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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
Place of Origin: French
Antique Wooden Faux Bamboo Mirror France 40x34cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique faux bamboo mirror with original backing and wooden back, entirely in Chinoiserie style. This style was very popular during the Art Nouveau period, originating from France. T...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Lovely Red Gold Chinoiserie Antique End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely red & gold hand painted antique French chinoiserie stand, end table or writing table having elegant cabriole legs terminating in bronze mounts. There are 3 drawers and a pull...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Bronze Bamboo and Glass Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury French cast bronze bamboo style side table in the style of Maison Bagues. Heavy cast bronze base with new clear glass round top with beveled e...
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Bamboo and Glass Side Table
Bronze Bamboo and Glass Side Table
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century French Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish Mid-Century French bamboo magazine rack. It's a nice large size with a lovely curved design, perfect for storing magazines or books. DIMENSIONS 20.25ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 18.75ʺH
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bamboo

French Majolica Wire Basket Gien circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890. Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wire

Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Rattan Pendants or Lanterns with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s-1960s. Pair of Mid-Century Modern rattan hanging lamps or lanterns acce...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Set of Three French Chinoiserie Framed Canvas Paintings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of three French oil on canvas paintings made in the chinoiserie revival period of 19th century, Europe. The center painting feature...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Lovely Red Gold Chinoiserie Style Tole Cachepots
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of striking red and gold French handpainted chinoiserie tole cachepots.
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1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Metal

Pair Antique Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze and Painted 3-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze three-light wall lights in the Chinoiserie style with carved wooden backplates hand-painted with the figures of exotic maidens. With candelabra size sockets and ...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

French Maison Jansen Style Bronze Orientalist Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen style bronze Orientalist lamp. Unusual French Maison Jansen inspired bronze orientalist or chinoiserie style figural lamp. This ...
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1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

Beautiful Vintage French Jaquar Woven Chinese Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese design machine woven tissue with blue and green colors, wool and cotton. Take a look at other Bobyrug items! , search by "Bobyrug" !
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Hand-Painted Decorative Vases with Japanese-Inspired Design
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of antique French vases combines European craftsmanship with Japanese-inspired artistry, resulting in a timeless and unique decorative statement. Each vase featur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Gold

Beautiful Vintage European Chinese Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice half hand and half machine knotted European rug with a Chinese Pekin design and a yellow field color, with blue and brown, wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wool

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Romantic Chinese Scenes Fine Earthenware 8 Plates by Creil 1834-1840
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 Chinoiseries Scenes lunch plates (+ 1 for free with a crack). Made of opaque porcelain, they had a principal scene showing various scenes of extreme-oriental kids playing together in several landscapes printed in pink on a white background. On the border, pink pagodas...
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1830s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Rare Red Chinoiserie Coromandel Lacquered Walnut French Dry Bar Liquor Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare red Chinoiserie Coromandel lacquered walnut French dry bar liquor cabinet is an exceptional piece that exudes Old World sophistication and exotic allure. Handcrafted with m...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Breccia Marble

Large Grand Millennial Brown Faux Bamboo Wood Floor Display Easel - France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rare monumental faux bamboo French floor display easel. This tall stand is great for displaying large-scale paintings. It is created from wood an...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Large French Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French Samson porcelain and gilt bronze Chinoiserie vases French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 24cm This superb pair of vases was crafted in the late 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

Strasbourg Faience Chinoiserie Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Strasbourg chinoiserie inkwell. Antique double-pot faience handled encrier with quill pot and removeable ink pot and cover and sand pot, both wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Faience

Chinoiserie Living Room with Sofa and Armchairs, France, 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
Chinoiserie living room with sofa and two armchairs, France, 1890. The sofa and armchairs are upholstered with the original silk, the decorations have been made by hand. Measures: ...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Silk, Wood

Gold Bronze "Foo Dog" Lamps, Shade in Real Parchment, 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze "Foo Dog" (31 x 35 H 55) lamps, shade in real parchment cm 60 x 45 H 50, bronze sculpture early 21st century, lamp assembled, 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Edmé Samson Porcelain Chinoiserie Centerpiece Jardiniere
Located in Norwood, NJ
Edme Samson et Cie (French, 1845-1969), late 19th century. Large figural Mennecy-style polychrome porcelain chinoiserie jardiniere modeled as two figures holding a basket form decora...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Wonderful Rare Verlys Art Glass Mandarin Chinoiserie Oriental Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Verlys art glass mandarin chinoiserie oriental motif vase
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Six Enamel Ceramic Dishes by Longwy, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of six enamel ceramic dishes by Longwy, France, mid-19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Wool and Silk French Chinoisere Tapestry
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven French Chinoisere tapestry is made in wools and silks, depicting a Chinese couple seated and eating around a table with a figure in the background holding a Chinese st...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wool, Silk

A Well-crafted French Reverse-painted and Mirrored Arbalete-form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
the shaped lamp with slumped glass mirrored panels; the front panel with a Chinoiserie reverse-painted scene; all resting on a wooden base
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1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

Schumacher Shengyou Toile 18" Blue Linen Cotton Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Shengyou Toile with a self welt finish. Shengyou Toile is based on a priceless 18th-century document in our archives by court paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Cotton, Linen

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cloisonne Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional antique (late 19th century) French gilt bronze vases in the Chinoiserie style with fine cloisonne enamel designs of flowers on a geometric ground with stylized li...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Asian Lamp in Brass and Gold-Coloured, Faux Bamboo, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is made of brass, it is decorated with Asian decorative motifs both on the shaft of the lamp and on the base. It is in working order, the electrification is compatible with...
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1940s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Regency Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of armchairs, presented in the elegant Fauteuil style, exemplifies sophisticated Neoclassical and Louis XVI influences combined with unexpected Chinoiserie flair....
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Old Paris Garrniture Set
Located in Hudson, NY
This very finely painted set of Old Paris vases is perfect to decorate a mantel or large server. The painting all by the same hand is done in the chinoiserie style and of the best qu...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Wooden Faux Bamboo Mirror France 45x39cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique faux bamboo mirror with original mirror plate and planked back, entirely in Chinoiserie style. This style was very popular during the Art Nouveau period. Originally from Fran...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Scalamandre Duchess Silk Double Tassel Curtain Tieback, Carved Jade, Red, Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scalamandre duchess silk double tassel curtain tieback, carved jade, red, Y blue.
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Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Jade

Set of Four Japanned French Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Nesting Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four hand carved Asian style nesting tables featuring an hourglass form design and exquisitely hand painted figural scenes on each tabletop. Each table has a curved spreader a...
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1920s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

Wonderful Vintage Pair Bronze Chinoiserie Figure Crystal Drop Two Light Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage pair of bronze chinoiserie figure and crystal drop two candelabra light sconces, rewired with new sockets and ready to install.
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Chinoiserie Armchairs, Red and Gold Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of antique French Chinoiserie Arm Chairs from the late 19th Century. These grand chairs are painted in Chinese red with gold decoratively applied on the traditional fretwork patterns. Fitted with black and red silk chair...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

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 Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed Eugène Victor Collinot Toujours, France, circa 1870
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel ceramic vase signed Eugène Victor Collinot Toujours. France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

1960s French Ceramic Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic decoration from 1960s France in the shape of an elephant. Painted with a white glaze laced with powder blue and yellow ochre; the saddle, seat ...
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Mural Fountain Attributed to L Escalier de Cristal, c. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century Famille verte China porcelain mural fountain, decorated with lotus, tree and bird motifs. The faucet is coming out of a dragon mouth. Beaut...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Two Gilt Bronze Mounted, Enamelled Onyx Urns by H. Journet Cie.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful vases are designed in the chinoiserie style. Derived from the French word ‘chinois’ for Chinese, chinoiserie was a European style that was inspired by Chinese and East Asian art and design. These urns were crafted by Henri Journet & Cie, a French firm that specialised in the production of Fine onyx items. Henri Journet replaced Eugène Cornu as the director of the company, which was originally called the ‘Société des marbres d'onyx d'Algérie’. These vases are signed ‘Sté Des Onyx H. Journet & Cie / 24 Bd Italiens'. The vases feature bulbous bodies, with short waisted stems and necks, crafted from an orange-veined, cream onyx. The vases are set on a gilt bronze (ormolu) plinths, which are supported on scrolled legs. The onyx vase bodies are decorated with green, blue and red champlevé enamel depictions of Chinese dragons. Each vase body is mounted with two gilt bronze dragon head ring...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table
Located in New York, NY
With four drawers above a medial shelf, curved legs, decorated on all sides with exotic birds, old French printed paper label ‘[Maison de L'Escalier de Cristal]/Pannier-Lahoche & Cie, 1, Rue Auber & Rue Scribe, 6 [En face e Grand Opera...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood

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

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Ormolu

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Salt Cellar Dish Faience Oval French Yellow Blue White Sprig Stripe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table. French faience salt. Oval shape with a leafy sprig in...
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century French Rouge Painted Bar Cart with Gilt Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the cart stands on large front wheels and is painted in red with gilt accents; the piece features decorative chinoiserie embellishments with hand painted Chinese figures, tree and leaf decor. The table has two shelves including a removable glass tray...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Paint, Glass

Armchair, Antique Chinoiserie Style with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie armchair is a charming example of the Asian influence on European furnishings, with a tailored architecture, ebonized finish and hand painted gold scenery on almo...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Silk, Wood

Pr French Chinoiserie Silvered Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Pair of 19th Century Antique French Chinoiserie Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Honey Alabaster Vases Turned to Lamps, in the style of Edouard Lievre. Each is beautifull...
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1890s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century French Chinoiserie chairs. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior. Incised brass knob and lock.
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

A large pair of early 20th c framed French Chinoiserie oil on canvas paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large pair of late 19th century to early 20th century oil on canvas paintings . Framed with a custom frame. The paintings have scenes of Chinoiserie children at play. Well...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Canvas

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Rose Green White Flowers
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table. two red bands around the top. the base decorated with...
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Earthenware

19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Green Brown Orange White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table. The oval centre painted with a large berry and leafy ...
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Earthenware

19th Century, French Cloisonné Vase on Gilded Bronze Base
Located in IT
19th century, French Cloisonné vase on gilded bronze base This elegant vase or cachepot, made in France in the 19th century, has a gilded and finely chiselled bronze structure tha...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Enameled Porcelain Lamps, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Enameled Porcelain lamps, Circa 1910-1920.
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

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Porcelain

Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cave a Liqueur with chinoiserie lacquer Date : Late 19th century Period : Third Republic Origin : France Decoration : Cover with chinoiserie scene with classic fence patter...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Chinoiserie St. Terra Cotta and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful true pair of French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Terra Cotta and Vert de Patricia marble statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular Vert de Patricia marble base with...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Marble

Vintage Chinoiserie Painting
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Old painting "Chinoiserie" with a wooden and sculpted frame especially made for the painting. France, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

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Wood, Paint

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.