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Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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
Tapestry Wall Decoration Chinoiserie Style, Carpet, Spain, 1970s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*If you're interested in this item and have any questions, please contact us. Many items are on clearance. We welcome serious offers. *Only the mat, the frame is not included Typica...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Framed Chinese Garden Rose Colored Tapestry Silk Style Vintage Textile Art
Located in Lomita, CA
This pastel-colored tapestry depicts imperial Chinese life in all its elegance, and the beauty is in the details.. The Chinese-style tapestry is framed in a black accent picture fram...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of the Royal Golden Barge Copper-plate engraving Published C.1800 Unframed.     
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Early 1800s English Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage Chinese Beijing Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this exquisite mid-century Chinese Beijing rug featuring a stunning Chinese design in vibrant blue, brown, and touches of green on a luxurious beige backgrou...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Set of Twelve Faience Plates Chinese Style, Staffordshire, 19th Century England
Located in Labrit, Landes
French set of twelve faience plates, made in the manufacture of "Stafforshire" in the 19th century. The Staffordshire ceramics come from a tradition of artisanal manufacture dating ...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Faience

Chi Shing, River Boats II , Framed Watercolor Painting, China, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
CHI SHING - 'River Boats II' - Vintage watercolor landscape painting - vintage gold tone metal frame - finished with double matte boards - signed lower right...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Metal

Beautiful Vintage silk and metal Chinese Embroidery dragon design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful design with two dragons and nice colours with a red background, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Set of 6 Small Blue White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 small blue & white small plates dragons signed Sarreguemines. Measure: 6 inches diameter.
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1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Large Chinese Imports Oval Brass Tray Chinese Collector Metal Platter
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian Chinese imports oval metal brass tray, hammered and chiseled, engraved with dragons and different scenes of wild animals, ancient pagodas homes an...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Brass

Beautiful Vintage Asian Dragon Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice embroidery panel with dragon design entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk Dragon designs are on relief.
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Italian Hand Painted Japanese "SATSUMA" Vase Print with Wooden Bamboo Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra Large Art Print of a Japanese "SATSUMA" vase. Printed by hand on engraving paper with an antique star press. Completely handcoloured by our skil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful floral design with birds and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Bobyrug’s pretty Vintage Little Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Chinese pictural rug, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

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 Wall Decorations

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Wool

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

4 Mid-20th Century Asian Cast Bronze Figures on Black Wood Plaques Signed Gansu
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Asian plaques of cast bronze figures mounted on black painted plywood backgrounds signed Gansu, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, each plaque background has had a fresh coat of black paint however, they still have nicks, dings, and chiggers appropriate with age. We added new hangers, and the bronze figures retain their original patinated finish. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. If you are a lover of arts and culture, we have the perfect plaques for you!! We have four marvelous cast bronze Asian figures articulating extraordinary expressions of what we believe to be visual arts, culinary arts, musical arts, and performance arts. Each cast bronze figure is mounted upon a rectangular freshly painted black plywood base plaque, each bearing differing patina or signs appropriate with age such as nicks or dings that we feel only enhance the beauty of their presence. As a matter of fact, this particular set of four was among my mother’s personal collection for many years, so it holds a special place in my heart for sure!! In our research we discovered that Gansu is a province in north-central China. Its city Jiayuguan is best known for the magnificent Great Wall. Awesome!! Each cast bronze figure exudes their own form of art, celebrating life and all of the beauty that comes with it. One holds a serving tray with a couple of glasses and a carafe… in my world there is probably a delicious red wine inside that carafe just waiting to pass through my lips!! Whatever it may be, it must be something lovely, delicious, and a bit mysterious! Another figure embraces an incredible sculpture that drapes from the tip of her shoulder, under her arm, and secretly swoops behind her. Behold… a vision of loveliness left to your imagination … a puzzling and optically pleasing piece of artistry. While another figure proudly plays a flute, twinkling their fingers across the keys… filling the air with joyful notes & sounds that tickle your ears… But let’s not leave out the last figure dancing blissfully to the beat… skipping and shuffling her bare feet in the sand. And did you notice everyone is dressed to the T’s!! Gorgeous cloaks, gowns, Hanfu, headdresses, obis, wraps, and jewels!! What a PARTY...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Chinese Gentleman Portrait Painting
Located in Savannah, GA
A gouache on silk portrait of a Chinese gentleman in the manner of Chinnery, 20th Century. 37 ¾ inches wide by 60 ¾ inches tall
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk, Glass, Wood

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Tangerine
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Ming" Bronze Painting 1960s Signed
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall-hanging "Ming" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (etched “P+K LaVerne” on botto...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Natural
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Teak Wood Decorative Panels with Japanese Kimono Figures
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Series of three decorative panels made of teak hardwood; they have a pleasing elongated hexagon shape; on each one is depicted a Japanese woman wearing a Kimono; they have an attachment so they can be arranged on the wall in a personal way. They were produced in Denmark between 1960 and 1965. The top one (see photo) and the bottom one present the "Furisode" Kimono, while the middle one is the Uchikake Kimono...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Teak

Schumacher Kanji Sisal Wallpaper Mural in Ochre
Located in New York, NY
The spare simplicity of a Japanese brush painting from the late Edo period inspired this clean-lined meditation on bamboo, captured in an ink-l...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper, Grasscloth

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 Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Wallpaper With Birds, Torino Or China, 18th/19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Chinoiserie panel or wall parper, decorated with birds playing in flowers China or Italy (Torino), work late 18th early 19th century Panel in a frame, canvased Use, stains a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Palladio Painted Chinoiserie Wall Plaques
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique chinoiserie carved wood wall plaques with classic form, having carved floral crests, paint decorated with male and female figures against a silver leaf backg...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Hardwood

Original Pair of Contemporary Chinoiserie Figural Paintings on Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of original paintings on vertical rectangular panels of Chinese figures in traditional attire having a striking jewel toned color palette and some gold leaf. By Princ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Ceramic Famille Rose Chinoiserie Jar or Urn Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic famille rose bottle or urn lid. Although the base of this piece is missing, we love the idea of hanging it on a wall as a decorative chinoiseri...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Paint

Antique Pith Painting of Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming framed and matted antique Chinese painting of birds. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher Yashinoki Crane Wallpaper Mural in Willow
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cranes meander and take flight through an enchanting forest of palm trees, or Yashinoki in Japanese. Based on an original painting by our design studio, the 4-panel Japanese mural...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Green
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

pair of Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquered Coromandel panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquered Coromandel panels. Each impressive and large scale panel showcases two exquisitely detailed...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Boho 19th Century Transfers China Prints - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant set of four vintage prints celebrates the timeless beauty of 19th-century blue and white transferware. Each piece features a detailed circular rendering of classic Chino...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair 19th Century French Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of late 19th century French wallpaper panels made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe after Jean Pillement (French 1728-1808). The panels have amazing detail wi...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Giltwood, Paper

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 Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Pair of English 1790s George III Gold and Black Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English corner cabinets from the late 18th century, with chinoiserie motifs. Born in England during the reign of King George III, this exquisite pair of late 18th-century c...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Noir
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of English Regency Carved Dragon Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) red and gold painted horizontal dragon wall plaques (PRICED AS Pair).
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Wood

Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Black White
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Three Chinese Pith Paintings of Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of three rare framed and matted antique Chinese paintings of fish. Painted on pith paper with gouache in bold colors in a scholastic style. Having...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Oil Painting Still Life Collage on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap of a blue and white Chinese jar set in a deconstructed reality with an evocative mixture of techniques. ...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lavender
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Decorative Vintage Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of exquisitely detailed Paintings of Asian Porcelains with lovely and subtle color. By F. de Villeonoute depicting polychrome oriental vessels...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in White 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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Vinyl Wallpaper Panel in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms on a stippled texture background. P...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Mid-Century Silk Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century Chinese silk rug with beautiful Chinese design and nice colors with a beautiful yellow field color. Entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Silk

Still Life Oil Painting on Burlap
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting and collage on burlap having a still life composition of two Chinese vases and a deconstructed interior with a warm silent ambiance. Signed Jacques Lamy in the lower right.
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paint

Postmodern/Chinoiserie Framed and Signed Oil Painting of Lady With Fan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible Patrick Nagel style vintage postmodern/chinoiserie oil painting. Displayed in a pink frame, subject is a woman with black hair in a...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Brunschwig and Fils Bamboo Grove Handprinted Floral Wallpaper, Celadon Cream USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig and Fils bamboo grove handprinted floral wallpaper, Celadon Cream, USA. Listing is for a triple roll (15 yards x 36”). Gorgeous chinoiserie print. No longer in production.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Big Kaiser Plate “Ming”, West Germany Plate, Chinoiserie Style
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage big Kaiser plate “Ming” collection. Famous West Germany manufacture Kaiser. Time-tasted high quality porcelain. Beautiful collection “Min...
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1970s German Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Two Chinese Silvered Pewter Wall Sculptures w/ Elephants and Fruits, Early XX C.
Located in New York, NY
Two Chinese Framed Wall Silvered Pewter Sculptures with Elephants and Fruits, Early 20th C. SOLD AS A SET 0F 2 BUT CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY Price: $4,500 each...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Pewter

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 Wall Decorations

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Canvas

XX century, Pair of Italian Oil Paintings with Chinoiserie Landscapes
Located in IT
XX century, Pair of Italian Oil Paintings with Chinoiserie Landscapes Provenance: Pietro Accorsi collection, Turin (Italy) This delightful pair ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Canvas

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 Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ebonized wood panel with the figure of an empress inserted as an inlay. The figure in relief is in resin, sculpted, finished and decorated. The mah...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Emperor, Italy, 1950s, Carved Wood
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ebonized wood panel with the figure of an emperor inserted as an inlay. The relief figure is in resin, then sculpted, finished and decorated. The 9...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Chinoiserie wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie wall decorations 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 wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Paul Montgomery, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, and Brunschwig Fils. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $124,500 while the average work can sell for $1,576.

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