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
Period: 1950s
Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Style Paint Decorated Magazine Rack
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb burnt bamboo shaded and painted magazine rack in good conditon. The rack is made in China and has a great chinoiserie paint decorated design. Measures 31.5 tall x 20...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see it in a kitchen.)
4 x 60 warm LED bulbs included.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
An ORIENTALIST NEOCLASSICAL CHINESE DRAGON Ceramic TABLE LAMP, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, very large and massive dragon table lamp, Chinese, Orientalist, Shabby-Chic, Zoomorphic, thick wooden base, important dragon sculpture in khaki green enameled ceramic,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Original James Mont Cabinet in Asian Style
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare cabinet by James Mont in chinoiserie style. Original black lacquer and red painted interior. Original gilded wood handles.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture - Set of 10
Located in Hartville, OH
Arguably one of the finest examples in existence boasting the original finish and spectacular upholstered seat pads over cane seats. These are Rare and extraordinary in their presenc...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Foo Dogs Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor. Wonderful details and colors.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Chinoiserie Wall Sconces With Hand Painted Silk Shades, Set of 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 8 Chinoiserie wall sconces with hand painted silk shades. Great addition to our chinoiserie inspired interiors and walls. Each one is...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Yellow Asian Chinoiserie Table Lamps on Carved Wood Bases, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of yellow Asian porcelain chinoiserie table lamps on carved wood bases. Add them to your chinoiserie inspired interiors...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
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
1950s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Ceramic Female Sculpture Decanter Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, ceramic and rare sculptural decanter in the shape of a female bust. This beautiful piece exhibits chinoiserie details and is delightfully finished. The piece exhibit beautiful finishes stylistically relevant to the 1950’s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century RWay Furniture Chinoiserie Night Stands Pagoda
By RWAY
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Tiered Pagoda End Tables by RWay. Chinoiserie detail with brass pagoda pulls and greek key accent. Swing doors with turned column supports.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Havilland- Limoges Dinner Plates, Six Fish and Crustacean Designs
By Limoges
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of Limoges Dinner Plates are quite rare. The set consists of six different designs, two each in
the set. The designs are very reminiscent of European Chinoisery decor used b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Table Screen or Wall Hanging
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand painted Chinese screen, China, circa 1950s. This screen features a hand-painted still life and could be used as a table screen, or wal...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Zee Asian Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet Rosewood
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
George Zee Mid-Century ...
Category
1950s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Teak
Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Small Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sterling Chinoiserie Silver Cocktail Spoons, Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage set of 6 Asian designed long thin cocktail spoons. Original box included. Nice details on the charms motifs.
Additional dimensions:
-Box: 9.75"W x 4.5"D x 1"H
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silver
Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous single ceramic Asian turquoise female foo dog. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
James Mont Pair of Hand Carved Figural Table Lamps 1950s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand carved table lamps with Chinese figures decorated in gold leaf and white gold leaf by James Mont, American 1950's. New custom silk shades by Lobel Modern. These iconic ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage Ceramic Hand Painted and Sculpted Table Lamps With Brass Bases - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of vintage ceramic table lamps with brass brasses and tops. Each features a hand painted and sculpted bamboo plant growing around the sides. One of the lamps displays a ...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Chinoiserie Bar Linen Cabinet Hand Painted
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand painted linen chest or bar cabinet. We love the deep red lacquer finish with the hand painted landscape scenery. We also love the pierced solid brass hardwa...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker, Far East Collection Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Hartville, OH
Just arrived back from the Upholstery Masters and wrapped in a spectacular and decidedly decadent velvet from Brunschwig et Fils. The fabric is exqu...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Art Deco Chinoiserie Palm Tree 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Hand carved on the front, sides and top.
Hand carved knobs.
There's even details in the shelves that slide out.
Intricate dovetails I've never seen before...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Good Quality Pair of French 1950's Blue & White Cased Glass Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each painted with Chinoiserie decoration beneath a cased-glass surface giving them a beautiful luminescent quality; on reticulated ebonized bases
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Carved Keepsake Case, Chinese, Satinwood, Decorative Box, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved keepsake case. A Chinese, satinwood decorative box, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Profusely carved throughout with an abundance of Oriental cr...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Chinoiserie Red Lacquer and Silver Leaf Petite Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie red lacquer and silver leaf petite mirror, China, circa 1950s. This mirror packs a lot of glamour in a small footprint and would be perfect f...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hand Painted Asian Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand painted Asian folding screen, probably Chinese, believed to be circa 1950s, possibly much earlier. It depicts two scholars playing a game un...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Hollywood Regency Ornate Chinoiserie Polished Brass Bar Cart c. 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic bar cart is most certainly not the shy one in the room with an ornate dragon themed frame of golden brass that's attention grabbing without apology...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Blue and White Ceramic Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful blue and white ceramic garden seat with drawings. Great addition to your interiors and patio to hold your drinks and snacks.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Winotosastro Framed 1950s Batik Print Bird of Paradise Indonesia
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Framed Indonesian batik print by Winotosastro. Framed in gilded faux bamboo carved wood. Beautiful Southeast Asian artwork featuring an exotic bird of pa...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paper
French Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single decorative vintage Asian lamp with nature scene of trees and bird. This lamp includes a sturdy gilt bronze base. Add this beautiful lamp to ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Bent Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful 1950's Mid-Century Italian magazine stand in bent bamboo. A versatile handcrafted piece, it’s equally at home on an airy casual porch or in a cozy Bohemian home.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs a Lovely Looking Set of Four
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
A lovely looking set of Four
The chairs are a classic design they have a solid Back Splat, they are lacquered in the Japanese styl...
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
1950's Monumental Reverse Chinoiserie Painted Mirrored Panels Screen Divider
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, mirrored paintings you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Wood
Beautiful Blue and White Ceramic Garden Seat with Drawings, Great Addition to Yo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful blue and white ceramic garden seat with drawings. Great addition to your interiors and patio to hold your drinks and snacks.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's chinoiserie style carved plaster table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 22.5"
Height to shade rest: 30.25"
Diameter: 9"
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair Stiffel Style Brass Porcelain Milk Glass Globe Table Lamps Chinoiserie 1950
By Stiffel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of gorgeous chinoiserie table lamps attributed to Stiffel porcelain vase form body and featuring a classic brass torchiere and pedestal. Origina...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century hand painted chinoiserie style chinese lacquered cabinet / vitrine. The cabinet features two upper glazed drawers, five middle drawers with two lower doors and brass hardware. The cabinet comes with one glass shelve for the upper part & one wood shelve...
Category
1950s European Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Hand Painted Red Chinoiserie Ice Buckets 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb pair of hand painted and crafted metal Ice Buckets, 1950’s Italian, painted with chinoiserie scenes, and palm tree tops.
30cm Height, 21cm Width, (17.5cm Width excluding ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Single Chinoiserie Style Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single patinated metal chinoiserie style lamp depicting a dragon and phoenix.
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may be much earlier. Beautifully framed in gilt frames with ...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie coffee table, China, circa 1950s. Retains wonderful original patina.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Guardian Foo Lion Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese "Guardian Foo Lion" resin sculpture on a black wood plinth.
Category
1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood
Large Set of Ten Baker Black & Gold Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Attributed to designer Michael Taylor, this large set of ten Baker Asian inspired chinoiserie dining chairs is the only one of its kind available, globally. These unique dining chairs were completely restored from top to bottom. Mahogany frames were stained in a dark satin black to allow for appreciation of the rich mahogany grain. The armchairs are stately. Gilded Asian...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Fine Blanc De Chine Oriental Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine French blanc de chine porcelain table lamp in the oriental manner. Depicting a Chinese lady standing upon a water gilded base.
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of eight Japanese and Chinese masks, circa 1950s or earlier. These were recently purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who travel...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vases Pair Chinoiserie Porcelain Ceremony Pastel Pink Yellow Blue Gree 27.5"high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
MASSIVE, PAIR OF VINTAGE, CHINOISERIE, PORCELAIN VASES, UPCYCLED INTO TABLE LAMPS, 70cm., 27½” high
The massive size is softened by the pastel shades of pink, yellow, blue, green.
Th...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ebonized wood panel with the figure of an empress inserted as an inlay. The figure in relief is in resin, sculpted, finished and decorated. The mah...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ebonized wood panel with the figure of an emperor inserted as an inlay. The relief figure is in resin, then sculpted, finished and decorated. The 9...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptionally rare Banci Firenze chandelier, gilt iron frame surmounted with crystal leaves and flowers that sit on spiraling golden gilt arms, to the base sit two solid crystal jardinieres, whilst within the body of the light there are a pair of solid crystal oriental...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Hand Painted Leather Over Wood Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand painted leather over wood chinoiserie mirror, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Asian Altar-Style Console Table
Located in Dorchester, MA
This console table is a 1950s interpretation of the altar tables traditionally found in Chinese reception halls. The gilt-painted wood frame features the typical everted flanges and ...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Asian Influenced End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian influenced end tables or nightstands, Asian, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as nightstands. These tables are currently...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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