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
Pair of Vintage Italian Chinoiserie and Faux Bamboo Tole Serving Carts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage Italian tole off white serving or bar carts having two tiers of removable trays, with galleries, decorated in Chinoiserie on faux bamboo supports with casters.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Asian Prayer Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Wooden Inlaid Prayer Table is a stunning display of traditional Asian craftsmanship. Featuring intricate wooden inlays with delicate foliage designs, it reflects th...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tilt-Top Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century red lacquered chinoiserie tilt top side table. Original deep, rich Chinese red lacquered finish.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and...
Category
1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Stone
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
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green leather 3 panel top.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Console Table - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Black Demilune Pink Marble Console Table - a Pair. Iem features a half round Demilune form, inset pink marble t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Burl
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Engraved Game Card Table Dining Table & Chairs Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite 5 piece John Widdicomb dining set or game table set - it's good to have choices. Note the rare intricate engraved and painted floral design throughout. Comes with matchin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue Oval Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Chinese Gate Leg Drop Leaf Blue and Green Painted Side Table. Item features a single dovetailed drawer, nicely ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
1970s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Malachite Green Desk Stool, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted desk and matching stool you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables circa 1930s
Walnut pie crust shaped tops,
Chinoiserie decorated with
figures & landscape scenery
gilt line detail on front of legs
R...
Category
1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Late 19thC Carved Chinese Rosewood Side End Table or Taboret Plant Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Late 19thC Chinese rosewood side end table with a red marble top. Hand Carved and hand crafted with florets and pierced Fretwork. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear. Cr...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Oval Side Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s red oval Chinoiserie style side table features a faux bamboo base with X-form stretcher and gilded details. Oval table top has a decorative painted...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, 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
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with chinoiserie decorated lacquered panels and brass gallery
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Burmese Orchestra Hsian Wain Drum/Percussion Circle Carved Panel Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal Antique Burmese orchestral Hsian wain drum circle table. Comprised of a rectangular glass top, eight hand carved and bejeweled panels, & 27 orig...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Chinoiserie Plant Stands
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pair of Chinoiserie-style metal plant stands, meticulously crafted to evoke the timeless elegance of bamboo. With their slender, bamboo-like frames, these stands blend the enduring appeal of traditional Chinese art with a contemporary twist, making them a versatile addition to any home. The stands are fashioned from durable metal, ensuring they are both sturdy and long-lasting, while their intricate design adds a touch of sophistication and exotic flair. Perfect for showcasing your favorite potted plants, these stands will transform any corner of your home into a serene oasis. Whether positioned in a bright, sun-filled room or a cozy, dimly lit corner, they promise to infuse your space with a sense of tranquility and style. Ideal for lovers of both modern and vintage aesthetics, these bamboo style metal plant stands are a testament to timeless design and craftsmanship.
Provenance: West Palm...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie or Regency style set of three scalloped edge nesting tables with imperial dragon feet
England, Circa mid 19th century
Black lacquered japanned hand carved wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
2 1980s Anne Jo Chalkware Chinoiserie Dragon Sculpture Pedestals Plant Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair Anne Jo 1986 vintage chalkware dragon pedestals, columns or plant stand.
Anne-Jo is an artist from Garden Grove, California. Renown for her life-...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Plaster
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Desk By Baker
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XV Style chinoiserie desk by Baker.
Outstanding and unusual 20th century Baker Furniture Company French Louis XV style chinoiserie desk, writing table or bureau plat. This larg...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lovely Red & Gold Chinoiserie Antique End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely red & gold hand painted antique French chinoiserie stand, end table or writing table having elegant cabriole legs terminating in bronze mounts. There are 3 drawers and a pull...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
James Mont Style Chinoiserie Marble Top Low Dining Table and Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual chinoiserie marble topped dining table and four velvet upholstered chairs. The table has a marble inlay and two leaves. The chairs have been upholstered in a lovely sea foam ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
19th C. Solid Brass German Tray on Black Chinoiserie Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century solid brass tray table. The brass tray sits on a carved wood chinoiserie style base with a bottom stretcher.. The base is painted black. The two handled monumental tray is stamped...
Category
19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor Baker Far East Chinoiserie Two Tier Grey Low Side Tables – a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of end tables attributed to Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker Furniture, circa the 1960s. These sculptural end tables, crafted from ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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
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
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Monumental Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Black lacquered wood, with intentional red dist...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Chinese Elmwood Altar Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large Chinese elm wood altar table with scroll carved cut out details to apron and legs.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably originally intended as a sewing table, but it i...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
19thc English Chinoiserie Tiger Bamboo Table
Located in Savannah, GA
English lacquered table made of tiger bamboo in the Chinoiserie style. The wooden top features a hand painted colorful lacquered floral motif with a rather abstract bird, the bottom ...
Category
1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Of Italianate Chinoiserie Figural Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary Pair of Italianate Chinoiserie style figural stand comprised of gesso and carved wood in the form of a seated male and female bearing a dia...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood
1970s Asian Rosewood Mahogany Leather Top Expandable Game Table
Located in Stafford, TX
with a leather-inlaid top and a dark wooden frame. The table’s surface features a gold-tooled border design, a classic detail often found in high-quality antique furniture.
Key Feat...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French chinoiserie side table.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Set of Four Chinese Export Lacquer Nesting Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine set of four antique, ebonized Chinese export nesting tables produced in the mid-19th century. Graduated in size, each lacquered wood table is masterfully gilt-painted in tradi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Oriental Coffee Table with Tole Metal Serving Tray Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Red and Gold Oriental Coffee Table with Removable Tole Metal Serving Tray Top. Item features an oval tole metal serving tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
English Scalloped Black and Gold Chinoiserie Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s two-tiered English table. Scalloped shaped table painted black with raised gold chinoiserie detail. Bird, goat, trees and floral images adorn to...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Asian Two Tier Tray Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Asian bamboo tray table with handpainted with birds & branches. A handle on the top for moving around easily. The painted motif is visible on both trays.
There are two shelves to use...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and black Lacquer coffee table, in the manner of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1960s. The black lacquer wood frame has been recently refinished and the bra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Oriental Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Oriental Plant Stand Side Table with Butterfly and Foo Dog Carvings. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 18.5" W x 18.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Chinoiserie Tripod Wine Table
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th-century Chinoiserie tripod wine table boasts a turned baluster base and elegant downswept legs with pad feet. Its surface is adorned with a meticulously hand-painted villag...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Pedestal Plant Stand with Floral Carved Details. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H x 13" W x 13" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Tall White Chinoiserie Campaign Wicker Hamper Basket with Brass Fittings
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely tall wicker hamper with lid, and chinoiserie brass hardware. This piece could be used as either a side table, hamper, or extra storage on a pati...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Papier-Mâché Tray and Faux Bamboo Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century English serving tray crafted in papier-mâché and lacquer in classic form and hand decorated in scenes of chinoiserie wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Chinese Ornately Carved Mahogany Oriental Chinoiserie Office Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Ornately Carved Mahogany Oriental Chinoiserie Office Desk. Item is ornately carved throughout with flowers, birds, and leafy scrollwork, carved faces to feet/base, 1 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Asian Inspired Console Table by Michael Taylor for Baker In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired console table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. Inspired by a traditional Asian altar table, th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Nesting Side Tables with Paw Feet - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Carved Rosewood Nesting Side Tables with Paw Feet - Set of 4. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, quality craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood
English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Console Tables with White Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinoiserie black and gold console tables from the 19th century with white marble tops. Embrace the exquisite fusion of ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinese Lacquered Table with Etched Bronze Top After Philip and Kelvin La Verne
Located in Houston, TX
Chinese red lacquered table with beautifully etched bronze top. This gorgeous chinoiserie style side table, tray table, drinks table or gueridon has ...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of White Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tables by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of White Faux Bamboo Octagonal Tables by Thomasville. Amazing Two -tiered Chinoiserie style end tables with detailed fretwork at every angle....
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th Century, China
Located in Atlanta, GA
Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table, 19th century, China.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Woven Bamboo and Rattan Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous woven rattan wooden plant stand or side table. This piece will be fantastic used as an occasional table, side table, or on a covered patio for use as a plant stand. The fo...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) square coffee table with reverse painted mirrored top featuring Chinoiserie figures and floral decoration.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mirror, Paint
Chinese Chinoiserie Demilune Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table with hand-painted Asian scenes including trees, foliage, flowers and Chinese characters. Colors include black, green and red. ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Red Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Square Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The square top decorated in gold with cranes in a river setting amongst lotus blossoms and other water flora and fauna; raise on square tapering legs with incurved block feet. Note t...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 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.