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
A 19th Century Red Chinoiserie Tray Table on Later Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A late 19th Century Chinoiserie tray top table. The cinnabar red shapely tray with a later custom hand painted base. The table from a Park Avenue Home decorated by Mario Buatta and...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Traditional English Antique Square Burnt Bamboo and Wood Side Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very old, antique burnt bamboo side table. This side table or accent table is made of a combination of wood and burnt bamboo. The top is squa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An early 19th Century black and gilt chinoiserie marble top side/console table. The Greek green marble top above a cushion frame frieze with exaggerated cabriole legs and stylised ...
Category
1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Pedestal Base Sewing Box Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Japanned Pedestal Sewing Stand Table. Item features a flip top with fitted interior, gold gilt hand painted details throughout, figural pai...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
19th Century Hand painted / Decorated Victorian Chinoiserie Tripod Side Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your living space with the timeless charm of our 19th century Victorian tripod side table, a true embodiment of the era's elegance and artistry. This exquisite piece is hand...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Paint, Wood
Polished Brass Chinoiserie Garden Seat Table or Stand
Located in New York, NY
Polished and lacquered brass garden seat in the Chinese style may be used as a garden seat, side table or plant stand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Wood Nesting Table, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
Group of three faux bamboo wood nesting tables, each decorated with different landscape scene to top.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Rosewood Carved Marble Top Side Table Stool Plant Stand Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive early 20th century rosewood table or stand. Features a beautiful hardwood frame with inset marble top, low relief carvings and pierced scrolling spandrels. A versatil...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Refinished Black Rattan Resin Top Octagon Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
These vintage chinoiserie octagonal rattan tall accent tables have been custom refinished in semi-gloss black with inset epoxy resin tops. They featu...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Rattan, Epoxy Resin, Paint
Set of 4 Nesting Stacking Carved Rosewood End Side Occasional Tables Set Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Phenomenal Set of 4 Nesting Stacking Carved Rosewood End Side Occasional Tables Set Mint!
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that Transforms into a Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful small console or wall table with a bit of storage underneath, however the top pulls out to be a 77" table - full sized to seat 4-6 people. The bold Chinese red lacquer i...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Console Table/Storage Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance and functionality to your space with this wonderful vintage chinoiserie console table/storage chest. With a metal base and a wooden rectangular table top that opens up as a storage chest, it showcases a beautiful cream crackle...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor, eight drawers and central door. Perfect to be used as a small desk or a dressing table, this English table from the 19th century captures our attention with its Chinoiserie décor adorning all sides (except for the back). The table features a rectangular top showcasing an exquisite scene with pagodas in traditional landscapes with figures engaged in various activities. The façade presents an arched knee hole with single door on the back panel, surrounded by two long drawers at the top, followed by two columns of three drawers on each side. Luscious foliage and additional figures make up this frontal japanned décor. The side panels are decorated with hand-painted scene, the back is plain. The ensemble is raised on four bracket feet complementing the ensemble beautifully. With its small proportions and exquisite japanned black and gold décor...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Hand Carved Nesting or Stacking Tables
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of four Asian carved wood nesting tables or stacking tables feature hand carved friezes with a bird and flower motif. Good condition wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Ornate Chinoiserie Polished Brass Bar Cart c. 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic bar cart is most certainly not the shy one in the room with an ornate dragon themed frame of golden brass that's attention grabbing without apology...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Games Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Game Table, probably Chinese, at least circa 1940s, possibly much earlier. Retains warm original patina. It is a versatile size and can be used ...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Dark Brown Coromandel Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top incised with dragon and phoenix chinoiserie decoration; raised on Ming-style legs.
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Theodore Alexander Black Lacquer Ebonized Gilt Tripod Pedestal Round Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite side table by Theodore Alexander. Features a brass banded round top with baroque style floral painted scene. The top is supported by a graduated baluster turned suppor...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
EXQUISITE CHiNESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE PART OF A SUITe
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1920's Hand made Chinese Chinoiserie dressing table...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Russian Chinoiserie Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Gray Marble Octagonal Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Possibly Russian (early 19th Century) mahogany center table with cantered corners and having a Chinoiserie gilt and lacquer decorated frieze supported on 4 tapered rectangular legs t...
Category
19th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
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
Wicker Bamboo Pedestal Plant Stand Mini Low
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted mini, low, wicker bamboo pedestal drink table/stand or plant stand, etc., circa 1970s, Asia. Piece has a 'hexagon' shape, which is a nice alternative to round or squar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of large gilt iron coffee tables with Chinese decorated tops C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of gilt iron and wood coffee tables with glass tops (not shown) having Chinese lacquered wood inserts C 1940. The two can be used individua...
Category
1940s South American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Iron
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A lovely Chinese blue and white porcelain garden stool with grape motif.
Measures: 10.5"W × 10.5"D × 16"H.
Excellent vintag...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland-Smith Hand Painted Chinoiserie Tea Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland-Smith hand-painted lacquered Chinoiserie tea table featuring scalloped edge top on elegant cabriole legs with pad feet. Top has scene of...
Category
20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Carved Elm Console Table
Located in Athens, GA
imported from mainland china, in 1972… hand carved detail, 33 tall, 64 wide and 15.5 deep… solid design… table can float in any room… piano lacquer finish on top of table…
shipping f...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Elm
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
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
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
Postmodern Ming Style Tessellated Stone and Brass Console Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
"Elevate your space with the incredible vintage postmodern console table. This ming style table features a tessellated stone surface with polished stone and brass inlays, creating a ...
Category
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
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
Vtg Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table. Item features a pagoda top, low sleek form, soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior drawers and two cubby holes, over a lar...
Category
18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage English Chinoiserie Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage English Chinoiserie decorated coffee table. Beautifully hand painted Asian designs on a deep mahogany colored lacquered base. Very fine quality! A true work of art!
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bassett Chinoiserie Burl Coffee Table with Brass Accents
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Bassett Asian style burl coffee table with brass accents, 1970s.
This impressive table is adorned with chunky brass corner accents with great ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Gold Leather Bronze Burl Desk w/ Matching Chair MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Gold Leather Bronze Burl Desk w/ Matching Chair MINT!
table: 26x56x30
chair: 21 x19x42, seat: 18
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Rosewood and Jade Chinoiserie Nesting Tables with Diorama Tops, 4
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a rare, stunning set of Chinoiserie nesting tables, circa the 1920s. This set of four nesting side tables is the perfec...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Nest of 3 Quality Chinoiserie Decorated Tables
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique nest of 3 quality chinoiserie decorated tables having rectangular shaped tops boasting a delightful black and gold background with quality chinoiserie decoration and a moulde...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Other
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
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered 3 Drawer Console Table Sofa Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered 3 drawer 45" console table sofa hall table. Item features solid wood construction, distressed red finish, 3 dovetailed drawers, very nice vintage item, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Inlaid Mother of Pearl Tables Stool Pedestal Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Chinese Rosewood foot stools or low side tables featuring square form with inlaid MOP mother of pearl floral rose peacock and butterfly design supported by Chippendal...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Writing Desk by Sligh
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Campaign style writing desk
By Sligh Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with hand painted Asian nature scenes, faux ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Chinoiserie Midcentury Hand Painted Cocktail Table
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary vintage cocktail with exquisite hand painted surfaces surrounding the entirety of the piece. Heavy Moroccan influence in the carved out legs with a distinct chinoiserie...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie End Side Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style side table by high-quality furniture maker Century, from their Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Burl maple hardwood with brass hardware, inlaid banded top ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Marvelous Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Console Cabinet Hand-Painted Floral
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Chinoiserie decorated black and gold console cabinet, Circa 60's. This lovely piece was well cared for and looks rarely used. The floral...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Chinese Asian Carved Nesting Tables Chinoiserie Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Hartford, CT
Set of 4 Chinese Asian Carved Nesting Tables feature hand-carved details, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Chinese design. Crafted with precision and care, these nesting ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Charles Pollock for William Switzer Bamboo Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Charles Pollock for William Switzer Bamboo Chinoiserie Side Table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Brass Tray Table Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Asian
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
vintage dual tray regency Chinoiserie Asian serving cocktail table
solid brass tray...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Imari Chinoiserie Style Painted Console Table This Is a Very Attractive Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Imari Chinoiserie Style Painted Console Table
This is a very attractive piece, the table is painted in the Imari Style in blue and coral colours over a crackle undercoat, it has ...
Category
1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Pine
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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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