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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
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Covered Tea Box 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry. Featuring a sculpted foo dog on the lid, it symbolizes protection and adds asian charm...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese porcelain vintage trinket boxes with lid, set of 3. Vintage Asian porcelain Japanese trinket boxes with Geishas figures wearing traditional kimonos. Japanese porcelain decorative box, each box with a different design, perfect for storing small items or use them as decorative boxes on a table or shelf. Asian Trinket Box...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic 'Shiwan' Oil Lamp / Candle Holder, Green Glaze, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the Mid-20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near Gua...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand Painted Gilt Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional Chinoiserie! Pewter or steel lamp with gold gilt paint. Capturing Asian Worrior in full ceremonial attire. Imposing and impressive.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Steel, Pewter

Green Chinoiserie Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A very decorative Chinoiserie candlestick lamp, painted with oriental motifs on green ground. Probably English, mid-20th century. Decoration d...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Woven Chinese Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese design machine woven tissue with blue and green colors, wool and cotton. Take a look at other Bobyrug items! , search by "Bobyrug" !
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinoiserie Motif Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of enameled metal chinoiserie motif table lamps with painted wood bases in the style of James Mont.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Two Korean Antique Dowery Boxes in Brown Rattan and Red Papier-Mâché
Located in New York, NY
Two attractive 19th century Korean dowery boxes in brown rattan and red hand-painted papier-mâché, the one slightly larger in delicately interwoven brown ...
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19th Century Korean Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Brunschwig and Fils Bamboo Grove Handprinted Floral Wallpaper, Celadon Cream USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig and Fils bamboo grove handprinted floral wallpaper, Celadon Cream, USA. Listing is for a triple roll (15 yards x 36”). Gorgeous chinoiserie print. No longer in production.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Elegant Oriental Tray Table on a Bamboo Stand
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very refined tray table with removable tray with oriental origins, probably from 1920s China. The frame looks pleasantly fragile and is made of bamboo. The tray is made of lacquer...
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Enameled Cloisonne Low Bowls Decorative Plated in Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of decorative enameled low bowl plates, never used excellent condition circa 1950's beautiful pattern.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Bobyrug’s pretty Vintage Little Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Chinese pictural rug, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

1970 Chinese Inspired Beige Ceramic & Brass Table Lamps with Koi Fish Image Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Asian style beige ceramic table lamps with brass base and Koi Fish Pattern. Perfect working condition and each Lamp takes a regular...
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bobyrug’s Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage large Chinese rug mid-20th century, nice Chinese design and a purple color field. Entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinoiserie Bamboo Rattan Ming Style Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring Eastern elegance home with the Chinoiserie Bamboo Rattan Ming Style Arm Lounge Chair, a unique piece that combines traditional design and comfort. Designed in traditional Ming...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bobyrug’s Distressed Little Antique Square Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little Chinese bag face rug with beautiful Chinese design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exper...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Asian Pagoda Style Bamboo China Hutch
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful piece of furniture, a vintage bamboo pagoda-style hutch from the 1970’s. The design reflects Asian architectural influences, evident in the pagoda-like structure and the use of bamboo motifs. The craftsmanship is detailed, featuring glass panels with bamboo framing and intricate wood patterns. The dark stain of the wood enhances its antique look and adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. This hutch could be a statement piece in a home, blending functionality with decorative art. This is a 2 piece hutch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Porcelain Yuhuchunping 30 Inch Gold and White Palace Vase with Scalloped
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The decadent pear shaped “Yuhuchunping” Chinese porcelain palace vase features a metallic gold botanical pattern. The gold vines and gleaming glaze glitter as light moves across the ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bobyrug’s Vintage Tibetan Rug Nepalese Chinese Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage rug from Tibet, with simple Chinese design, and blue field patterns, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinoiserie Style, Ebonized Wood, Gilt, Table Lamps, USA, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie Style, Ebonized Wood, Gilt, Table or Desk Lamps, USA, 1960s Pair of custom made Chinoiserie style table lamps having gilt decorations depicting a garden scene with flora...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Lacquer

Reverse Glass Painting with yellow chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
This reverse glass painting, created in China in the early 1800s, embodies the delicacy and elegance typical of Eastern craftsmanship. At the center of the piece, two chrysanthemum-l...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Carved Patinated Lacquer Elephant Occasional Tables
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
delightfully whimsical pair of carved hardwood occasional tables in the form of elephants, each rendered from a single solid block of wood. With their expressive posture and stylize...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Teak, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm, Wicker

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century embroidery from China with a beautiful Chinese design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience ...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

19th Century Peking Hand-Knotted White and Blu Luxury Decoration Rug
Located in Firenze, IT
These rugs are characterized by the elegance of the tones and the refinement of the design that is linked to the art of decoration of the blue white porcelain of the Ming period. ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

'De Claauw', Van Lockhorst, Delft - Pair of plates - first half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Excellent pair of mid 18th century Delftware plates with fine decoration of birds, insects and flowers in a chinoiserie style fashion. Border ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 3.5" W x 3" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Charpoi Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Swat Valley bench with carved back in geometric patterns, large front legs with carved finials, and a woven seat. Measures: Width: 104”( he...
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Asian Inspired Iron and Steel Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly unusual and large scale, excellent quality Asian inspired antique lantern. Wrought iron and steel with old green paint and frosted glass panels. There is a hinged door that op...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Mason's Chinoiserie Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Mason's chinoiserie vases. Small pair orange, blue, green and gilt baluster shaped Ironstone vases with central reveals depicting chinoiserie figures ...
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1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps by Sarreid of Spain. Shaped black paper lamp shades with gold interiors. Dogs are seated on black painted wood bases. ...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps by Sarreid
$1,280 Sale Price / set
66% Off
Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Open Altar Table or Sideboard with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This incomparable chinoiserie black lacquer sideboard depicts figures in various typical traditional scenes. What more can you as...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Schumacher Yashinoki Crane Wallpaper Mural in Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cranes meander and take flight through an enchanting forest of palm trees, or Yashinoki in Japanese. Based on an original painting by our design studio, the 4-panel Japanese mural...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Regency Hand Carved Gilt Pagoda Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage hand carved Mirror. The coveted Pagoda style with a beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scene across the top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Paint

Rosewood Henredon Style Asian Chinoiserie Solid Dining Accent Desk Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1980s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Palladio Painted Chinoiserie Wall Plaques
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique chinoiserie carved wood wall plaques with classic form, having carved floral crests, paint decorated with male and female figures against a silver leaf backg...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie White Dining or Patio Table Base
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hollywood Regency style faux bamboo aluminum table base. With wonderful curves and sturdy legs, this base would make a beautiful statement to any patio or dining room. We have two av...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Mid-Century Silk Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century Chinese silk rug with beautiful Chinese design and nice colors with a beautiful yellow field color. Entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundati...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Japanese Decorated Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Japanese Decorated, figural painted Porcelain and Brass Table Lamps, Circa early 20th Century Measure 7" in width, 7" in depth and stand 24" tall to the top of the light sock...
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Hand carved chinoiserie style motifs adorn this substantial red lacquered armoire. Accented by brass metal hardware, the cabinet has a regal presence. The gilt gold painted reliefs ...
Category

1980s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Vanity Mirror, England C.1830
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Vanity Mirror, England C.1830 Qing Dynasty, 19th Century Rare example of a Chinese Export dressing mirror. In good overall condition showi...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Beijing Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful little late 19th century Chinese rug with a Chinese design with dogs, and beautiful colors with blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Beijing Rug
Antique Chinese Beijing Rug
$768 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Famed Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie and gilt wall mirror. The solid wood with hand painted vanilla background with Asian themed decoration and gilt highlights. 48 inches tall, 25 inches...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Pair of French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Encoignures
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of late 19th century French bronze-mounted Chinoiserie Encoignures , shaped breche d'Alep marble tops, conforming cases, 2 doors, foliate mounted stiles, sabots, H. 36 in., W....
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century seated gilt bronze buddha. 5.5 inches height. Very good condition.
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Vintage Chinese Design French Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French Knotted Rug with Stunning Chinese Design! This beautiful French knotted rug features an intricate Chinese design with a captivating co...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fantastic Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century Chinese Peking rug with large stylized Shou character central medallion flanked by mirrored images of a deer under a tree, with a phoenix and bat flying...
Category

1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of White Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tables by Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of White Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tables by Thomasville. Amazing Two -tiered Chinoiserie style end tables with detailed fretwork at every angle....
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Big Golden Black Lacquer Chinese Style Arrow Barrels
Located in Brea, CA
Big golden black lacquer Chinese Style arrow barrels, beautiful golden painting.
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Medallion Brighton Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bring coastal charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Medallion Brighton Chair. Featuring a stunning medallion design and a breezy, relaxed style, this chair is perfect for add...
Category

Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Oil Painting Still Life Collage on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap of a blue and white Chinese jar set in a deconstructed reality with an evocative mixture of techniques. ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

James Mont Ming Asian Bar Stools by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green English vases in the Chinese style. Vases in rich green and coral with chinoiserie scenes and floral design with cobalt and gilt ground on ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

2 Annamite Mandarins In Bronze, Vietnam, Early 20th Century
By Ishikawa Komei
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of Annamite mandarins in bronze with brown patina, dressed in the traditional costume of scholars for audiences, decorated with dragons; they carry a tablet in their hands. The...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Oriental 19th Century Decorated Brass Vase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Oriental 19th century decorated brass vase This is a large piece decorated in 3D with fierce Dragons and it has a very clear seal on the...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Rose Famile Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Rose Famille lamps showcases breathtaking hand-painted porcelain adorned with intricate Chinese courtyard scenes, floral motifs, and gilded accents. Ri...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Rose Famile Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Asian Rose Famile Lamps - A Pair
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off

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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