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 Bamboo Tables with Red and Black Lacquer Motif
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bamboo end tables with two tiers original hand decoration with floral panels over a red and black background. Featuring an elegant aesthetics movement Japanese influenced form.
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Asian Modern White Bleached Oak Coffee Table Faux Ostrich Top Chinoiserie, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern rectangular white bleached oak wood coffee table with faux ostrich and curved legs.
Faux ostrich section measures: 31 x 36 inches.
Lovely 1970s chinoiserie inspire...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
20th Century Round Chinoiserie Carved Mahogany Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
Mahogany carved Chinoiserie fern stand, circa last quarter 20th century. Features a solid wood construction with long contoured legs, pierced fretwork, a lower geometric shelf and sc...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce an element of cultural elegance to your living space with this Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table. Perfect for American-style interiors...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Eglomise Chinese Scroll Gold Leafed Brass Glass Top Coffee Table New York 1970s
By Carlo Antonini
Located in Camden, ME
Rolled gold toned brass sheet scrolled base coffee table with hand applied gold leafed mirrored inset glass top.
The glass top has a .250 inch bevel and is .625 inches thick.
An American designed table.
The ripples in the first photos of the top are reflections of the photo paper in the gold mirror..
From the estate of Alan Moss...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Antique Continental Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top. Inspired after...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Brown Lacquer Scallop Tray Top Coffee Cocktail Table. Item features a brown finish, gold painted accents, removable scalloped edge tray top, and faux ba...
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Late 20th Century Unknown 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 ...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Pine
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...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Alfred Library Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
We love the stance of the hand-turned legs, a charmingly shaped apron, hand-painted gold leaf Chinoiserie details that tell a story, and the stunning hand-polished finish. The Alfred...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Oriental Asian Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Gold Gilt Oriental / Asian Inspired Hand Painted Glass Top Coffee Table. Item features 2 tiers, unique painted details, brass ormolu and gallery, very...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinoiserie Hand Carved Asian Wood Nesting/Stacking Tables
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent set of 3 hand carved cherry nesting tables. Each table features a centered Burl Wood veneer
Additional information:
Material: Burlwood, Veneer
Color: Brown
Style: As...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Burl
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar Chinese end tables with black lacquered panel tops (19th Century) having figural and parcel gilt highlights within an inset painte...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Magnificent Pair John Stuart Faux Bamboo End/Side Table Chinoiserie
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of burl top Chinoiserie faux bamboo end tables. These tables are in wonderful vintage condition with only light signs of age. They measure 25" T x 32" W x 25.25" D.
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Vintage Midcentury Faux Bamboo Baker Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury faux bamboo baker coffee table.
1970s.
Hollywood Regency Chin Hua style lacquered and ebonize...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Bat Wing Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring elegance and artistry to your space with this vintage Asian Chinoiserie bat wing coffee table. Featuring a striking bat wing silhouette and intricate hand-painted detailing, th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish 19th century English lacquered side table with hand painted Chinoiserie designs. A very fine accent piece for a beautiful home! L...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Oriental Folk Art Carved Tray
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Tray
This is a skilfully hand carved piece, the base, the sides and the edges (which form the handles) are all carved with f...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Padouk
Fine Antique Victorian Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side table in Walnut with stunning original...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Painted Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful decorative 19th century Italian Chinoiserie painted side table. Featuring a man riding on an elephant. So interesting! A real work of art.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Jade
MidCentury Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Console Table with Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Chinoiserie style rectangular console table with a faux tortoise shell veneer, high gloss lacquered finish, and lower shelf.
Small hexagonal impressions left in top lacq...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
A tall resin Oriental Jardiniere, decorated with elephant, chinese dragons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A tall resin Oriental Jardiniere, decorated with elephant, chinese dragons and naked figures. Can be used a s a plnt stand, side table or plynth. T...
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Late 20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Resin
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED SiDE END LAMP TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table single drawer
Please note th...
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Oriental Carved Wood Plant Stand / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique oriental carved wood plant stand / side table. This was likely made in China in around the 1890-1910 period.
The quality is superb...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Red Chinoiserie Oriental Coffee Table with Removable Tole Metal Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage red chinoiserie oriental coffee table with removable tole metal serving tray. Item features an oval tole metal serving tray, red and gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s black and white Neo Deco dining set. The luxurious black marble pedestal base features striking white veins and fields of mystical taupe-gray. It’s almost as if a thunderstorm was captured in stone. Dynamic white bands streak through the blackness like lighting bolts in a storm darkened sky. The 1980s enjoyed an Art Deco revival which came to be known as “Neo Deco.” This dining set is a prime example of the Neo Deco zeitgeist. The graduating arches on the chair backs emulate The Chrysler Building’s crown… an Art Deco architectural icon. The marble base’s silhouette is also informed by Art Deco architecture. The table has been updated with a newer 48″ diameter round glass top. No worry of stains on these vintage white seats. The previous owner was meticulous. In fact, the chair seats were still covered in the original plastic when we acquired the set.
The base itself is a work of art, beautifully exhibiting the tenants of post-modern design. It is both decorative and simple. The designer has arranged slabs of sumptuous black marble in descending size, emanating from the center. This array of slabs cumulatively form a diamond shape when viewed from the top.
The dramatic, high-back, chairs have a glossy lacquer finish that captures the same sheen as the stone pedestal table base...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, with gorgeous ...
Category
1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Table & 8 Chairs Set
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage George Zee & Co. dining set showcases Anglo-Chinese craftsmanship in solid, kiln-dried teak wood. The extendable dining table features classic inset panels on the top with sh...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century Chinoiserie Nesting Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chinoiserie nesting tables, probably Chinese for the export market, circa 19th century. They retain their original overall craquelure patina.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
English Bamboo Tray Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage English bamboo and chinoiserie decorated tray table. Circa 1960. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century English Lacquered Chinoiserie Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Chinoiserie lacquered table. Table has one drawer. Hand-painted Chinese landscape in rich colors of gold, mossy green,...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Round Chinoiserie Folding Side Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of round chinoiserie folding side tables.
A very useful duet as they fold completely flat so that they can be tucked away when not needed.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Console Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This English mahogany console table is a rare period example of the elaborate Chinese Chippendale style. A study in symmetry and balance, this table combines the restrained elegance of the Georgian period with the intricate artistry of the Orientalist aesthetic. Elaborate fretwork on the frieze and pierced supports are beautifully matched by fluted legs. As a whole, it represents a stunning marriage of Chippendale craftsmanship and Eastern design.
Small, decorative tables such as this represented the great influence that China had in European decorative and Fine art beginning in the 1600s. Since the Restoration of the monarchy, there had been a growing interest in Chinese-style design forms in England. Called "chinoiserie" in French, this style had become extremely popular by the middle of the 18th century, and designers such as Thomas Chippendale eagerly adopted the elaborate Eastern designs. By the mid-1750s, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens were sporting "Chinese Pavilions...
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18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1880s European Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with these Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Burl Wood Glass Top Side Tables. These tables blend Eastern aesthetics with modern design, featuring intricate burl w...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Ming Style Chinosarie Side Table with Fretwork
Located in Pasadena, TX
17.75" Ming Style Chinoiserie side table with Fretwork
19th Century Ming dynasty southern Chinese design. Two tier table with Ming feet and a bottom tier...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chippendale Black Lacquered Lowboy with Chinoiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Chippendale black lacquered lowboy with beautiful hand-painted Chinoiserie design.
Lovely!
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Painted Gold Gilt Trestle Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Painted Gold Gilt Trestle Base Coffee Table. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 17.5" H x 50" W x 18" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Indonesian Fret Work Alter Console Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Indonesian fret work alter console table
Intricately carved teak table that folds down for portability. Mother of pearl inlay on table top.
M...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Chinese Coffee Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinese coffee side table
Antique Asian table in a richly grained rosewood with giant arm stretcher supports.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage English Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative vintage English black lacquered and Chinoiserie inspired hand painted side table. Really pretty! A fabulous accent piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Black Painted Asian Style Console
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black painted Asian Style console with glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Pedestal with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese pedestal carved in tropical wood with very elegant marble-top.
Category
1910s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble
1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Red Chinoiserie Demilune Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Chinese red chinoiserie demilune console table with hand-painted Asian scenes of trees, houses and Chinese characters in olive and black on red colors. Legs and top are ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
With four drawers above a medial shelf, curved legs, decorated on all sides with exotic birds, old French printed paper label ‘[Maison de L'Escalier de Cristal]/Pannier-Lahoche & Cie, 1, Rue Auber & Rue Scribe, 6 [En face e Grand Opera...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Table w/ Painted Landscape Scenes over Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Black-lacquered chinoiserie work table with polychrome painted scenes on trestle base with hinged lift-top exposing lidded compartments and open cubbies, with original key plate in t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Decorated End Table by South Hampton Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
A chinoiserie decorated end table with one oak secondary drawer by South Hampton furniture company.
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables
This is a very attractive pair, the tables stand on Carved cabriole legs with decorative carving around the aprons
The tables ar...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Yellow Lacquered Mirror Top Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie yellow lacquered coffee table with antiqued mirrored top
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Ca...
Category
1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
George II Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a very large Southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum.
The intended use of the rain drum was ceremonial and was used to invoke rain and serve as an instrum...
Category
Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bronze
Asian Style Dining Table in Solid Mahogany With Ming Legs & Burlwood Veneer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dining table designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1960s.
The table is made in solid wood and burlwood veneer.
The table is in the Chinoiserie style and it ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
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.