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Chinoiserie 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
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table W Red Leather Top
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table W Red Leather Top
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1990s American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
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1990s Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Low Table with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant black lacquer rectangular low table with gilt motif landscape top. simple and beautiful form. We carry Fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared m...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

Century Ebonized Pair of Pagoda Side Tables with A Burl Top Chin Hua Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of side tables from Century Furniture’s iconic Chin Hua Collection, designed by Raymond K. Sobota. These round tables feature an elegant pagoda-inspired silhouette wi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage Century Chinoiserie Style Chin Hua Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 1/4 in W: 73 in D: 18 in Introduce timeless sophistication to your interior with this striking Vintage Chinoiserie Style Console Table from the iconic Chin Hua C...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition Chinoiserie & Burl Tray Form Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Baker Furniture Collector’s Edition tray top coffee table with burl walnut. The tray is removable, and the surface around the tray is burl. The sides have the painted chino...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Rattan Card Table (circa 1910)
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinoiserie style bamboo and rattan card / mahjong table featuring beautifully hand-painted Asian herons or egrets (circa 1910). "Bamboo goes in and out of style, but it has ...
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1910s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring depictions of a scenic Asian landscape and figures. China, Late 20th Century...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Porcelain

Wonderful Chinoiserie Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Coffee Cocktail Side Tray Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bamboo Form Base Rectangular Hand Painted Tole Black With Gold Coffee / Cocktail / End / Removable Tray Tables Two Available Each Sold Individually
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Lacquered And Gilt Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant low table in the Chinoiserie style with a particularly noteworthy form ebonized with gilt flowering trees and ducks on the water on the top. Gilt floral vines decorate th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair Asian Stile Chinoiserie Black Lacker Demi Lune Consoles Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, in this Pair of Asian Style Black Lacquer Demi Lune Console Tables. Great carved apron and three cabriole legs for each. When put back to back they are a beautiful round ta...
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1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Chinese Lacquer Tea Coffee Table Inlaid Mother of Pearl Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 20th century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Coffee Table. Table features mother of pearl and soapstone design of Chinese figures on top with scrolled apron containing Chinese flora...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Antique English Chinoiserie Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th Century English pedestals or stands handcrafted in hardwood in an octagon form,featuring hand decorated floral Chinoiserie with embossed highlights on an eboniz...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Hardwood

Chinoiserie and Faux Marble Painted Cocktail Gueridon / Table W/ Brass Gallery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This side table checks all the boxes! It is a lovely drinks table with painted chinoiserie top surrounded by a brass gallery. The tripod legs are wood and have been hand painted faux...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Tole Tray Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table In the manner of Baker furniture USA, Circa 1960s Bamboo base, with faux bamboo green-lacquered tole ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Lacquer

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Extraordinary Lacquered And Painted Cocktail Table Attributed Holly Hunt Design
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted custom Holly Hunt design rectangular low table in an ecru and tan faux cracquelure finish overall with Chinese inspired gilt decorations. The overhanging top is made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Century Furniture Chinoiserie Fretwork Wooden Side Lamp End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Furniture Chinoiserie Fretwork Wooden Side Lamp End Tables - a Pair. Items feature carved fretwork corners, lower shelf, ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Floral Coffee Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1940's Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Floral Form Coffee Table. This table was part of a set bought at auction.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage chinoiserie Rattan Nesting Tables, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of three vintage chinoiserie Rattan nesting tables. circa 1960s. Feature a tiger bamboo and rattan frame and black laminated top with floral ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Asian Style Console Table with Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Asian style console table, with two drawers. Featuring solid brass hardware, burl wood top. Finished back.
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Chinoiserie Hand Painted Dressing Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne Chinoiserie dressing table, console table, or entry table In the manner of Baker Furniture By Southampton USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered mahogany, with go...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Monumental Chinoiserie Botanical Style Painted Ebony Chow Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful monumental...
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1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Chinoiserie Scroll Ming Style Wood Glass Console Nesting Table Stools
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, console table and stools you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Oriental Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl Breakfast Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Chinese Oriental Satsume style planter / fishbowl / fish pot / jardiniere on stand with glass top - converted for breakfast dining table. Features a floral and fish th...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood

Fine Black Lacquer Low Table with Gilt Motif Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant black lacquer rectangular low table with gilt motif landscape top. simple and beautiful form. We carry Fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared m...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table Charming side table from the early 20th century is hand decorated with gold gilt ...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Baker Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Floral and Gold Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a finely crafted Baker Furniture coffee table inspired by Chinese design elements. The table has a low profile, with a rectangular top, and is ornately decorated with detail...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Painted and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese red painted coffee table with gilt highlights, circa 1930's. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top a frieze with gilt highlights, resting on square legs with gilt deco...
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Baker Chinoiserie Ebonized Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Baker chinoiserie cocktail table lacquered black and ornately detailed with a center design of fret grids separated by diamond-shaped ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Heritage Chinoiserie Hand Painted Scene Carved Gilt Wood Glass Insert End Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage chinoiserie hand painted and carved gilt wood end table with glass insert by Heritage Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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 Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Wonderful Pair Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Coffee Cocktail Side Tray Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bamboo Form Base Oval Handpainted Tole White With Gold Coffee / Cocktail / End / Removable Tray Tables Two Available Each Sold Individually
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Metal

Drexel Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Small Gateleg Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Small Gateleg Side Table with 2 Dovetailed Drawers. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25"...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Handpainted Chinoiserie Ladies Desk Turquoise White Flowerts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular Chinoiserie Handpainted ladies desk , turquoise with white flowers and birds all over. Matching chair part of the set. Lots of small drawers on top and 3 drawers on the m...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquered Asian Console Table & Mirror with Hand Carved Lacquer Figures
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Asian black lacquered console table and matching mirror with exceptional deep hand carved lacquer details of Asian figures...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian teak hand carved drop slant front desk with interior compartmentalized cubby storage in the style of George Zee and Co. of China. This amazing piece is in fabulous condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. This phenomenal drop front desk is made with superior craftsmanship and materials and is in exceptional original condition. Comprised of teak that has been carved on the drop front and the drawer faces with an incredible plum blossom and bird motif. The drop front is slanted above three rows of drawers. The top row having two drawers and the lower two a single full width drawer. All with recessed carved handles. Inside the drop front, besides the work surface, there is a removable cubby compartmentalized storage including a small drawer. This is made in the style of renowned Chinese furniture maker George Zee and Co. who made high quality teak and camphor wood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie-style burl and black lacquer dining set by Henredon of Morganton, NC, USA circa 1980. Oval table is composed of a burl inset surfa...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Burl, Cane, Wood

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic faux bamboo coffee or cocktail table. Beautiful design and scale. Deep carved detailed frame supports rounded edge glass top secured with brass caps. Curbside to NYC/Philly ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Korean Black Hand Painted Altar Style Sideboard Cabinet Console Table Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Korean Black Hand Painted Altar Style Sideboard Cabinet Console Table Credenza. Item features hand painted details, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold & Burl Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century English Black and Gold Japanned Cart with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold japanned bar cart from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor depicting figures in landscapes, glass top and sides, on bra...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Painted Chinese Kang Table with Stone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Agate, Soapstone

1940's George Zee Design Artistic Chest Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous 1940's blanket chest/coffee table designed by George Zee of Hong Kong. Ebonized teakwood with warm aged patina brass straps, nail heads and handles. Beautifully crafted copper and bronze Junk...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table
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 ...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Sideboard Server, Bar Table, or Center Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous hand painted Chinoiserie Jacobean bar height sideboard server, bar table, or center table In the manner of Theodore Alexander Circa Late 20th Century Carved walnut, wit...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Red & Brass Asian Chinoiserie Small Cabinet or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and well made vintage cabinet from the 1960's. It features an Asian Modern motif with plenty of storage.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

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 Tables

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Painted and Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, 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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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Ralph Lauren Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Pagoda Style End Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful high-gloss black lacquered end table by RALPH LAUREN in the Chinoiserie style boasts a single sliding hidden drawer to front and is finished completely on all sides. ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Gilt Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Chinoiserie Console Table or Bar, probably Chinese, circa 1960s. This piece is constructed of gilt wood with an inset black granite top. The low maintenance granite makes it a g...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Granite

English Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo 19th Century Desk with Gilded Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo red lacquer desk from the 19th century with gilt Chinoiserie décor and two drawers. Born in England during the 19th century, this exquisite faux bamboo desk fe...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Thomasville Mystique Chinoiserie Solid Cherry End Table / Nightstand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Thomasville Mystique Chinoiserie Solid Cherry End Table with 3 drawers and 2 doors. Top of table professionally refinished with lacquer finish. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

English Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Lacquered Tray Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming English chinoiserie style faux bamboo cocktail table featuring a paper-maché lacquered tray top decorated with intricate Asian motifs. The tray has parcel gilt pagodas and landscapes over a dramatic red ground. The lacquer has a desirable aged craquelure fine webbing on the finish. The later constructed faux bamboo green...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Korean Carved Wood Marble Top Asian Chinese Liquor Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Korean Carved Wood Marble Top Expanding/Fold Away Asian Chinese Liquor Cabinet Dry Bar with Fitted Interior and Rolling Casters. Circa Late 20th ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Marble

Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elegant black lacquer square end tables with gilt motif, beautiful form and color, We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and h...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Drexel. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $2,181.

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