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Chinoiserie Tables

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
Large Chinese Art Deco Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic and sleek lacquered Chinese art deco style low rectangular coffee table, circa 1940s. Features raised and outward-curving edges on two sides of the top. Good structural conditio...
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1940s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 19th century French hand-carved chinoiserie style mahogany center-table with mother-of-pearl inlaid marquetry top attributed to Gabriel Viardot. This magnificent mahogany table has been hand-carved with Chinese chinoiserie decor depicting chinoiserie figures holding umbrellas and other Chinese motif inlaid. Around the edges of the rectangular table is magnificently detailed and adorned open wood work, which gives the piece a different dimension of class and elegance. The top of the table is beautifully designed with a mother-of-pearl inlaid marquetry. Tinted wood table with rectangular tray with Asian decor inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting peaches and beauties holding umbrellas. The carved openwork crosses of Chinese motifs rests on four magnificently carved curved legs with lions feet holding up the table. Found at the top of each leg are beautifully chased doré bronze mounts depicting foo dog masks. France, circa 1890. Gabriel Viardot is a famous Parisian cabinetmaker who inherited the family factory in around 1860. He manufactured carved wood furniture...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Bagues Style Metal & Laminate or Formica Top Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant console table evokes the timeless sophistication of French design, crafted in the distinctive style of Maison Baguès. The piece features a sleek laminated wood or Formi...
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1980s French Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

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

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Giltwood

Fine Set of Five Lacquered and Hand Painted Nesting Tables, Japan, 1920
Located in Brussels, BE
A chinoiserie corner cabinet formed by five small tables and hand painted details. Japan around 1920.
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1920s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Pair Amboyna Burl Brass Mastercraft Asian End/Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
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 Coastal Lacquered Stick Rattan Coffee Table After Henry Olko
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless appeal of organic modernism with this exceptional vintage rattan table. Designed in the iconic manner of Henry Olko for McGuire, this piece showcases superior cr...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Rattan, Glass, Lacquer

Pedestal in Bamboo in the style of Chinoserie, 1980s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Bamboo side table in the Chinoserie style
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Wooden Stands
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th century Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden stands Chinese, c. 1900 Height 54cm, width 53.5cm, depth 53.5cm Crafted in China around the turn of the 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Oriental Folk Art Carved Red Lacquer Tray Decorated with Cockerels
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Red Lacquer Tray Decorated with Cockerels This is a superb piece of hand carving, the edge of the tray is in the form of a cockerels with their tails entwi...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer

Chin Hua Pair Round End Tables Ebony & Burl by Raymond K. Sabota for Century
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming vintage Chinoiserie ebonized brown ash & burl inset Chin Hua Collection pair of round end tables with chow feet by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furniture. Beautiful conditi...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Burl

Chinoiserie Hand Carved Asian Wood Nesting Tables or Stacking Tables, Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Modern chinoiserie hand carved exotic wood set of 4 nesting tables or stacking tables. Size of each table: 14.00 D x 20.0 L x 26 inches H. 12.25 D x 17.5 L x 22 inches H. 10.5 ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Rosewood

Antique French Chinoiserie Japonisme Viardot Longwy Ceramic Ebonized Table Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A quite unique and visually appealing French Chinoiserie / Japonisme carved and ebonized hardwood two-tiered side table or stand, with interesting history and highly desirable Longwy...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Ceramic, Faience, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood

Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top. Inspired after models in the Famou...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables

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Marble

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 top tier with large rooster detail...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this vintage Asian lacquered chinoiserie side table. Featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes inspired by traditional Asian artistry, the table is adorned with...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely black lacquered hand polychrome painted vintage writing table with birds and flowers A very good looking and decorative piece, made...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Bone Lacquered Oriental Ming Style Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Bone Lacquered "Elephant Tusk" Oriental Ming Style Mirrored Coffe...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique Chinese style lacquered chinoiserie nest of tables. They were most likely made in England, they date from around the 1970-80’s. The quality is...
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1970s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Coffee Table, probably American, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Chinese Style Leaf Table in Black Lacquered Wood, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese style leaf table in black lacquered wood with a gilt decor. Two leaves adorned with large cartouches framing Chinese-style landscape scenes with pagodas, junks, etc. They sta...
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1880s European Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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Giltwood, Wood

Nest of Three circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Side Tables Hand Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables. A good looking,...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

18th Century Orientalist Pair of Lacquered Consoles
Located in Roma, IT
18th Century Orientalist Pair of Lacquered Consoles Pair of wonderful demi-lune console tables in black lacquered wood. Entirely decorated with floral and geometric motifs. On the ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

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...
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19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Brass

Antique Nest of Lacquered Tables in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in New Orleans, LA
These are wonderfully decorated nesting tables. The tallest stands 30 inches high, 23 /12 inches wide and 14 1/2 inches deep. The shortest stands 27 1/2 inches high, 15 1/4 inches w...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Lacquer, Wood

Vintage Oriental Chinoiserie Ebonised Hand Painted Pedestal Side End Lamp Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Oriental Hand-painted Pedestal Side End Lamp Table. A charming oriental hand-painted design. We have lightly restored this by givi...
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Bamboo & Woven Rattan Bed Breakfast Tray with Cup Holder
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautifully handcrafted and full of coastal charm, this vintage bamboo and woven rattan bed tray embodies the breezy elegance of mid-century tropical design. Constructed from warm ho...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Wonderful Vintage Chinoiserie Gold Wrought Iron Mirrored Pagoda Bamboo Etagere
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Wrought Iron And 4 Tier Mirrored Shelf Pagoda Bamboo Form Etagere
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal

Vintage Asian Lacquered Side Tables - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chic pair of low side tables offers a vibrant fusion of traditional Asian design influence and bold, mid-century color application. Featuring classic Chippendale-style curved le...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Papier Mache Oval Tray Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinoiserie Papier Mache Oval Tray Table, the oval top with painted and gilt figural courtyard scene above later faux bamboo legs conjoined by...
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Wood

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Gold, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Side Table, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Chinoiserie lacquer and inset mother of pearl side table, the lacquer top depicting Lilly's, butterflies and insets, having silver plated mold...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of Asian Polychrome Decorated Elephant Form Garden Seats
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of colorful Asian Polychrome decorated stoneware elephant form garden seats, circa late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables

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Stoneware, Paint

Vintage Maitland-Smith Hand-Painted Lacquered Bird Hunt Tray Table
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Maitland-Smith hand-painted lacquered tray table featuring an intricate bird hunt scene and richly detailed gilt accents. The removable tray top showcases a dark ground with ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Paint

Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling trader’s altar. An Oriental, carved teak folding display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A fascinating example of campaign-style furn...
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1870s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Teak

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...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Top
Located in Pomona, CA
A superb designer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with a faux Bamboo Base. Decorated in the Oriental style with hand-painted scenes. An aged patina of gold and silver gilt. The table sits o...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Italian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely Italian hand painted chinoiserie console table. It has gilt accents throughout the serpentine frame. It dates to the 60s and is in very good condition. My shipping ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables

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Poplar

Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie rattan garden stool, plant stand, or small side table China, Late 20th Century Measures: 18"W x 18"D x 19"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables

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Rattan

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

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Wood, Shagreen

Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table Mid Century Chinoiserie Design 32" width x 17" he
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Faux Bamboo Brass and Glass Coffee Table, probably American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Metal, Brass

Large Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Round Red Tole Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A large Mid-Century Chinoiserie dark red round tole tray with gold details. No maker's mark. This stunning tray is a nice large size decorated with hand painted figures in a Chinese ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Tôle

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...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table
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.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Gold Leaf

English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive English Queen Anne style vanity dressing table featuring an Asian lacquer decorated case made in the 19th century Chinoiserie revival period of Western Europe. Th...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Asian Style Solid Oak Altar Console Table
Located in Elkton, MD
Substantial vintage altar-style console table crafted from solid oak with traditional Asian-inspired lines. Features sculptural legs, a thick beveled top, and upturned ends. Perfect ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Oak

Bamboo End Tables or Night Stands Mid Century Chinoiserie Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Bamboo and Wood End Tables, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, nightstands, or pushed together to form a coffee table.
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo, Wood

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-...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Plaster

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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Marble

Thomasville Mystique Asian Chinoiserie Ming Fretted Dining Table Base
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine Furniture Acquisitions of a Thomasville Mystique...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Wood

Pair Chinoiserie decorated Walnut coffee tables
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...
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1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables

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Hardwood

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 ...
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1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Tables

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Bamboo

Stunning Bronze "Shang Ti" End Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite "Shang Ti" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne in varying shades of blues and greens. The table top sits on a sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Large Lacquer Low Table With Gold Leaf, China 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Chinese-Export
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Gold Leaf

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 ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables

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Bronze

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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