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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
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Console Table - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Console Table - a Pair. Iem features a half round Demilune form, inset pink marble t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps. These pink and white porcelain jars are decorated in polychrome enamel with birds and flowers. A custom base an...
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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

European Pagoda & Phoenix Embroidery Fragment, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique embroidery fragment offers a Western interpretation of Chinese art styles and traditions. Densely stitched atop off-white silk, the embroidered scene depicts a tiered pa...
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Delft "De Metaale Pot" - Wanli dragonfly charger, Cornelis Koppens, 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Kraak Style charger depicting a large dragonfly, in a Chinese garden, sitting on a rock. All within a shaped octagonal border. The rim with fan-shaped panels...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Chinoiserie Wooden and Brass Jewelry Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage chinoiserie wooden jewelry chest. Features a green felt interior with brass accents and handles.
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes
Located in London, GB
A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and aca...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer

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 th...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock Introducing the Dresser by Art Furniture, a stunning piece that embodies both style and functionality....
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Pair of Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive pair of chinoiserie-inspired brass table lamps in the manner of Hollywood Regency designer James Mont. Traditional form being...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze and Painted 3-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze three-light wall lights in the Chinoiserie style with carved wooden backplates hand-painted with the figures of exotic maidens. With candelabra size sockets and ...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Birds or Quails
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of life size Chinese cloisonné or enamel on copper birds decorated with elaborate floral designs, having brass crests, beaks, and feet and removable wings.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Copper

Nankin Vase from the Manchu Period. China, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese NANKIN vase. Made of polychrome and enamelled porcelain with rotating samurai battle scenes. The edges are decorated with oriental dragons. Period: late 19th century, Manchu ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Café au Lait Craquelure Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of baluster form; fitted with two bulb sockets and adjustable rod in lacquered brass; mounted on a giltwood turned base. Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York,...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Chinese Garden Rose Colored Tapestry Silk Style Vintage Textile Art
Located in Lomita, CA
This pastel-colored tapestry depicts imperial Chinese life in all its elegance, and the beauty is in the details.. The Chinese-style tapestry is framed in a black accent picture fram...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Style Faux Silver Bamboo Mirror Decorative
Located in Manhasset, NY
A decorative mirror, 20th century, the silver painted faux bamboo frame surmounting a rectangular glass plate, the top decorated with chinoiserie hand-painted scene.
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Made Chinoiserie Style
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie beveled glass wall mirror. Made in Italy, mid-later 20th century. The frame is in excellent condition with the mirror with an intentional aged finish...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Antique Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Antique Continental Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top. Inspired after...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Nest of Three circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Side Kidney Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables. A good looking,...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set 2 Chinoiserie Gray Orange Green Hand-Painted Japanese Decor Floor Vases 1979
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 gorgeous chinoiserie gray table or floor vases featuring a classic Japanese orange, green and brown flower decor. Inside is white glazed The Set fits great to any Hollywood...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Hand Painted Large Asian Decorative Covered Bowl
Located in Denton, TX
Hand painted Chinese style covered bowl with humming birds and floral motive. Made by Maitland Smith known for their quality.
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

Bronzed Chinoiserie Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of bronzed Chinoiserie table lamps. Elaborately decorated with small birds in high relief, with cherry blossom branches and small butterflies...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Black Lacquer Japanned with Chinoiserie Decoration Twin Headboards
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Black Lacquer Japanned with Chinoiserie Decoration Twin Headboards. This is a pair of antique lacquered japanned headboards showcasing chinoiserie decoration. Each frame fea...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode
Located in New York, NY
This Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted lacquer commode contains a beautiful lake scene painted in chinoiserie style depicting people in a Chinese garden surrounded by a lake, small ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Elite Gold Aviary and Blossoms Trays - 8 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Elite gold metal tray creates a layer of “art” and interest wherever it is placed. Small in scale but brimming with style, this tray de...
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1960s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Rouge Painted Bar Cart with Gilt Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the cart stands on large front wheels and is painted in red with gilt accents; the piece features decorative chinoiserie embellishments with hand painted Chinese figures, tree and leaf decor. The table has two shelves including a removable glass tray...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Republic Period Chinese Porcelain Vases With Crackle Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese, hand-painted porcelain vases featuring figures in nature, with a crackle glaze and branch formed handles with raised flowers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

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

Materials

Hardwood

Haitai Figurine from Ca Mau Ship circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The green-glazed beasts seated on their haunches, a short spout beside their turned heads, their mane and tail splashed with yellow or brown glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng P...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Schumacher Bixi Velvet Onyx Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" pillow features Bixi Velvet in Onyx. Inspired by chinoiserie motifs, this fantastical dragon pattern was dreamt up by our in-house design studio. Feather/down fill ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Early 19th Century Ming Style Slatted Back Hardwood Armchairs
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of beautiful Chinese Ming Style armchairs, circa the early 19th century. This structural, clean-lined pair is ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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

Materials

Lacquer

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...
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1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with these Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables. These tables blend Eastern aesthetics with modern design, featuring intricate burl w...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Mid-20th Century Solid carved rosewood frames, with removable...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Sauce Boats, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1753
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Pair of Sauceboats, circa 1752-1755: Of flat hexagonal form with waved top and scroll handle, painted after the Chinese in blue with the ‘desirable residence pattern’ of a building...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Monkey Candle Stick Holder
Located in Cookeville, TN
FABULOUS Vintage Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blue & White Monkey Candle Stick Holder. The piece measures 7 inches tall x 4 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Republic Period Six Sided Covered Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of six sided, beautifully hand-painted covered porcelain vases featuring traditional figures and flowers, trimmed with parcel gilt.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

French Ormolu Mounted Kangxi Period Famille Verte Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous centerpiece has been created by the fortuitous marriage of a 17th century, Kangxi Period Famille verte enameled porcelain charger...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
Each teabowl is delicately painted with blue pigments, showcasing scenes of mountains, trees, boats, figures, and animals. The graceful brushstrokes and gentle curves evoke tradition...
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1720s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Wood Gold Gilt Italian Carved Pagoda Bells Wall Mirror Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Italian wood carved pagoda with bells gold gilt wall mirror. Comes ready to hang. Dimensions: 62.5 H x 31.5 W x 2.5 D.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale enameled Asian metal urns, probably Japan or China, circa 1930s, possibly earlier. They have been used as planters for most of their lives and exhibit their origi...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in Coral Ivory
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...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique French Chinoiserie Armchairs, Red and Gold Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of antique French Chinoiserie Arm Chairs from the late 19th Century. These grand chairs are painted in Chinese red with gold decoratively applied on the traditional fretwork patterns. Fitted with black and red silk chair...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Natural Fiber Carpet, Chinese Floral Black Background Hand Knotted Indian Rug
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Chinese Bouquet” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is offered in 100% Tencel in different pile heights cut with scissors to give it a th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Desert Plates by Fitz and Floyd, 1981 Set of Ten "Oiseau de Paradis"
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of ten pieces of "Oiseau de Paradis" desert or salad plates by the legendary team of Fitz and Floyd done in 1981. The motif is a beautiful bird of paradise in an Art Deco ...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of 18th Century English Chinoiserie Carved Wood Ring Holders
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century English Chinoiserie carved wood ring holders modeled after Asian men. The pieces are polychromed and gold gilded. Both are holding tra...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Interesting, Large, Asian Motif Tea Caddy Toleware Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This Tole lamp has charming hand-painted colorful, costumed characters. The lamp is hexagonal and three sides have characters and three sides are plain.
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in White Ivory
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...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair Of Decorative Chinese Porcelain Cache Pots
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Glazed in brown and white, the cache pots are in the style of 19th century English transferware vessels. There are matching medallions on each side with river landscapes with boats a...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is ...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

LOVELY ViNTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE SAMURAI WARRIOR LACQUER SIDE CABINET SOAPSTON
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of a Samurai warrior carved out of soapstone and...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie TV Media Stand Black Lacquered Paint Bird & Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative and extremely well made Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered and hand painted TV media stand A good loo...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Pagoda Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century pagoda lamp Five story ceramic pagoda Hand painted with silk blend shade Measures: Width 16" x height 46" Wired and working.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Pagoda Lamp
Mid Century Pagoda Lamp
$720 Sale Price
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Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon 22" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon with a self-welt finish. An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, this is one of our best-loved design...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Wood Vases, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and hand painted wood vases you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout....
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE DRAGON FOO DOG GOLD SILVER STITCH SILK EMBROIDERIEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original circa 1880 Chinese gold and silver threaded tapestry on silk depicting Chines...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

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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