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 Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Coffee Table
Category
1990s Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Soapstone
Dark Brown Lacquer Chinese Coffee Table with Gold Paint, China Around 1960.
Located in Brussels, BE
Piece of furniture in the "chinoiserie" style made from Europe. Pagodas, stone arches, curved roofs are typical of Southern China.
The costumes are inspired of Ming dynasty.
Paper la...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Porcelain
Burton~Ching Black & Gold Chinoisrie Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton~Ching Black & Gold Chinoisrie Coffee Cocktail Table.
Category
1990s American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Gueridon Pedestal Table - Carved Walnut and Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant antique plant stand with finely carved woodwork and a red marble inset on the top. The piece is both sturdy and stable, showcasing classic craftsmanship with decorative pi...
Category
1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Modern Baroque Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare hand painted ebonized parcel bronze gilt Baroque Chinoiserie Revival side table. Exceptionally executed, the contemporary antique reproducti...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 ...
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Asian Style Console Table with Drawers
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Asian style console table, with two drawers. Featuring solid brass hardware, burl wood top. Finished back.
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Lacquered Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant late 19th century Georgian style drink table decorated in the chinoiserie revival taste of the late 19th/early 20th century England. The table features an oval top decorated ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
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 ...
Category
20th Century 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese 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 ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Hand Painted Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cocktail/Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted red lacquered chinoiserie cocktail/coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous French Lacquer Chinoiserie End Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautifully shaped French black lacquer end table having gorgeous Chinoiserie decoration with scalloped apron and Classic Asian style legs.
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
1940s Chinoiserie Ming Style Gilt Hand Painted Wood Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite hand carved and painted wood coffee table dating back to the 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this artistic piec...
Category
1940s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Chinoiserie Mother of Pearl Tilt Top Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique English Victorian papier mâché flip-top parlor table in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge (1816–1870)
Born in the mid-19th century, Chinoiserie taste, profusely decorated including hand painted polychrome floral decoration, ebonized, lacquered, parcel gilt, abalone, mother of pearl inlays, serpentine top with scalloped molded edge, tripod pedestal base with spiral turned barley twist standard, resting on three gracefully curved scroll legs.
Dimensions: (approx)
29" High, 22" Wide, 23" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
John Phifer Marrs collection.
Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Lacquered Gilt Metal Jansen Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Mid-Century Chinoiserie low table in the manner of legendary Parisian design house Maison Jansen. Featuring an exceptional hand lacquered panel top depicting Asian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, late 20th century
Cream la...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Bamboo Two Tier Side Table with Lacquared Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Regensburg, DE
Charming and highly decorative chinoiserie bamboo side table with two lacquered tiers.
Both shelfs are hand painted in blacks and reds and gold and for its age the the colors of the...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
1970's Mario Buatta Chinoiserie Coffee Table from John Widdicomb
Located in Hartville, OH
One of the finest I've seen, a Mario Buatta designed Chinoiserie Cocktail Table by John Widdicomb. One of the most recognized pieces from this collection. Faux Tortoiseshell Finish ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
By Henredon
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Burl, Cane, Wood
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
Thomasville Mystique Chinoiserie Solid Cherry End Table / Nightstand
By Thomasville
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. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo 3-Tier Pedestal & Drawer, Atrib. Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo 3-Tier Pedestal with Drawer
Attributed to the workshop of Theodore Alexander
This exquisite Chinoiserie lacquered bamboo pedestal is a beautifully made...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Lacquered Rectangular Coffee Cocktail Table Greek Key Inlay
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century lacquered wood chinoiserie coffee table. Features a rectangular form top with geometric Greek key inlay. The table is supported by flared ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinoiserie Wood And Brass Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Chinoiserie wooden side table with brass trim. Beautiful Asian scene with man, woman and her pet rabbit in an outdoor setting. This table can be used in any deco...
Category
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Agate, Soapstone
Antique Asian Buddhist Alter as Narrow Hall Table or Console or Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early turn of the century alter table from a south Asian Temple. Heavy solid wood with nice heavy patina in a warm dark brown color. Sure to be an interesting highlight in your space.
Category
1890s Thai Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Ebonized Chinese Altar Table Hall Console James Mont Style 50" Sofa Table (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized Chinese Altar Table Hall Console James Mont Style 50" Sofa Table (B). Item features one drawer, solid wood construction, distressed finish, nicely carved details, finished b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Gold Gilt Tall Altar Console Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Gold Gilt Tall Altar Console Hall Table. Item features gold gilt details, tall impressive size, solid wood construction, distressed finish, nicely car...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1930s, this wood chinoiserie tray table consists of a detachable tray top and base, both in a rich black lacquer and parcel gilt decor. A hand-painted gilt landscape ador...
Category
1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Hanging Metal Brass Tray Mid Century Modern Chinoiserie Wall Decor 35 in D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian handcrafted round tray with a patina from the 1950s.
The tray features a hanging hook, allowing it to be displayed on a wall or placed flat as a centerpiece on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black and Gold Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted chinoiserie desk you could hope to find. In its original conditio...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Black Lacquered Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage chinoiserie black lacquered rectangular coffee table. Features a hand carved and painted design throughout the table.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Green Lacquered Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green lacquered coffee table in the Chinese style standing on four legs finishing with cubes. Openwork apron supporting a tray decorated wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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.