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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
1970 s Chinoiserie Storage Chest In Rattan With Brass Accents
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Dark-Toned Rattan Storage Chest with Brass Accents Add a touch of elegance to your home with this beautiful dark toned rattan storage chest, designed in a classic...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set, 3 Person, Early 20th C., Hand-Painted
Located in Bastogne, BE
This charming antique porcelain tea set, crafted in China at the dawn of the 20th century. Hand-painted with exquisite detail and accented ...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Chinoiserie Inspired Sideboard in the Adrien Audoux Frida Minet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Chinoiserie Inspired Rattan Buffet / Sideboard in the Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Style. C 1960s. Features a compact size that will work in any small area or room,...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Rosewood Barrel Drum Table or Garden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Chinoiserie Asian Rosewood barrel drum table or garden stool with brass inlaid design. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. No outstanding flaws we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, mid-20th century. What an attractive little Asian style stool...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, two parts. Desk features a lower chest with four storage drawers (two small drawers over two larger drawers), p...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Chineese Black Lacquer Coffee Table Encrusted with Hard Stone
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty coffee table in black Chinese lacquer. The feet are slightly curved and adorned with golden arabesque patterns at the bottom and top. The entablature and the apron of the top ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Gracie Cashew Lacquer Coffee Table with Handpainted Raised Gold Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind handmade coffee table by Gracie's New York artists, c. 2000. This wood table has classic lines, with elegantly tapered horsehoof legs. The top was handpainted with ...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Mid-Century Chinoiserie Glazed Terracotta Planters or Cachepot
Located in Firenze, IT
These large mid-century chinoiserie terracotta planters or cachepot are the perfect blend of vintage charm and exotic allure. Crafted from glazed terracotta, these planters boast a ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of Asian Chinoiserie Green Ceramic Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant green Chinoiserie ceramic lamps, Asian, circa 1950s. Wonderful overall craquelure with Asian inspired wood bases and brass caps. They have been rewired and are ready to use. ...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Gilt Chinoiserie Sofa Couch Loveseat by Broyhill and Lenoir Chair Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous Chinoiserie sofa in Broyhill fabric by the Lenoir Chair Company. This sofa will make a statement in any room. It is upholstered in a st...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Round Brass Container with Removable Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Crane Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic and brass container with a brass bottom and removable lid with ceramic top. Top features a blue and white ceramic or porcelain lid with floral hand-painted and glazed d...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Very Large Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Basket Japan Pattern, Circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in England during the first half of the 19th Century...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Rose Medallion Large 44" Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rose Medallion Large 44" Tall Chinese Export Porcelain Palace Urn Vase. Item features hand painted details, various palace scenes on all sides, beautiful blue, green, pink an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large chinoiserie 8-panel Coromandel two-sided lacquered wood room divider screen. One scenic side with landscapes, buildings, and figures and boats. Other side painted black with go...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Richard Ginori “Galli Rossi” Porcelain Coffee Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Charming 15-piece c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Black Lacquer Gold Greek Key 77" Window Valance
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Custom Made Chinoiserie Oriental Black Lacquer Gold Greek Key 77" Wind...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

6 Chin Hua Dining Chairs in Black by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six Chin Hua dining chairs 4 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown a...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" 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 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic

1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorge...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Baker Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Floral and Gold Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a finely crafted Baker Furniture coffee table inspired by Chinese design elements. The table has a low profile, with a rectangular top, and is ornately decorated with detail...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Spectacular early 20th Century classic oriental blue and white porcelain ginger jar converted table lamp in the style of the Chinese period of the 18th Century. This large Chinoiser...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
A blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar hand-painted in exquisite deep cobalt blue. We see a peacock in a garden filled with flowers and ferns. The cover is similarly decorated and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Stylish Black Gold Chinoiserie Style Tray Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Attractive black and gold chinoiserie style tray top coffee table having elegant splayed legs. The craquelure finish adds an elegance to the piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Jewelry Box with Drawers Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old Chinese rosewood jewelry box with 2 doors and 3 drawers, jewelry box with brass fittings and a jade plaque in the center of the doors and sides, inside a red lining with silver-c...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Plaques Mahogany Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain polychrome plaques, pai ted with flowers and si ging birds. Signed and inscribed in Chinese upper right and left corners. Framed in red...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Chair - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Dining Chair - a Pair. Item features burl wood backrests, brass capped feet, and cane ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can ...
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Sideboard Cabinet circa early 20th Century
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular hand crafted and painted sideboard cabinet from Tibet. 5 drawers total with a roomy double door cabinet space. Ancient wooden sides and top. A wonderful piece of functio...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

La Barge Chinoiserie Mirror with Rare Black Background
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
LaBarge eglomise chinoiserie mirror with rare black background. These are hand-painted in reverse on the back of the glass frame and artist signed in ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Delft - 18th century Chinoiserie Blue and White Floral Delft Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft faience plate with Geometric chinoiserie decoration Striking blue and white Delftware plate featuring a central medallion with a stylized floral motif. The wide border is finel...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

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 Furniture

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Ceramic, Paint

Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with 2 Small Interior Drawers. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 54" H x 34" W x 16" D.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Hardwood

Noritake Mentone Blue Gold and White Saucer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty porcelain white saucer with blue and gold detail by Noritake. This beautiful plate has a painted blue and gold rim with sprays of flowers in varying hues of blue at the center. Two gold decorative flourishes adorn the dish in between the blue bouquets. Bottom Reads: Noritake China...
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Chinoiserie Red Pagoda Style Wall Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage red chinoiserie wall hanging shelf with one drawer at bottom. Three shelves for display. Can also sit on another piece in lieu of hang...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century English Georgian Style Black Lacquer Gilt Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century English Georgian style chinoiserie mirror. It has a nicely carved cartouche. It is a black lacquer with gilt chinoiserie painted scene. It is in very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English Delft - 18th century Chinoiserie Blue and White Delft Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
English Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape. English Delft, possibly Liverpool, second half 18th centu...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Wonderful White Gold Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns 3 Fixtures Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful painted white & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixture with 4 candelabra light cluster each taking up to a 40 watt bulb. Rewired and ready to install wi...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Harwood Chinoiserie Dining Room Set Table 8 Chairs - 9 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) 24" leaf, (2) armchairs, (6) side ch...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Glazed Elephant Garden Seat Side Tables Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Pair of Late 20th Century elephant garden stools or side tables, featuring vibrant hand-painted details in striking colors. These whimsical and functional pieces are perfect for indo...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Chinoiserie Rosewood Carved Full Size Bed Headboard Hong Kong
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage solid Rosewood full sized headboard by Far Eastern Furnishings of Hong Kong. It features a carving of song birds and cherry blossoms o...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Large Oriental Camphor Wood Chest Trunk, China, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th century oriental camphor wood chest or trunk. Elaborate shape, different sort of wood, detailed carved scenes. Retaining the original brass clasp and lock. Chinese inscripti...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early Twentieth Century Vase
Located in CA, CA
Chinese early twentieth century black enamelled vase decorated with birds and butterflies around a flowering peony tree. Small chip under the heel of the vase
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Painted Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Located in Huntington, NY
19th Century4 Panel Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wonderful White Wood Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Figure Chandelier 3 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Wood Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 3 Candelabra Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Asian Watercolor Paintings Birds Flowers, Framed Together
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Chinese ink and watercolor paintings features a bird perched on the tree and a branch of red and yellow flowers with leaves. The watercolors are done on creamy, ligh...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paper

English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning papier mache tray from England, 19th century, with “Japanned” black lacquer and parcel gilt illustrations covering the surface. The tray is glowing from the intricate depi...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Rouleau Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Oxblood Lamps 17th Century on contemporary turned bases. Qing Dynasty. 7.5″ diam x 28″h
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very sophisticated, heavily hand carved Asian style dry bar , liquor cabinet featuring two central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazi...
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

LaBarge Chinoiserie Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie Mirror by LaBarge features eglomise hand painted glass panels and hand applied gold leaf. Mirror panel is beveled and is contained in a thin brass frame.
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Bar or Small Media Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage chinoiserie style cabinet that brings warmth, craftsmanship, and subtle glamour to any space. Crafted in richly toned wood, this compact cabinet features hand-applied gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Bamboo Style Dresser or Decorative Cabinet Asian Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Chinoiserie Bamboo Style Dresser or Decorative Cabinet Asian Style This elegant Chinoiserie Bamboo Style Dresser or Decorative Cabinet showcases a beautiful Asian-inspired design th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Brass Footed Bowl with Flying Cranes Relief, Korea 20th Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass footed bowl features a wide, highly detailed relief band depicting cranes flying through clouds and tree branches. The relief b...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spode Antique Printed and Over-Painted Cabinet Plate Dated 1914
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality antique English Spode porcelain cabinet plate decorated with a chinoiserie landscape of two exotic birds perched on a flowering prunus tree dated 1914. The small sized...
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1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century. 8" diam. 15" to top of vase 25.5" overall height
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
Located in Rochester, NY
This is a stunning vintage Maitland Smith desk with Chinoiserie painted details throughout. The bamboo bases are leather wrapped and the hardware is all solid brass. It’s in gorgeo...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage LaBarge Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely rectangular vertical mirror by Labarge having Chinoiserie decorated frame with an ivory background poetically decorated in pastels with birds and Asian inspired foliage. Signe...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a highly decorative and stylish Chinese red painted bureau bookcase decorated overall with gilt chinoiseries. The top section contains a broken arched pediment over two confo...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons. Our stunning Chinese lacquer tray is rectangular with two handles and hand decorated with gold ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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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