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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 Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Red Leather Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer red leather bureau plat writing table desk Additional information: Materials: LacquerLeatherWood Color: Black P...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden plant motifs, the handles of the drawers are decorated with burnt perfume vases.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Mother of Pearl Fine Intricately Inlaid Corner Chair Offered for sale is a lovely Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid padouk wood corner chair with sturdy cross stretchers suppo...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Padouk

Antique Korean Blanket Chest with a Bronze Lock & Iron Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the charm and elegance of your living space with this exquisite Antique Korean Blanket Chest. Crafted with precision and attentio...
Category

20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Wonderful Gold Gilt Bamboo Chinoiserie Pagoda Glass Shelf Palm Beach Etagere
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Tall Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Pagoda Glass Shelf Palm Beach Etagere
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered In Chinoiserie Tiger Printed Cotton
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century newly upholstered chaise lounge. The upholstery is a printed cotton or cotton linen blend. It’s size makes it a decorative versatile piece!
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Fen 64" Dresser
Located in San Jose, CA
The Fen Dresser marries the exquisite intricacy of traditional Tansu-style metal pulls with a decidedly modern silhouette. It beautifully illustrates the history of Maria Yee, unitin...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Delft vase by "The Claauw" manufacture, 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Second half 18th century Blue Delftware vase with central decoration of a flower bouquet within in a slightly raised cartouche. Very good condition; only light wear to the rims and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Pair Asian Rosewood Chinosarie Nightstands Side Tables
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Chinosarie Nightstands 1990s Pair of beautifully carved bedside cabinets from Asia. Rosewood with bronze pulls. One drawer with concealed...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered teak, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mario Buatta John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table 2 Leaves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mario Buatta John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table with 2 Leaves. Item features (2) 20" leaves, faux tortoiseshell finish, incised chinoiserie scenes to the tabl...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Delft polychrome plate 'boerendelfts' - early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 19th century Delftware plate with polychrome floral decoration in manganese, yellow, blue, green and iron-red. Rare smaller size. Good condition; only slight usual wear to th...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two vintage 1950’s Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie table lamps. Vintage Frederick Cooper Asian tea tin canister turned int...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Masons Ironstone Dinner Plate in Water Lily Pattern finely painted, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Mason's Ironstone pottery Dinner Plate in the very decorative Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 181...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate signed Creil et Montereau. 8.3 inches Diameter.
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Olive Green Chinoiserie George III Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
Olive green Chinoiserie George III hanging corner cupboard dating to the late 18th century. In excellent condition. Original dark, olive green painted finish embellished with painted...
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase
Located in Basildon, GB
Delft Blue and White Baluster Vase, early 18th Century or possibly earlier, painted with blue foliage, in typical imitation of Chinese porcelain style.
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Delft

Italian Tray Cocktail Table Chinoiserie
Located in New York, NY
An Italian tray table cocktail table with a Chinoiserie tole tray top and black faux bamboo base, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Table tray is a red burgundy with a gold Chinoiserie landscape and figurative design. Table's base is a black and gold modern faux bamboo design with an 'x' stretcher. Tray and table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Fence Rock & Tree gilded Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Desert Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The piece is well p...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Pair of Asian Influenced Horseshoe Back Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Pair of Asian Inspired Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. Signed with Baker tag underneath. They have been recently reuph...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fine chinoiserie Decorated Fitted 8 Drawer Cabinet on Stand
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated fitted 8 drawer Cabinet on stand circa 1900 Three Quarter tray top with shaped back depicting: Interior scene with figures & Foliage, Two doors, with sh...
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Early 1900s European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Gustav Carroll Hand Painted Chinoiserie Panels in Giltwood Frames
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Gustav Carroll Hand Painted Chinoiserie Panels in Giltwood Frames
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Signed and Dated LaBarge Vintage Hand Reverse Painted Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic mirror was made in the 1980s in the Chinoiserie style by LaBarge, a prestigious mirror manufacturer at the time. This rare horizont...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Union National Chinoiserie Yellow Paint Decorated King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Union National yellow Chinoiserie paint decorated lacquer king size bed headboard. Item features impressive king size frame, yellow lacquer fin...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Coasters with Chinoiserie Design
Located in New York, NY
An English set of five (5) drinks coasters with Chinoiserie design finished with a black and gold edge, England, circa late-20th century. Scene depicts birds, trees and flowers surro...
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Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Cork, Paper

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 asi...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair Crackle Celadon Green Table Lamps w/ Foliate Motif 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of crackle Celadon green table lamps with Foliate Motif. 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Chinese 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

English 20th Century Reproduction Chinoiserie Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This enormous papier mache tray from England, circa 1920, captures the splendor & whimsy of traditional Chinoiserie lacquerware and porcelain in a less-precious material. Gilded, sty...
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Lacquered Commode. Commode features two locking draws with key. Chest has a serpentine front with cabriole legs and scrolled feet...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of impressive 20th century chinoiserie brass table lamps in the style of James Mont. Solid brass with a wooden base and cap. Ornate brass ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Credenza
Located in Hartville, OH
Fabulous vintage hand painted Chinoiserie Credenza from Drexel Heritage. This is a rare one. Not often do you find the interior doors that have been hand painted as well. It’s also ...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Painted and Giltwood Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Italian painted and giltwood chinoiserie cabinet. Stunning versatile Italian painted and gilt wood chinoiserie 2-door cabinet, bookcase, bar or cu...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain and brass hardware. Korean Bandaji chest or trunk f...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

2 Vintage Lifesize Carved Wooden Equestrian Horse Sculptures Statues 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very impressive pair of vintage lifesize horse sculptures or statues. Made of wood featuring a primitive / rustic asian design. Very heavy and sturdy. Dimensions: 72"L x 19" W x 7...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian Masons Ironstone Dinner Plate in Vase & Rock gilded Pattern, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Dinner Plate produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818. The pla...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Enamelled and Cloisonné Silver Box, Jade Inlay, China, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled and cloisonné silver box, jade inlay, China, 19th century. Enamelled and cloisonné silver box, jade inlay, China, 19th century. H: 6cm, W: 11cm, D: 7cm
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver

Chinese 4 Panel Coromandel Black Laquer Screen Room Divider
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and lovely 4 panel Asian black laquer screen where each panel is a different height. Beautiful carved and painted decoration of birds and dogwood flowering branches, front a...
Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique Indonesian floral hand-carved wooden wedding chest. Hand-crafted in Indonesia in the early 20th century, likely the island of Madura or Java, this distinctive ch...
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Mirrored Porcelain Thatched Pagoda Octagon Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage porcelain table lamp in the shape of a ginger jar styled to resemble a thatched roof pagoda style hut with mirrored sides and roo...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie black lacquer mother of pearls & soap stones 4 panels room divider
Located in Birmingham, AL
This lacquered elm wood folding screen exudes timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. This luxurious room divider showcases an intricate hand painted scene and a rich lacquer ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Stylish Black & Gold Chinoiserie Style Tray Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Attractive black and gold chinoiserie style tray top coffee table having elegant splayed legs. The craquelure finish adds an elegance to the piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Regina Delft Red Table Lamp (1935-1979) with New Old Rose Velvet Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, the Billie table lamp transforms a rare vintage Regina red Delft (Delfts Rood) vase into a striking ...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Porcelain Miniature Vases
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of miniature Chinese yellow ground porcelain vases with applied plum blossom trees and butterflies. Each Stand on circular rosewood b...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard buffet or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid elm wood, wit...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Opium Coffee Table Rosewood Asian Chinoiserie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Lighting Acquisitions Of An Antique Opium Coffee Table...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Shrewsbury and Co Brass Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Cannister Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare, large brass tea canister stamped Shrewsbury and Co. Importers Great Tower Street London. This tea caddy was converted into a table lamp by Samuel Dinkelspiel of Chicago...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, 19th Century The two door 19th century cabinet with arching panels depicting a scene of pavilions and gilded willow trees surrounding a lake, mounted...
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19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Georgian Style Chinoisserie Breakfront Cabinet Attr. Karges
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic, highly decorative Georgian Chinoiserie style breakfront cabinet in two sections attributed to Karges. The upper half features a finely detailed crown with gilt leaf te...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

William IVth John Ridgway large ironstone Dinner Plate Pattern 5053, Circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large Dinner Plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th cen...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

1950s Hanging Metal Brass Tray Mid Century Modern Chinoiserie Wall Decor 35 in D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian handcrafted round tray with a patina from the 1950s. The tray features a hanging hook, allowing it to be displayed on a wall or placed flat as a centerpiece on a ...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamp circa 1940s or Earlier Rewired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamp, probably Chinese, circa 1940s or earlier. It has been rewired and is ready to use. The lamp shade is NOT included. The height with the shade is 32"....
Category

1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted & Gilt Decorated Chinoiserie Panels Hanging Wall Art Work
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of hand-painted and gilt-decorated Chinoiserie panels showcases the intricate artistry of Chinese craftsmanship. Each black wood panel is adorned with detailed Chinoiserie scenes, depicting figures in a palace garden amidst bamboo designs, reflecting the elegance and cultural depth of traditional Chinese art. The bamboo design frames the narrative beautifully, adding a natural element that enhances the overall aesthetic. These rectangular panels are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each element is rendered with precision and care. The gilt decoration adds a touch of opulence, creating a striking contrast against the black background and bringing the scenes to life. The panels' rectangular shape and dimensions are thoughtfully designed to make a bold yet refined statement in any space. In great condition with minor wear consistent with age, these panels not only serve as a decorative piece but also as a testament to the rich artistic heritage they represent. Each panel measures approximately 44 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep, making them a substantial and impactful addition to your wall art collection...
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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Chair - Single
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Dining Chair - Single. Item features a burl wood backrest, brass capped feet, and cane...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

4 part folding screen hand painted Japan 1960s
By Zhang Daqian
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice 4 piece folding table screen .Japan Watercolor ,landscape with some buffalo s en houses . signed .Nice bright colors .
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table This is an early 20th century piece and a very attractive design The...
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1910s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers The cupboard is beautifully decorated with Birds and pink chrysanthemum, it has 2 doors, these have a large lock...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

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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