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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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Embroidered, free standing screen in variety of textiles by award-winning artist
Located in London, GB
The 'Hare Screen' by award-winning, British embroidery artist and designer, Jacky Puzey. This unique piece combines vintage kimono fabric, cotto...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile, Thread, Wood, Fur

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panels of Birds and Spring Blossom
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine pair of wallpaper panels hand painted in watercolor on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie paintings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Green Bamboo and White Cranes on metal leaf Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Bamboo and Cranes is an exotic mural of bamboo trees with a group of majestic white cranes below. This mural is hand painted on silver metal leaf paper. The bamboo trees are delicately wrought in a deep green with white lines and gold highlights. The full mural is made up of a series of individual panels, each 3 feet wide. The panels are 10 feet tall. The full mural is 4 panels, and 12 feet wide. This mural is in stock and ready to ship. No changes are available for this mural at the listed price. If you are interested in a custom mural...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lettuce Green
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Herend "Poisson" Hand Painted Polychrome Porcelain Cake Plate, Hungary, Modern
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent hand painted Herend porcelain potiche in "Poisson" decor, in the classical "Osier" shape. This colorful fish decoration of Chinese origin, charming and chromatically viv...
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2010s Hungarian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bespoke Media Cabinet With Hand Painted Oriental Silk Print
Located in London, GB
An intriguing cabinet, crafted in wood with solid brass handles. There is brass detailing on the edges framing the dark wood. A special technique of hand printed silk on its doors f...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

Hand Painted Wallpaper Red Botanicals from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
The Red Botanical wallpaper collection is rich in colour and texture with turquoise and olive green highlights. The design is made with intimate interiors in mind, leaving room for l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Pair of Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs. Classic Palm Beach Style chairs in the style of Dorothy Draper. Classic Black Gloss finish with blue velvet seat cushions. Ready for use a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Composition

Hand Painted Wallpaper Magnolia Botanical from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
The Magnolia design is the first in the hand painted wallpaper collection and is representative of its fragile blossoms and woody stems. Each panel is a work of fine art, painted wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price There are 4 panels in the listed photo, price is for 4 panels of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk, currently price doesn't include any embroidery cost, Accept custom requires on the sizes, background and painting colors, tailored to any wall sizes. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

The Land of the Swallows black Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Land of the Swallows black wallpaper model combines the refinement of works of art with the luxury of designer decorations. Statement. Sting. Unforgettable. This mix participates...
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2010s Romanian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Other

Rattan Tortoise Shell Pagoda Queen Headboard
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Rattan queen size bed headboard features chinoiserie pagoda styling, and a rich, tortoise shell finish. Insert is padded and upholstered in a neutral fabric. Very good condition, see...
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2010s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Set Of Four Large De Gournay NYC Asian Themed Platinum Framed Wall Paper Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four custom De Gournay NYC platinum Asian themed wall paper panels. The panels of custom wall paper with 6" squares in platinum tones presented in embossed gilt bamboo form fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Pagoda Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain pagoda jar with removable top. China, Early 21st Century Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 8"H. Good vintage condition. Minor wear includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne Arm Chair. Item featured is a tall impressive size, vey unique chair. Early 21st Century. Measurements: 74" H x 26" W x 23" D x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jonathan Adler Black Lacquered Faux Bamboo Chippendale Chairs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, pair of black lacquered faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale armchairs with white linen upholstered seats, by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer

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

Materials

Silk

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Schumacher Nanjing Modern Chinoiserie Porcelain Blue Two-Sided 18" Linen Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Based on an archival print, Nanjing is a modern take on Classic chinoiserie motifs, with stylized trees, pagodas and fretwork fences. Featured as a decorative accent, this Schumacher...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen

Scalamandré 'Cirrus Velvet Damask' White and Blue Pillows With Fringe, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning pair of new, custom-made Scalamandré 'Cirrus Velvet Damask' in the 'Morning Glory' color way, from Scalamandrés Chinois Chic collection. The raised cotton-velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Pagoda Pendant Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pagoda pendant fixture. Add some Chinoiserie style to your home. Incredible details on the shape and also the hand painting works.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Natural Fiber Carpet, Chinese Floral Black Background Hand Knotted Indian Rug
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Chinese Bouquet” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is offered in 100% Tencel in different pile heights cut with scissors to give it a th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of 2 Porcelain Zong Vases, Blue and White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Zong Porcelain Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia. Real chinese porcelain waterproof vases in white and dark blue, produced by hand with traditional methods. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Porcelain Yuan Pots, Grey White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Yuan Porcelain Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia. Real chinese porcelain waterproof pots with lids in white and grey, produced by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down

English Red Mini Kneehole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Venezian Red Mini Kneehole Desk with raised Chinoiserie. Hand painted and crafted by Kipper himself in our shop; truly making this vibrant desk a one of a kind. He was inspir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Schumacher Bixi Velvet Celestine Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bixi velvet in Celestine. Inspired by chinoiserie motifs, this fabulous, fantastical dragon pattern was dreamt up by our In-House Design studio. Dense pile and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Indoor/Outdoor China Blue Two-Sided Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This 18" x 18" indoor/outdoor pillow features Chiang Mai Dragon in China Blue. One of Schumacher's best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Polyester

Alfred Library Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
We love the stance of the hand-turned legs, a charmingly shaped apron, hand-painted gold leaf Chinoiserie details that tell a story, and the stunning hand-polished finish. The Alfred...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Chinoiserie Alabaster Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, Chiang Mai Dragon is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Now featured as an exqui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wallpaper Panels of Golden Pavilions on Black
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine wallpaper panel was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painting of golden pavilions on export wallpaper, from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Italian Red Tole Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Jardiniere Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Red Tole Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Jardiniere Planter. Circa 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 18" H x 27" W x 15" D.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hickory Chair Company Chinoiserie Fretwork James River Collection Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless and stylish Chinoiserie white painted dining chairs by Hickory Chair Company. Fretwork side chair is part of the James River Collection, crafted from maple in White Finish....
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hand-painted French porcelain plate
By Roi du Lac
Located in New York, US
French porcelain plate hand-painted by Roi du Lac artisans, inspired by Marco Kinloch's chinoiserie-style designs. The plate is made with four different firings and the profile is pa...
Category

2010s French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Kew Garden Pewter Triptych Wallpaper Panels
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych is a set of three wallpaper panels suitable for framing, or wall installation with moulding or frame. These three panels are consecutive from one to two, ...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Childrens Garden Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
This delightful Chinoiserie wallpaper mural was created with children in mind. Soft tones of yellow, red and blue are used to create an idyllic scene...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Kew Garden Green Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Green Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural is a collection of twenty panels suitable for installation in any standard size home. Each individual pa...
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

Scenes from Life (yellow) Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
Scenes from Life Wallpaper Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Scenes from life (yellow) wallpaper. Here, a tapestry of profound meanings awaits. Its aim is to transform your space into a medieval realm. One that seamlessly blends Oriental-Asian customs with the soothing embrace of nature. This extraordinary masterpiece draws inspiration from serene Japanese pastoral landscapes. It transports you to a bygone era of ancient wonders...
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2010s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Other

1 OF 6 BRAND NEW BOXED RALPH LAUREN COBALT BLUE & WHITE CHINESE PORCELAIN LAMPs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 6 brand new in the original box Ralph Lauren Cobalt Blue & White Chinese Ceramic Porcelain tables lamps...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Ming 60" Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Shiitake The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's e...
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Modern Ming 60" Console Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Dove The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exqui...
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunnin, sculptural wood and cane top coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

House of Hackney Grey and Beige Large Velvet Tigris Cushion, Pillow, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
House of Hackney draws on Far Eastern references for this grey Tigris cushion, adorned with a Balinese-style tiger print. It's made it the UK from plush cotton velvet and filled with...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Modern Ming 60" Cocktail Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Fog The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's exquis...
Category

2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Chinoiserie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panels of Golden Pavilions on Black
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The fine pair of wallpaper panels was hand-painted in gilt paint on rice paper, reproducing the 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie painti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Style Hand Embroidered Cushion
Located in London, GB
Beaumont & Fletcher's embroidered Cathay cushion draws on inspiration from the ever popular Chinoiserie style of 18th century France. Made entirely by hand, it has a gold satin front...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture

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Silk, Velvet

Modern Ming 48" Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Shiitake The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's e...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hand embroidered cushion on silk velvet
Located in London, GB
Beaumont & Fletcher's chinoiserie inspired Ariana cushion is hand embroidered in its entirety on the finest Italian silk velvet. The eye-catching design depicts bamboo stalks and lea...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Modern Ming 52" Extension Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Pumpernickel The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Christopher Spitzmiller Pair of Double Gourd Aurora White Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Double Gourd Aurora Lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller, New York City, New York, American, circa 2000s. Signed with Spitzmiller label to one lamp, see last photo. They ...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

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Metal

Fen 78" 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

Custom Botanical Calico Corner Chinoiserie Petite Armchairs - a Pair
By Calico Corners
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of vintage custom Calico Corners petite botanical armchairs. Upholstered in a versatile heavy duty cotton fabric with green and crea...
Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, 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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