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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
17th Century Delft Blue & White Charger
Located in Dallas, TX
17th century delft blue & white charger is a timeless interpretation of the Japanese porcelains that were so popular in Europe, replicated by the master ceramicists in the Delft region of Holland, and most experts agree, equivalent in quality to the Oriental artworks...
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo armchairs, English, circa 1820.
Dimensions: H89.5 x W53 x D42 cm.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Magnificent Pair Glossy Black Chinoiserie Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of glossy black Chinoiserie nightstands. We love that these are veneered in black glossy Formica and are in great vintage...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oriental Porcelain Gold Trim and Flower Painted Ginger Jar Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Oriental porcelain gold trim and flower painted ginger jar table lamps, a Pair.
Very good vintage condition.
Measure 5.75" in diameter and 14.5 inches tall to the top of the socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Patinated Bronze Hollywood Regency Chinoiseries Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of whimsical Chinoiserie style patinated lamps by Frederick Cooper. The bamboo motif sides with bamboo leaves with an Asian man carrying a water jug. The bronze is two tone wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably originally intended as a sewing table, but it i...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Large Floral Porcelain Chinoiserie Blue Drum Table Lamps New Wiring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large drum porcelain table lamps. Blue and gold. Newly wired with all new brass sockets. No chips or breaks.
30 H to finial
22 H to socket.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Decalcomania Baluster Vase
Located in New York, NY
Continental chinoiserie baluster vase. Very large baluster form chinoiserie vase covered in continental decals made during rage for decalcomania. Europe,...
Category
19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper
Set of Twelve Chinese Watercolors on Pith Paper of Insects
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of twelve 19th century Chinese watercolors on pith paper depicting moth species and assorted other insects, executed in glorious viv...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pair Griswold Cabinets, Armoire's, Dessin Fournir, Chinoiserie, Palatial
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Monumental Griswold cabinets, Linen Press or Armoires by Dessin Fournir, Chinoiserie
These custom handmade eight foot high chinoiserie hand-painted cabinets were made especi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dinner Plate by Copeland Late Spode in Chinoiserie Pattern No. 4089, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful plate in the Chinese inspired pattern number 4089, produced by the Copeland - Late Spode factory and made of earthenware pottery called Pearl-ware, in the mid 19th century, circa 1850.
This plate is well potted with a recessed rim.
The pattern is transfer printed under-glaze in cobalt blue, then carefully hand painted in bold coloured enamels over-glaze in Gilt Heightened, Rare Pattern Number '4089' which Depicts Oriental Flowers including Bamboo, Peonies and Prunus Blossom in a garden setting with insects.
Similar plates of this period are shown in Steven Smith's book called Spode and Copeland, published by Schiffer.
The plate is fully marked to the base, with a transfer printed Copeland Late Spode...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Italian Chinoiserie Pagoda Form Bronze & Crystal Chandelier, Early 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
A sophisticated Italian crystal Chinoiserie pagoda chandelier in the Regency style is from the early 20th century. The bronze Pagoda fram...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Blue & White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Red Painted and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese red painted coffee table with gilt highlights, circa 1930's. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top a frieze with gilt highlights, resting on square legs with gilt deco...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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.
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Chinoiserie Vide Poche Decorative Dishes, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four pretty scalloped chinoiserie dishes. Each dish is slightly bowl-shaped and would be fabulous if used as a lemon dish at a place setting, or as...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Pair Chinoiserie Italian Ceramic Blanc De Chine Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Italian ceramic Blanc de Chine ginger jar lamps with white on white relief design all around. Black circular bases, have some ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian-style polychrome corner cabinet fitted with a single paneled door featuring a chinoiserie figural landscape, opening to a shelved interior. Wears to paint.
Category
1930s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Porcelain Ceramic Chinoiseries Oriental Red Blue Garden Seat, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Porcelain ceramic Chinoiseries oriental red blue garden seat - a Pair. Item features beautiful bird and flower design, very nice pair, great style and form, approx. 30lbs eac...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Pair Mason's Ironstone Miniature Vases Fence Rock & Gold Flower Ptn Ca 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare pair of miniature Mason's ironstone Vases or Urns, hand painted in in the beautiful "Fence, Rock and Gold Flower" pattern, which ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage gilt metal faux bamboo umbrella stand, chinoiserie style.
Good condition, nice patina.
1960s - Spain
Dimensions:
Height: 72cm/24.01"
Width: 37cm/
Depth: 26cm/.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modern Baroque Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare hand painted ebonized parcel bronze gilt Baroque Chinoiserie Revival side table. Exceptionally executed, the contemporary antique reproducti...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair
Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs.
Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Rose Medallion Large Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage rose medallion large 44" tall Chinese export porcelain palace urn vase. Item features hand painted details, various palace scenes on all ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Red Lacquer Lattice Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Red Lacquer Lattice Dining Chairs, Italian, circa 1960s. They retain their original Chinese Red color lacquer finish and caned seats. We ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Asian Side Chairs in Black Lacquer Wood and New Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two low chairs or side chairs made of lacquered wood in the Asian, oriental style.
The seat cushion, which is easily detachable, has a wooden base and is very stabl...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered & Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Pair of 19th Century Antique French Chinoiserie Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases Turned to Lamps, in the style of Edouard Lievre. Each is beautifull...
Category
1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Famille Rose & Prunus Plates, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1753
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine pair of plates with raised decoration of prunus, and painted with a famille rose pattern.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
THOMASVILLE Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Dining Captain's Armchairs - Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired dining armchairs by Thomasville, from their Mystique Collection. Solid walnut with upholstered seats in a neutral cream fabric. Features carved center backs,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century. Characters and landscapes are engraved in the wood, the color of which is black and the d...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Pink Chinoiserie Silk Antique Carved Sofa Couch or Daybed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite light pink silk sofa with hand-carved wood decoration. This piece will be perfect in a living room, or even used as a daybed. This sofa sea...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Faux Bamboo Mirror, France 19th Century, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This mirror is made of bamboo, it was made in France in the 19th century. It is brown in color and its glass part shows signs of aging, typical of the 19th century.
It is in good co...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Rattan Pendants or Lanterns with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s-1960s.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern rattan hanging lamps or lanterns acc...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green leather 3 panel top.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Three Drawer Bedside / Side Lamp Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of Chinese Chinoiserie red lacquer three drawer bedside / side lamp tables
A very good looking well made and decorative pair, the finish...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820.
This ture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Michael Taylor Far East Collection Settee for Baker
Located in Pasadena, TX
Michael Taylor Far East Collection settee for baker
Michael Taylor designed sofa for the Baker Far East collection. Ebonized lattice back and frame with Ming style legs.
Upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Valua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Ink Boxes crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Bird Carved Hardwood Mahogany Rectangular Oriental Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Bird Carved Hardwood Mahogany Rectangular Oriental Wall Mirror. Item features a bird and branch carved pediment, brass ormolu, sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Jewel Tone Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of vintage Asian ceramic lamps. Beautiful jewel tone composition in classic Chinoiserie scenes. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table, Ebonized
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular body with curved frame, black frame and carving carvings scattered throughout the body, circa 1970s.
(A-135).
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Beech
Chinese Carved Wood Living Room Set
Located in Budapest, HU
Chinese carved wood living room set, consisting of one table, two armchairs and one couch.
Table
Diameter: 60 cm
Height: 67 cm
Armchairs (2...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Boho Chic Style Faux Bamboo Walnut Framed Mirror Made in France in mid 1800’s
Located in London, GB
A faux bamboo walnut mirror of beautiful warm tones, together with it’s original hanging chain in the Chinoiserie/Aesthetic Movement style. Refreshed and revived by professional rest...
Category
1860s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Mirror
Chinese Horsecover Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century colorful Tibetan horse cover textile rug.
Measures: 2'1'' x 4'7''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Mason’s ironstone large dinner plate produced at the time when Mason's was owned and controlled by George L Ashworth and Brothers afte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Urn in Gold Rose Japan Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare miniature Mason's ironstone Lidded Urn or Vase in the beautiful Gold Rose Japan pattern, which we date to circa 1820.
Miniature or toy items of Masons ironstone are...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold, Ormolu
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.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Asian Lamp in Brass and Gold-Coloured, Faux Bamboo, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is made of brass, it is decorated with Asian decorative motifs both on the shaft of the lamp and on the base.
It is in working order, the electrification is compatible with...
Category
1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine White Dehua Porcelain Foo Fu Dog Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine white Dehua province foo dog lamps. Made of white porcelain featuring ornate guardian dogs with wide eyes and ornate tusks
Measures: 24" x 8.5" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Breakfast Cup & Saucer, Saint Cloud, circa 1725
By Saint Cloud
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A most attractive and unusual pattern on this early example of French porcelain. While suggests a coffee cup to modern eyes, the decoration of tea plants in flower definitely says th...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carved & Polychromed Wood Chinoiserie Pagoda Motif Floor Lamp, England, C 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved & polychromed wood Chinoiserie pagoda motif floor lamp
England, Circa 1900s
An extraordinary carved and polychromed substantial chinoiserie pagoda floor lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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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