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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 Carved Hardwood Marble Top Pedestal Plant Stand Low Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Pedestal Plant Stand Low Side Table with Foo Dog Carvings. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H x 21.5" W x 21.5" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar China, Late 20th Century Measures: 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 18.5ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Gold and Black Painted Small Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie-style black bookcases with two shelves each over a solid cabinet base painted with gold pastoral scenes of figures fishing next to a lake. (PRICED...
Category

20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Small Gateleg Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Small Gateleg Side Table with 2 Dovetailed Drawers. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25"...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
Category

18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Sun Yunqiao 孫雲樵 Autumn Mountain Landscape Silk Scroll Painting 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early century Chinese wall hanging scroll, painted with a pair of figures riding donkeys, crossing a bridge against a landscape of mountains and gnarled pines; by artist Sun Y...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

James Mont-Style Chinoiserie Sand Cast Bronze Pair of Ring Handled Lamps
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Chinoiserie table lamps featuring historically accurate incised mythical symbology, in cast, highest quality verdigris bronze with mahogany bases with each weighing nearly 50...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back features geometric shapes and lines. the arms...
Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which lends itsel...
Category

1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Asian Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with cultural heritage and artistic elegance with this stunning pair of vintage Asian glazed terracotta Foo Dogs. Beautifully handcrafted and finished in a striking...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Wonderful Service 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch / Dessert Plates
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie-style burl and black lacquer dining set by Henredon of Morganton, NC, USA circa 1980. Oval table is composed of a burl inset surfa...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Burl, Cane, Wood

Delft polychrome charger - mid 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft polychrome plate with lively polychrome decoration of central vase with an abundance of flowers on top op green foliate scrolls. Very ornate border with stylized Artemis...
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Queen Ebony Stained Maple Four Poster Bamboo Style Bed
Located in Tiverton, RI
A Classic bamboo silhouette, the Palm Island bed features hand-carved palm frond finials and bamboo detailing throughout including a detailed paneled headboar It is shown in our updated ebony stained maple finish highlighting the drama and graphic quality of this piece. The Palm Island is available in multiple stain options as well as painted in all standard bed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century black lacquered chinoiseries silverware chest by Maitland Smith. Features a scene of familial figures in a garden on the lid and Chinese landscapes along the sides....
Category

1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Copeland Spode Stone China Desert Plate Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061, Ca 1865
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good stone China (Ironstone) Desert Plate, hand painted in the tobacco leaf pattern, number 2061, made by the Copeland (Spode) factory in the 19th century, English Victoria...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 21st c., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Celadon Vase Ginger Jars
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This pair of celadon ginger jar vases features a timeless and elegant design. Each jar is crafted from ceramic with a soft, translucent green celadon glaze, giving them a smooth and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Carved Figure, an Oriental, Jade Study of Bird of Para, China 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bird is in Jade. It has been made in China during the 20th Century. The color is green.
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars with Foo Dog Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered jars with foo dog finials China, 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 8.75"D x 10"H. Excellent condition.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Napoleon III Black Chinoiserie Mirror from the estate of Jules Verne
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning 19th century Napoleon III French black lacquered Chinoiserie mirror, acquired from the estate of descendants of Jules Verne’s...
Category

1860s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

1830s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paper

1980s Big Brass Cloisonne Enamelled Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Vase Exotic #1
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...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps. Intricate Asian motifs and detail to the brass design. Elegant large designer lamps that will make a statement in any room. Measure...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Royal Crown Derby "Gold Aves" Candlesticks. Vintage With Dolphin bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of 24 karat gold and white fine porcelain candlesticks by the re known English firm of Royal Crown Derby. This elaborate design of adorned birds and peacocks is appli...
Category

1960s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Wonderful Tole Hand Painted Chinoiserie Green Large Planter Raised On Paw Feet
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Tole Hand Painted Chinoiserie Moss Green And White Large Planter Raised On Gold Gilt Paw Feet.
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table This is an early 20th century piece and a very attractive design The...
Category

1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Lowboy Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique lacquered Chinoiserie lowboy side table in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of very good qu...
Category

1950s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on stand
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on carved Silver gilt stand circa 1920s Faded Cream coloured background with colourful Chinoiserie decoration Brass pierced hinges & escutcheo...
Category

1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture features a galloping horse stepping on a flying bird, with prominent green verdigris patina on highly detailed cast. The sculpture is a replica of the Flyin...
Category

1970s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Silver Leaf Birds Butterflies 4 Panel Screen Room Divider B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Hand Painted Silver Leaf Large Birds and Butterflies 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider (B). Item feat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Blue and White Planter in Japanese Porcelain Hand-Painted
Located in Katonah, NY
This large early 20th-century Japanese porcelain planter, decorated in blue and white, is raised on three stub feet (see images). The pot is decorated with a traditional scene of blo...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Delft Pitcher 'Chinoiserie' decor, late 17th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delftware pouring jug with soft blue decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with persons. The neck with two stylised flowers above a lambrequin border at the neck, the handle wi...
Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful chinoiserie table lamps, made in Japan. Marked "Andrea by Sadek". Rewired with double socket cluster, mounted on greek key style me...
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Early Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1820 This is a substantia...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Porcelain Figure of Quanyin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 11.5"H Good original vintage co...
Category

1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Limited Edition Lladro Porcelain Dragon Sculpture
Located in Mérida, YU
Porcelain Dragon Sculpture made by Francisco Plop for Lladro. Limited Edition. Very good condition without chips or marks. Original Lladro Tag.
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Lamps w/ Dragon Motif 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Blue and White Chinese porcelain lamps with Dragon Motif on gilded bases. 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Red Lacquered Hand Painted Red & Gold Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning late 20th-century hand-painted porcelain table lamp features a vibrant red lacquered finish adorned with exquisite chinoiserie scenes of birds, flowers, and intricate f...
Category

Late 20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of cast bronze table lamps feature the classic ginger jar or urn shaped bodies mounted on footed pedestals. The ornate pedestals are standing on 6 highly detailed claw f...
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Delft Blue Velsen Table Lamp (1940-1970) with New Satin Lampshade, Cobalt Trim
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a stunning vintage Velsen Delft Blue (Delfts Blauw) vase, Conrad is a one-of-a-kind table lamp that combines Dutch herit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Vintage Silk Embroidery Framed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chinese vintage embroidery silk on silk of phoenix birds on a brunch with signed inscription, in a bamboo like profiled frame.
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Red lacquered carved walnut, with hand pai...
Category

1920s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Famille Verte Qing Dinasty Chinese Art Antique Porcelain Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Porcelain Vase Famille Vetre Qing Dinasty 1920 Excellent Condiction
Category

1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain 12" Figural Painted Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain 12" Figural Painted Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6.25" H x 12.25" W x 12.25" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Gilded Ganesha Carved Room Divider Doorway-A Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Exquisite pair of hand carved Ganesha gilded framed doorway or room dividers these are finished front and back with stunning detail they also stand on t...
Category

1970s Indian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Blue and White Delft Charger hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of mid-18th-century Dutch Delft chargers is handpainted in several shades of cobalt blue. The viewer is drawn to the lovely scene in the center of each charger, which shows...
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Pair of English Red Tole Peinte Tea Canister Lamps with Orientalist Landscapes
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., England, a pair of red enameled sheet metal tole table lamps, painted with Orientalist landscapes. The landscapes are encircled by a gol...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Sheet Metal

Georgian Spode Stone China Coffee Can (B)Tobacco Leaf Pattern 2061, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good stone China (Ironstone) coffee can hand painted in the tobacco leaf pattern, number 2061, made by the Spode factory in the early 19th century, English Georgian period, circa 1820. This coffee can or cup made from Ironstone China is beautifully decorated with hand painted enamels in the very distinctive tobacco leaf pattern, pattern number 2061. The decoration also has very good hand gilded detailing. The upper rim has a dark ochre brown hand painted finish in the manner of 18th C...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".
Category

1960s Burmese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Delft - Pair of blue and white Delftware plates - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Good pair of 18th century Dutch Delft Blue chinoiserie dishes decorated with a oriental central flower arrangement behind a rock. The borders adorned with 3 foliage sprigs and brown ...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Rare 1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Queen size Wall Unit
Located in Waxahachie, TX
SUPER RARE Raymond K Sabota queen bedroom set. Classic two tone black lacquer and Burlwood. Beautiful Chin Hua brass hardware. **Headboard with st...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl, Lacquer

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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