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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
MAITLAND SMITH Verdigris Brass Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Foo Dog sculptures in brass depicting mythical lion-like animal family that are protectors, "guardian lions", by Maitland Smith. Verdigris (patinated) brass sculpted statues, one lion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Oriental Bamboo Waste Paper Basket A very attractive piece, unusually it is in a cube shaped the bamboo is woven in squares and is tied at the joints, all in very good condi...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Caned Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Caned chair with mother of pearl inlay and gold paint on back. Faded paint on legs; likely recently recaned. Dimensions: 33"H x 25"D x 19.5"W. Ask us about local NYC delivery.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Giltwood

Mid-Century Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered In Chinoiserie Tiger Printed Cotton
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century newly upholstered chaise lounge. The upholstery is a printed cotton or cotton linen blend. It’s size makes it a decorative versatile piece!
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Chinese Dragon Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone large square serving dish complete with lid or cover, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th cen...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Red Chest on Stand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Red lacquered mahogany, with carved mahogany base, and h...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Stylish Chelsea House Ebonized Chinoiserie Three Tiered Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted chinoiserie etagere by Chelsea House. The three tiers graduated from top to bottom, with black background with painted Asian inspired decoration. 69 inches tall, 19.5...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Vintage Portuguese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with a Delft style hand-painted design Portugal, Circa 1980s Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 19.25"H. Very good vintage condition.
Category

1980s Portuguese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bobyrug’s little vintage silk Chinese pictorial rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Chinese rug with a design of birds and nice light colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Late 20th Century Maitland-Smith Style Chinoiserie Painted Wood Panel Art Extra
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Wood Panel Lemon tree in Blue And white chinoiserie Painted Framed Wall Art.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Chinoiserie Nightstands
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning pair of antique French Chinoiserie Bedside Cabinets exude elegance and sophistication. Crafted from high-quality wood, each table features three drawers with bronze han...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair, Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. Introducing a captivating pair of Vintage Chinoiserie & Partial Gilt Wood Decorated Obelisks, each a testament to timeless elegance and artistic finesse. Stan...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

1950s French Chinoiserie White Ironstone Faux Bamboo Watering Can Pitcher
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous vintage French Chinoiserie style white ironstone watering can or pitcher with a faux bamboo design, circa 1950. It has a sleek and stylish design, perfect for the modern h...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Henredon Folio 10 Chinoiserie Entertainment Storage Armoire Painted Scenic Desig
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Chinoiserie entertainment storage cabinet or armoire with painted scenic designs, Ming style feet, brass hardware, and a lighted center section by Henred...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Beijing Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese beijing rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors with blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or bedside chests Attributed to Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut, with original Asian-inspir...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1920s English Chinese Vase Chinoiserie Saucers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1920s English chinoiserie Chinese vase motif saucers. Original condition with no visible signs of previous repairs. Illegible brand stamp on the underside.
Category

1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Antique English Vase & Cover, Burnt Orange Black Chinoiserie Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive hand painted vase and cover from the re known studio of Carlton England. This Chinoiserie design features a variation of the Willow on a burnt orange backgroun...
Category

1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Two-Tier inverted Umbrella Chinoiserie Pagoda Chandelier w/ Brass Bells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the exotic into your space. This Vintage Vaughan English Two-tier black pagoda wood chandelier with bell tassel detail and gold Arabic design adds a deep richness to any space.
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Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo and Etched Brass Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency style tea table or occasional side table In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Bamboo form carved walnut, with etched brass top depic...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring a floral pattern. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 15.5"H Ve...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Table Set
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Absolute marvelous Chinese Ceramic Table Set in very good condition. Set contains 1 table and 4 stools, all in bleu and red dragon figures. 1 stool has a little chip, as you can se...
Category

1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

ViNTAGE HAND LACQUERED CHINESE ORIENTAL COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
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...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE CIRCA 1910 CHINESE CHINOISERIE MIRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1910 Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate and peri...
Category

1910s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Blue & White Chinoiserie Platter Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French blue & white chinoiserie platter Creil et Montereau. Model Pagoda. 12 inches.
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has an attractive Oriental-inspired drawing of Japanese cherry tree and a lovely scene of geishas. The table lamp has a new professionally handmade custom lampshade mad...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

LE TALLEC - Chinese Circus -22 demitasse cups and saucers -Tiffany & Co. pattern
Located in LYON, FR
Rare 22 demitasse cups and saucers set in the "Chinese Circus" pattern made by Camille Le Tallec. Hand painted (signatures under the cups and the saucers with the letter date "P/v"...
Category

1970s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE CHINOISERIE TILT TOP SIDE END TABLE CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature Please...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

John Ridgway Ironstone Bowl Hand-Painted pattern, William 1Vth Circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a highly decorative, ironstone, twin handled circular footed Bowl by John Ridgway, dating to the English William 1Vth period, circa 1835 . The bowl has been carefully hand-painted in bold colorful enamels with a chinoiserie pattern of three oriental people travelling on a boat, pattern number 5057. It is also richly hand gilded. John Ridgway operated at his father’s celebrated Cauldon Place works, Shelton, Hanley, England, between 1830-1856, producing some fine porcelain and stone China of excellent quality. His stone China earthenwares and ironstone wares are discussed on page 305 of Godden's Guide to Ironstone, Stone and Granite Wares written by Geoffrey Godden for the Antique Collectors Club. This piece is fully marked to the base with an Imperial Stone China...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Gold Floral-Detailed DeGournay Chinoiserie Style 6-Panel Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold vibrant floral-detailed DeGournay Chinoiserie Style six-panel screen. Paper scenery on one side, wood frame and backing. 20th century French. Hanging hardware along the top.
Category

Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Italian, Chinoiserie, Room Dividers, Screens, Blue and White, Floral Motif, Gilt
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian, Chinoiserie, Pair of Room Dividers or Screens, Blue and White, Floral Motif, Gilt Each having a Chinoiserie style depicting tapestry flow blue decorations above large platt...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Celadon Porcelain Crackle Glaze Ginger Jar Fu Dog Mantel Urn Vase 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese ginger jar / lidded urn crafted of pale celadon green, crackle glaze porcelain with blue painted details, intricately molded with floral patterns and guardian lions / fu dogs...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Carpet with light blue background and Chinese design from the 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
It is the early 1930s in Hanoi. Two French engineers living there, Georges Fenies and Armand Guillou, are passionate about hand-knotted carpets in their spare time. At that time thes...
Category

1930s Vietnamese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Pair of Blue & White Ginger Jars with Foo Dog Lids
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of blue & white Chinoiserie Ginger jars with foo dog lids. Very nice detail throughout.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional antique (late 19th century) French gilt bronze vases in the Chinoiserie style with fine cloisonne enamel designs of flowers on a geometric ground with stylized li...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

LOVELY ViNTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE SAMURAI WARRIOR LACQUER SIDE CABINET SOAPSTON
Located in GB
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...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Sofa Table C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Sofa Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Rais...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Blue & White Elephant Plate Chinoiserie Pagoda Burslem
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate signed Burslem. 1780 pattern Pagoda/elephant. End of 19th century.
Category

1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
Located in Berkeley, CA
Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see it in a kitchen.) 4 x 60 warm LED bulbs included.
Category

1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

1960s Chinoiserie Ming Style Wood Tufted Bench Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, bench or coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is stat...
Category

1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plate Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England circa 1810, this Minton porcelain dish is a masterpiece of English Regency chinoiserie. The hand-painted scene exhibits vibrant colors, intricate details, and a playf...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Drum-Form Garden Seat
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a super chic mid-20th century solid brass stool in the form of an antique Chinese garden seat. The stool has been recently professionally polished and is ready to be the foca...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Decorated 4 door cupboard circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated 4 door cupboard circa 1900 Cream In colour 4 doors with gilt frames, Working locks with key, open to Reveal: Shelf interior Gilded Line & x pattern detail on f...
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Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French Chinoiserie Four Panel Giltwood Screen
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 19th Century French giltwood folding screen painted in the Chinoiserie style and backed in silk.
Category

19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

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...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Majolica Stick or Umbrella Stand Fly Frog Bamboo Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful, playful Majolica Stick stand. Beautifully done to capture that moment. Set on natures bamboo, Frog eyes the Fly. Excellent detail and color of glaze. Retains original label.
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Wonderful Maison Bagues Round Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Bamboo Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Bagues Style Round Chinoiserie Hand Painted Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo Bronze Coffee Table
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1.4 METER CHINESE CHINOISERIE MiRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1960's large Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

English Blue & White Dragon Plate Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
English Blue & White Dragon Plate Circa 1920. Signed Booths.
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1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic guardian of protection, sits on an eight sided pedestal glazed and decorated with bird...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Red Chinoiserie Tray Top Faux Bamboo Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Tray Top Faux Bamboo Coffee Cocktail Table
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Chi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Set Of Four Large De Gournay NYC Asian Themed Platinum Framed Wall Paper Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four custom De Gournay NYC platinum Asian themed wall paper panels. The panels of custom wall paper with 6" squares in platinum tones presented in embossed gilt bamboo form fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

The Land of the Swallows black Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Land of the Swallows black wallpaper model combines the refinement of works of art with the luxury of designer decorations. Statement. Sting. Unforgettable. This mix participates...
Category

2010s Romanian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Other

19th Century Canton Porcelain Vase Mounted on Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
Superb in both size and artistry, this big, measuring 38 cm in height, Canton famille porcelain vase hails from the 19th-century era of Napoleon III. Adorned with a plethora of capti...
Category

19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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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