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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
Asian Style Art Pottery and Enamel Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Asian style is pottery lamp with reticulated body. The ginger jar form with hand enameled peony floral decoration, circa 1930s and high style that compliments a modern or traditional...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Chinese Watercolor & Ink Landscape Painting, Signed, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage traditional style watercolor and ink landscape painting on silk (applied to paper backing) - hand painted - silk damask textile border - signed with a red seal lower right (u...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paint, Paper

Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
Breathtaking vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie large decorative statues 1 male and 1 female comprised of bright red plastic-coated plaste...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Paint

George Zee Rosewood Long Dresser With Glass Hutch And Matching Rosewood Tall Boy
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Rosewood 9 Drawer Long Dresser, Rosewood Hutch With 8 Shelves And 4 Glass Doors With Brass Pulls And A Rosewood 6 Drawer Tall Boy. The George Zee Rosewood...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Petite James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite James Mont style Buddha lamp. Newly rewired. Lamp takes one standard bulb (not included). Lampshade is not included.
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Composition, Metal

Teapot in the White, Prunus Decorated, Bow, circa 1749
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Drum-shape teapot with applied double-prunus decoration, in imitation of the Chinese. Pots of this form and date are rare, and this example is unusual in the quality of its body and glaze and the lavishly applied prunus decoration. Ceramics bills from the Porcelain Company, [Bow] November 1749, among Lord Bute...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the refined elegance of these Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Lamps. Perfect for American-style interiors, these lamps feature intricate Chinoiserie ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

WaterCloset Commode Armchair Table Red Lacquer Alnwick Castle DukeNorthumberland
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare red lacquer, Chinoiserie water closed and matching table cupboard from the Collection of the Duke & Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle of Harry Potter fame Dating from c1...
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Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Large Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Celadon porcelain vase with naturalistic decoration in cobalt blue, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Perfect condition, no restoration. Measurements H cm 32 D mouthpiece cm 16
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Red & Gold Chinoiserie Style Tole Cachepots
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of striking red and gold French handpainted chinoiserie tole cachepots.
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1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Green Family Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mount Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large vase shaped porcelain lamp. Green family porcelain on a red background, decorated with interlaces, flowers and butterflies. Plants in reserve in two white background cartouches...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese ‘Sang Bouef’ Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The deep, rich, orange/red color of this 19th Century Chinese “Sang Boeuf” ceramic lamp on its wood stand adds rich depth to any room or space! The Sang Bo...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four Extremely Rare Very Large Multi Light Figural Chinoiserie Gilt and Patinated Bronze hand Enameled Wall Sconces, Attributed to Caldwell. This exquisite set of four larg...
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19th Century American Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Breakfast Cup & Saucer, Saint Cloud, circa 1725
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A most attractive and unusual pattern on this early example of French porcelain. While suggests a coffee cup to modern eyes, the decoration of tea plants in flower definitely says th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
These beautiful oil lamps were created in France in the late 19th century. They are designed in a wonderful chinoiserie style—a European take on Chinese decorative arts. The lamp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons. Our stunning Chinese lacquer tray is rectangular with two handles and hand decorated with gold ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Asian Influenced Design Silver Leafed Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced design silver leafed lamps, probably American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The price noted incl...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Pair of 1800s Ormolu-Mounted French Sevres Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers
Located in Skien, NO
A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Sevres-Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers. With Sevres Marks, from Late 19th Century These elegant vases each feature domed covers, beautifully painted with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Maison Bagues Attributed Bronze Faux Bamboo Coffee Table Chinoiserie Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Bronze Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, attributed to Maison Bagues, France, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina.
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Official’s Hat Chairs, a Pair
Located in Hartville, OH
A brilliant pair chinoiserie officials arm chairs. Gorgeous hand painted details cover ever inch of the surface of these beautiful chairs. Excellent Vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

1980s Big Brass Cloisonne Enamelled Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Vase Exotic #1
Located in London, GB
A large decorative ginger jar vase from the 1980s, crafted from brass cloisonné hand-painted in a chinoiserie style. The jar features a domed lid, its surface has been decorated ove...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Handwoven Bamboo & Painted Wood Decorative Fan Wall Accent
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Celebrate old-world craftsmanship with this striking vintage handwoven bamboo fan featuring a delicately pierced body, sculptural leaf-like silhouette, and hand-painted wooden handle...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Paint

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box, with gold decoration. This type of box would have held cigarettes or trinkets. Stamped "Made in Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Chinoiserie Stained Glass Brushed Metal Fretwork Design Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Chinoiserie Stained Glass Brushed Metal Fretwork Design Table Lamp in Distressed Dark Gray/Blue Painted Finish with Interior Light. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand-painted porcelain Republic period Zun-form vases with matte glaze, made into lamps at a later date, mounted on ebonized wood bases. Vases 19" high. New linen shades. a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of chinoiserie ceramic table lamps. Hand painted ceramic vases are decorated with rose bushes in burgundy and gold, set against a cream craquelure base. Vases are gadrooned, a...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp Porcelain
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Early 20th century chinoiserie table lamp transformed from a blue glazed porcelain vase in classic pumkin form. Manufactured by Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel with a handmade and handpainted lampshade in blue inside gold...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Dish Jewelry Tray w/Parrot Bird on Bamboo Plant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain jewelry dish/plate/tray by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Tray vide-poche features a Phoenix parrot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a captivating piece of craftsmanship with this set of four Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables. These unique tables showcase a mesmerizing hand-painted gilt design feat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Six Far East Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker. Wood bases with original red upholstery. See matching dining table by Michael Taylor in last photo.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinoiserie glass table lamps. Wooden ball finials secure empire shaped concertina folded shades. Ginger jar shaped vases are painted cream on the interior, with delicate t...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning small table top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee l...
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large French Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French Samson porcelain and gilt bronze Chinoiserie vases French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 24cm This superb pair of vases was crafted in the late 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Shanxi Round Bentwood Dumpling Serving Steamer Box 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Shanxi wooden storage box used for serving steamed dumplings / food at family gatherings. This steamer box features traditional round, rustic, bentwood constructi...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Fine Late 17th Century Delft Garlic Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, in excellent serviceable condition. English, early nineteenth century.
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17th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Figural Nesting Side Tables w/ Drawer - 4 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Nesting Side Tables with Carved Scenes - 4 Pcs. Listing includes 4 tables in graduating sizes, smallest table with single dovetailed drawer, very impr...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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

Delftware - Pair of plates with a Parrot, mid 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
A pair of polychrome Delftware plates with a parrot perched on a ring in the center, with interesting asymmetrical landscape elements showing a basis in early 18th century design. Th...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

18th Century Italian Painted Panel in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Sublime 18th Century Italian painted panel in the Chinoiserie style.Depicting a menagerie of brightly coloured birds set against a naturalistic tree setting.
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18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Red Painted Beveled Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinoiserie Red Painted Beveled Mirror, with gilt figural scenes and scroll form frame. Mirror plate: 34" H x 17.5" W; frame: 48.5" H x 22.25" W. Provenance: From a 20 East 74th Stre...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century Famille verte China porcelain mural fountain, decorated with lotus, tree and bird motifs. The faucet is coming out of a dragon mouth. Beaut...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Small since hand-painted Chinese porcelain, made in the 20th century. The since has internal veiling as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 6.5 h cm 8 Chinese ceramics are some of the most...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps Hand-painted Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of large chinoiserie style urn or jar table lamps is mounted on round brass and carved wood bases and topped with fine brass fittings and substantial ornate brass finial...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sensational Pair of Red Coral Bamboo & Rattan Club Chairs with Custom Cushions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sizzling hot pair of coral red rattan and bamboo vintage armchairs having classic shape and custom cushions. seat height without cushion 17.5 Arm height 25
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chinoiserie Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinoiserie lacquer table lamp This Chinoiserie lamp has a very unusual background colour it can only be described as “Mandarin” The la...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Mid Century Chelsea Desk Clock Electronometer Chinoiserie Bronze Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking example of mid-20th century American horology and decorative arts, this electric mantel clock by the Chelsea Clock Company features a vividly executed chinoiserie-style ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Chinoiserie Style Bronze Finish Metal Birds on Branch Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Chinoiserie Style Bronze Finish Metal Birds on Branch Table Lamp in the Giacometti Style. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 31.5" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light so...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Style Carved Rosewood Credenza/Sideboard with Custom Glass Cover
Located in East Freetown, MA
Asian style rosewood credenza / sideboard with carved longevity design and separate protective glass for the top. Unit has classic Chinese wood joinery and matching wood shelves. In ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Carlton Ware England 'Temple' Pattern Octagonal Vase, circa 1925
Located in Pymble, NSW
A superbly hand decorated 'Temple' pattern vase from circa 1925 in near perfect condition having been in only the one collection since purchase in the 1930s. Oriental scene of figure...
Category

1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I love this color! It unmarked and in very good condition with some choppiness to the p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Console Table, probably American, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, entry table, or bar. Deep Chinese red color with hand ca...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century chinoiserie decorated chandelier possibly Venetian, the pagoda form having six lights with crimson shades, 15" H x 28" W.  
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Tôle

Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Planters With Asian Scene
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of large glazed ceramic planters with an Asian scene. The vintage terracotta planters are ochre and brown in color and have notched...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Original Antique Print - The Road of Pillars, China, C.1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great print of the Road of Pillars, China Copper-plate engraving Published by Thomas Kelly, C.1820 Unframed.
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Early 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Fish Form Carved Jade and Gilt Silver Candelabra from Cartier
Located in New York, US
Our pair of rare two-light gilt silver candlesticks from Cartier from the early 20th century feature finely carved jade stone figures of fish. Each 10 by 10 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches. Ma...
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade, Silver

Exquisite Pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Carved Rosewood Chairs Asian Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exquisite pair of Chinese carved rosewood chairs made in the Classic Ming style. Featuring geometric carved backs and arms and chow legs...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Good Quality Art Deco 'Chinoiserie' Painted Timber Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Art Deco 'Chinoiserie' painted timber fireplace. The stepped frieze and jambs adorned with finely painted Chinese landscapes including ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Espejo italiano de estilo Chinoiserie
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Espejo italiano Chinoiserie Circa 1.880. Espejo italiano de estilo Chinoiserie Circa 1.880, realizado en madera policromada y tallada artesanalmente. Medidas: Alto 70cm Ancho 50cm Fo...
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1880s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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