Chinoiserie Side Tables
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 Asian Lacquered Side Tables - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chic pair of low side tables offers a vibrant fusion of traditional Asian design influence and bold, mid-century color application. Featuring classic Chippendale-style curved le...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,550 / set
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinoiserie Woven Rattan Garden Stool or Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie rattan garden stool, plant stand, or small side table
China, Late 20th Century
Measures: 18"W x 18"D x 19"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood
Rouge Marble Sculpture Stand Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Sculpture Stand Table
Ideal for both collectors and those looking to enhance their living space, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Foo Dog Marble Top Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese carved hardwood foo dog marble top 18" plant stand side table. Item features inset marble top, Foo dog carved legs, floral carved skirt,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
19thc English Chinoiserie Tiger Bamboo Table
Located in Savannah, GA
English lacquered table made of tiger bamboo in the Chinoiserie style. The wooden top features a hand painted colorful lacquered floral motif with a rather abstract bird, the bottom ...
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1880s English Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
$792 Sale Price
47% Off
Chinese Lacquered Table with Etched Bronze Top After Philip and Kelvin La Verne
Located in Houston, TX
Chinese red lacquered table with beautifully etched bronze top. This gorgeous chinoiserie style side table, tray table, drinks table or gueridon has ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
$1,813 Sale Price
26% Off
Carved Patinated Lacquer Elephant Occasional Tables
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
delightfully whimsical pair of carved hardwood occasional tables in the form of elephants, each rendered from a single solid block of wood. With their expressive posture and stylize...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Teak, Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,150 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century English Red Lacquered Japanned Nesting Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four English red lacqured and Japanned -Chinoiserie nesting tables dating from the late 19th century. All four tables are decorated with red crackled lacquer with g...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Side Tables in Lacquered Wood circa 1900 a Lot of Charm, with Many Lacks
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of side tables in lacquered wood circa 1900
A lot of charm, with many lacks and faults.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie End Table
Located in Queens, NY
2 English (20th Century) black lacquered square end tables with Chinoiserie decorated tops. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
$4,200 / item
19th Century Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French chinoiserie side table.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Side Table in Iron Wood and Marble China Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Coffee table or pedestal in iron wood and marble top resting on four feet sculpted with dragons ending in three claws enclosing a pearl. Carved and openwork headband decorated with p...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$741 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Lacquer and Bronze Table
Green Dragon Vase the Style of Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese lacquer and bronze table with green dragon vase the style of Tony Duquette.
Dimensions listed are the overall dimensions of the table plus...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Carved Chinese Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Carved Chinese Side Table
Vintage mid-century ebonized pedestal or side table.
Intricately carved floral motifs on apron and cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
French 19th century Chinoiserie st Red Lacquered Rouge Griotte marble side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and very handsome French 19th century Chinoiserie st. Red Lacquered, patinated Wood, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble side table. This impressive side table is raised b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Antique Oriental Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top Foo Dog Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oriental Chinese carved hardwood marble top foo dog side table. Item features a lower shelf, pink marble top, Foo dog carvings to legs, floral c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 29" plant stand side table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Carved Wood Black Ebonized 28" Plant Stand Side Table Lacquer Top. Item features a decorated lacquer top, lower shelf, pierced carved skirt, very nice antique item, stamped"...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Rare Regency Chinoiserie Occasional Table
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and rare English chinoiserie-decorated occasional table, circa 1820.
The subject matter is extremely rare in that it depicts Europeans in exotic oriental robes. One is seated with an opium pipe; displayed in a polychrome romantic tropical environment with pavilions, rockwork, trellising, foliage, palms, with a peacock and HoHo bird at their feet.
Note the very rare and charming depiction of these men with beards. In over 67 years we have never encountered a japanned table showing this European feature.
Raised on a gilded, reeded, partly-ebonised column rising from a stylised platform base and spreading, gilded animal...
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1820s English Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Bamboo
Rattan Handmade Two-Tier Side, End Table Asian Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie bamboo and rattan handmade two-tier side table, end table in Asian Modern style.
F-628-335
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Reception Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Red Lacquered Side Table or Reception Table
This is a very attractive piece, the table has a red lacquer finish which has a delicately worn patina where it has been lovingl...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Regency Weiman Notched Side Tables - A Pair
By Weiman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of Hollywood Regency glamour, this exquisite pair of side tables by the renowned American maker, Weiman, exudes worldly sophistication. The design showcases a bril...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Pair John Stuart Faux Bamboo End/Side Table Chinoiserie
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of burl top Chinoiserie faux bamboo end tables. These tables are in wonderful vintage condition with only light signs of age. They measure 25" T x 32" W x 25.25" D.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Mahogany Serving or Side Tables in the George III Chinoiserie Manner
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Pair of Mahogany Serving or Side Tables in the George III Chinoiserie Manner, c.1900
Of rectangular shape with the overhanging tops supported on a frieze with blind chinoiserie f...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair, Asian Modern Handwoven Wicker
Rattan 2-Tier Side, Sofa, End Drink Tables
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of Asian Modern two-tier handwoven wicker, rattan & bamboo Drink, Sofa, Side or end table.
Great for your Florida sunroom and entertaining Guests.
Space in between th...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Pedestal Base Sewing Box Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Japanned Pedestal Sewing Stand Table. Item features a flip top with fitted interior, gold gilt hand painted details throughout, figural pai...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
English 1900 Bamboo Side Table with Chinoiserie Decor and Rattan Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinoiserie style bamboo side table from the early 20th century, with rattan accents. Created in England at the turn of the century, this bamboo table features a rectangular top sitting above a single door adorned with Chinoiserie motifs, opening to reveal a small compartment. The table is raised on a X-form bamboo base with bamboo roots, securing a lower shelf. With its unusual lines and lovely decor, this English Chinoiserie table...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Carved Dark Rosewood Marble Top Round Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality vintage Chinese Asian carved rosewood marble top lamp table round stand pedestal.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
Located in Benington, Herts
He moulded oblong top lacquered on a red ground decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese figures at a lakeside above a shallow frieze painted with prunus and diaper on slender square tapering legs.
Chinoiserie has influenced European furniture styles since the 17th Century and never really fallen out of fashion. Japanning had a surge in popularity in the 1820’s due the extensive use of chinoiserie and orientalist used by the Prince Regent...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of a pair of Chinoiserie Ming Style Wooden Side Tables, reflecting an East meets West aesthetic with intricate Chinoiserie motifs, inspired by traditional Chinese Ming...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$876 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Qing Dynasty Carved Square Side Table Stool
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
With intricate bamboo carvings and a dark wood finish, this piece from the early 20th-century Chinese late Qing Dynasty reflects a deep, rich character, showcasing the beauty of aged...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish 19th century English lacquered side table with hand painted Chinoiserie designs. A very fine accent piece for a beautiful home! L...
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary side table with Gold Chinoiserie elements by Alexander
s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This table model, designed in the style of a contemporary vision of chinoiserie, is part of the " Forbideen City" collection. The corners of the table have 4 figures representing the...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Marble Top Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique lacquered chinoiserie marble top side tables. They were likely made in England in the oriental style, they date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is sup...
Category
1950s British Vintage Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Round Chinoiserie Folding Side Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of round chinoiserie folding side tables.
A very useful duet as they fold completely flat so that they can be tucked away when not needed.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique lacquered chinoiserie side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, with gorgeous ...
Category
1880s British Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Royal Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Circular Side Table
Located in London, GB
Royal Vienna porcelain and gilt bronze circular side table
Austrian, c. 1870
Measures: Height 84cm, diameter 56cm
This circular occasional table is a truly exquisite piece of design, which will make a superb addition to either an antique or contemporary home. The table features a beautiful porcelain top, which was crafted by the Royal Vienna factory in Austria. The Royal Vienna company was founded in 1718, making it one of the earliest manufactures of true porcelain in Europe. In the 18th and 19th Centuries, the Viennese factory produced beautiful, high-quality porcelain items, which were popular with the European elite. These antique items continue to be sought-after by decorative art connoisseurs and amateur collectors.
The porcelain table top features a charming painting of a young woman and man seated together in the wooden panelled interior of a house. They are dressed in traditional Austrian costume: the moustached man wears leg warmers, lederhosen, a jacket and tyrolean hat...
Category
1870s Austrian Antique Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$14,287 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique pair of Italian Chinoiserie Decorated Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of antique Italian bedside table with hand painted Chinoiserie design. Really pretty images and fabulous patina as well. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie side tables 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, and Heritage Furniture. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $1,650.
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