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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$1,725Sale Price|25% Off
Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful small console or wall table with a bit of storage underneath, however the top pulls out to be a 77" table - full sized to seat 4-6 people. The bold Chinese red lacquer i...
Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Extension Dining Table
By George Zee
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Chinese extension dining table China, Circa 1890s Gorgeous carved rosewood, with exquisite Mother-of-Pearl inlay. Measures: 44.5"W x 45"D x 30"H. Extends up...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
62" Chin Hua Dining Table by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua dining table by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Raymond Karl Sobota (1914-2010) Dining table designed by Raymond K. Sobota for th...
Burl
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie White Dining or Patio Table Base
By Brown Jordan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hollywood Regency style faux bamboo aluminum table base. With wonderful curves and sturdy legs, this base would make a beautiful statement to any patio or dining room. We have two av...
Aluminum
Vintage Chin Hua Style Burl and Parquet Top Walnut Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Crafted out of walnut, this table uses Burl walnut in a parquet type pattern to style the top. The legs are fashioned in a Chippendale style that terminate into brass caps on the fe...
Walnut
Vintage Boho Henredon Carved Fretwork Extendable Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent vintage dining table by Henredon is a masterclass in Hollywood Regency glamour and Chinoiserie-inspired architectural detail. Known for their exceptional high-end cr...
Mahogany, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...
Walnut
Vintage Henredon Hollywood Regency Faux Goatskin and Glass Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a prestigious Palm Springs vintage estate, is a very modern Hollywood Regency meets chinoiserie style dining table. Seats six comfortably. Ob...
Other
$4,124Sale Price / set|20% Off
Umberto Mascagni Mid century Chinoiserie table with six chairs
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This gorgeous rectangular 1950s dining table is highly decorative and unusual. The table top has a chinoiserie design of figures in a garden setting, painted on a black cloth backgro...
Aluminum
Asian Style Dining Table in Solid Mahogany With Ming Legs & Burlwood Veneer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dining table designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1960s. The table is made in solid wood and burlwood veneer. The table is in the Chinoiserie style and it ...
Glass, Wood, Burl
76" Extendable Chin Hua Dining Table by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua dining table by Century Furniture. Dining table designed for the Chin Hua Collection for Century Furniture. Ebonized dark brown frame ...
Burl
Italian Neo Deco Black Marble Pedestal Dining Table with Round Glass Top
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the table alone. The chairs ARE NOT included and no longer available. Luxurious black marble pedestal base features striking white veins and fields of mystical t...
Belgian Black Marble
76" Extendable Chin Hua Dining Table and 6 chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua dining table and chairs by Century Furniture. Dining table designed for the Chin Hua Collection for Century Furniture. Ebonized dark b...
Burl
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table w...
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Chinoiserie Matchbook Walnut Brass & Glass Extendable Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century / Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table. Made from walnut showcasing a beautiful, warm grain throughout. The rectangular tabletop is uniquely designed wit...
Brass
$1,913
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Dining Table In Rosewood With 2 Extension Leaves & Flaps By Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Vodder dining table in rosewood from the 1960s. With flaps and 2 extension leaves of 47 cm. Classic Danish design in exclusive execution. — Designer: Arne Vodder — Period: 1960...
Rosewood
$2,995 / set
H 40 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Chinoiserie Chin Hua Ebonized Dining Set by Raymond K. Sobota, 8 Piece Set
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chin Hua Ebonized Dining Set By Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture - 8 Piece Set This gorgeous Asian Style dining set...
Fabric, Maple, Burl
Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo X base dining table w/ thick glass top.
Modern Extendable Dining Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern extendable dining table - "The Toko" is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. The table can be made with or ...
Walnut
French Provincial Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Provincial veneered and mahogany extending dining table, the crossbanded rectangular top opening to accommodate one additional leaf, the veneered frieze above square tapering and s...
Wood
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Burl Wood Dining Table showcases the natural beauty and intricate patterns of burl wood, adding a touch of organic elegance to any dining space. Its richly grained ...
Burl
Mid century Rosewood Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 2 Leaves
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Rosewood Rectangle Danish Modern extension dining table with (2) nesting pull out leaves. This table has Solid rosewood round tapered legs. This table is in good vintage ...
Birch, Rosewood
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 45 in
Massive Mid century Rosewood Danish Extension Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Massive mid century Rosewood Danish extension dining table with (3) leaves by Henning Kjærnulf. This table is very high quality hand built by Danish furniture makers, made in Denmark...
Rosewood
Queen Anne Style Vintage Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Extending Dining Table, with three leaves above six cabriole legs, marked "Watertown Brothers Slide Co." to underside. Closed: 30.5" H x 60" W x 46" D; ope...
Mahogany
$8,499
H 29.14 in W 94.89 in D 47.64 in
Large Striking Red Lacquer Oval Dining Table by François Champsaur, France 1990s
By Francois Champsaur
Located in Bochum, NRW
A commanding presence in any space, this rare 8-foot oval dining table*by esteemed French designer François Champsaur is a triumph of expressive form and elevated simplicity. Crafted...
Wood
Flamed Mahogany Dining Table Hepplewhite Inspired
Located in North York, ON
Flamed mahogany dining table Hepplewhite inspired. Beautifully bookmatched hand rubbed finished mahogany flamed top with solid mahogany tap...
Brass
Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table With Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Cheshire, GB
A substantial and finely crafted oak refectory dining table in the 17th-century revival manner, the rectangular plank top of generous proportions with a well-figured surface showing ...
Oak
L. Rossi Expandable Round Chinoiserie Lacquered Dining Table 7 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An exceptional bespoke Chinoiserie decorated round dining table designed by L. Rossi, San Fransisco, CA. Known as the "evolution" table distinguished by its segmented "pie-slice" top...
Oak, Lacquer, Hardwood
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H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
Theodore Alexander Chinoiserie Lacquered Top and Bamboo Dining or Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely chinoiserie style lacquered game table having honey colored bamboo base. Top is beautifully decorative with black background and reddish orange foliage and birds. By Theodor...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Wooden Drum Frame Table with Beveled Glass Top
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage drum frame dining table base with beveled glass top. Wood is a rich mahogany color, with simple carved detailing. Similar in style to a larger wood-frame Chinese drum. Comfor...
Glass, Wood
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H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mid Century Black Lacquered Oriental Chinoiserie Round Extendable Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century black lacquered breakfast / dining table featuring round form with gold accents and ming style legs.. Made in Taiwan, ROC Republic of China. Dimensions: 42" x 42" x 30"...
Lacquer
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H 29 in W 62 in D 40 in
1980s White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Chinoiserie Ming Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s White Furniture Company Mandarin dining table, 330-12. Rectangular form with mahogany and burlwood top. Includes 2 leafs for extensions and table pads. Dimensions: 40" x 62"...
Brass
Sold
H 29.25 in W 74 in D 39.25 in
Italian Scagliola Marble Specimen Decorated Dining Table On Ming Style Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, circa 1960. (This would also make an incredible kitchen island - as the marble top). This exceptional Italian dining table ...
Carrara Marble
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H 30.75 in W 68 in D 39 in
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Rattan Style Dining Table Made in England
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Faux Bamboo Dining Table Crafted in England by the renowned manufacturer William L Maclean, this table showcases exceptional quality and att...
Faux Bamboo
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H 29.5 in W 44 in D 100 in
Thomasville Embassy Chinoiserie Asian Modern Dining Set Expanding Table & Chairs
By Thomasville, Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dining set comes with dining table and 6 chairs as pictured. Vintage Thomasville Embassy expanding dining table. The table is 68″ long without leaves, allowing it to host six guests...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Fruitwood
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H 29.5 in W 44 in D 100 in
Vintage Thomasville Embassy Chinoiserie Asian Modern Expanding Dining Table
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture, Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Thomasville Embassy expanding dining table. The table is 68″ long without leaves, allowing it to host six guests even at it’s most compact ...
Wood, Lacquer
Asian Rosewood Dining Table 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 Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Rosewood...
Rosewood
Faux Bamboo Dining Set by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
Faux Bamboo Dining Set by Thomasville. Nice solid wooden set that is very sturdy and timeless. Six solid wooden chairs with clean light blue uph...
Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 49.25 in D 26.25 in
Thomasville Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Ming Fretted Dining Table Base
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine Furniture Acquisitions of a Thomasville Mystique...
Wood