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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
Bamboo End Tables or Night Stands Mid Century Chinoiserie Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Bamboo and Wood End Tables, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, nightstands, or pushed together to form a coffee table.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Johannes van Lockhorst, Delft polychrome plate - early 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare early 18th century Delftware plate with rare chinoiserie decoration in blue and iron-red. Marked IvL for Johannes and Margaretha van Lockhorst-van der Gucht, owners of De Klaauw...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique, Silver Plated Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of remarkable, silvered, French wall sconces in the Chinoiserie style. Each with large, pierced screens filled with blossoming lotus flowers surr...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Upcycled Art Deco Chinoiserie Mirror, Studio VL
Located in Riverdale, NY
Quirky Upcycled Chinoiserie Style Mirror by Studio VL. We've taken a period oval mirror from the 1930's and paired it with our off beat decal additions, including a dragon chasing a ...
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1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

School of Bien-Hoa Glazed Ceramic Vase Decors De Sages, Circa 1930
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Glazed ceramic vase from the Bien-hoa school, decorated with six sages of the Taoist tradition. The handles are in the shape of black enamelled elephant heads. The upper part of the ...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Mid-Century Elephant Garden Seats
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of Sancai pottery garden seats in the form of green glazed elephants with raised and curled trunks. Both seat are in very good condition with normal light pati...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Georgian period Masons Ironstone Mug in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Ironstone pottery mug made by the English factory of Mason's Ironstone, fully marked and dating to the early 19th century, circa 1820. Early Mason's mugs tend to be f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Dish or Platter in School House Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone pottery Desert Dish or Serving Platter, made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and beautifully decorated in the Rose & Apple pattern commonly known as the School House pattern, fully stamped and dating to the early 19th Century, circa 1818. The dish is well potted as a shell dish with C scroll moulded edges and would probably have been part of a Desert Service...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Wooden Faux Bamboo Mirror France 40x34cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique faux bamboo mirror with original backing and wooden back, entirely in Chinoiserie style. This style was very popular during the Art Nouveau period, originating from France. T...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid Century Asian Carved Rosewood Plant Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
This plant stand has a rare silhouette that evokes Asian design and style. Deep toned rosewood has a wonderful patina on this plant stand from the mid to late 20th century. The shape...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Bobyrug’s pretty little vintage Chinese art deco rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese art deco design rug with beautiful design with stylized flowers and beautiful colours with a green field and pink and purple flowers on a white field border....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Delft polychrome plate depicting a landscape with ships - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of a central cartouche depicting a landscape with a castle and ships. unmarked but of amazing beauty. Good quality of pain...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Chinoiserie Silkscreen Printed on Canvas Five Panel Folding Screen #1
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

Pair of Vintage Ming Style Century Furniture Chin Hua Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage Ming style Chin Hua Horseshoe lounge chairs by Century Furniture. These chairs have a luscious yellow fabric that has a nice contrast with their Ebonized finish. They...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese Hand Carved White Jade Birds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique hand carved white jade bird figures China, Early 20th Century Each measures: 5.38"W x 1.25"D x 3.5"H. Good original vintage condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Gold Giltwood Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie in the Chippendale style gold gilt wood mirror with divided sections. The top and side panels have darkened distressed mirror for added interest. Se...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Gold Giltwood Faux Bamboo Mirror
Gold Giltwood Faux Bamboo Mirror
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James Mont Style Chinoiserie Marble Top Low Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual chinoiserie marble topped dining table and four velvet upholstered chairs. The table has a marble inlay and two leaves. The chairs have been upholstered in a lovely sea foam ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Sculptural Copper Chinese Hand Warmer
Located in San Diego, CA
Artistically and visually stunning early 19th Century piece of copper work. This intricate piece is full of detail. The compressed globular body rises to a waisted neck which is co...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Copper

Delft - floral chrysanthemum plate by "The Porceleyne Bijl' - Late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Delftware plate with floral decoration of a central chrysanthemum. Border adorned with 3 foliage scrolls. Yellow rim. Inspired by Chinese Qianlong porcelain. marked: P...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of the Royal Golden Barge Copper-plate engraving Published C.1800 Unframed.     
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Early 1800s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Chinese hand tufted rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Chinese rug with a simple design with some Chinese symbols on a yellow background and a navy blue background border with Chinese design and symbols, handmade by hand t...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Henredon Scene 3 Lacquer Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Henredon dining chairs, comprising a pair of arm chairs and six side chairs, each black lacquer form terminating in brass end caps, bearing Henredon labels. Arm 44 1/2"H. 22"W. 17 1/...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Standard Chair of Gardner Stenciled Wood 3 Shelf Etagere Display
Located in Germantown, MD
Standard chair of Gardner, Gardner MA stenciled wood 3 shelf folding tilt table one vintage small wood three shelf tilt folding table made by the Standard Chair Co of Gardner, Gardne...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Small Asian Etagere With Lower Cabinet in Fresh White Lacquer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small etagere with two door lower cabinets. Freshly lacquered in white.
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Georgian Plate by Spode in Gilded Bow Pot Pattern Number 2954, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful plate in the Bow Pot pattern, produced by the Spode factory and made of a type of earthenware pottery called Pearl-ware, in the early 19th century, circa 1820. ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk set or standish. This remarkable piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1979 Cui Tang Pheasants Love Birds Painting on Silk Flowers Peonies Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
1979 Cui Tang Korean painting on silk showing brightly colored male and female pheasants in front of a bush of pink and white peonies. This art was made in 1979...
Category

1970s Korean Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paint

1960’s Asian Chinoiserie Style Large Scale Ceramic Table Lamp w/Painted Warrior
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Asian Chinoiserie style large scale ceramic table lamp with a creamy off-white background & painted deep chocolate brown warrior on a horse and Asian writing with a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Chinese Beijing Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this exquisite mid-century Chinese Beijing rug featuring a stunning Chinese design in vibrant blue, brown, and touches of green on a luxurious beige backgrou...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Share Chinoiserie Ceramic Green Bamboo Vase Lamp, mid-20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A chinoiserie ceramic green bamboo vase mounted as lamp, mid-20th century. 4 ¼ inches wide at base by 24 ½ inches tall; 13 ½ inches tall to top o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Dunbar Occasional Tables Asian Style with Cork Tops
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare pair of side tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. Mahogany with original cork tops, Asian Style with green Dunbar labels.
Category

1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Bowl all hand painted Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare miniature Mason's ironstone Bowl, decorated in a beautiful hand painted floral gilded pattern, which we date to circa 1820. Miniature or toy items of Masons ironstone...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Wedgwood Bone China "Kutani Crane" Plate Made in England
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Salad Plate Kutani Crane by Wedgwood Decorative plate or Dinner Plate. Vintage Fine China Floral and Bird Crane Design Plate. Makers mark reads "Wedgwood ...
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Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Phoenix Sculptures in Spinach Jade
Located in Round Top, TX
These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, capturing the graceful beauty and intricate detail ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

1980s Big Brass Cloisonne Enamelled Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Vase Exotic #3
Located in London, GB
A large decorative ginger jar vase from the 1980s, crafted from brass cloisonné hand-painted in a chinoiserie style. The jar features a domed lid, its surface has been decorated ove...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare PAIR Masons Ironstone small Vases Fence Rock & Gold Flower Pattern, Ca 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and RARE pair of small or miniature Mason's ironstone Vases or Urns, hand painted in in the beautiful "Fence, Rock and Gold Flower" patter...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Large Canton Porcelain Vase China 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful polychrome vase is a Celadon vase made of Cantonese porcelain and originated in China in the late 19th century. It is 38 cm high (15 inches) and 12.5 cm wide and deep ...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Handpainted Green and Gold Porcelain Ashtray with Chinoiserie Smoking Motif
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This charming ashtray features a beautifully painted chinoiserie scene set within a striking green octagonal frame adorned with four golden folded corners. The scene depicts a man dr...
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1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Herend "Esterházy" 39-Piece Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Service, Hungary, Modern
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exceptional tea set consisting of: a teapot, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, twelve tea cups with saucers, twelve cake saucers. Painted and hand-worked: note the lace-like fretworks on po...
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1980s Hungarian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Lacquer Coffee Table, Hand Painted Top & Ball & Claw Feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in the shop today! This Rare Chinoiserie Lacquer Cocktail Table with large cabriole legs and Ball and Claw Feet. The table top is of a hand painted Asian country and seascape s...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Burlwood Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinese burlwood sculpture . Height 100 cm.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Famille Rose Enamel Plates, China 2nd Half 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two Famille Rose enamel plates, China, 2nd half 18th century, diameter 31.5 cm, restored.
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Large Wedgwood Pedestal Bowl Centrepiece Stone China Ptn 1156, circa 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, beautiful and large ironstone Pedestal footed bowl or centrepiece made by Wedgwood Stone China in pattern No. 1156, in the early to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 with Mark of "The Axe"
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the factory of "The Axe" circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue. In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fe...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 28" Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne ArmChairs. The pieces are complementary with different sizes for male and female.
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910. This is a very decoratives...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Shell Carved Wood Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Shell Carved Wood Frame Wall Mirror. Item f...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Delft blue and white plate with a bird - early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 19th century Delftware plate with a blue decoration of a bird within a floral landscape. The rims in yellow. Good condition; only slight usual wear to the rim. One little ch...
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Wanli style pitcher chinoiserie decor, second half 17th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delftware pouring jug, very large size. Decorated with soft blue decoration of a elaborate chinoiserie landscape with persons after wan-li porcelain designs. The neck with two ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Jardinière Vase Flower Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Slender Jardinière Vase Hand Painted Flower Table Lamps Raised on Wooden Bases - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H (to finia...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box, with gold decoration. This type of box would have held cigarettes or trinkets. Stamped "Made in Fra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Five Chinoiserie Faience Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Set of five chinoiserie faience dishes. Set of four Italian faience plates with matching basket with decorative hand painted chinoiserie figures in landscapes with reticulated painte...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faience

A Well-crafted French Reverse-painted and Mirrored Arbalete-form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
the shaped lamp with slumped glass mirrored panels; the front panel with a Chinoiserie reverse-painted scene; all resting on a wooden base
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1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
Early 20th century chinoiserie black lacquered Japanned nesting tables, set of 3 A classy set of three early 20th century chinoiserie decorated japanned nesting tables. Each Table i...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chapman English William & Mary Style Scarlet Japanned Chinoiserie Wall Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage William & Mary / chinoiserie wall mirror japanned in scarlet with gold painted decoration, rectangular in shape with a pierced arched pediment. Marked Chapman Made in Spain o...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair Antique Wedgwood & Co. Plates in "Processional Elephant and Howdah" Pattern
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique English dishes shows a fabulous bird's eye view of an elephant in an imaginary setting. Two figures ride an elephant throug...
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Early 1800s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

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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