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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
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Wonderful Baguès Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Rock Crystal Vintage Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Pagoda / Chinoiserie Form Chandelier Adorned With Alternating Rock Crystal And Crystal Drops And Having A Rock Crystal Center Ball, This Bea...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Japanese Red Porcelain ‘Prunus’ Ginger Jar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Japanese ginger jar, hand-glazed and adorned with a ‘prunus’ illustration in vibrant blue. The body of the caddy is glazed in deep red, and atop is delicate design of hand ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

White Porcelain Jardinière, Chinese Style, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White Porcelain Jardinière, Chinese style, early 20th century. Early 20th century white porcelain chinoiserie planter, centrepiece, depicting two figures surrounding the flowerpot a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1900
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 after the bankruptcy of C J Mason in 1848. This large plate is decorated in a the striking chinoiserie pattern called "Flying Bird" pattern, as illustrated on Page 121 of "A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns" published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. The pattern would have been transfer printed then boldly hand enameled with good detail. The plate also has a mid-brown / ochre hand painted outer rim simulating the Chinese plates of the time and earlier periods. The base carries a blue transfer printed mark Ashworth Brothers...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Dragon Cushions Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Silk Velvet Colour Heather
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Cushions with Dragon design, hand embroidery with silver beading and silver thread on the front panel, base fabric front panel Dedar Silk Velvet , back side plain silk from C...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

1960s Blanc de Chine Pierced Porcelain Urn Vases, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, pair of 1960s Blanc de Chine pierced porcelain urns. The pair feature a pierced design over the center body, with a raise...
Category

1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Black and Gold Italian Tole Bowl with Chinoiserie Scene
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, late 20th Century Italian tole decorative bowl. The piece features and hand-painted black and gold border of vines with a Chinoiserie scene along the bottom o...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty 20th century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese floral design and nice colours with a sky blue field and pink, orange, brown, purple, green and white in design and borders. En...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Asian Chinoiserie 3-Drawer Decorated Cabinet, circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Scarlet paint with chinoiserie paint decoration. Three drawers Very good condition. Measures: 34 25"W. x17.25"w. x 29.5"H W5.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Style Console Table w/ Lacquered Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful attention to detail makes this console outstanding, from finely hand painted decoration, carved fretwork, incised greek key border to classic Chinese Chippendale form. And...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Four Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Ming Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Ming style spindle back dining chairs with semi-loose cushion seats which are upholstered ...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & Pink Fabric 'Empress' Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for their extremely high construction quality and various brass piece. These chairs are c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Curved Chinoiserie Chintz Floral Textile Down Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is also ex...
Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, Circa 1970s Cream la...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

2 Antique Turquoise Cloisonné Chrysanthemums Lidded Ginger Jar Vase Urn Pair 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique cloisonne ginger jars with lids featuring a design of chrysanthemums and swirling tendrils in white on a turquoise blue gr...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side Table by Drexel Heritage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the artistry of the Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side Table by Drexel Heritage. This exquisite table features traditional Asian motifs in detailed hand-painted designs, embodyin...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Garden Seats
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain garden seats, late 20th century.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Oriental Figural Camel Bat Tent Decoration Wall Hanging Textile Tapestry 132"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique Oriental cross stitch Bayeux style textile / tent decoration or tapestry featuring primitive figures / warriors, camels, birds, bats, antelope / deer and geometric acce...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile

Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & White Fabric Empress Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for their extremely high construction quality and various brass piece. These chairs are c...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman style Burlwood, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage 1970s burlwood and glass coffee table with brass accents. Smoked, beveled glass, lifts out. Stunning use of burlwood accents. In the style of Milo Baughman or Mastercraft. ...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Hmong Collar or Neck Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual and massive silver neck ring from a tribal group from the mountain region of the golden triangle of Laos, Thailand and Burma. The ring is intended as a protective ...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver

Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7 drawers, red tooled leather top, hand painted scenes and details on all sides includi...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture Perfume Bottle. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal Samurai sculpture standing over a round crystal bottle tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Hand Painted Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes - 6 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of our hand painted Chinese Crane Art Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes. This set of six captures the elegance of th...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie floor lamp, made in England and dating from the 1920’s. This is of outstanding quality with wonderful painted and lacquered decorations in t...
Category

1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with vibrant red lacquer, this desk showcases intricate gold de...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Two Chinese Porcelain Statues with Zodiac Hat Symbols, 1900s
Located in London, GB
1900s porcelain statues crowned with hats that harken back to ancient times, one is the zodiac sign of the “Dog” and one is the zodiac sign of the “Dragon”. From their finely crafted...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Chinoiserie Blue and White Pagoda Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, 1970s blue and white Chinoiserie needlepoint pillow. Tight-knit needlepoint weave along the front side, with a beige cotton-velvet backing, complimented by an i...
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Cotton, Down

Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade, Quartz

Ceramic Large Asian Baluster Urn or Floor Vase
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large ceramic floor vase or urn features Chinese chinoiserie hand painted body and lid, depicting Oriental scenes along with birds and flora. Domed lid features a gold foo dog as han...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Find tranquility in the Wooden Buddha Head Bust Statue Sculpture. Hand-carved with meticulous detail, this piece captures the essence of peace and min...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Gilt Table Mirror, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this late-19th century table mirror is a true masterpiece of Chinoiserie-style craftsmanship and lacquerware. Decorated in gilt,...
Category

Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table This is a delightful Oriental Cabinet, it is both Long and low and is designed to be used as both cabinet and as a low dining tab...
Category

1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie Jewelry Armoire With Gold Accents 5 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse in the artful elegance of the Chinoiserie Jewelry Armoire With Gold Accents. Featuring five drawers for ample jewelry organization, this armoire combines functionality with o...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Cream Lacquered and Hand Painted Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace classic elegance with the Chinese Cream Lacquered and Hand Painted Console Table. Its intricate traditional motifs and soft cream finish add asian charm and sophistication to...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Liverpool porcelain bowl
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Liverpool porcelain bowl is decorated on both sides and to the centre with a hand painted Chinoiserie style blue and white landscape. Probably a small punch bowl, it measures 18...
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1750s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 15 Antique Exotic Bird Prints in Ebonised Faux Bamboo Frames, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 15 antique bird prints in exquisite bright original colors. Presented in our own custom made ebonized faux bamboo frames. Lithographs after the original drawings b...
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1830s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinet On Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Chinoiserie Cabinet on stand. Beautiful detail in the wood grain with different interations of walnut and classic chinoiserie me...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Gold Imari Hand Painted White and Yellow Umbrella Stand
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, 1970s Gold Imari umbrella stand. Featuring, a gorgeous, hand-painted gold, white, and pale yellow Chinoiserie scene, depicti...
Category

1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Delft charger, with Chinoiserie Decoration. England C1760.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine and large charger, with typical polychrome decoration. English Delftware is considered to be one of the most important forms of English ceramic production of the period, and ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience opulence with this Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza. A luxurious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and rich d...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Commode Chest of Drawers Marbled Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted marbled painted topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste bombe commode Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hand Carved Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of this Chinese Rosewood Corner Chair, meticulously hand-carved from premium rosewood. Its intricate motifs and u...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Cushion Dragon Hand Embroidery Silver Thread On Black Hand Woven Silk
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with Dragon Design, Hand Embroidery with silver thread hand woven on the front panel, back side plain silk, base fabric silk bruno triplet # 68, Hand Woven Silk, colour Jet B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Chinoiserie Delft plates. England C1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of plates painted with a pagoda in a garden after a contemporary Chinese model. English Delftware is considered to be one of the most important forms of English ceramic produ...
Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Black and Gold Hand Painted and Carved Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the elegance of traditional Chinese art with this Black and Gold Hand Painted and Carved Pedestal. Featuring exquisite floral and bird motifs against a gold backdrop, this pe...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Cabinet Credenza by Henredon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Cabinet Credenza by Henredon is a masterpiece of design, blending Asian elegance with wild flair. Its faux tortoise...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th C. Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Cabinet 89"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique red lacquer Northern Chinese armoire, circa 1870s. The cabinets large stature sets it apart giving off a very stately vibe. Made from elm with an exquisite patin...
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1870s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Baccarat pair Crystal Clair de Lune footed vases designed by Eugene Rousseau
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very important and rare pair of Baccarat Chinoiserie vases on original Baccarat gilt bronze stands -in fabulous condition for their age. The vases are in the Baccarat classic pale...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
72180 Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style 11'00 x 14'05. This gorgeous antique Peking rug features a complex yet traditional design that spreads acros...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Hand Painted Pagoda Table Lamp on Hand Carved Wooden Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the cultural beauty of the Chinese Hand Painted Pagoda Table Lamp. This exquisite lamp features a hand-painted pagoda des...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinoiserie Style Pindler & Pindler Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom chinoiserie-style patterned pillows are absolutely captiviating. The scene includes a group of people engaged in discussion amidst red flowers and foliage, that creates a ric...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

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...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Large Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Trunk, China, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th century oriental camphor wood chest or trunk. Elaborate shape, different sort of wood, detailed carved scenes. Retaining the origi...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Blue And White Spiral Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The vase and cover are decorated with flowers and foliage within each spiral band. The body of the vase tapers from the top to the bottom. This piece is characterized by a spiral shape and is one of the representative item excavated from the Vung Tau cargo. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Size : 26cm (Height) / 11cm(Diameter) Condition : Excellent Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export...
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1690s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Asian Hand Carved Giltwood Golden Buddha Sculpture/Statue
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience serenity and opulence with this Golden Buddha Giltwood Sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved, this Asian masterpiece is adorned in a radiant golden finish, capturing the ess...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Blue with Pictorial Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool and hailing from 1920s China, this 9x11 antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a one-of-a-kind new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: This period piece features ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Miniature libation cup, Dehua, Qing Dynasty, C1700
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Chinese porcelain libation cups of this period represent a fascinating aspect of Chinese ceramic art and cultural history. The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) was renowned for its porcelain...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.

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