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
chinoiserie Decorated Oval 2 Tier Table, circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Oval 2 tier table circa 1900.
Black & gilt Chinoiserie decoration,
Top decorated with, figures, Houses, birds & foliage, &
Pain...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Victorian circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table.
A very good looking and well made piece...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Papier-Mâché Tray and Faux Bamboo Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century English serving tray crafted in papier-mâché and lacquer in classic form and hand decorated in scenes of chinoiserie with figures, birds, and boats. The later stand is c...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Black and Brass Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant brass and black Lacquer coffee table, in the manner of Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1960s. The black lacquer wood frame has been recently refinished and the bra...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Ming Carved Accent Table - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Ming style accent table, unbranded. Solid hardwood with carved Chinoiserie scene to top, Ming style apron and legs. Features top with carved bird in tree and delicate carvin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Asian Chinoiserie Rosewood Foliate Carved Square Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style square accent table, unbranded. Solid rosewood, banded top, open carved foliate design to apron, curved legs, connected squared design stretchers and turne...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Pair of Narra/ Baul Style Mid 20th Cent. Lacquered Footed Chest or Side Tables
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of footed red lacquered chests or side tables feature tops that opens up to storage compartments with sliding compartments for smaller items. The Narra/Baul style chests ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, late 20th century
Cream la...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Chinoiserie Octagon Burlwood Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage octagon chinoiserie side table by Iconic designer Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co.
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Burl
Stunning Asian Black Laquer Box on Custom Stand Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An intriguing chinoiserie coffee table in black, gold, and red having a beautifully decorated box with original hardware that sits on a custom ebonized Asian style stand. The box ope...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage 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
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of similar Chinese end tables with black lacquered panel tops (19th Century) having figural and parcel gilt highlights within an inset painte...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese carved hardwood foo dog marble top 18" plant stand side table. Item features inset marble top, Foo dog carved legs, floral carved skirt,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
Lovely Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Table with Original Stool Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted and lacquered writing table with black leather writing surface and matching stool.
This is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Asian Dolphin Fish Sculptural Console Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Sculptural Chinoiserie console table features a pedestal of twin Asian dolphins holding a beveled glass top. Cast plaster base. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elegant black lacquer square end tables with gilt motif, beautiful form and color, We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and h...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Asian Two-Tier Collapsible Brass Tray Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style collapsible tray table with brass trays, unbranded. Mahogany with an open design of six curved legs supporting an upper tier for a larger brass tray over a lower tier for a slightly smaller brass tray...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Table with Two Drop Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold Pembroke side table from the 19th century, with Chinoiserie décor and drop leaves. Created in England during the 19th century, this table features a rectangular top with two drop leaves, sitting above an elegant apron. Fully open, the top measures 29.75"W. It is the décor however, which attracts our attention with its delicate gold Chinoiserie motifs standing out beautifully on a black ground. Raised on four slender turned legs, this 19th century English Chinoiserie table...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a symbol of refined craftsmanship and artistic expression. Expertly handcrafted from p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
Red Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Square Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The square top decorated in gold with cranes in a river setting amongst lotus blossoms and other water flora and fauna; raise on square tapering legs with incurved block feet. Note t...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Asian Chinoiserie Distressed Black Finish Alter Style Sofa Console Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian chinoiserie alter style sofa or console table with a lovely distressed black finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nest of Three circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Side Kidney Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables.
A good looking,...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Nest of Three circa 1900 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacqurered Side Tables Hand Painted
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nest of three original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables.
A good looking,...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 29" plant stand side table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Medallion Limited Oriental Chinoiserie James Mont Style Round Ming Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Medallion Limited oriental Chinoiserie James Mont style round ming coffee table. Item features a round custom glass top, ming style legs, black eb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oriental Chinese carved hardwood marble top foo dog side table. Item features a lower shelf, pink marble top, Foo dog carvings to legs, floral c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
American Chippendale Tier Side Tables, Circa 1940s a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of American Chippendale Tier Side Tables, Circa 1940s. Good vintage condition.
Top in pristine condition as original owner had protective glass top that are not avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Plywood
Chinese Coffee Table with 19th Century Blue and White Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
A mid 20th century Chinese rosewood Ming style coffee table with four large 19th century inlayed Chinese blue and white porcelian tiles. This very decorative cocktail table is a grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Asian Carved Pedestal Table with Marble Top, Dragons and Flowers, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb side table / gueridon / pedestal table in carved solid wood.
The sculptures represent dragons / demons, legs of tigers / lions and flowers (lotus ?).
The top is in pink m...
Category
1890s East Asian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pencil Reed Rattan Ming Asian End Tables
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of pencil reed rattan side tables feature an Asian ming design and smoked glass tops. Good vintage condition with imperfections (see photos).
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Glass
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Italian Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian chinoiserie tray table. Vintage Italian hand painted tole tray on custom folding painted metal stand in rich aubergine, gilt and silver gil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Tôle
Tall Round Chinoiserie Pink Marble and Wood Carved Plant Stand or Side Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A chinoiserie hand-carved wood plant stand, with a circular pink marble top. This piece would be great for use as a plant stand, a tall side table or...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone
Large Hand Carved Pine Console Table Made in Indonesia
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Very large hand-carved pine three drawer console table made in Indonesia, front of drawers and legs are heavily carved, table has and Asian flare sim...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Pine
Chinese Mottled Gold & Black Chinoiserie Chest or Trunk on Stand Box Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Chinese trunk on stand. Made from hardwood with a mottled gold finish and black lacquer Ming style base. Includes brass hardwa...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Hand Painted Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Cocktail/Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted red lacquered chinoiserie cocktail/coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 28" Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
Category
Early 20th Century 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...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
English Scorched Bamboo Chinoiserie Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, English lacquered table made of scorched bamboo in the chinoiserie taste. The top features a lacquer floral motif with a distressed finish. The b...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Burl
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably originally intended as a sewing table, but it i...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scorched Bamboo Geometric Side Table Plant Stand Boho Chic Tortoise
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1970s scorched bamboo side table or plant stand. A square form with geometrically placed circles attached with rattan.
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Large 19th Century Elmwood Table with an Old Lacquer Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large carved and lacquered 19th century elm table from China. This highly decorative table has an old crusty lacquered patina that is beautiful and can be used as a large cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
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 ...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Chinese Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Carved Chinese Side Table
Vintage mid-century ebonized pedestal or side table.
Intricately carved floral motifs on apron and cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
SUBLIME NEST OF 2 CIRCA 1880 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE LACQURERED TABLES HAND PAINTED
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime nest of two original Chinese Chinoiserie black lacquered tables...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Style Red Side Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s red round Chinoiserie style side table features a faux bamboo base with X-form stretcher and gilded details. Round table top is has a decorative Gr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Oval Side Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s red oval Chinoiserie style side table features a faux bamboo base with X-form stretcher and gilded details. Oval table top has a decorative painted...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
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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