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Chinoiserie Furniture

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
19th Century Elm Wood and Brass Korean Tansu Chest with Drawers
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina on this elm wood tansu chest is reflective and deep. The brass also has had time to develop a deep patina that contrasts the elmwood. It mixes wonderfully with other perio...
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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet in the Brighton Pavilion Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Brighton Pavilion Pagoda style display cabinet by Edwards & Roberts of England.
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Elegant Chinoiserie Mirror with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Mirror with Hand Painted Decoration, made by Feldman Brothers, American, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Small since hand-painted Chinese porcelain, made in the 20th century. The since has internal veiling as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 6.5 h cm 8 Chinese ceramics are some of the most...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Style Lacquered and Gilt Tole Tray Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Chinoiserie style black lacquered tole tray table with folding ebonized wood base. It features a delightful, intricately hand-painted design with butterflies and flowers in g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Nesting Tables with Carved Dragons
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie or Regency style set of three scalloped edge nesting tables with imperial dragon feet England, Circa mid 19th century Black lacquered japanned hand carved wo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Italian Porcelain Chinoiserie High Relief Floral Pagoda Lamp 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Chinoiserie style table lamp - pale yellow porcelain in the shape of a footed ginger jar with round, pagoda roof style top, with three dimensional flowering branche...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Large Vintage Chinese Elephant Jardiniere, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
1970s Glazed ceramic elephant garden flower pot handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Chinoiserie Ming style black lacquered bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture, needs reupholstered. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage MCM Small Brass Chinoiserie Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM small brass lidded coffret style trinket box with chinoserie detail. The box depicts engraved scenes with a main motif of a sea ship on the upper lid and other scenes ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jars with Foo Dog Finials. Jars feature dragon motifs. Jars are in the traditional baluster shape and lids have a do...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Chinoiserie Four Panel Wallpaper Screen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Four Panel Chinoiserie Wallpaper Screen. Screen is hand-painted on paper and features a continuous panoramic scene. Screen is painted is soft celadon greens, blues...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden plant motifs, the handles of the drawers are decorated with burnt perfume vases.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Chinoiserie Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Coffee Cocktail Side Tray Tables
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bamboo Form Base Rectangular Hand Painted Tole Black With Gold Coffee / Cocktail / End / Removable Tray Tables Two Available Each Sold Individually
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful pair of chinoiserie style hand-painted floral motif table lamps by Chapman. Oval shaped glazed ceramic bodies feature a dimensional two-s...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
Chapman Floral Lamps, Pair
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Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Fishbowl Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain fishbowl planter featuring Asian floral designs China, Late 20th Century Measures: 13.38"W x 13.38"D x 11"H Very good vintage condi...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental Drum Table with 4 little stools 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this oriental style Drum table. Made of Wood .comes with a surprise .inside the table ,behind the curved panels ,little stools 4 off them . comes with Brass rings . all comple...
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1960s Central Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Four-Panel Lacquered Folding Screen
Located in Trenton, NJ
A richly detailed four-panel folding screen in the classic chinoiserie tradition. This vintage piece captures the allure of Eastern-inspired design, with hand-painted scenes of court...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Rattan Card Table (circa 1910)
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinoiserie style bamboo and rattan card / mahjong table featuring beautifully hand-painted Asian herons or egrets (circa 1910). "Bamboo goes in and out of style, but it has ...
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1910s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Mid-20th Century Solid carved rosewood frames, with removable...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

4 International Art Publishing Co. Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Figure Lithographs
Located in Dayton, OH
4 I.A.P. Co. Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Figure Lithographs. International Art Publishing Co. of Detroit, MI. "Chinese Figure No.1-4". Includes A man and woman and two soldiers in traditional Qing Dynasty Clothing...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp attrb. Chapman, 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass table lamp features a rectangular urn shaped base in Chinoiserie style; the rounded, arched sides show strong Streamline Moderne and Art Deco styles influence that cont...
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful chinoiserie table lamps, made in Japan. Marked "Andrea by Sadek". Rewired with double socket cluster, mounted on greek key style me...
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Imari Wise Men Phoenix Koi Fish Bowl 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early 20th century Japanese Meiji centerpiece fish bowl by Fukagawa Porcelain. Large onion shaped bowl painted on one side with a scene of figures / wise men / geishas and ant...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Johnson Bros Saucer Catchall or Trinket Dish Carisbrooke England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small blue and white decorative plate or saucer by Jonson Brothers. Circular in shape with pinched edges, this plate depicts a scene of Carisbrooke Castle England in 1792.
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Decorated Garden Seat Stool. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered ginger jars China, 20th century Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 17"H. Very good vintage condition.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinoiserie Mirror with Hand Painted Details 37.5h x 21.5w
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie Mirror with Hand Painted Details, American, circa 1950s.
Category

1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming style yoke back dining or side armchair with an ebony-colored frame & original white textured meander fabric....
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George III Chinoiserie Bureau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century hand painted and decorated chinoiserie bureau / desk. The fall front opening to reveal a fully fitted interior and numerous holding compartments, above an arrangem...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Blue Delft chinoiserie plate depicting a shrubbery, and a blossoming peony behind a fence. The borders with 3 flower sprigs. Condition: some scratching and wear. Some chipping to ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars China, Late 20th Century Measures: 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 19ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Glazed Terracotta Planter Decorated with Dragons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This important chinese jardiniere or planter is made of polychrome glazed terracotta, decorated with dragons. This is aa Chinese work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Tobacco Water Pipe, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The h...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Delft blue Chinoiserie chargers - 18th century
By De Lampetkan
Located in DELFT, NL
A pair of mid-18th century Dutch Delftware chargers from the mid 18th century, The central medallions feature a finely painted vase or incense burner, inspired by Chinese blue-and-wh...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Vintage Chinese Jade Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Jade, Quartz

Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Wonderful Pair Black Gold Trim Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Lanterns Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Black & Gold Trim Tole 4 Panel Pagoda Chinoiserie Form Lantern Light Fixtures Each With 4 Rewired Candelabra Sockets, These Chandeliers Come With Chain And Canop...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Lacquer Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Chinoiserie secretary is an elegant and intricately designed piece of furniture that combines the functional aspects of a writing desk with the aesthetic elements of Chinoiserie...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

1980s Big Brass Cloisonne Enamelled Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Vase Exotic #1
Located in London, GB
A large decorative ginger jar vase from the 1980s, crafted from brass cloisonné hand-painted in a chinoiserie style. The jar features a domed lid, its surface has been decorated ove...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Chinoiserie Executive Campaign Desk Brass Leather Faux Bamboo
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning Chinoiserie style Campaign desk by Drexel, 1960s. Fully marked, the desk features hand painted details, bas relief figures, a three panel leather top, brass hardware and g...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Chinoiserie Ebonized Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Baker chinoiserie cocktail table lacquered black and ornately detailed with a center design of fret grids separated by diamond-shaped ...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain vase / Squared Baluster Shape
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your decor with these exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinese porcelain vases feature a distinctive squared baluster shape, adorned with intricate hand-painted designs. Each vase ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps Hand-painted Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of large chinoiserie style urn or jar table lamps is mounted on round brass and carved wood bases and topped with fine brass fittings and substantial ornate brass finial...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Fine Black Lacquer End Tables with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elegant black lacquer square end tables with gilt motif, beautiful form and color, We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and h...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Milo Baughman style Burlwood, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage 1970s burlwood and glass coffee table with brass accents. Smoked, beveled glass, lifts out. Stunning use of burlwood accents. In the style of Milo Baughman or Mastercraft. ...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 12 Havilland- Limoges Dinner Plates, Six Fish and Crustacean Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of Limoges Dinner Plates are quite rare. The set consists of six different designs, two each in the set. The designs are very reminiscen...
Category

1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Pagoda Giltwood Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
A vintage giltwood mirror made in Italy, in Chinese Chippendale style, featuring a pagoda crest with five bells, and ornately carved floral decoration throughout. This mirror is a wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Four Panel Landscape Screen with Garden, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Asian style screen offers four Chinoiserie decorated ebonized panels with landscape scene having garden with tree, birds and pond, raised on square l...
Category

20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two paneled doors, each with decorative gilt palace scenes a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Bamboo Hallway Chinoiserie Stick Stand For Canes, Umbrellas
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Mid-Century Bamboo Hallway Chinoiserie Stick Stand Ideal For Canes, Walking Sticks, Umbrellas
Category

1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

18th century Delft plate with scaloped rim
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with scalloped rim. Marked H/7 Good quality of painting some damages to the rim and a light hairline (see picture). No restorations.
Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Large Vintage Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large mid century Chinese rug, entirely and very finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation with pretty Chinese Art Deco design and beautiful colors, wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar ot temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH. Very good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Octagon Mini Chest in Black Laquer 1970 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual octagon (eight sided) miniature chest in black lacquer. Measures 13" deep and 40.5" high, with gratuated drawers and brass hardware. Perfect for storing jewelry, etc-1970's s...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Antique Dutch Delftware Blue and White Double-Baluster Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall ribbed vase painted overall with floral and foliate stems resting on a pierced brass base; 20.5" (top of ceramic) 32.5" (top of shade).
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Chinoiserie furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie furniture 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 furniture 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 wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Schumacher, Century Furniture, and Bow Porcelain. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $21 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $1,701.

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