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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
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

Large Pair of 19th Century English Ironstone Lamp Bases in Pink and Gold.
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair very large English ironstone urns with lids that have been converted to lamp bases. These pink glazed urns have a an overall gilded decoration as well as polychrome painted b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone, Wood

Beautiful Vintage silk and metal Chinese Embroidery dragon design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful design with two dragons and nice colours with a red background, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Chinese Bronze Ho Ho Boy Candle Stands, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century candlesticks are cast of bronze in the form of two young boys dressed in flowing garments and standing on square pedestal bases. Each boy holds a dish for ta...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole hand painted cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available in different colors. Round shaped with scalloped top.
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Tin

Italian Piedmont Chinoserie Style Crystal and Tôle Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Elegant Piedmont chandelier is in a Whimsical Chinoiserie Style. The early 19th century Orientalism styled chandelier was originally candle. T...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Tôle

C. 1830-48 Mason's Ironstone Red Scale Chinoiserie Jug
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830-48 large Mason's ironstone red scale Chinoiserie jug or pitcher, English. Marked in black: Mason's Patent Ironstone China; with swag banner & crown. Octagonal with twig ha...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair Of Early 20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt & Polychrome Bench Seats
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning pair of early 20th century decorative Chinese black lacquered gilt & polychrome painted bench seats. Republican Period - Circa 1920-30. Delivery included to mainland Englan...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Set of four Cups German Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handturned porcelain cups with saucers are hands-free painted in a traditional Chinese decor. Comes as a set in four different colors. Blue, pink, celadon and grey. ...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880. Can be pushed together to make a center table. Center table measuring: 32.5" X 48" X 48"
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1880s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gilt Chinoiserie Pink Famille Rose Oval Ceramic Tureen with Lid and Underplate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large oval chinoiserie ceramic tureen with lid and underplate. This ceramic dish is hand-painted and decorated with a grade scene. On each side, a brightly colored bird perches upo...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Decorative Vintage Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of exquisitely detailed Paintings of Asian Porcelains with lovely and subtle color. By F. de Villeonoute depicting polychrome oriental vessels...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Fine Set of Five Lacquered and Hand Painted Nesting Tables, Japan, 1920
Located in Brussels, BE
A chinoiserie corner cabinet formed by five small tables and hand painted details. Japan around 1920.
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1920s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Enormous, circa 1930, Crystal Pagoda Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable, grand, crystal and hand-beaded, Sicilian pagoda chandelier featuring protruding turrets and a tiered upper level embellished with cascading, floral form drops. From the f...
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1930s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Amboyna Burl Brass Mastercraft Asian End/Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Amboyna and brass Asian influenced end table/night stands by Mastercraft. These pieces are finished on all sides and are exquisite in person-real show stoppers ! Can...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Ceramic Lions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Pair of White Ceramic Lions exudes elegance and timeless sophistication, making them perfect statement pieces for any interior or garden decor. Each lion is meticulously crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cup in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Basin-shaped cup in Canton porcelain. Decor of four large cartouches framing Chinese style every day life scenes on a white background filled with roses and other vegetal scrolls. La...
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19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Vintage Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage Bamboo Bar Cart Very rare! Great style! Beautiful design! Perfect condition! Add this piece to any space for lots of style while also b...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is decorated with dutch canal houses on one side and Chinese pagodas and flowers on the other side. Eastern and Western motifs were simultaneously expressed in ceramics. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
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1690s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Asian Chinoiserie Ming Ginger Jar & Brass Table Lamps Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a 1980s Pair of Very High-End Asian chinoiserie Ming Ceramic Ginger Jar & Bras...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lamps in Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vase shape lamps in Japanese porcelain. Brown background decor and stylized motifs of flowers, foliage and birds in blue, yellow and red tones. Two white background large ca...
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1880s Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Large Chinese Motif Porcelain Jars / Urns by Samson, Paris
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched pair of 19th century porcelain urns with lids, made by Samson Edmé et Cie porcelain, of Paris. Samson opened in 1845 and soon became well-known for making reproductions of ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A chinoiserie vitrine. Extensively decorated in the chinoiserie manner in giltwork and polychromes; rising from a plinth base, having canted sides, a central door to the lower secti...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

c.1820-30s Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchair
Located in London, GB
Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie bamboo armchair with an upholstered seat, English, circa 1820-30s. Material: bamboo frame and upholstered seat Dimensions: H104 x W63 x D64 cm.
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Fabric

French Bench Painted Noir and Chinoiserie Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ebonized lacquered bench with gilt details and Chinoiserie upholstery. Beautiful simple carving details pagoda textile upholstery. Use this bench in foyer or end of bed. Add s...
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1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Dish Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain dish with a chinoiserie decor in orange. Rimmed with a platinum frame. Handpainted by Sofina Porzellan Bavaria. Comes in different colors.
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2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Delft Kangxi style charger, 'De Porceleyne Bijl", 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Kangxi Style charger depicting a Chinese garden. The rim with 10 fan-shaped panels Marked with an axe for 'The Porceleyne Bijl' (the Porcelain Axe) 1657-180...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed Eugène Victor Collinot Toujours, France, circa 1870
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel ceramic vase signed Eugène Victor Collinot Toujours. France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Smoke Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
The face of this 18" x 18" pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon in Smoke paired with Barnett in Noir on the back. Inspired by an Art Deco print, this ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Oriental Folk Art Carved Teak Dragon Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Teak Dragon Lamp This is superb piece of hand carving, the base of the lamp is in the form of a Fierce Water Dragon and the sh...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Teak

Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top of a Tansu-style 4 drawer chest. We love the blackened iron hardware along with th...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Chinoiserie Silkscreen Printed on Canvas Five Panel Folding Screen #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous and dramatic chinoiserie five panel folding screen silkscreen on canvas. Add some amazing color to your home with this incredible screen.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large chinoiserie table lamp made from a dark red glazed porcelain vase from the early 20th century. Classic form. Transformed to a table lamp in solid brass ends by Sofina Boutique ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOiSERIE SOAPSTONE CARVED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted Soapstone & lacquer marble topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste commode c...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble, Soapstone

Vintage Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish Set - Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish Set - Blue. Listing includes both dishes. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 0.25" H x 4" Diameter.
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Bulbous Brass “Kotel” Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of Eastern elegance to your decor with this pair of Chinoiserie Bulbous Brass "Kotel" Lamps. These lamps feature ornate brass bases with traditional Chinoiserie motifs, o...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Oriental Lacquered and Giltwood Console Table
Located in IT
19th century, oriental lacquered and giltwood console table Size: H 80 x L 110 x P 45 cm Particular oriental console table, made at the end ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly shaped pulls and brass detail. All Henredon hallmarks are present.
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tea Bowl and Saucer, Richard Chaffers of Liverpool, circa 1760
By Richard Chaffers
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A porcelain tea bowl and saucer from one of the Liverpool makers, painted with a chinoiserie scene. The use of the white porcelain to form the shin...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

ViNTAGE HAND LACQUERED CHINESE ORIENTAL COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table with twin drawers Please note the delivery fee list...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Vintage Dagobert Peche Style Pagoda Brass Floor Lamp 1920s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage Dagobert Peche style pagoda floor lamp from solid brass 1920s Austria. Outstanding Art Deco vintage floor lamp with beautiful chin...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silk Blankets or Embroideries, Qing Dynasty
Located in Milano, IT
This spectacular pair of silk fabrics, dating back to the 19th-century Qing dynasty, is a precious example of the ancient Chinese art of embroidery. The fabrics are adorned with embr...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Chinese Amphoras -miniatures-
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Chinese amphoras -miniatures- ceramic with mount -ring- in European silver Origin China, circa 1900 perfect condition warrior scenes.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver

Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn Lamp, White Glaze with Craquelure
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant Chinoiserie urn table lamp features large sculptural ceramic body with Blanc de Chine white glaze with craquelure effect. Highly detailed craquelure glaze texture is...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Wood

Old Paris Garrniture Set
Located in Hudson, NY
This very finely painted set of Old Paris vases is perfect to decorate a mantel or large server. The painting all by the same hand is done in the chinoiserie style and of the best qu...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Pagoda Bird Cage Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your space with this vintage Asian Chinoiserie pagoda bird cage lantern. Crafted in the shape of a traditional pagod...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tall Beaker, Decorated with Prunus, Dehua, C1680
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A striking beaker, in Dehua’s luscious porcelain. An unsually bright white for Dehua, which is very attractive. A tall beaker, of pleasing shape, with simple decoration of Prunus....
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Shard Box Oriental Decorative Nickel Silver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Shard Box Oriental Decorative Nickel Silver Box Blue and White. Vintage Chinese Nickel Silver Box with Blue and White Porcelain S...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. A saddle seat and blanket are glazed with pale blue and white, the elephant’s skin painted a rich burnt umber and ...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1960s French Ceramic Elephant
1960s French Ceramic Elephant
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Chinoiserie Bench
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Authentic Choiserie An exceptional and elegant bench in the Chinoiserie style, crafted from rich mahogany and adorned with delicate gold-painted motifs. This rare decorative piece r...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large rectangular pillow of antique silk velvet and an antique Chinese textile
Located in New York, NY
Made from an antique Chinese silk textile, this large rectangular lumbar pillow is refined yet opulent. It is fabricated from an Asian brocade antique textile and luxurious 19th cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Vintage Chinoiserie Raised Satin Glass Tropical Birds Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Raised Frosted Satin Glass "Tropical Birds" Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Burnished Brass Mounts. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H (to finial) x 23" H (t...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

STUNNING 1920's VINTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE GEISHA GIRLS LACQUER SIDE CABINET
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 Geisha girls hand carved, lacquered and decor...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Regency Style Mahogany Carved Dolphin Jardinière Plant Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith jardinière plant stand. Made from mahogany with a tripod carved delphin base over reeded bun feet and a reticulated planter top. Dimensions: 19.5" ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 19th C English Black Lacquered and Raised 6 Panel Screen Greek Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English black lacquered Chinoiserie decorated 6 panel screen. Greek key design with scenes of figures and animals. Raised detail.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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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