Chinoiserie Side Tables
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 Oriental Carved Wood Plant Stand / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique oriental carved wood plant stand / side table. This was likely made in China in around the 1890-1910 period.
The quality is superb...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
A tall resin Oriental Jardiniere, decorated with elephant, chinese dragons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A tall resin Oriental Jardiniere, decorated with elephant, chinese dragons and naked figures. Can be used a s a plnt stand, side table or plynth. T...
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Late 20th Century British Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Resin
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, with gorgeous ...
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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Lowboy Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique lacquered Chinoiserie lowboy side table in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of very good qu...
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1950s British Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
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Wood
Pair of Round Chinoiserie Folding Side Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of round chinoiserie folding side tables.
A very useful duet as they fold completely flat so that they can be tucked away when not needed.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Elm
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...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 19th century French hand-carved chinoiserie style mahogany center-table with mother-of-pearl inlaid marquetry top attributed to Gabriel Viardot. This magnificent mahogany table has been hand-carved with Chinese chinoiserie decor depicting chinoiserie figures holding umbrellas and other Chinese motif inlaid. Around the edges of the rectangular table is magnificently detailed and adorned open wood work, which gives the piece a different dimension of class and elegance. The top of the table is beautifully designed with a mother-of-pearl inlaid marquetry. Tinted wood table with rectangular tray with Asian decor inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting peaches and beauties holding umbrellas. The carved openwork crosses of Chinese motifs rests on four magnificently carved curved legs with lions feet holding up the table. Found at the top of each leg are beautifully chased doré bronze mounts depicting foo dog masks. France, circa 1890.
Gabriel Viardot is a famous Parisian cabinetmaker who inherited the family factory in around 1860. He manufactured carved wood furniture...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ming Style Chinosarie Side Table with Fretwork
Located in Pasadena, TX
17.75" Ming Style Chinoiserie side table with Fretwork
19th Century Ming dynasty southern Chinese design. Two tier table with Ming feet and a bottom tier...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish 19th century English lacquered side table with hand painted Chinoiserie designs. A very fine accent piece for a beautiful home! L...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage English Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative vintage English black lacquered and Chinoiserie inspired hand painted side table. Really pretty! A fabulous accent piece.
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Table w/ Painted Landscape Scenes over Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Black-lacquered chinoiserie work table with polychrome painted scenes on trestle base with hinged lift-top exposing lidded compartments and open cubbies, with original key plate in t...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
French 19th century Chinoiserie st Red Lacquered Rouge Griotte marble side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and very handsome French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Red Lacquered, patinated Wood, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble side table. This impressive side table is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Chinoiserie Painted Tea Bin Style Large Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie tea caddy style large side table. Octagonal top. Black painted wood with all over hand painted gold chinoiserie motif. Very solid well built piece. Made in Hong Kong.
W...
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1980s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Wood Accent Drinks Table or Plant Stand in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
A well-made and substantial rich dark stained wood low accent/drinks table or plant stand, in the style of designer James Mont, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa Mid-20th Centur...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Asian Inspired Mahogany Low Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fabulous Italian, Asian inspired mahogany two-tier low side table, circa 1940's.
This unique table boasts all the hallmarks of beautiful Italian craftsmanship with graceful curva...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Chinese Lacquer and Bronze Table & Green Dragon Vase the Style of Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese lacquer and bronze table with green dragon vase the style of Tony Duquette.
Dimensions listed are the overall dimensions of the table plus...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian-Inspired Wood Side Tables with inset Beveled Glass Tops
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Asian-Inspired Wood Side Tables with inset Beveled Glass Tops
Offered for sale is a lovely pair of wooden Asian inspired side tables...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Japanese Samurai Warrior Figural Carved Wood Smoking Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Samurai Warrior Figural Carved Wood Smoking Stand Pedestal Side Table. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 28.25" H x 10" Diameter.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Accent or Side Table by Baker
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Chinoiserie rectangular black painted accent or side table by Baker. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this vintage Asian lacquered chinoiserie side table. Featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes inspired by traditional Asian artistry, the table is adorned with...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Carved Chinese Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Carved Chinese Side Table
Vintage mid-century ebonized pedestal or side table.
Intricately carved floral motifs on apron and cabriole legs.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese carved hardwood foo dog marble top 18" plant stand side table. Item features inset marble top, Foo dog carved legs, floral carved skirt,...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Rosewood Barrel Drum Table or Garden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Chinoiserie Asian Rosewood barrel drum table or garden stool with brass inlaid design. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. No outstanding flaws we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, mid-20th century.
What an attractive little Asian style stool...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Side Table in Iron Wood and Marble China Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Coffee table or pedestal in iron wood and marble top resting on four feet sculpted with dragons ending in three claws enclosing a pearl. Carved and openwork headband decorated with p...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Bronze Bamboo and Glass Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury French cast bronze bamboo style side table in the style of Maison Bagues. Heavy cast bronze base with new clear glass round top with beveled e...
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
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...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Carved Patinated Lacquer Elephant Occasional Tables
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning chinoiserie carved hardwood and lacquered and gilded elephant occasional tables. The finish has developed over the years into a beautiful patina. I personally used these a...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Teak, Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 28" Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
English 1900 Bamboo Side Table with Chinoiserie Decor and Rattan Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinoiserie style bamboo side table from the early 20th century, with rattan accents. Created in England at the turn of the century, this bamboo table features a rectangular top sitting above a single door adorned with Chinoiserie motifs, opening to reveal a small compartment. The table is raised on a X-form bamboo base with bamboo roots, securing a lower shelf. With its unusual lines and lovely decor, this English Chinoiserie table...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 29" plant stand side table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary side table with Gold Chinoiserie elements by Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This table model, designed in the style of a contemporary vision of chinoiserie, is part of the " Forbideen City" collection. The corners of the table have 4 figures representing the...
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2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie End Table
Located in Queens, NY
2 English (20th Century) black lacquered square end tables with Chinoiserie decorated tops. (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Oriental Red Lacquered Writing Table or Side Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Side Table or
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Side Tables in Lacquered Wood circa 1900 a Lot of Charm, with Many Lacks
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of side tables in lacquered wood circa 1900
A lot of charm, with many lacks and faults.
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Red Lacquered Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A stylish early C19th Italian centre table, wonderfully decorated in red lacquer with gilt chinoiserie highlighted scene in the form of people, buildings and foliage. Raised on car...
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1830s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Bronze Nest of Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Mid-Century Jansen style bronze nest of tables with hand polished lacquer finish. The large table has a stick and ball gallery and all three tables wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Carved Occasional Table
Located in London, England
Early 20th century heavily carved occasional table in rosewood. Cleaned and polished.
H 70cm x W 68cm x D 68cm
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinoiserie side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie side tables 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, and Heritage Furniture. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $1,650.