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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century. The color is remarkable with fine figured painting in the Chinese manner, accent...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Bamboo Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Side End Coffee Cocktail Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Faux Bamboo Base With On Oval Handpainted Tole Scalloped Top Side / End / Coffee / Cocktail Tables
Each Sold Separately, Two Available
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Hand Painted Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Chinese Chippendale style black lacquered and gold waterfall cocktail table with intricate gold hand painted landscape scenery on top and sides. It features shiny mother of...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Midcentury Asian Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Asian coffee table, Asian, circa 1950s. Beautiful graining to the wood.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Bamboo & Rattan Handmade Two-Tier Side, End Table Asian Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie bamboo and rattan handmade two-tier side table, end table in Asian Modern style.
F-628-335
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1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Thomasville Chinoiserie Painted Green Hexagonal Wood Dining, Set of 9
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s dining set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The lu...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie wrought iron & marble console is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! The bold scrollwork of the design immediately captivates one's attentions upon entering the room, then the subtle coloration of the brick red contrasting with the bronze accent tones become apparent. The luxuriously veined marble top has been contoured and beveled to follow the complex contours of the iron below with exquisitely blended complementary coloration for added visual appeal. But the coup de grace...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Chinoiserie Shagreen Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom Chinoiserie shagreen coffee table. Customization available in different sizes and colors.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
18th Century English Chinoiserie Demi-lune Console / Games Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th Century George II Period Games Table / Demi-Lune Console Table.
Lacquer with hand painted detailed chinoiserie raised gesso village scene with figures fishing, the piece fo...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Amboyna Burl Brass Mastercraft Asian End/Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Amboyna and brass Asian influenced end table/night stands by Mastercraft. These pieces are finished on all sides and are exquisite in person-real show stoppers ! Can...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover a captivating piece of craftsmanship with this set of four Vintage Asian Gilt Dragon Nesting Tables. These unique tables showcase a mesmerizing hand-painted gilt design feat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Carved Dark Rosewood Marble Top Round Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality vintage Chinese Asian carved rosewood marble top lamp table round stand pedestal.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Side 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...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Brown Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive French chinoiserie brown lacquer coffee or cocktail table with gilt painted decoration, circa 1940's, France.
Set upon graceful cabriole legs and draped apron, the to...
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1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Antiqued Mirror Top End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
chinoiserie antiqued mirror top end tables, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Antiqued mirror table tops recently replaced. They are a versatile size...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie and Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
With an old Canton black and gold lacquer top set in a painted faux bamboo frame, faux bamboo straight legs.
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1860s European Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lane Oak Faux Bamboo Cane Smoke Glass Top 61" Console Sofa Table
Located in Stafford, TX
Lane 1970s faux bamboo console table, showcasing the tropical, Hollywood Regency style that was popular during that era. The frame is designed to mimic the appearance of bamboo, thou...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Cane
Boho Chic Asian Style Rectangular Coffee Table Attached Brass Tray Chinoiserie
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Charming Boho Chic Asain style black lacquered coffee table with attached brass tray. We love the heavy brass tray with its rich patina and the vintag...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Rare Regency Chinoiserie Occasional Table
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and rare English chinoiserie-decorated occasional table, circa 1820.
The subject matter is extremely rare in that it depicts Europeans in exotic oriental robes. One is seated with an opium pipe; displayed in a polychrome romantic tropical environment with pavilions, rockwork, trellising, foliage, palms, with a peacock and HoHo bird at their feet.
Note the very rare and charming depiction of these men with beards. In over 67 years we have never encountered a japanned table showing this European feature.
Raised on a gilded, reeded, partly-ebonised column rising from a stylised platform base and spreading, gilded animal...
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1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Chinoiserie Motif Side Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern square top side table in Chinoiserie manner.
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Late 20th Century 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...
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
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
Materials
Wood
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...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Lacquered Chinoiserie Giltwood Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style rectangular coffee table with a black lacquered panel top featuring a Chinoiserie scene and modern celadon and gilt decorated shaped base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
English 1880s Black and Gold Japanned Side Table with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold japanned side table circa 1880 with Chinoiserie décor depicting architectures in landscapes, birds, trees and flowers, with single drawer and turned fluted ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Tray Top Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with floral blossoms and birds in crimson, blue, and gilt on an ivory ground; the shaped removable tray top on a conforming base with cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Royal Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Circular Side Table
Located in London, GB
Royal Vienna porcelain and gilt bronze circular side table
Austrian, c. 1870
Measures: Height 84cm, diameter 56cm
This circular occasional table is a truly exquisite piece of design, which will make a superb addition to either an antique or contemporary home. The table features a beautiful porcelain top, which was crafted by the Royal Vienna factory in Austria. The Royal Vienna company was founded in 1718, making it one of the earliest manufactures of true porcelain in Europe. In the 18th and 19th Centuries, the Viennese factory produced beautiful, high-quality porcelain items, which were popular with the European elite. These antique items continue to be sought-after by decorative art connoisseurs and amateur collectors.
The porcelain table top features a charming painting of a young woman and man seated together in the wooden panelled interior of a house. They are dressed in traditional Austrian costume: the moustached man wears leg warmers, lederhosen, a jacket and tyrolean hat...
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1870s Austrian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vtg Chinoiserie Bone Lacquer Oriental James Mont Style Console Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie bone lacquer 54" oriental James Mont Style console hall table. Item features rolling casters, 2 tiers, carved and rolled edges, carved fretwork corners, solid woo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair, Asian Modern Handwoven Wicker & Rattan 2-Tier Side, Sofa, End Drink Tables
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of Asian Modern two-tier handwoven wicker, rattan & bamboo Drink, Sofa, Side or end table.
Great for your Florida sunroom and entertaining Guests.
Space in between th...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Set of Three Antique Victorian Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonised Nest of Side Tables
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of three chinoiserie nest of tables with carved claw feet, circa 1890.
- Intricate and delicate construction, gold leaf d...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
Located in Benington, Herts
He moulded oblong top lacquered on a red ground decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese figures at a lakeside above a shallow frieze painted with prunus and diaper on slender square tapering legs.
Chinoiserie has influenced European furniture styles since the 17th Century and never really fallen out of fashion. Japanning had a surge in popularity in the 1820’s due the extensive use of chinoiserie and orientalist used by the Prince Regent...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Chinoiserie design by Drexel Heritage with an embossed composite Asian scene on top of a parquet pattern parsons table base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) 24" leaf, (2) armchairs, (6) side chairs, large table, mother of pearl inlay throu...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique Asian Chinoiserie Wood & Brass Dragons Claw & Ball Accent Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
antique Asian chinoiserie brass dragons claw...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rouge Painted Bar Cart with Gilt Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the cart stands on large front wheels and is painted in red with gilt accents; the piece features decorative chinoiserie embellishments with hand painted Chinese figures, tree and leaf decor. The table has two shelves including a removable glass tray...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint, Glass
Chinese Red Lacquer & Brass Side Table Removable Ice Chest Style Hoof Foot Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Chinese red lacquer and brass ice chest, planter, accent table with galvanized insert and lid on hoof foot style removable base. This piece is in wonderful vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
An Art Deco Carved Coffee Table on an Oriental Theme
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Art Deco Carved Coffee Table on an Oriental Theme
This is an elegant piece with a carved frieze, the carving is in the oriental style with birds and flowers
The Table is in teak ...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Teak
Thomasville Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Ming Fretted Dining Table Base
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine Furniture Acquisitions of a
Thomasville Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Ming dining table
Can s...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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!
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved demi-lune Chinese console tables in red C 1880. Can be pushed together to make a center table.
Center table measuring: 32.5" X 48" X 48"
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1880s Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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1940s South American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Oriental Lacquered and Giltwood Console Table
Located in IT
19th century, oriental lacquered and giltwood console table
Size: H 80 x L 110 x P 45 cm
Particular oriental console table, made at the end ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
French Midcentury Chinoiserie Style Coffee Table with Décor or Birds in Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French chinoiserie style coffee table from the mid 20th century, with birds and foliage. Created in France during the midcentury perio...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
1960's Reverse Painted Glass Top Ming Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional, long, 1960's "Ming" coffee table
with black lacquer base and reverse painted glass top.
Gorgeous veins of red and orange through a black field
with a few splashes of p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunnin, sculptural wood and cane top coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Baker Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the allure of this Vintage Baker Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Writing Desk, a stunning piece that embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. From the esteemed Ba...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Lacquered and Hand Decorated Cocktail Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful color on this lacquered Chinoiserie-form cocktail table. Decorated with quirky, painted gold designs. Gold painted details on decorative stretchers. Great size and in very ...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Parsons Tables inset with 18th Century Chinese Panels
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of black lacquer Parsons tables inset with 18th century Chinese coromandel lacquer panels. Wonderful age acquired patina and depth.
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 ...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Elegant Oriental Tray Table on a Bamboo Stand
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very refined tray table with removable tray with oriental origins, probably from 1920s China.
The frame looks pleasantly fragile and is made of bamboo. The tray is made of lacquer...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Red Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four English red lacqured and Japanned -Chinoiserie nesting tables dating from the late 19th century. All four tables are decorated with red crackled lacquer with g...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Influenced Coffee Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced or chinoiserie coffee table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and will look incredible when comp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lacquered Chinoiserie Bamboo Occasional Table
This is a late 19th century piece, the table has 2 tiers, the upper tier has a marquetry borde...
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1890s Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
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.