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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
Mid Century Italian Chinoiserie Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Circa 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
Mid Century Italian chinoiserie lacquered and ebonised sideboard. Circa 1950. The sideboard is of good proportions and shows superb chinoiserie red-lacquered and gilt embossed doors...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Monumental Oversized Bone Pedestals With Intricate Detail Design
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of monumental oversized wood and bone inlay pedestals with intricate detailed design and etching to tell an ancient Chinese narrative with C...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Baluster-Form Saltglaze Teapot, Decorated with Faulous Beasts, England, C1745
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In salt-glazed stoneware, crisply moulded with fabulous beasts and birds.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Georgian "Vase and Flower" Pattern Mason's Patent Ironstone China
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a group of fourteen (14) hand-painted Mason's Ironstone luncheon plates, in the "Vase and Flower" gilded pattern, from their earliest George III Period, circa 1818. These pl...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ironstone

Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Base Plate Vase & Rock Ptn, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Sauce Tureen complete with cover lid and base plate, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to t
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to the 20th Century, the lamps have been matched with new pale blue shades Each vase has a cartouche with ...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Indochinese Tray Carved with Dragons, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Indochinese table / serving tray in carved wood. Very elaborate sculpture with a mythological theme (dragons). Good manufacturing quality. Asia, French Indochina (Vietnam), ...
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Early 1900s Vietnamese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase oil lantern lamps. This exquisite pair of oil lamps showcases a beautiful collaboration between French and Asian craftsmanshi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Oriental Folk Art Carved Dragon Tray This Is a Lovely Piece of Hand Carving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Dragon Tray This is a lovely piece of hand carving, the tray is octagonal with a dragon at every corner A superb piece which neat handles carved into th...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Teak

LARGE PAIR OF 133X78CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAITS WITH GOLD BORDERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits on the original paper with lovely glazed...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Plywood

Polychrome Mug Tea Ceremony, Worcester, circa 1754
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Scratch cross type mug, decorated with the tea ceremony pattern. Incised line to base near handle.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine and Rare Large 19th C Chinoiserie Inkwell with Porcelain Bell and Ink Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large 19th century Chinoiserie inkwell with raised decoration and fine gilt bronze mounts. Porcelain inkpots and a porcelain bell.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Watercolor Framed Painting of Flowers & Butterfly
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage watercolor painting depicts pink and red flowers, most probably peonies, with lush green leaves, and white and yellow butterfly, sitting on one of the leaves. Bright, festiv...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs a Lovely Looking Set of Four
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs A lovely looking set of Four The chairs are a classic design they have a solid Back Splat, they are lacquered in the Japanese styl...
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1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Lacquer

Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Bronze Lantern with Painted Mirror and Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Chinoiserie bronze lantern with painted mirror and glass.
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Heavy Cast Bronze Lamps in The Manner of James Mont
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of heavy cast bronze desk lamps in the style of James Mont, made in Belgium, circa 1960s. Heavy cast bronze lamps with natural oxidation patina to the surface. Depicting Mandari...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The baluster form terra cotta vase decorated with Chinoiserie decoration including a Court figure waving a banner with an attendant, persimmons, orchids, peonies and other emblems of...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Chinoiserie Mirrors in the Manner of James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chinoiserie mirrors in the manner of James Mont. Hollywood Regency. Black lacquered wood frames with gold decorative molding to the...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Vintage English Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative vintage English black lacquered and Chinoiserie inspired hand painted side table. Really pretty! A fabulous accent piece.
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Porcelain Celadon Lidded Whatnot Trinket Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith round lidded trinket dish / box with a factory distressed pale celadon green glaze, topped with a bronze pineapple shaped finial. Dimensions: 10.25" x 9" (Diameter x...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Modern Set of Six Porcelain Cups Hand Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handturned porcelain cups with saucers are hands-free painted in modern decor with butterflies hand painted all around. Comes as a set in three different painted col...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Marble Pattern Glass Vintage Ginger Jar Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The idea of marble and glass in the same piece makes this lamp worth a second and even third look. Light gray, tan and a white background on this Chinese influenced export lamp makes...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Chinese Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A unique antique French chinoiserie style gilt bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain chandelier embellished with a central hand-painted Chinese porcelain bowl and adorned with fine gilt b...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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Silk

Set of 3 Antique 19th Century French Red Ochre Panels in a "Chinoiserie" Design
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 3 Antique 19th Century French Red Ochre Colored Panels in a "Chinoiserie" Design. Middle Panel: 33" H x 22 1/2" W x 1/2" D 2 Side Panels: 33" H x 17 1/4" W x 1/2" D
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Decorative Silk Cushions with Hand Embroidery and Hand-Painted Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of decorative cushions with hand embroidery and hand painting in the style of Emperor's garden, silk taffeta Chase Erwin Diva col. chocolate, embellished with hand embroider...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Delft - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft faience plate with blue chinoiserie decoration of a willow tree behind a fence. Late 18th century. Very good condition: usual wear and chipping to the rim
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Centerpieces, H. Journet & Cie
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Centerpieces, Attributed to E. Lievre, Signed on the Bottom. Each bulbous-bodied centerpiece is set on Chinese-style ormolu bases,...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Butter Boat, Two Peony Rockbird Pattern, Worcester, circa 1755
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A particularly successful dish, formed in the shape of a leaf, and decorated with underglaze blue painting after the Chinese. The Two Peony Rockbird pattern is a traditional Chine...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stone

Carlton Ware Mandarin Tree Vase England, circa 1935
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large Carlton Ware vase from, circa1935 with the Mandarin Tree pattern with the green/black color way variation. Superbly hand painted and gilded in near excellent condition. A cou...
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1930s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Elevate your coastal boho chic decor with this stunning vintage mirror. Featuring a beautifully crafted faux bamboo frame in a creamy pale yellow, this mirror exudes a timeless eleg...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo

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 colours and decorations. Round shaped with scalloped top.
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Tin

Vintage Chinoiserie Scorched Bamboo Lacquered Two Tier Accent Table 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century scorched bamboo occasional / accent table with painted lacquer top. Made of tortoiseshell patterned bamboo with an inset black lacquer top stamped with a se...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Fabulous Mod White Faux Bamboo Wood Pucci Style Upholstered Bench Hollywood Glam
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous mod white faux bamboo Pucci style upholstered bench. The vintage upholstery shows some light wear with a few minor spots but is very presentable a...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Bernhardt 3 Piece Modular Asian Lighted Bookcase Wall Unit with China Cabinet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Extraordinary 3-piece Chinoiserie wall-unit by Bernhardt. This captivating Asian inspired system is comprised of three individual cabinets. The cabinets are stand alone and can be us...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Asian Cloisonné Incense Burner
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Asian Cloisonne Incense Burner is a wonderful decorative accent from a bygone era ~ that still works! The process to create...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Vases with Nature Themed Relief
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of turquoise, glazed porcelain vases with decorative relief including koi, lotus flowers and other Chinoiserie themes.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Chinese Foo Dog Cigar, cigarette, 420 Ashtray, or Incense Burner - Chinese Guardian Lion. A unique and very interesting piece. The Foo Dog tilts bac...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Delft Blue and White Floral Decorative Wall Plates, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chinoiserie style blue and white ceramic decorative wall plates with flowers. By Delft The Netherlands, Mid-20th century. Measures: 7.5"W x 7.5"D x 0.88"H Exc...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Queen Anne red lacquered chinoiserie side chair. Pretty hand painted design! Note: There is a companion chair. Sold se...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

LARGE 138X114CM ANTIQUE CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT WITH LOVELY BLACK FRAMe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait on the ori...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Oriental Folk Art Carved Tray
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Tray This is a skilfully hand carved piece, the base, the sides and the edges (which form the handles) are all carved with f...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Padouk

18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or France. A rare survivor from the first quarter of the ...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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

Egg Cup, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1752
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Modelled after a small Chinese blanc-de-Chine wine cup of Dehua, Fujian Province; the bowl with three single prunus sprigs. Thick glaze with some crazing around base. Green translucency. Base glazed but partially wiped. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Parkside Antiques Melbourne...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinoiserie Style Silvered Metal Two-Light Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal two-light sconces with backplate in the form of a Chinese vase in three sections of carved rock crystal. The upper section continuing into three rows of over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box Soapstone Brass Chinoiserie
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Chinese jewelry box, chinoiserie jewelry box, made of black lacquered wood, brass details and soapstone image in relief of flower...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

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

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

Vintage Chinoiserie Metal With Gold Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage chinoiserie metal table lamps. Each feature a metal body with gold plating of Chinese designs and letters.
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Decorated Chinese Porcelain Covered Jars Republic Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese, hand-painted, colorful, lidded, porcelain jars with celebratory scenes featuring figures and animals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Walnut framed with Chinoiserie upholstery three piece suite. ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
The vases in this pair feature the striking combination of Kangxi era (circa 1700) porcelain with later 19th century French gilt bronze. This type of combination—of Chinese porcelain...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Tole Umbrella Rack Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole umbrella rack in chinoiserie style. Hand painted decoration with vegetal motifs at the bottom and drapery on the top and colors. Round shaped with s...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Tin

Teapot, Stag Hunt Pattern, China, circa 1740, Decorated in London by Giles
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Chinese export porcelain teapot with underglaze blue decoration; decorated for the London market in the James Giles workshop with the S...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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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