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Chinoiserie Vases

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
Baccarat Painted Opaline Glass Vase, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Baccarat painted opaline glass vase. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Chinoiserie French Porcelain Hand Painted Orientalist Large Vases - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Chinoiserie French Porcelain Hand Painted Orientalist Large 29" Twin Handle V...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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 Vases

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Gold, Enamel

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:...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain, Pottery

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

Black Vase with Floral Etching
Located in South Salem, NY
A 1970s black vase with etched floral detail and band. Asian influence.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese Celadon-Ground Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese Celadon-Ground and Slip Decorated Porcelain Vases. These vases of Chinese celadon porcelain from the ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Ormolu

Cloisonne Asian Dragonware Vase in Emerald Green and Brass
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous cloisonné vase with an Asian motif. A brightly colored blue dragon decorates the side with purple orchids, stylized blue detail along the sides and bottom, and a brass bas...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Metal, Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain, Paint

Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove very large Vase with dragons, Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very rare, highly individual and very decorative, very large Lidded Vase in the Chinoiserie style with applied dragons, made by Mason's Ironst...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Ironstone

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...
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20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Vases

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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 Vases

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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...
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20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

Antique Wedgwood Style Bottle Vase with Floral Hand-Painted Motif
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Wedgwood-style bottle vase with a soft blue matte finish, delicately adorned with hand-painted floral motifs. The finely detailed pink and green flower patterns, combined wit...
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1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Floral Scene
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This large antique Chinese Famille Rose vase is a spectacular example of hand-painted Qing-style porcelain, richly decorated with vibrant enamels, gilt accents, and exceptional multi...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Vintage Cloisonné Lid Jars Vases Urns Brass Enamel Floral Flowers Metal
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lovely vintage cloisonne lidded vases, urns, jars. Brass accents, teal blue enamel inside and bottom, gorgeous floral designs around the entire vase. No chips or breaks.
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Amazing Porcelain Dragon Vase / Urn Schumann Arzberg Bavaria
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very nice white porcelain vase with Chinese dragons in relief. Dated from mid 20th century with the Schumann, Arzberg Germany stamp. In very good condition. The factory was founded in 1881 by Christian Heinrich Schumann and a businessman Franz Ferdinand...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Octagonal Imari Porcelain Lidded Vase Mounted on a Bronze Dore Base
Located in Queens, NY
Large octagonal Imari porcelain vase with finial cover and 4 bronze doré claw feet on base (19th century).
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Bronze

Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Antique Style Willow Pattern Design Floor Vase, Umbrella Stand This beautiful looking large piece is round in shape, and painted in an Old Willow design this runs all the way ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Bronze Foo Dog Incense Burner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Cloisonne enamel champleve bronze foo dog incense burner. Item features lid with seated foo dog, cloisonne enamel throughout, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mottahedeh Chinoiserie Blue and White Flower Frog Tulipiere or Vase
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 Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases and Covers in mottled blue-ground glaze. Resting on square ormolu base with paw feet. Origin: French Date: late ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Cylidrical Squirrel Grapevine Vase 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese famille rose porcelain cylindrical vase, decorated with a squirrel perched on a fruiting grape vine, with a dense floral band around the base. Gilt accents. Signed on...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Pair of French Sevres Style Porcelain Lidded Vases, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 19th century French sevres porcelain lidded vases. Each with gilded ormolu handles either side and unusual inset hand painted romantic chinoiserie sc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue-Ground Porcelain Vases Fitted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases mounted as lamps in mottled blue-ground glaze. Resting on square ormolu base with garland band and ormolu banded ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Bronze, Ormolu

Enamelled Porcelain Vase in the Taste of China.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled porcelain vase, 20th century, China H: 36cm, D: 20cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vase from China, 20th Century, Blue and White, Porcelain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chinese vase, blue cobalt, and white porcelain. 20th century. trees decor pattern.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Square Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, hand-painted and glazed pair of square shaped porcelain vases.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of 20th C French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces/Vases/Planters
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 20th Century French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces/Vases/Planters. This pair of vase centerpieces are a stunning example of 20th-century French design, combining...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

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Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie flower frog, tulipiere vase, or cachepot with removable lid Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 11.25"W x 8.25"D x 8"H. Very good original vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

Maitland Smith Red Floral Chinese Cloisonne Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large late 20th century Maitland Smith cloisonné flower vase - red enamel on brass featuring a design of pink / purple flowers.. Turquoise blue interior. Hand Made in China. Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Metal

Unusual and Monumental German Black Japanned Faience Vase on Pedestal Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Of baluster form and with a domed hardwood cover on a circular pedestal, both overall decorated in imitation of Chinese lacquer with figures in exotic landscapes and foliate sprays, ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

Near Pair of Porcelain Vases with Chinoiserie Detailing
Located in London, GB
Near pair of porcelain vases with chinoiserie detailing French, late 19th century Measures: Height 80cm, width 38cm, depth 30cm   These large and impressive elongated-body vases...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Porcelain Miniature Vases
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of miniature Chinese yellow ground porcelain vases with applied plum blossom trees and butterflies. Each Stand on circular rosewood b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A dragon motif porcelain vase in seafoam by Tozai, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare glazed porcelain vase with Chinese dragon motif by Tozai Home, 20th century. This piece glows in ivory white with an embossed decorative pattern in seafoam green, depicti...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Republic Period Six Sided Covered Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of six sided, beautifully hand-painted covered porcelain vases featuring traditional figures and flowers, trimmed with parcel gilt.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Mottahedeh “Tobacco Leaf” Trumpet Vase
Located in Oakwood, GA
Mottahedeh "Tobacco Leaf" Trumpet Vase, 11" Maker: Mottahedeh Item: Trumpet Vase Pattern: Tobacco Leaf Maker’s Mark Location: Bottom Color: Multicolor Flowers & Leaves, Smooth Number...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Turquoise Glazed Umbrella Stand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking early 20th-century Shiwan ceramic umbrella stand featuring thick turquoise glazing with deep cobalt accents. The hand-applied relief panels depict bamboo and dragonflies—s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Blue and White Chinoiserie Style Open-Work Vases
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of French Paris porcelain blue and white chinoiserie style open-work vases. Each is beautifully hand painted with tiffany blue chinoiserie figures of a boy and girl in a field...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinoiserie Pink French Porcelain German Ormulu Bird Painted Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Pink French Porcelain German Ormulu Bird Painted Hexagonal Vase. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 7" W x 6" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Multi Coloured Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Wood Vase
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Multi Coloured Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Wood Vase Chinese, Late 19th Century Vase: Height 45cm, diameter 20cm Base: Height 6cm, diameter 20cm Overall: Height 5...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

An oriental hand-painted porcelain glazed vase with gilt detail, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome Asian hand-painted porcelain vase, probably early 20th century. Tones of cobalt, caramel, ecru, and gold, and depicting a pastoral scene with robed figures amid bamboo. 6”...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Pink Ceramic Famille Rose Pastel Chinoiserie Quatrefoil Chinese Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Blue pink and green ceramic porcelain Famille rose quatrefoil Chinese vase. The opening is 5" wide and in a quatrefoil shape. The neck is decorated with pink lotus flowers and an eme...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair Orange and White Bird Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair orange and white bird vases. Vintage flared vases with transferware design featuring birds such as pheasants, doves, and songbirds among detailed floral and foliage motifs, with...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Style Elephant Handles Glaze Turquoise Ceramic Terracotta Urn Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Marked glaze ceramic decorative urn, vase in terracotta and elephant handles. Finished in a beautiful warm Turquoise and Brown Hue with smooth Textures. Marked at the Base E and sign...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Two Monochrome Fish / Floral Decorated Chinoiserie Ceramic Vases, Thailand 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two patinated ceramic vases, with beautifully crackled glaze, sharp graphic monochrome chinoiserie pattern consisting of fishes / floral branches. Both vases resembles an amphora vas...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic

French Chinoiserie Faience Vase
Located in New York, NY
French Chinoiserie Faience vase. Purple, blue, green and yellow baluster vase with gilding and diapering in the chinoiserie style with bugs and butt...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Pair of Green English Vases in the Chinese Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green English vases in the Chinese style. Vases in rich green and coral with chinoiserie scenes and floral design with cobalt and gilt ground on ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Tall Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Ceramic Vase with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic chinoiserie vase in cobalt blue. We don't often come across deep blue chinoiserie vases, so when we do, we snap them up! This piec...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Ceramic, Paint

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a beatles decor all around. Rimmed with a grey color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Dutch Delft Vase with Birds, circa 1850
Located in Austin, TX
Large Dutch delft vase, circa 1850. Hand painted with birds and flowers. Measures: Height / 21.3 inches. Diameter / 11.5 inches.
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1850s Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Faience

Ming Style Double Gourd Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase - Signed - Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Ming style double gourd ceramic vase with crackle glaze - signed - country of origin unknown - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a butterflies decor all around. Rimmed with a pale blue color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a flower decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor cornflower in blue col...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a violet decor all around. Rimmed with a blue color rim and a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor f...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a birds and flower decor all around. Rimmed with a 24 carat gold rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with a exclusive decor for Sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Located in West Chester, PA
A lovely vintage Asian cloisonné vase featuring brilliant mother of pearl accents from the mid-20th century. Large scale, having a circul...
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20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases

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Brass, Enamel

Chinoiserie vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie vases 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 vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Mason's Ironstone, Maitland Smith, and De Metalen Pot (The Metal Pot). 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $56,588 while the average work can sell for $950.

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