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 Black Lacqured Pedestal Table with Gold Trim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant black lacquered pedestal table with gold trim - to display an “objet d’art” or to use as an elegant plant stand.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 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
Vintage Bamboo Boho Chic Chinoiserie Side End Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of a
vintage bamboo boho...
Category
1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
$1,121 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of a pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables, reflecting an East meets West aesthetic with intricate Chinoiserie motifs, inspired by traditional Chinese Ming...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Rare Chinese Carved Rosewood Table or Candle Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare chinese carved rosewood table or candle stand with an ebonized finish. The top features an inserted porcelain plaque in the Chinese Export m...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Center Table with Chinese Red Lacquered &Gold Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Red Lacquer with Gold decor, apron and gallery center table, in the Louis XV Chinoiserie style.
The gold design is very delicately done.
Very elegant Cabriole L...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,448 Sale Price
20% Off
English 19th Century Tripod Base Lacquered Center Hall Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinoiserie-themed antique wood table, finished in black lacquer has red and gold etching on the top and the legs. The solid, turned central stem...
Category
19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Faux Marble Top Console
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An hand painted and ebonized console table with front and side panels of painted chinoiserie decoration. The hand painted faux marble top, with black spiral legs with hand painted Ch...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Occasional Table
Located in London, England
Early 20th century heavily carved occasional table in rosewood. Cleaned and polished.
H 70cm x W 68cm x D 68cm
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Oriental Red Lacquered Writing Table or Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Side Table or
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 Godshill, 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
Gorgeous Chinoiserie Red Bamboo Server / Bar Stand w/ Swivel Top
Located in Deland, FL
Give your bar area the punch that it deserves! This unique bamboo bar / server has been lacquered coated in luxurious candy apple red and is absolutely exquis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
1970s British Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Side Tables in Lacquered Wood circa 1900 a Lot of Charm, with Many Lacks
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of side tables in lacquered wood circa 1900
A lot of charm, with many lacks and faults.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
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...
Category
1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Regency Chinoiserie and Marble Console Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An early 19th Century black and gilt chinoiserie marble top side/console table. The Greek green marble top above a cushion frame frieze with exaggerated cabriole legs and stylised ...
Category
1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Marble
English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie End Table
Located in Queens, NY
2 English (20th Century) black lacquered square end tables with Chinoiserie decorated tops. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$4,200 / item
Contemporary side table with Gold Chinoiserie elements by Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This table model, designed in the style of a contemporary vision of chinoiserie, is part of the " Forbideen City" collection. The corners of the table have 4 figures representing the...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Stoneware, Paint
Lacquered Occasional Card Table
Located in London, England
Occasional table in lacquered finish. Folding card table within, original felt. Good condition.
H 72cm x W 73cm x D 37cm (open W 73cm x 73cm)
Category
Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
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
1960s French Work, Chinese Style Coffee Table in Lacquered and Giltwood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s French work, Chinese style coffee table in lacquered and giltwood. Labelling NF MEUBLE.
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
SUBLIME NEST OF 2 CIRCA 1880 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE LACQURERED TABLES HAND PAINTED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
$1,368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 19th century Chinoiserie st Red Lacquered Rouge Griotte marble side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and very handsome French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Red Lacquered, patinated Wood, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble side table. This impressive side table is raised b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
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
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,...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bronze Nest of Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Mid-Century Jansen style bronze nest of tables with hand polished lacquer finish. The large table has a stick and ball gallery and all three tables wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Bronze
$3,950 / set
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Luggage Coffee Table Lots Storage Space
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1900 Chinese chinoiserie luggage chest coffee table
A good looking and decorative piece, the finish is sublime, this is art furniture from every angle. It is based on a piece of luggage much the same as a LV trunk...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,572 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
English 19th C. Octagonal Tilt-Top Table w/ Chinoiseries Reverse on Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and fabulous 19th century English George the II/III style Octagonal hand-carved Mahogany tilt-top table with a silvered Chinoiseries Reverse on glass...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
19th Century Red Lacquered Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A stylish early C19th Italian centre table, wonderfully decorated in red lacquer with gilt chinoiserie highlighted scene in the form of people, buildings and foliage. Raised on car...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Chinoiserie Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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.