn on Dragon Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Blue and white painted Majolica urn on stand detailed with Dragon relief. Wonderful marbleized or flambe finish. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Tibetan, circa 1940s or earlier. They retain their warm original patina. These were purchased f...
Category

1940s Tibetan Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Chinoiserie Heart Shaped Box
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Papier-mâché Lacquer Box. Beautifully painted decorated box with gilt painting on black lacquer. This is wonderful colle...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paste, Lacquer, Paper

Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elegant black lacquer square end tables with gilt motif, beautiful form and color, We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and h...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious viv...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Asian Two-Tier Collapsible Brass Tray Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style collapsible tray table with brass trays, unbranded. Mahogany with an open design of six curved legs supporting an upper tier for a larger brass tray over a lower tier for a slightly smaller brass tray...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cloisonné Bird on a Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Chinese export famille verte porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece jardinière, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845). The circular-ovoid porcelain bowl or cachepot, maybe 18th century Jiaqing period (unverified), decorated with a blue and purple ground background with parcel gilt depicting pagodas, trees, mountains and landscape scenes, flanking scrolled handles issuing from the base and ending with a finely chased ormolu pierced acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and raised on six finely chased ormolu masks of Bacchus satyrs flanked by seashell-like mounts. The Ormolu, circa Paris, 1880. The Porcelain circa 1800 (Maybe 18th century.) Measures: Height: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm.) Overall width: 21 inches (53.4 cm.) Depth: 17 inches (43.2 cm.) Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) was a prominent London furniture dealer to the Royal Family, father of Edward Holmes Baldock. He was first listed in the London trade directories in 1805. That listing had him operating out of No.7 Hanway Street in London, where he was described as selling "china and glass". An updated listing in 1821 described his business as "an antique furniture and ornamental furniture dealer", and in 1826 as a buyer and seller of "china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc". Between 1832 and 1837 he sold earthenware and glass products to William IV, and upon the ascendancy of Queen Victoria in 1837, sold china until his death in 1845. Baldock was one of the first antique dealers and is similar to the 18th century marchands-merciers Dominique Daguerre and Simon-Philippe. He was the father of Edward Holmes Baldock (1812-1875), a British Conservative Party politician, and of Mary Frances Baldock, wife of the philatelist W. A. S. Westoby. Famille Verte Famille verte (????, Kangxi wucai...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Maysong Spring Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Maysong Spring is a beautiful chinoiserie mural wallpaper with large white blooms on a cool blue background. This design can add visual int...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Blue and White Vases with Covers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and white vases with covers, bodies and lids decorated with fu-dogs and stylized cloud motifs. Circa 1970s.
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Shaped Skirt Green Brown 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 top with a leafy sprig with a berry. Four re...
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Hat Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unusual example of a 19th century hat box in Fine Chinese coromandel lacquer. The hat box retains its original butterfly shaped chased brass lock plate. The lacquer feature...
Category

Mid-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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