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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
French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century
Located in Salzburg, AT
Antique serving tray from France at the beginning of the 19th century. The oval metal tray has an all-round gallery border with 2 handles. The gallery border has a beautiful hand-p...
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1820s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold

A Pair of Dunbar Occasional Tables Asian Style with Cork Tops
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare pair of side tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s. Mahogany with original cork tops, Asian Style with green Dunbar labels.
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1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Torched Faux Bamboo Double Cane Brighton Pagoda Side Chair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A 1920s "burnt" faux bamboo side chair with a double cane back in remarkably good condition.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Marbro Chinese Porcelain Floral Chrysanthemum 2 Light Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Chinese chinoiserie two light table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. White porcelain body in the shape of a tall ginger jar / vase / urn, hand painted with a famille rose ins...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood

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

Pair of Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive pair of chinoiserie-inspired brass table lamps in the manner of Hollywood Regency designer James Mont. Traditional form being...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Boxes
Located in Richmond, London
An early 19th century set of four small chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt boxes. Circa 1830. Why we like them Exquisite gilt decoration, wonderfully preserved original condition. ...
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hand-painted Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panel, Pale Pink background, Likely Gracie
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early 20th Century pink background wallpaper panel having flowers, vines, and birds. Likely Gracie. The paper pane mounted on canvas with gilt hanging clamps. 132” h. x 48” w. (Ca...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless coastal charm to your dining space with this set of six vintage Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Featuring a beautifully intricate bamboo and rattan frame with an icon...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Gorgeous LaBarge Chinoiserie mirror with gold leaf and sophisticated Lines
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous LaBarge Chinoiserie mirror is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and timeless design, perfect for collectors and interior designers seeking an elegant statement p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

English Chinoiserie Black and Gold Console Tables with White Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Chinoiserie black and gold console tables from the 19th century with white marble tops. Embrace the exquisite fusion of ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Large Hand Painted Figural Chinese Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent antique Chinese chinoiserie wall mirror in black and gold with pagoda, geisha figure and lovely landscape. Character rich signs of age. Mirror 36.75” W x 26.5” H
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Rattan High Back Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention and evoke the timeless glamour of Palm Beach with this stunning vintage high-back bench. Masterfully crafted in the iconic Chinese Chippendale style, this piece fea...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Paint

1950s Art Deco Chinoiserie Palm Tree 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Hand carved on the front, sides and top. Hand carved knobs. There's even details in the shelves that slide out. Intricate dovetails I've never seen before...
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1950s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie standing magazine rack or sheet music stand. Lacquered pieces of bamboo are affixed together in an angled geometric desi...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Custom Lacquered Chinoiserie Giltwood Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style rectangular coffee table with a black lacquered panel top featuring a Chinoiserie scene and modern celadon and gilt decorated shaped base.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s Pagoda Rattan Glass Bookcase Etagere Display Shelves, Ser of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, pagoda rattan and glass design tier etagere set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstand...
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1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Tete De Négre Chinoiserie Tv and Media Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an exquisite Tete De Négre Chinoiserie TV and Media Cabinet/Armoire, a stunning piece of furniture that combines modern functionality with classic style. Hand-crafted fro...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Chinese Red Lacquer Brass Side Table Removable Ice Chest Style Hoof Foot Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Chinese red lacquer and brass ice chest, planter, accent table with galvanized insert and lid on hoof foot style removable base. This piece is in wonderful vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

76" Extendable Chin Hua Dining Table and 6 chairs by Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua dining table and chairs by Century Furniture. Dining table designed for the Chin Hua Collection for Century Furniture. Ebonized dark b...
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Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Burl

Italian Made Chinoiserie Style
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie beveled glass wall mirror. Made in Italy, mid-later 20th century. The frame is in excellent condition with the mirror with an intentional aged finish...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Scene Painted Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Italian painted panel featuring chinoiserie images. Vibrant colors of blue, pink, green and gold. Such an interesting piece ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

EXQUISITE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE STOOL PART OF A SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1920's Hand made Chinese Chinoiserie dressing table with tri folding mirrors an...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Fine Set of Five Lacquered and Hand Painted Nesting Tables, Japan, 1920
Located in Brussels, BE
A chinoiserie corner cabinet formed by five small tables and hand painted details. Japan around 1920.
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1920s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Philip Kelvin Laverne Iconic Pair of "Chinois Plaques", 1960s, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Chinois Plaques", models 101 and 102, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The delicately engraved scenes are exquisite. Reference: ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Cartier Red Chinese Dragons Card and Envelope Set in Luxury Box Desk Stationery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Red Chinese Dragons Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope R...
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Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Paul Hanson Chinoiserie Blue Poreclain Flower Oriental Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Paul Hanson Chinoiserie Blue Poreclain Flower Oriental Table Lamp Pair on Wooden Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H (to finial) x 29.5" H (to light socket) x...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven Chinese carpet of Peking quality, knotted with silky wool and distinguished by a very light palette. The open ivory background is uniquely decorated by a central ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

20th Century Chinoiserie Style Painted Wood Frame Trumeau Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chinoiserie Style Painted Wood Frame Trumeau Mirror Measures 18" in width, 1" in depth and stands 44" tall.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Woven Bamboo and Rattan Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous woven rattan wooden plant stand or side table. This piece will be fantastic used as an occasional table, side table, or on a covered patio for use as a plant stand. The fo...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

1980s Thomasville Chinoiserie Painted Green Hexagonal Wood Dining, Set of 9
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s dining set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The lu...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Red Hand Painted Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 19th Century with this exquisite hand crafted, sculpted and painted wardrobe storage cabinet. The ultra rare wardrobe gives an ...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Parrot Vase Hand Painted Pair Crested Parrots or Cockatoo Birds
Located in Miami, FL
EXTRA-LARGE Vintage Chinese porcelain vase with hand painted crested parrots or cockatoos including wood stand, circa Mid 20th Century. This monumental vase came directly out of an e...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Chinese leather box - circa mid-19th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Chinese leather box - circa mid-19th century This antique Chinese box was handcrafted from leat Measures : 22x13cm H:8cm Materials...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Copper

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box, with gold decoration. This type of box would have held cigarettes or trinkets. Stamped "Made in Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use a...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Oatmeal Ginger Jar Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Oatmeal Colored Ginger Jar Ceramic Figural Painted Table Lamps with Dimmer Switches - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H (to finial) ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Korean trunk or chest with beautiful brass details and the auspicious Chinese characters for luck and longevity carved into the f...
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Early 20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

L Escalier de Cristal, Oriental Clock, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chinese style clock in the shape of a covered pot, in porcelain painted in imitation of Chinese cloisonné enamel and decorated with a two-patina bronze mount. The dome-shaped co...
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bamboo Tables with Red and Black Lacquer Motif
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bamboo end tables with two tiers original hand decoration with floral panels over a red and black background. Featuring an elegant aesthetics movement Japanese influenced form.
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly shaped pulls and brass detail. All Henredon hallmarks are present.
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures of Good Luck Children Sleeping on Melons
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale late 20th century decorative asian carved wood sculptures of good luck children sleeping on melons. Feature hand painted girl and a boy figures...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oversized Murano Glass Lantern Table Lamps, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
In the Japanese style these large Murano glass shades sit atop a brass base to create a whimsical modern take on a Japanese floating lantern design. ...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Decorative Silk Cushions with Hand Embroidery and Hand-Painted Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of decorative cushions with hand embroidery and hand painting in the style of Emperor's garden, silk taffeta Chase Erwin Diva col. chocolate, embellished with hand embroider...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Painted Figural Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting pair of chinoiserie table lamps by Jeanne Reed's LTD, crafted in cast bronze and painted, depicting Asian figures of a man and woman.
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20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Chinese Green Celadon Porcelain "Love Birds" Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Green Celadon Crackle Glazed Porcelain Quail "Love Birds" Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to fin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror and Console Table Chinoiserie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Gilt Faux Bamboo Mirror and Console Table, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina with craquelure finish as originally created. The mirror measures 34.5"H x 22...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Figurine
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Arnel’s old Chinese man blue turquoise ceramic figurine. Chinese blue turquoise glazed porcelain ceramic pottery of an Asian old man...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Silk, Chinese Painting, 19th Century, Temple Scene, Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silk, Chinese painting, 19th century, temple scene, Asia Measures: H 81cm, W 48cm, W 1cm.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Brass Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Brass Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H (to finial) 29 x" H (t...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41.5" H x 41" W x 19" D x 21" Seat height x 30" Arm height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Cane, Elm

Late 19th Century Dutch Black Gilt Japanned Low Etagere
Located in Norwich, GB
Late 19th century Dutch black & gilt japanned low etagere with ornate carrying handles. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales. The lobed table...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Beech

1960s Hand-Painted 4-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand-Painted 4-Panel Folding Screen The screen features a painted traditional landscape and "figures in pavilions" design on both sides. One with a red background, the other bl...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Asian Two Tier Tray Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Asian bamboo tray table with handpainted with birds branches. A handle on the top for moving around easily. The painted motif is visible on both trays. There are two shelves to...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Asian Two Tier Tray Table
Asian Two Tier Tray Table
$1,256 Sale Price
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Black Eglomise Mirror With Asian Designs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A black eglomise mirror with Asian designs. This exquisite eglomisé mirror features a striking chinoiserie design, where delicate Asian scenes and figures are beautifully hand-painte...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Coffee Table, Ebonized
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular body with curved frame, black frame and carving carvings scattered throughout the body, circa 1970s. (A-135).
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Beech

Wonderful 3 Pairs White Aluminum Lattice Trellis Garden Outdoor Obelisk Pyramids
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Painted White Aluminum Lattice Trellis Garden Outdoor Obelisk Pyramids Measuring 5 Feet Tall 3 Pairs Available Each Pair Sold Sep...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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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