Chinoiserie Furniture
CHINOISERIE STYLE
Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie Fu Lu Shou Ceramic Chinese Prosperity God Figurine in Blue & White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This beautiful blue and white ceramic figurine is of Fu, one of the auspicious Lucky Chinese Gods. They are commonly seen together as a trio wh...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Oval Edwardian Gilt Chinoiserie Wall Mirror Bevelled Glass, English circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good oval shaped wall mirror with moulded hand painted Chinoiserie decoration to the frame, with a bevel mirror glass, dating to the turn of the 19th Century, circa 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
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
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
By Lalique
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
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
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
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Pair of 1930's Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of hand painted chinoiserie porcelain with gilded wood table lamps.
These lamps are professionally rewired and fitted with silk lampshades.
Category
1930s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Silk, Porcelain
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
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th Century Grandfather Clock is decorated with hand-painted, gold leaf chinoiserie. The black lacquer case with gilded and painted Scottish landscapes; where the sheep are gra...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
LaBarge Chinoiserie Handpainted & Signed Mirror
By La Barge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
La Barge hand painted mirror frame depicts Asian flora and fauna. Chrome anodized aluminum gallery style surround. Signed and dated by the a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Console Table, Drawer and Glass Top
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Console Table, Drawer and Glass Top
Offered for sale is a Drexel Heritage console table with black lacquered painte...
Category
Late 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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
1870s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
Baccarat pair Crystal Clair de Lune footed vases designed by Eugene Rousseau
By Baccarat
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...
Category
1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chinoiserie Pagoda Salmon Pink and White Enameled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chinoiserie pagoda square salmon pink and white contrast trim enameled paint and glass panel 4 light lantern fixture, completely rewired and ready to install with chain can...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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
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 ...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
1970s Italian Mottahedeh White and Gold Chinese Medallion Champagne Bucket
By Mottahedeh
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous and incredibly rare, 1970s Italian Mottahedeh champagne bucket. The piece is an ivory/white all-over with gold accents and thre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design, and nice natural colours with a navy blue field and yellow, gold, orange , white a...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Low Stool/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior design with the harmonious fusion of form and function, embodied in this Chinese Black Lacquered Stool/Table. Craft...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Red Lacquer Chinese "Marriage Cabinets" STORAGE CHESTS, a PAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of matching Chinese “Marriage Cabinets” constructed of wood with original brilliant red lacquer with hand painted designs. Each chest has...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of a pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables, reflecting an East meets West aesthetic with intricate Chinoiserie motifs, inspired by traditional Chinese Ming...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Green Queen Anne Revival Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of circa 1890 English, Queen Anne Revival bergère armchairs, in a glorious light green paint, with applied gilt chinoiserie decoration throughout. All canework ha...
Category
1890s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Red, Blue and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Plate, Illegibly Marked
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie Red, Blue and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Plate, Illegibly Marked
Offered for sale is a Chinoiserie style porcelain decorative red, blue, and gilt decorated porcelain plate...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Wooden Inlayed Asian Prayer Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Prayer Table is a stunning display of traditional Asian craftsmanship. Featuring intricate wooden inlays with delicate foliage designs, it reflects th...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique lacquered chinoiserie piano stool, made in England and dating from the 1920’s.
This is of superb quality and is a great size for...
Category
1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps.
These pink and white porcelain jars are decorated in polychrome enamel with birds and flowers. A custom base an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome off-white Asian style, Ming style, or Chinoiserie set of six dining chairs by White Fine Furniture. They are in wonderful vintage condition. There are a few nicks and dings as you would expect for their age but nothing outstanding. We call that patina. The loose seat cushions are useable, but most will want to replace. Please see photos.
NOTE: We do have a matching dining room table and display china cabinet listed separately if you are so inclined.
This set of six Asian style dining chairs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design, and nice natural colours with a navy blue field and yellow, gold, orange , white a...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with these Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables. These tables blend Eastern aesthetics with modern design, featuring intricate burl w...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass
1960s French Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Steel Chairs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, pair of 1960s French steel faux-bamboo armchairs, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The pair are of incredible quality and weight. We suggest the pair be professiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Italian Chinoiserie Fisherman Carrying Two Baskets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Blanc de Chien fisherman carrying two baskets.
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900.
The Plate is circular in shape with a wavy moulded edge.
This pl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Chinoiserie Art Deco Period Polychromed Wrought Iron Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinoiserie art deco period polychromed wrought iron pendant chandelier lantern, the canopy issuing an abstracted calligraphic form hol...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of Chinoiserie Chippendale horse shoe back rattan and cane chairs often named Brighton Pavillion style chairs have an iconic quality and the model can be found with a varia...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood
Chinese Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese red chinoiserie demilune console table with hand-painted Asian scenes of trees, houses and Chinese characters in olive and black on red colors. Legs and top are ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot
By Minton
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite and extremely rare, large early 20th century minton cachepot, circa 1910s-1920s. This stunning European pottery is truly a masterpiece and very difficult to a...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Alabaster Sculptural Lotus Leaf Dish
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning and rare, early 20th century, Italian dark alabaster sculptural lotus leaf dish. This hand carved piece has beautiful, natural veining all-over with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
1960s Italian Marble Vases With Etched Bamboo Motif, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, pair of 1960's Italian marble vases. The pair are primarily black with white veining and a bamboo motif etched along one side of each. Heavy, weighing 4.7lbs/pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Marble
French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century
Located in Salzburg, AT
Antique serving tray from France at the beginning of the 19th century.
The oval metal tray has an all-round gallery border with 2 handles.
The gallery border has a beautiful hand-p...
Category
1820s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold
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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