Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain
French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Chinese export famille verte porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece jardinière, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845). The circular-ovoid porcelain bowl or cachepot, maybe 18th century Jiaqing period (unverified), decorated with a blue and purple ground background with parcel gilt depicting pagodas, trees, mountains and landscape scenes, flanking scrolled handles issuing from the base and ending with a finely chased ormolu pierced acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and raised on six finely chased ormolu masks of Bacchus satyrs flanked by seashell-like mounts. The Ormolu, circa Paris, 1880. The Porcelain circa 1800 (Maybe 18th century.)
Measures: Height: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm.)
Overall width: 21 inches (53.4 cm.)
Depth: 17 inches (43.2 cm.)
Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) was a prominent London furniture dealer to the Royal Family, father of Edward Holmes Baldock.
He was first listed in the London trade directories in 1805. That listing had him operating out of No.7 Hanway Street in London, where he was described as selling "china and glass". An updated listing in 1821 described his business as "an antique furniture and ornamental furniture dealer", and in 1826 as a buyer and seller of "china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc".
Between 1832 and 1837 he sold earthenware and glass products to William IV, and upon the ascendancy of Queen Victoria in 1837, sold china until his death in 1845. Baldock was one of the first antique dealers and is similar to the 18th century marchands-merciers Dominique Daguerre and Simon-Philippe.
He was the father of Edward Holmes Baldock (1812-1875), a British Conservative Party politician, and of Mary Frances Baldock, wife of the philatelist W. A. S. Westoby.
Famille Verte
Famille verte (????, Kangxi wucai...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
$28,950 Sale Price
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One of a Kind, Art Deco Fine Silvered Bronze Sculptured Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality and aesthetically beautiful six-arm chandelier
During the Universal Exhibition in 1889 in Paris people were very much impressed with all that was displayed in the Ch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Chinoiserie flower frog, tulipiere vase, or cachepot
Holland, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5.13"W x 5.13"D x 4.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Rare Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vase
By Verlys Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful hand painted Chinoiserie decorative box. Trimmed in a faux tortoise painted molding.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
Lucky Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Ceramic Vase Birds and Geckos, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie famille rose vase with a floral and bird motif. This gorgeous ceramic vessel will be fabulous on a center table, side table, or in a foyer on a credenza. The neck ...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$562 Sale Price
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Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s
By Maple
Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s
Cream in colour
Top with Scroll shaped pediment
Decoration With, Flowers, Foliage, Figure, Bridge & Building
Circular enamel dial, Dom...
Category
1930s British Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
$818 Sale Price
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Chinoiserie German Dinner Plate with Painted Ming Dragon by Meissen Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie german dinner plate with painted green Ming dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By: Meissen Porcelain
Material: porcelain, paint, enamel, ceramic
Technique: enameled, glazed, ha...
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Faux Bamboo Metal Picture Frames - Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Gilded Faux Bamboo Metal Picture Frames Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency
Beautiful Chinoiserie faux bamboo metal picture frames.
Faux bamboo metal in excellent condition. Ni...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Dutch Delft Double Gourd Vase, Monumental Hand-Painted Polychrome, 1950s
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This distinctly shaped Delft-style polychrome vase exemplifies the bold, exuberant artistry of mid-century Velsen Delft pottery. Featuring a sculptural double-gourd silhouette variat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Russian Blue and White Porcelain Double Horse Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful blue and white porcelain double horse candle holder.
Russia, Late-20th Century
Measures: 6.5"W × 2.13"D × 6.88"H
Excellent original v...
Category
Late 20th Century European Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Small Oval Chinoiserie Painted Ceramic and Metal Trinket Box with Mirror Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a little chinoiserie to a vanity, side table, or coffee table. This pretty oval box is created from metal and has a hand painted and glazed ceramic top. The metal surrounds the...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$262 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Chinoiserie Ceramic Trinket Dish or Bowl in Green with Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round chinoiserie famille verte ceramic trinket dish. This colorful change dish is larger than we usually find. It is created from ceramic and has a hand painted floral desig...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$165 Sale Price
25% Off
Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The large central circular form cloisonne enamel jardinière decorated with vari colored plum flowers and butterflies on a blue ground, with a pierced ormolu rim featuring a pineapple motif resting on a finely cast ormolu base with four legs in the form of winged Foo lions.
The ormolu French, the enamel Chinese.
This impressive jardinie`re is very much in the manner of objects in enamel produced by Ferdinand Barbedienne in Paris in the last quarter of the 19th century which proved universally popular. Often these pieces were designed by Edouard Lievre (d. 1886) in the Oriental taste.
Ferdinand Barbedienne was a famous French metal worker and manufacturer. He presided over one of the most renowned and prolific foundries of Belle Époque Paris. His atelier created sculptures, clocks and bronze mounts of the highest quality, and his works were shown at numerous international exhibitions of the period, where he was rewarded with many medals. Among them the Grande Me´daille d'Honneur, in Paris in 1855 is particularly noteworthy.
In 1838 he associated with the engineer Achille Collas (1795-1859) who had just invented a process to reproduce statues at a smaller scale.
Together they founded in 1839 the company "Collas et Barbedienne" to reproduce casts of both contemporary artists and Greek and Roman antiquities. While working with Collas, Barbedienne actively pursued contracts with many sculptors of Paris contracting with David D'Angers, Jean-Baptiste Clesinger, and even producing some casts for Antoine Louis Barye as well as others. From 1860 to the years 1890, Barbedienne, eager to research new processes, experimented new techniques in champleve´ and cloisonne´-enamels, to compete with Japanese importations, very fashionable then.
When Collas died in 1859, the business was left to Barbedienne as sole owner. The company who had over 300 employees was prosperous as well in the field of reproductions as in its department specialized in the casting of monumental bronzes.
In 1865, he was appointed President of the Reunion of Bronze Makers until 1885.
After the 1870 war...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Grande Vaso Cinese Cloisonné con Uccelli e Decorazioni Floreali, Anni
60
Located in Milano, IT
Grande vaso cinese cloisonné con decorazione floreale e uccelli a tutto tondo. la circonferenza dell'imboccatura, ha un labbro in bronzo dorato sulla part...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
$899 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special 19th century Englished Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock. Featuring very pretty Asian images along with a decora...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Monumental Glazed Ceramic Hand Painted Urns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a stately and sophisticated statement with this exceptional pair of large, vintage ceramic temple jars. Crafted in the classic lidded baluster form, each jar is hand-painted wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Vase Water Lilies Enameled Porcelain 32cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Chinese vase with water lilies and birds as an image, finished with patterns at the top and bottom, made of enameled porcelain, second half of the 20th century, marked at the...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$215 Sale Price
20% Off
Victoria Ironstone Flow Blue and White Chinoiserie Trinket Dish or Catchall Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic chinoiserie flow blue and white catchall or trinket dish. This piece is marked on the bottom as Victoria Ironstone. The bowl is decorated both...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$112 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set of Mason’s Ironstone Dishes in “Mandarin” Pattern, Mid-20th Century
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A striking Mason’s Ironstone dish featuring the richly detailed “Mandarin” pattern—a nod to chinoiserie aesthetics that were hugely popular in 19th-century Britain. This vintage edit...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Large Chinese Platter in Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Tray circa 1940s.
Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer decorative platter with numerou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Cartier Red Chinese Dragons Card and Envelope Set in Luxury Box Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Red Chinese Dragons Jewelry Design.
Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope R...
Category
Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dresden Porcelain Dog Sculpture. It depicts a life size Bolognese hairy dog. He has grey and white curly hair with big black eyes. It is hallmarked Dresden.
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinese Sculptural Crackle Glaze Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage piece of ceramic chinoiserie. This beautiful urn is sculptural as it is versatile. Traditional chinoiserie profile and lines define this beautiful piece while the...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Ceramic Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase. This piece is very tall and could be used as a floor vase, or to decorate a credenza or dining table. The top of the vessel is hand-pain...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Very Large Chinese or Japanese Carved Wooden Fu Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair highly stylized large Chinese or Japanese carved wooden guardian lions (fu lions or foo dogs), hand-painted with gilt highlights.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chinoiserie Hand Painted Orange Italian Lidded Pottery Ginger Jar
Located in Cookeville, TN
Exquisite Mid-Century Orange Italian Pottery Ginger Jar Chinoiserie. Hand Painted Flower Detail, Lidded.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$63 Sale Price
27% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stunning Graceful 53” Quan Yin Terracotta Sculpture Buggha of Compassion
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique impressive 50” high terracotta sculpture of Quan Yin , Buddha of Compassion. Stands tall and. Slender, figure of infinite grace, her gently composed features conveying the su...
Category
1950s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Ornate Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Lidded Casket. After a bamboo box, this champlevé box contains five enameled faces with gilt bronze bamb...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Japanese Large Hand Painted Porcelain Orange and Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Japanese Large Hand Painted Porcelain with Orange and Persimmon red and Blue design.
Large orange ceramic bowl with a scene of a Japanese m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Boxes
Located in Richmond, London
An early 19th century set of four small chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt boxes. Circa 1830.
Why we like them
Exquisite gilt decoration, wonderfully preserved original condition.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique French Gilt Brass Cloisonne Chinoiserie Champleve Jewelry Box Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Chinoiserie gilt brass, Cloisonné and Champlevé jewelry box, with a rock crystal top, circa 1880.
This exquisite box with a thick chamfered hinged...
Category
1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Enamel, Brass
Small English Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
Small English chinoiserie plate. Staffordshire saucer with pink and puce border with four orange bordered windows centering three figures, from the ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Canton Style Porcelain "Cats" Sculptures, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sculptures in Canton style porcelain representing two sitting cats. White background with an enameled tawny decor and flowers and vegetal motifs in green, pink and red tones,...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Antique French Chinoiserie Brass Candlesticks in Pagoda Style
Located in COLMAR, FR
A pair of large, antique, tripod candlesticks in brass in a unique chinoiserie style. Their néo-gothic, pagoda shape and their impressive size (12 inches tall) make them highly decor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Black Vase with Floral Etching
Located in South Salem, NY
A 1970s black vase with etched floral detail and band. Asian influence.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinoiserie French Porcelain Hand Painted Orientalist Large Vases - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Chinoiserie French Porcelain Hand Painted Orientalist Large 29" Twin Handle V...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial Regular price
Located in Chicago, IL
Southeast Asia, Naga is known as the king snake, the ruler of the underworld waterways (the Chinese equivalent is Dragon). In many Northern Thai temple stairway, naga was frequently ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Chelsea House Chinese Asian vase showcases timeless artistry and rich symbolism, making it a stunning addition to any fine home décor or collection. Crafted with a classic baluster form and elongated neck, the vase is adorned with intricate hand-painted golden dragons set against a pristine white porcelain ground. The dragon, a revered symbol in Chinese culture, represents power, strength, and good fortune, while the floral motifs surrounding it embody harmony and natural beauty.
The refined detailing highlights Chelsea House’s dedication to exceptional craftsmanship, blending traditional Asian decorative art with sophisticated Western design sensibilities. Perfect as a decorative centerpiece, this vase adds an air of elegance to living rooms, dining spaces, entryways, or display cabinets. Whether styled on its own or paired with other fine porcelain pieces, it serves as a striking conversation piece that reflects both cultural heritage and luxury.
Ideal for collectors of Chinese-inspired décor, Asian vases, or Chelsea House porcelain...
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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Blue
White Porcelain Ten Arm Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of Chinoiserie style French Ormolu mounted Chinese blue and white porcelain ten arm candelabras. These are truly a beautiful and monumental pair of candelabras. The...
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1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Monumental Tesselated Bone Maitland Smith Style Foo Dog statues a pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A very rare pair of monumental Mansion sized over 3ft tall Foo dog lion statues.
The Statues came out of an incredible Palm beach estate. The Foo dogs were a striking focal point in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
Pair 19th Century English Flow Blue Willow Vases. Large Size "Moon" Shape C 1880
By Moore Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely decorated pair of deep rich blue vases with cartouches of the iconic Blue Willow pattern on their flow blue grounds. With adorable feet on their bases and moon shaped vessel...
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1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood Tang Style 31" Gold Horse Sculpture Figure. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 31" W x 8.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A charming cylindrical box with a domed lid made of black lacquered papier-mâché, known as japanning, is decorated throughout with chinoiserie scenes featuring small figures in a gar...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Baccarat Painted Opaline Glass Vase, France, Late 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Baccarat painted opaline glass vase. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Double Handle Large 19" Moon Flask Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Double Handle Large 19" Moon Flask Flower Vase. Item features hand painted details, double handle, stamp to underside. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
20th Century Belgian Blue Chinoiserie Ceramic Pitcher
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian blue Chinoiserie ceramic pitcher features a clean, tapered silhouette enriched with finely detailed Eastern-inspired motifs. The crisp white glaze serves as...
Category
20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Belgian Red Chinoiserie Ceramic Pitcher
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian red Chinoiserie ceramic pitcher features a graceful, tapered silhouette complemented by delicate Eastern-inspired ornamentation. The creamy glaze provides a...
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20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Belgian Red Chinoiserie Ceramic Pitcher
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian red Chinoiserie ceramic pitcher combines an elegant European form with delicate East Asian–inspired motifs. The generously rounded body, scalloped collar, a...
Category
20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Bowl, Hand-Painted, Qing Dynasty Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vibrant and richly detailed Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain bowl, hand-painted in the traditional Famille Rose palette with vivid pink peonies, butterflies, birds, and lush greene...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
$337 Sale Price
25% Off
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tumblers White and Black with Asian Symbols
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 8 vintage ceramic tumblers with Asian symbols in black and white. In amazing vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or chiggers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$346 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 29" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 29" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Red Figure. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, desirable distressed finish, and paint...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a yellow-ground porcelain case, surmounted by a seated monkey modeled in cream-glazed porcelain. The dial is inscribed “MILLOT / Her DU ROY,” referring to the Parisian clockmaker Millot, horloger du roi, and retains its original single-barrel movement with platform lever escapement. The interior of the case bears a stamped “B.” The entire composition is supported by a scrolling structure of polychrome porcelain flowers mounted on ormolu branches, leading to a central Meissen figure seated on a saddled elephant, positioned on an elaborately cast gilt bronze rocaille base.
The composition centers around a chinoiserie theme, which was highly fashionable in mid-18th century France, particularly during the reign of Louis XV. In this example, the chinoiserie elements are expressed through the seated porcelain figure in Chinese dress, riding atop a caparisoned elephant with a vibrantly painted red and gold saddle and bright yellow cushion. The elephant, modeled with expressive naturalism, features finely detailed ears, trunk, and legs in Meissen’s distinctive hand-painted porcelain, with further ornamentation in applied gilding. Surrounding the central figure and timepiece is an elaborate framework of metal branches issuing dozens of individually modeled porcelain blossoms. These include peonies, roses, and tulips in various stages of bloom, each petal uniquely hand-shaped and painted in hues of lilac, ivory, pink, and violet, with naturalistic green leaves extending outward on slender bronze stems.
The gilt bronze mount is executed in the Rococo taste, with asymmetrical shell forms, Snails, C-scrolls, and foliate scrollwork typical of French bronze work from the Louis XV period. The ormolu is mercury-gilded, a process common in the 18th century which involved the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury to the surface of the bronze, followed by firing to vaporize the mercury. This technique created a matte yet luminous surface, prized for its depth and lasting quality. The ormolu is cast in a deeply three-dimensional style, with scrolled feet and boldly molded foliate ornaments that cradle the base of the Meissen elephant...
Category
18th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Chinese Parrot Vase Hand Painted Pair Crested Parrots or Cockatoo Birds
Located in Miami, FL
EXTRA-LARGE Vintage Chinese porcelain vase with hand painted crested parrots or cockatoos including wood stand, circa Mid 20th Century. This monumental vase came directly out of an e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Mottahedeh Chinoiserie Blue and White Flower Frog Tulipiere or Vase
By Mottahedeh
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful blue and white painted porcelain Chinoiserie flower frog, tulipiere vase, or cachepot
Portugal, Late-20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D x 3"H.
Very good original ...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
American Encaustic Co Ceramic Box attr. to Frederick Rhead, Strong Museum
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The unusual decorative ceramic box features complex Chinoiserie style decor in relief, with bright orange, cinnabar colored semi-matte glaze. The central design on the lid depicts hu...
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
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