Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
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
Antique Chinese Peking Wedding Rug with Chinoiserie Style, 11
01 x 15
05
Located in Dallas, TX
77267 Antique Chinese Peking Wedding Rug, 11'01 x 15'05. Behold, the hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug that will transport you to a world of ele...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78123 Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style 04'00 x 06'08. With its effortless beauty and timeless Chinoiserie style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Peking rug wi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug with Cartouche Border
Located in Dallas, TX
78124 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug with Cartouche Border 05'02 x 07'07. With its effortless beauty and rustic s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77542 Antique Chinese Peking rug with Traditional Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open center medallion decorated with a swirl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,399 Sale Price
20% Off
New Transitional Hallway Runner with Romantic Chinoiserie Chic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80224 New Transitional Hallway Runner with Romantic Chinoiserie Chic Style 03’02 x 11’00. Romantic with Chinoiserie style, this hand-knotted wool tran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Handmade Modern East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary East Turkestan Khotan room Size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 8' 11" x 12' 0".
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven Chinese carpet of Peking quality, knotted with silky wool and distinguished by a very light palette. The open ivory background is uniquely decorated by a central ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Accent Rug in Cerulean Blue and Cream
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Peking accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a cerulean blue field, cream medallion, border, and corner spandrels, and dark blue guard...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mongolian Chinese Carpet with Longevity Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
The rare carpets of Mongolia have in recent years achieved a stature of their own. They differ from traditional 19th century Chinese carpets in that they typically employ stylized pa...
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1870s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Shabby Chic Distressed Vintage Chinese Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a large central element obtained from a stylization of the 'Shou' Chinese ideogram, symbolizing infinity, this glorious carpet is further characterized by a soft tau...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Feti Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Feti rug with a solid mauve central field surrounded by a border with an indigo meandering motif and repeated floral inner stripe and a wide re...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Darya antique wool rug from Pamir
Located in Milano, IT
The Darya rug from the Pamir is a refined example of textile craftsmanship from the enchanting and remote mountainous regions of the Pamir, often called the "Roof of the World." Made...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ivory Indochine Rug with Stylised Pattern and Cartouche Border
Located in Milan, IT
A specific cluster of northern Indian rugs are inspired by antique Chinese weavings, and are often referred to as Indochine. Here wee see a very subtle palette on an ivory background...
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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
A specific cluster of northern Indian rugs are inspired by antique Chinese weavings, and are often referred to as Indochine. Here the light blue background hosts a very rich flora an...
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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9
10" x 12
- 300 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 9'10" x 12' - 300 x 365 )
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1880s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Marvelous Brown-Navy Blue Color With Special Chinoiserie Design Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 14'6" - 305 x 442 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug, Royal Blue Field, Raspberry Borders
Located in New York, NY
This medium-weave urban interwar carpet displays a royal blue field centered on a giant polychrome flower and stem motif, with fluttering birds and butterflies. Vase and pots in the ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Stunning Gold Background Color With Cute Details of Chinese Culture Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese rug, measures: 10'0" x 14'10".
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Phenomenal Beige Color with Asymmetric Design Antique Vintage Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980s Chinese Peking Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare antique Chinese collector rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare mid 19th century Chinese rug with beautiful geometrical and decorative Chinese design and nice natural colours with blue, red, pink, yellow and navy blue, ent...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Turkish Texile Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th century Turkish textile. Bolster size. 11'' x 24''.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Oval Fine Antique Chinese Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
A finely woven Chinese carpet of the type ascribed to the best workshops in Beijing distinguished by an oval format and characterized by a tone-on-tone leaf pattern in off beige-gold...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design, and nice natural colours with a navy blue field and yellow, gold, orange , white a...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Carpet with light blue background and Chinese design from the 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
It is the early 1930s in Hanoi. Two French engineers living there, Georges Fenies and Armand Guillou, are passionate about hand-knotted carpets in their spare time. At that time thes...
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1930s Vietnamese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century distressed Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning mid-century Chinese rug featuring exquisite Chinese Art Deco-style design and captivating colors. This entirely hand-knotted masterpiece showcases a central na...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Beautiful Vintage Chinese Design French Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite French Knotted Rug with Stunning Chinese Design!
This beautiful French knotted rug features an intricate Chinese design with a captivating co...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite early 20th-century Chinese rug featuring a stunning design. The centerpiece boasts a majestic dragon surrounded by four animals on a beige field, adorned with intricate bl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful Vintage Long Manila Shawl Scarf Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk embroidery for scarf or shawl, from Manila, made at Chinese embroidery, beautiful Chinese design, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. ...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
19th Century Chinese Ningxia Ocher Yellow Rug Fine Hand Knotted, Cotton and Wool
Located in Firenze, IT
Near the Great Wall there is the important city of Ningxia, the capital of the homonymous region which extended into Inner Mongolia and which was later included in the province of Ga...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$13,101 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Regal Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
72179 Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 10'02 x 19'03. Chinoiserie Chic converges with regal decadence in this hand-knotted wool oversized antique Chinese Peking rug, embodying a captivating blend of intricate floral details and earth-tone colors that together create an aura of refined sophistication. At the heart of this opulent masterpiece lies a resplendent round medallion, a delicate interplay of enchanting flowers and verdant foliage. Surrounding this prominent medallion, stylized ruyi clouds add a layer of mystique, weaving an intricate tapestry of symbolism. A tranquil, light brown field unfolds beneath, adorned with romantic floral bouquets and delicate butterflies that infuse the composition with an undeniable air of romance.
The elaborate corner spandrels, both dramatic and arresting, showcase decorative florals and arabesque elements, setting the stage for a look of refined opulence. As your gaze travels to the meticulously crafted border, delicate floral arrangements come to life against a deep navy blue backdrop, providing a refreshing denouement to the formal composition.
Inspired by the grandeur of King Louis XIV of France and the Trianon de Porcelaine, this Chinese Peking rug becomes a symphony of joy and feminine energy, celebrating the harmonious interplay of form and color. Reflecting decadent floral patterns, meticulous attention to detail, and whimsical touches that transcend the ordinary, this Late 19th Century Peking carpet casts spells of timeless charm upon its beholder. Transporting you to an era of lavish elegance, this Late 19th Century Peking rug is a testament to the enduring allure of Chinese craftsmanship and the art of weaving stories through vibrant threads of color and design.
Rendered in variegated shades of light brown, blue, tan, cerulean and navy blue with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 10'02 x 19'03.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 10 x 19 Rug...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$29,000 Sale Price
20% Off
The Whispered Garden: A Transitional Indian Masterpiece of Quiet Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
30099 New Vintage-Inspired Transitional Rug, 08'01 x 09'09. Indulge in the quiet sophistication of this hand knotted transitional area rug, an extraordinary masterpiece piece that ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,128 Sale Price
36% Off
Tree of Life
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Inspired by the ancient iconography, this design by Omar represents his interpretation of the Tree of Life connecting all forms of creation. Updated here ...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
$14,700 / item
19th Century Peking Hand-Knotted White and Blu Luxury Decoration Rug
Located in Firenze, IT
These rugs are characterized by the elegance of the tones and the refinement of the design that is linked to the art of decoration of the blue white porcelain of the Ming period.
...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,651 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carpet with Salmon Pink Ground
Located in Firenze, IT
In the vast range of Chinese carpets, all Chinese civilization is represented and in the elements that make up the design, all Chinese philosophy is represented, the religions with B...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Peking Blu Rug with Longevity Deer and Dragons, ca 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
These rugs were made exclusively for the residences of the court dignitaries: the use of the carpet in China started relatively late and imported from the Middle East, it was not par...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Indigo Blue Peking Rug, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
A fine early 20th century Indigo Blue Peking Rug.
Measures: cm 350 x 280.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century White and Blue Empty Field Flower Border Chinese Peking Rug, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Peking cream-colored carpet. Borders in more shades of blue decorated with a row of lotus flowers underlined by a Greek. A typical product of Chinese craftsmanship inspired by the wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,702 Sale Price
20% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage East Turkestan Khotan throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th Century.
Measures: 2' 7" x 3' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ming Hua
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
But oh! that deep romantic chasm which slanted. Down the green hill athwart a cedarn cover! A savage place! As holy and enchanted. As e’er beneath a waning moon was haunted. Reflecti...
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2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
$16,800 / item
Crane
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
A design story of legacy and grace. A tribute to his grandparents, this was a particularly special rug for Omar to design. Fluidity, duality and functionality Hesina personifies a wi...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
$15,000 / item
Antique Chinese Rug with Abstract Design
Located in Milan, IT
The painterly effect obtained by mixing varying proportions of ivory and indigo wool is peculiar to this family of northern Chinese weavings. As most of them were sourced directly in...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Summer Palace
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Modern artisanal techniques meet chinois chic in our statement rug.
Summer Palace delicately balances a decorative, cascading ornamental pattern in a pa...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
$15,000 / item
Chinese Blue Peking Area Rug - Circa 1940
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This elegant Peking Rug, dating to circa 1940, showcases the classic craftsmanship and refined aesthetics of Chinese textile art. Measuring 275cm x 185cm, the rug’s striking palette...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Hand-Knotted Rug Blu Beige with Stylized Spiritual Dragons
Located in Firenze, IT
A rare Chinese carpet from the end of the 19th century, with a refined tone-on-tone geometric decoration that occupies the central field without interruption. At the corners are styl...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,829 Sale Price
31% Off
19th Century Brown and Blue Stylized Rosette Gul Chinese Khotan Rug, circa 1870s
Located in Firenze, IT
Late 19th century rug knotted in East Turkestan, today China's XINJIANG province, "Oasis of Khothan"
Over the centuries the silk road has represented a great channel of transmission...
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Late 19th Century Turkestan Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Crane
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
A design story of legacy and grace. A tribute to his grandparents, this was a particularly special rug for Omar to design. Fluidity, duality and functionality Hesina personifies a wi...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
$15,000 / item
Chinoiserie rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include RAG home, and Wendy Morrison. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $199 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $3,299.