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Chinoiserie Lighting

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
Mid-Century Patinated Metal Chinoiserie Baluster Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this mid-century patinated metal Chinoiserie baluster lamp. It features a wonderfully varied encrusted, textured patina, original wiring with 3-way socket, ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Asian Hummingbird Table Lamps Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Japanese Champleve Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Mantel Vase Urn Table Lamp 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Japanese enameled bronze mantel vase / urn, fitted with a two light pull chain. It features an urn with rings on either side, decorated with animal motifs in multicolored enamel. Ca...
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lighting

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Metal

Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Standard Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Black Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Standard Lamp This is a good quality Chinoiserie lamp it stands on a sturdy 4 footed base which has gold and coloured decoration as has the tal...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

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Lacquer

Fine Medium Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized navy blue & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster. Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mou...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Paint

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large chinoiserie table lamp made from a dark red glazed porcelain vase from the early 20th century. Classic form. Transformed to a table lamp in solid brass ends by Sofina Boutique ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Large Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp with Handles, 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass table lamp features an urn shaped base in Chinoiserie style; the rounded, arched handles and stepped elements on the shoulder of the urn show strong Streamline Moderne...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Pair 19 C. French Ormolu Mounted Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Signed Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Vases Mounted to Lamps. The porcelain bodies have a flattened, circular form with a slightly ...
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1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese This elegant pair of 1950s ceramic Foo Dog lamps features a striking design inspired by the l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

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Ceramic, Fabric

Very Fine Enamel Decorated Satsuma Style Ceramic Bases Table Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Enamel Decorated Satsuma Style Ceramic Bases Table Lamps
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Golden Tea Tin Lamp
Located in South Salem, NY
Unique table lamp made from repurposed Chinese Export tea tins, made in China circa 1870. This ornate, gilded tin was once used to transport tea from China to England. This jar is ha...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue of The Flying Horse of Gansu otherwise known as the Galloping Horse, he is standing on a Flying Swallow A Beautiful ...
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Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Lamps with Imari Decor, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of baluster shaped lamps in Imari porcelain. Chiselled and gilt bronze mount, standing on a moulded square shape base. Lamp body bottom part decorated with a frieze of blue edgi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's chinoiserie style carved plaster table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 22.5" Height to shade rest: 30.25" Diameter: 9"
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Suite of Four Gilt Bronze Sconces, Circa 1920, Chinoisant Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of four gilt bronze sconces, circa 1920, Chinoisant style. Suite of four large gilt bronze sconces in the Chinoisant style, Napoleon III style, early 20th century, circa 1920....
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Chinoiserie Style Faience, Glass, and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Chinoiserie style faience, glass, and gilt bronze lamps French, late 19th century Measures: Height 75cm, diameter 18cm Each lamp in this pair is wrought from exqu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set of 4 Large Figural Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Attributed Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four Extremely Rare Very Large Multi Light Figural Chinoiserie Gilt and Patinated Bronze hand Enameled Wall Sconces, Attributed to Caldwell. This exquisite set of four larg...
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19th Century American Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

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Bronze

Selection of Asian Bronze Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Asian bronze lamps, probably Japanese, at least circa 1950s, possibly much earlier. The lamp pictured on the left measures 40.5"H to the...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chinese Famille Porcelain Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn Scholar Warrior Lamp 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Chinese chinoiserie Famille Rose ginger jar / vase / urn table lamp with pierced brass base and top. White porcelain body hand painted with a scene of warriors and schola...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Café au Lait Craquelure Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of baluster form; fitted with two bulb sockets and adjustable rod in lacquered brass; mounted on a giltwood turned base. Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York,...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Koi Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with this enchanting pair of Vintage Boho Hand Painted Koi Lamps, a captivating blend of artistic elegance and natural symbolism. Each l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage table lamps beautifully illustrates the timeless appeal of Chinoiserie design. Crafted from fine porcelain, each lamp features a classic baluster-form ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Black Pagoda Pendant Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the architectural elegance of this striking vintage pagoda pendant. A quintessential example of Hollywood Regency design, this fixture boasts a dramatic, s...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Blue Yellow Flower Small Porcelain Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Blue & Yellow Flower Small Porcelain Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 22.5" H (to finial) x 14.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Jingdezhen Style Chinese Blue And White Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Prato, Tuscany
This refined Chinese table lamp, crafted in blue and white glazed porcelain, most likely dates from 1950–1955. The structure, with its squared form slightly tapering toward the base,...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Koi Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with serene aquatic energy and artisanal charm with this striking pair of vintage ceramic table lamps. Inspired by traditional Asian pottery, these substantial v...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue Cloisonné Enamel Oriental Brass Satsuma Vase Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue Cloisonné Enamel Oriental Brass Satsuma Vase Table Lamp on Carved Wood Vase with Birds and Flowers. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

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Brass, Enamel

Enormous, circa 1930, Crystal Pagoda Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable, grand, crystal and hand-beaded, Sicilian pagoda chandelier featuring protruding turrets and a tiered upper level embellished with cascading, floral form drops. From the f...
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1930s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of chinoiserie ceramic table lamps. Hand painted ceramic vases are decorated with rose bushes in burgundy and gold, set against a cream craquelure base. Vases are gadrooned, a...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Chinoiserie Tea Tin Lamp by Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage lamp crafted from vintage English tea tin canisters. This is a beautiful example of how design visions in the past crafted everyday objects to repurpose them into ...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Baguès Rock Crystal Pagoda Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Baguès Style Rock Crystal Two Tier Umbrella Pagoda / Chinoiserie Form With 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier, Completely Rewired With New Sockets Accompanied By Chain And Canopy
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now a Designer Lamp. It is beautifully mounted and includes the custom made shade illustrated. Additio...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood

Vintage Paul Hanson Chinoiserie Blue Poreclain Flower Oriental Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Paul Hanson Chinoiserie Blue Poreclain Flower Oriental Table Lamp Pair on Wooden Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H (to finial) x 29.5" H (to light socket) x...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

A Black Lacquer and Gold Decorated Standard Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Black Lacquer and Gold Decorated Standard Lamp This is a fine quality Chinoiserie lamp it stands on a turned round wooden base which has gold and coloured floral decoration as has...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Ceramic Urn Table Lamp, Chinoiserie Hand Painted Floral Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant urn table or accent lamp features sculptural rectangular ceramic or porcelain body with hand painted Chinoiserie style decor in Famille Rose palette. The large centra...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Asian Bronze Champlevé Dragon Cloisonné Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bronze champlevé lamp with stylized dragon enameled cloisonné design surrounding and gorgeous patina. Mounted on hand-carved lacquered wood base, China,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Lamps - Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of vintage Asian table lamps. A chic set of Chinoiserie style lamps with the same motif and two different shapes. Fully restored...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

20th Century Chinese Style Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century Chinese style porcelain table lamp from the 1950s in good condition. Representing a man and a girl holding a bird in her arms. Nice pink lamp shade with fringes...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinoiserie glass table lamps. Wooden ball finials secure empire shaped concertina folded shades. Ginger jar shaped vases are painted cream on the interior, with delicate t...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp White Pierced Porcelain Blanc De Chine
Located in Topeka, KS
Impeccable Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie white pierced porcelain Blanc De Chine table lamp by Kabuki Fine China in Nagoya Japan, shade not included (unless you want the damaged white ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Ebonized Wood Chinoiserie Decorated Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of English, circa 1950’s, ebonized wood vases with hand-painted Chinoiserie decoration, as lamps at a later date on gilt-wood bases. New tan woven shades.
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Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Oriental Porcelain Designer Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Intricate Chinoiserie Porcelain Designer Lamps Manner of Ugo Zaccaganini 28" height to top of finial.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Floor Lamp with Round Half-height Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Floor Lamp with Round Half-height Table
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese porcelain and French Chinoiserie style gilt bronze candelabra Chinese and French, 19th Century Height 72cm, width 47cm, depth 35cm This superb pair of candelabra...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Koi Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage table lamp is a masterful celebration of Hollywood Regency maximalism and traditional Chinoiserie artistry. The voluminous, ginger-jar-inspired ceramic body fea...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Bronze Lantern with Painted Mirror and Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Chinoiserie bronze lantern with painted mirror and glass.
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hand Painted Chinoiserie Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of hand-painted urn-form table lamps in the chinoiserie taste, mounted on square plinth bases. The bodies are richly decorated with swirling teal ground and trailing ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper

Wonderful Baguès Rock Crystal Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Foliage Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Baguès Style Glass Tear Drop And Rock Crystal Chinoiserie Style Leaf Branch Foliage Cascading Form With 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier Completely Rewired With New Sockets ...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Chinese Brass Urn Table Lamps With Elephant Handles
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage Chinese archaistic urn form lamps having molded geometric designs and elephant handles. 22.5”h to top of socket.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Stiffel Style Brass Porcelain Milk Glass Globe Table Lamps Chinoiserie 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of gorgeous chinoiserie table lamps attributed to Stiffel porcelain vase form body and featuring a classic brass torchiere and pedestal. Origina...
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1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of 19th C French Chinoiserie Porcelain Urn Lamps with Gilt Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Orientalist Chinoiserie designed porcelain urns with fine gilt bronze mounts. Glazed urn with Oriental decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian 1920s Chinoiserie Floral Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your space with this vintage Asian 1920s Chinoiserie floral sconce. Featuring intricate floral motifs and delicate detailing, this sconce embodies the char...
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1920s Philippine Vintage Chinoiserie Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase Oil Lantern Lamps Pair 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase oil lantern lamps. This exquisite pair of oil lamps showcases a beautiful collaboration between French and Asian craftsmanshi...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage Boho Blue Rose Glazed Ceramic Vase Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinoiserie table lamps is a vibrant celebration of mid-century artisanal craft and maximalist glamour. Each lamp features a baluster-style ceramic bod...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Cast Iron Chinese Buddhist Pagoda Temple Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Cast Iron Chinese Buddhist Pagoda Temple Table Lamp with Green and Brown Distress Painted "Camo" finish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial)...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lighting

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Iron

Vintage Boho Garland Faulkner Botanical Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This extraordinary vintage chandelier, attributed to the artisanal work of Garland Faulkner, is a masterful blend of botanical sculpture and Chinoiserie elegance. Crafted from hand-p...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

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Iron

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Pastoral Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage Chinoiserie table lamps captures the vibrant elegance of traditional Asian artistry. Featuring a brilliant "Famille Jaune" lemon yellow glaze, each balu...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Antique English Painted Tea Can Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting pair of antique English painted tole chinoiserie tea can lamps. Very nice patina and a great decorative look! Wired and ready to go. Note: 28...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Lighting

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Metal

Chinoiserie lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Frederick Cooper, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Edward F. Caldwell Co., and Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $190 and tops out at $78,000 while the average work can sell for $1,886.

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