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Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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
Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Green
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Elegant Antique Bamboo Chinoiserie Hanging Shelf Etagere
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous refined hanging shelf in black, gold, red and brown having bamboo structure and beautifully painted door and shelves. Single aged bevelled mirror is inset.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Mirror, Bamboo

Chi Shing, 'River Boats I', Framed Watercolor Painting, China, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
CHI SHING - 'River Boats I' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower left -...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Metal

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lavender
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Decorative Vintage Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of exquisitely detailed Paintings of Asian Porcelains with lovely and subtle color. By F. de Villeonoute depicting polychrome oriental vessels...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Beautiful antique wool and metal Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Chinese embroidery with beautiful design with flowers, birds and butterflies, and with nice natural colours with a red background, entirely hand embroidered with silk, w...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Metal

Chinoiserie Red Pagoda Style Wall Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage red chinoiserie wall hanging shelf with one drawer at bottom. Three shelves for display. Can also sit on another piece in lieu of hang...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Wallpaper Return to Nassau 18th Century
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Return to Nassau on dark blue background: an extraordinary design, inspired by a 18th century original, featuring tropical plants and birds at Nassau of Bahama Islands. A set of thre...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Wallpaper Panel 19th Century Tribute to Cobham
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Tribute to Cobham: based on Cobham Hall’s Chinese wallpaper elements. A set of three wallpaper panels. The size is 160*102 centimeters per panel. Our wallpapers and panels are produ...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

A large pair of early 20th c framed French Chinoiserie oil on canvas paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large pair of late 19th century to early 20th century oil on canvas paintings . Framed with a custom frame. The paintings have scenes of Chinoiserie children at play. Well...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Set of Black and Gold Japanned Hanging Shelves
Located in London, GB
A set of late nineteenth century black japanned and gilded hanging shelves with shaped cresting and spindle side supports. Circa 1880 England Dimensions: 26 W x 7 D x 31 H inch...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful floral design with birds and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Set of Six Faience Plates Chinese Style, Bordeaux France, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French set of six faience plates, made in the manufacture of "Creil et Montereau" in the late 19th century. this faience is called "Terre de fer". It is a name that appears in the 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Faience

Set of 3 Antique 19th Century French Red Ochre Panels in a "Chinoiserie" Design
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 3 Antique 19th Century French Red Ochre Colored Panels in a "Chinoiserie" Design. Middle Panel: 33" H x 22 1/2" W x 1/2" D 2 Side Panels: 33" H x 17 1/4" W x 1/2" D
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Asian Wood Panel Paintings Diptych Brass Hardware Flora and Fauna Scene Chinese
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Han Palace Art Co. scroll framed oil painting wood diptych carved panels. The original tag on back. This is a vintage piece from the 1950s or 1960s....
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair of 19th Century Japanned Corner Hanging Shelves
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-nineteenth century black japanned hanging shelves, the fret cut frames each with three shaped shelves with gilt decoration throughout. Circa 1860 England Dimensio...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Antique Distressed Chinese Panel Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Chinese embroidery with Chinese inscription and design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and inscription with golden,...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty Vintage Little Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Chinese pictural rug, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Cotton, Wool

Tapestry Wall Decoration Chinoiserie Style, Carpet, Spain, 1970s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*Only the mat, the frame is not included Typical decorative objects on the walls of many Spanish homes in the middle of the 20th century. Normally they were scenes of exotic animals...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Oriental Figural Camel Bat Tent Decoration Wall Hanging Textile Tapestry 132"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique Oriental cross stitch Bayeux style textile / tent decoration or tapestry featuring primitive figures / warriors, camels, birds, bats, antelope / deer and geometric acce...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Textile

Versace Atelier Gold and Black Framed Scarf with Chinoiserie Decoration, 90s
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale a splendid wall decoration obtained by framing a Vintage Silk Scarf, dating back to the late 80s/early 90s, by Versace Atelier, a high fashion line of the Italian br...
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1990s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Silk Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful floral design with birds and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation, probably for a cushion...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Beautiful Vintage silk and metal Chinese Embroidery dragon design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful design with two dragons and nice colours with a red background, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Silk

Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 small blue & white small plates dragons signed Sarreguemines. Measure: 6 inches diameter.
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Natural
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Vintage Blue and White Waterscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Blue and white waterscape painting featuring a boat on water and architecture. Newly framed in a gilt wood frame. Signed at lower left: ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Two Vintage Watercolor Faux Bamboo Bird Paintings House of Baldwin - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of chinoiserie faux bamboo watercolor paintings of birds. This lovely set was quite the find. We fell in love with the faux bamboo bird frame immediately. Each painting is sig...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Italian Hand Painted Japanese "SATSUMA" Vase Print with Wooden Bamboo Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra Large Art Print of a Japanese "SATSUMA" vase. Printed by hand on engraving paper with an antique star press. Completely handcoloured by our skil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Two Chinese Silvered Pewter Wall Sculptures w/ Elephants and Fruits, Early XX C.
Located in New York, NY
Two Chinese Framed Wall Silvered Pewter Sculptures with Elephants and Fruits, Early 20th C. SOLD AS A SET 0F 2 BUT CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY Price: $4,500 each...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Pewter

Teak Wood Decorative Panels with Japanese Kimono Figures
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Series of three decorative panels made of teak hardwood; they have a pleasing elongated hexagon shape; on each one is depicted a Japanese woman wearing a Kimono; they have an attachment so they can be arranged on the wall in a personal way. They were produced in Denmark between 1960 and 1965. The top one (see photo) and the bottom one present the "Furisode" Kimono, while the middle one is the Uchikake Kimono...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Teak

Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Black & White
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Postmodern Framed Print by William Gatewood - Lotus Fan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of artistic intrigue to your space with the captivating "Lotus Fan" Postmodern Framed Print by William Gatewood. This stunning piece showc...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Metal

Italian Hand Painted Japanese "SATSUMA" Vase Print with Wooden Bamboo Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra Large Art Print of a Japanese "SATSUMA" vase. Printed by hand on engraving paper with an antique star press. Completely hand-coloured by our ski...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood, Paper

A Rare Large Chinese Export oil on canvas, att to Tingqua, China circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chinese Export oil on canvas, att to Tingqua, circa 1830 Oil on canvas attributed to Tingqua representing figures by a waterfall. Old Christie's New York tag on the back Origin...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Pair of Framed Chinese Embroidered Ninth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) in black lacquer frames. The panels feature a black background within a scrolling floral border. In the center, it showcases a winged paradise fly catcher...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Woven Chinese Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese design machine woven tissue with blue and green colors, wool and cotton. Take a look at other Bobyrug items! , search by "Bobyrug" !
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Chinese Beijing Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this exquisite mid-century Chinese Beijing rug featuring a stunning Chinese design in vibrant blue, brown, and touches of green on a luxurious beige backgrou...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Mid-Century Silk Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century Chinese silk rug with beautiful Chinese design and nice colors with a beautiful yellow field color. Entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Chinese Gentleman Portrait Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
A gouache on silk portrait of a Chinese gentleman in the manner of Chinnery, 20th Century. 37 ¾ inches wide by 60 ¾ inches tall
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk, Glass, Wood

Pair of Palladio Painted Chinoiserie Wall Plaques
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique chinoiserie carved wood wall plaques with classic form, having carved floral crests, paint decorated with male and female figures against a silver leaf backg...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Hardwood

Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Oil Painting Still Life Collage on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap of a blue and white Chinese jar set in a deconstructed reality with an evocative mixture of techniques. ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Vintage Huge Pair of Chinoiserie Portraits Asian Emperor-Empress Wall Plaque
Located in Bastogne, BE
This is a spectacular set of hand-painted wooden wall panels in chinoiserie style representing the Emperor and Empress of the Qing Dynasty. Hand-carved jade stone and hand-painted figures depict dignified Chinese ancestors in classic Ming style robes and chairs. The carved jade stone figures would make a great spectacle together as a set or you could even separate them in your décor plan. This set of portraits...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Jade

Brunschwig and Fils Bamboo Grove Handprinted Floral Wallpaper, Celadon Cream USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig and Fils bamboo grove handprinted floral wallpaper, Celadon Cream, USA. Listing is for a triple roll (15 yards x 36”). Gorgeous chinoiserie print. No longer in production.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Vinyl Wallpaper Panel in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms on a stippled texture background. P...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Pair of Contemporary Chinoiserie Figural Paintings on Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of original paintings on vertical rectangular panels of Chinese figures in traditional attire having a striking jewel toned color palette and some gold leaf. By Princ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

XX century, Pair of Italian Oil Paintings with Chinoiserie Landscapes
Located in IT
XX century, Pair of Italian Oil Paintings with Chinoiserie Landscapes Provenance: Pietro Accorsi collection, Turin (Italy) This delightful pair ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Wallpaper Handpainted Peacock Garden Chinoiserie Handmade
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Peacock garden on teal leather look background: a mystic garden, featuring peacocks and exotic birds on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty or...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Antique Italian Figural Chinoiserie Wall Brackets or Shelves
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of 18th century Italian wall brackets hand carved in walnut in the dramatic likeness of Asian figures with Fu Manchu style mustaches and polychrome and gilt ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Vintage Asian Drop Ceiling Panels Hand Painted Embossed, Set of 18
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 18 vintage Asian drop ceiling panels. They are 2 x 2 ft. lauan wood squares, ¼ inch thick. 16 yellow with dragon design and 2 white with dragon and symbol design, hand painted and gilded, in beautiful condition with wear as you would expect with vintage pieces. All panels have varying degrees of wear including nicks, dings, scratches, and chips – we call it patina – they are by no means perfect but are beautiful. Please see photos, Circa, 20th century. Don’t ever let anyone turn your sky into a ceiling…-live life happy…. UNLESS it’s covered in oriental bliss with these awesome vintage Asian drop ceiling panels!!! There are eighteen of these lauan wood drop ceiling squares. Sixteen have a yellowish frame or background and two are off-white. They are all hand painted and gilded, possibly from a pattern or mold, and embossed with bright colors of gold, red, green, and yellow with designs of dragons, oriental symbols, and flowers…they are breathtaking!! And, oh my goodness, the possibilities!!!! Obviously, they would be perfect for a drop ceiling in an oriental restaurant or nail salon...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood

Postmodern/Chinoiserie Framed and Signed Oil Painting of Lady With Fan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible Patrick Nagel style vintage postmodern/chinoiserie oil painting. Displayed in a pink frame, subject is a woman with black hair in a...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Still Life Oil Painting on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap having a still life composition of two Chinese vases and a deconstructed interior with a warm silent ambiance. Signed Jacques Lamy in the lower right.
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paint

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Tangerine
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Noir
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Chinese Watercolor Framed Painting of Flowers & Butterfly
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage watercolor painting depicts pink and red flowers, most probably peonies, with lush green leaves, and white and yellow butterfly, sitting on one of the leaves. Bright, festiv...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Vinyl Wallpaper Panel in Noir
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms on a stippled texture background. P...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Chinoiserie wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Paul Montgomery, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, and Brunschwig & Fils. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $124,500 while the average work can sell for $1,576.

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