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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
Vintage Thomasville Chinoiserie Mahogany Triple Dresser Tall Chest Highboy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thomasville Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Triple Dresser Tall Chest Highboy with Solid Brass Hardware and 5 Dovetailed Drawers. Circa Late...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Asian Wood Panel Paintings Diptych Brass Hardware Flora and Fauna Scene Chinese
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Han Palace Art Co. scroll framed oil painting wood diptych carved panels. The original tag on back. This is a vintage piece from the 1950s or 1960s....
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique 32" Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Vase Vessel Temple Jar on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 32" Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urn Vase Vessel Temple Jar on Base. Item features hand painted large vase, wooden pedestal, beautiful colors, very nice antique item, signe...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Delft Charger Early 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1720
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this early 18th-century Dutch Delft charger painted in cobalt blue with a scene showing a lady seated in a garden. The border is decorated with linked concen...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place to meditate, they were very popular in the 19th century particularly in opium dens ...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in Coral Ivory
Located in New York, NY
By using intensely saturated colors and scaling up the proportions—each panel measures 12 feet high—a demure lotus motif adapted from a 17th-century Japanese woodblock transforms int...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen in great vintage condition. Fine decorations on both sides. Measures 90" in width and stands 72" in height. E...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Chinoiserie Chinese 6 Panel Figural Red Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Chinoiserie Chinese 6 Panel Figural Red Folding Screen Room Divider. Item features a stunning dining scene with carved/raised details, burnished brass accents, and deep red lac...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Silver Leaf Italian Wall Mirror Featuring a Pair of Mythical Phoenix Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Italian wall mirror is a stunning statement piece, richly decorated in silver leaf and adorned with a pair of intricately carved mythical phoenix birds. The mirror’s o...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Porcelain Japanese Circular Blue and White Box with Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round porcelain dish or circular box with a cover in blue and white. This circular chinoiserie box with a cover is finely decorated with a crisp blue and white hue. This di...
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

English 19th Century Red Chinoiserie Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful English red lacquered armoire with hand-painted and gilded Chinoiserie decoration. Finished on 3 sides and top. Gilded bronze escutcheon. Fitted with one shelf. Cabinet p...
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1850s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie English Burnt Bamboo and Wicker Pagoda Motif Umbrella Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Umbrella storage doesn't have to be fussy. But it should be pretty. This bamboo umbrella stand is a fabulous way to store umbrellas and shoes without ...
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20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Wood, Paint

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chine Beijing Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite mid-century blue Chinese rug featuring a captivating antique design, meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. Elevate your space with this beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Tray on Bespoke Stand, Circa 1880-1890 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Tray on Bespoke Stand, Circa 1880-1890's.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78130 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 08'03 x 09'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open medallion decorated with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Pink Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 20th century Chinese rug with Chinese design and beautiful colors with pink, blue, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experien...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A mid 20th Century carved, hand painted and ebonized continental chinoiserie chest. The three drawers with Asian style decoration with gilt highlights. The French form with curved bo...
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Wonderful Baguès Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Rock Crystal Vintage Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Pagoda / Chinoiserie Form Chandelier Adorned With Alternating Rock Crystal And Crystal Drops And Having A Rock Crystal Center Ball, This Bea...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Yellow Porcelain Ceramic Garden Seat w Painted Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Yellow Porcelain Ceramic Drum Garden Seat with Hand Painted Birds. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 12.5" W x 12.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Inwald, circa 1930. A good quality and large platter made of glass with 4 dragons. Beautiful chinoiserie decoration to the surface - well known pattern. "The founder of the...
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20th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

English Spode Porcelain Jewelry Dish Chinoiserie Design
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful English Spode porcelain 'jewelry' dish, Chinoiserie design style, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Piece has a beautiful design including its elevated footed form 'tazza'-like design. A great piece to hold jewelry (as demonstrated) or other small items on a desk, nightstand...
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine 4 Pc, Spode Porcelain Rust and Gilt Personal Tea Service C. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spode (English, founded 1770), circa 1820. An extremely fine quality and rare personal tea service in rust and gold. The surfaces are decorated in an imari style pallet - laurel leaf...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Pearlized Glaze Chinoiserie Statues, a Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of chinoiserie ceramic statues. This set will bring a room the grand millennial vibe it deserves. Created from ceramic, each statue is painted ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinese enameled Foo Dogs, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases remarkable detail and artistry. The intricate hand-applied enamel in rich hues o...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Buffon Natural History Pair of Framed Original 18thC Hand Colored Monkey Prints
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Fantastic pair of Ca. late 18thC. Hand Colored Monkey Prints Framed matted and sealed under glass. They have information on the back but I don’t read French
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Antique Manila Embroidered piano Shawl Chinese embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century shawl from Manila, with a floral Chinese design and style, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation. Some stains to clean ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

19th Century Hexagonal Chinoiserie Stand
Located in Richmond, London
An unusual 19th century hexagonal Chinoiserie stand depicting palace scenes on one side and a poem in Classical Chinese on the other side. Marble top inset. China, circa 1858, made b...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Set of Eight Midcentury Asian Modern Upholstered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sophisticated and substantial set of eight dining chairs. They feature an Asian Modern design concept with high backs. Completed with dark espresso stained wood and fully upholster...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Small Ceramic Asian Turquoise Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of small Asian ceramic turquoise foo dogs with both male and female figures. The carving details are amazing. Great addition to your chinoiserie collection.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Style Carved Fruitwood and Chinoiserie Sideboard / Credenza / Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style fruitwood credenza or sideboard with a lovely chinoiserie pastoral scene painted throughout all surfaces. It has three felt lined drawer. The feet are optional...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Ceramic Famille Verte Green Ceramic Chinoiserie Floral Motif Gord Vases, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of ceramic famille verte green chinoiserie vases. Glazed in a beautiful deep green, and decorated with a floral motif of pink chrysanthemums,...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Roof Tile Lamps, China, circa 1940s, the ceramic portions possibly much earlier. The lamps have been rewired and are ready to go. The shades pictur...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Chinoiserie Style Pindler Pindler Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom chinoiserie-style patterned pillows are absolutely captiviating. The scene includes a group of people engaged in discussion amidst red flowers and foliage, that creates a ric...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Mid-Century Chinoiserie Hand Painted Orange Italian Lidded Pottery Ginger Jar
Located in Cookeville, TN
Exquisite Mid-Century Orange Italian Pottery Ginger Jar Chinoiserie. Hand Painted Flower Detail, Lidded.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Cloisonné Bird on a Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Chinoiserie Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 18th Century French three panel canvas screen in hand painted Chinoiserie decoration. Decorated on both sides. Each panel is 65cm wide.
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18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique Dutch Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
Chinoiserie blue water in the foreground This Dutch Delft charger features a hand painted garden scene with large bright yellow flowers, green leaves, small iron red plum blossom f...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Delft

Maison Bagues Attributed Bronze Faux Bamboo Coffee Table Chinoiserie Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Bronze Faux Bamboo Coffee Table, attributed to Maison Bagues, France, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina.
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1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Delft - Pair of floral plates by "The Claauw - Late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Pair 18th century Delftware plates with floral decoration. Border adorned with foliage scrolls. marked: Lambertus Sanderus, De Klaauw, 1763-1806. Condition: some scratching and w...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Small English Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
Small English chinoiserie plate. William IV chinoiserie plate or vide poche/ saucer with hand painted multicolored court figures and notables with t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of vintage decorative Chinoiserie panels. Panels feature gold Asian scenery with building, trees and birds on a red background. Each panel is framed in a black wooden frame.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Octagonal Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Octagonal Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Internal Lights
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Red Chinoiserie Convex Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Heavy 32 x 48 Convex Frame and Mirror, Gold and Black figures of traditional serene garden motif with pagodas, palms and bamboo that pop of Scarlet Lucky Red. Bow ties on the fr...
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Early 2000s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Asian Influenced 12 Dining Chairs Michael Taylor Baker Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Twelve Elegant Dining Chairs with Subtle Asian Influence, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reuphols...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Golden Harmony: A Modern Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Masterpiece of Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
31344 New Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 12'02. A rare symphony of East and West, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug stands as a paragon of cultural refineme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Delft polychrome plate depicting a landscape with ships - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of a central cartouche depicting a landscape with a castle and ships. unmarked but of amazing beauty. Good quality of pain...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Asian Influenced Coffee Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced or chinoiserie coffee table, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and will look incredible when comp...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in London, GB
A charming antique lacquered chinoiserie mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. It is a lovely size and has an oval design with stunning colours. The lac...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Black and Gold Hand Painted and Carved Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the elegance of traditional Chinese art with this Black and Gold Hand Painted and Carved Pedestal. Featuring exquisite floral and bird motifs against a gold backdrop, this pe...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Blue White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Blue and White Early Oriental Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
A Blue and White Early Oriental Lidded Ginger Jar, Cobalt Blue Finial on lid with circular and swirl design. Chinese caligrahy on base with makers mark on the underside. A lovely exa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

20th C. Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Tole Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Monkey Musician Upholstery A whimsical and theatrical ottoman in the Aesthetic Movement and Chinoiserie Revival style, crafte...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

62" Chin Hua Dining Table by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua dining table by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Raymond Karl Sobota (1914-2010) Dining table designed by Raymond K. Sobota for th...
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Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Burl

Vintage Chinoiserie Heavy Leaded Glass Wheat Sheaf Ginger Jar Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Heavy Leaded Glass Wheat Sheaf Ginger Jar Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 8.5"...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass

Grande Vaso Cinese Cloisonné con Uccelli e Decorazioni Floreali, Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Grande vaso cinese cloisonné con decorazione floreale e uccelli a tutto tondo. la circonferenza dell'imboccatura, ha un labbro in bronzo dorato sulla part...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Pair of Black Lacquer Japanned with Chinoiserie Decoration Twin Headboards
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Black Lacquer Japanned with Chinoiserie Decoration Twin Headboards. This is a pair of antique lacquered japanned headboards showcasing chinoiserie decoration. Each frame fea...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Royal Delft Blue-Green Ceramic Table Lamp with New Pink Peacock-Jacquard Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A petite Royal Delft Delvert ceramic table lamp in the rare blue-green colorway paired with a bespoke luxe blush pink Liberty London peacock jacquard lampshade — perfect for a dressi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

A 1930 s French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
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1930s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Brass Pagoda Large Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s Italian brass pagoda sconce. Clear glass panels. Backed in unpainted tin (as shown). Suitable for indoor or covered outdoor areas. Takes one chand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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