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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
Masons Ironstone Pedestal Bowl in gilded fern Pattern, Georgian period Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful small Pedestal Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in the rare gilded fern pattern, dating to the early 19th century, late Georgian period, circa 1818. Mason's bowls ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raise...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Cotton, Wool

Chinese Handmade Red Silk Area Rug
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning sculpted handwoven Chinese silk rug in vivid red with black and floral border with center medallion. Vivid colors won't fade over time because of the vegetable dyed process....
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Newly Finished Upholstered Metal Canopy Dog Pet Bed Palm Beach Pagoda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage wrought iron metal canopy pagoda pet dog bed that has been newly powder-coated and newly upholstered with a custom cushion. Removable cover has zipper so it can be ...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani Porcelain Foo Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain Foo Dogs. They are hand painted white and adorned with gilt and silver suns, flowers and scrolls. Both of them are playing with a ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Antique English Vase & Cover, Burnt Orange Black Chinoiserie Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive hand painted vase and cover from the re known studio of Carlton England. This Chinoiserie design features a variation of the Willow on a burnt orange backgroun...
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1920s British Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Jennens & Bettridge Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Tray Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Jennens & Bettridge Chinoiserie Black & Gold Cocktail Tray Table.
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1860s British Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Delft - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white plate with a 'Chinoiserie' decoration of a landscape with a fence, flowering peony and willows. Good condition: light chipping and some usual wear to the...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

English Rattan and Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Do you really need another excuse for breakfast in bed? We didn't think so. Bring the outdoors in, with this traditional lap tray. This bamboo and rattan bed tray will make mornings ...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

American of Martinsville Black Walnut Campaign Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrifically unique single nightstand from the renowned craftsmen of Virginia's American of Martinsville. Featuring a black walnut finish, brass accents, and a blend of English Campa...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century French Style Chinoiserie 2-piece Secretary/Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century French Style Chinoiserie 2-piece Secretary/Cabinet Single glass door upper display cabinet 3 drawer bombe form base & secretary Beautifully hand painted 32"W x 1...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement ...
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1980s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Sculpture of Fearless Monk Riding a Tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A well-known sculpture portraying of a fearless monk riding a tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic. This sculpture is part of the Buddhist art tradition in Laos and serves a...
Category

Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper, Plaster, Paint

A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen & ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Miami, FL
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic Offered for sale is a pair of hand-painted and very colorful Domen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Carved ebonized walnut, with orange lacquered ...
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vase Krautheim Selb Bavaria céramique noire décor chinois Allemand 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Très grand vase des années 1960, en céramique de Bavière, qui fut transformé en pied de lampe par un professionnel ( petit trou au fond pour pouvoir passer le câble électrique).Il su...
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1960s German Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Zabihi Collection Chinese Art Deco Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Nichols art deco scatter size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 3' x 5'
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps Ginger Jars
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a remarkable pair of completely restored vintage hand painted Chinese Tobacco Leaf lamps, circa Mid 20th Century. The lamps were disassem...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-ce...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Chinoiserie Pagoda Salmon Pink and White Enameled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chinoiserie pagoda square salmon pink and white contrast trim enameled paint and glass panel 4 light lantern fixture, completely rewired and ready to install with chain can...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Vtg Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Nesting Side Tables by Paalman - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Asian Inspired Black Nesting Side Tables by Paalman - Set of 3. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Large: 2...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Painted Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a stunning Chinoiserie style black lacquer cabinet with gilded (golden) doors that have images of birds, mountains and grasses painted in the gilding. There are two decorativ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Round Chinoiserie Carved Mahogany Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
Mahogany carved Chinoiserie fern stand, circa last quarter 20th century. Features a solid wood construction with long contoured legs, pierced fretwork, a lower geometric shelf and sc...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Faux Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Handmade Pair of Brighton Pavilion Chairs With Caned Seats & Painted Faux Burnt Bamboo Finished Frame. Each seat rears features Chinoiserie figures painted gilt panels. Painted pa...
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Gold Porcelain Floral Hand-Painted Morris Greenspan Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional table lamp made of gold color porcelain hand-painted with floral and vines motifs mounted on a solid wood base. A beautiful object of art for display. Includes original o...
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Delft - Pair of plates - Late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Pair of late 18th century Delftware plates with 'boerendelft' decoration. Border adorned with foliage scrolls. unmarked Condition: One in good condition, other with hairline and re...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

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...
Category

1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Art Decò Chinoiserie Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Art deco bamboo table with finely inlaid herringbone top in chinoiserie style. Nicely detailed waterfall sides and tapered legs. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style is a splendid example of highly talented European craftsmen imitating popular styles during the craze for all things Orient...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Handmade Needlepoint Textile Art- Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Handmade Textile Art in Needlepoint Set of 4. Some of the Most Colorful and Brightest we have ever seen. 10.5” x 10.5” each Framed, Completed Stitched Bright Pink Orange Yell...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile

Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Baluster Table Lamps with Linen & Silk Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain ceramic table lamps baluster shaped with a heavy textural glaze. The bodies of the lamps are thi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Media Cabinet With Hand Painted Oriental Silk Print
Located in London, GB
An intriguing cabinet, crafted in wood with solid brass handles. There is brass detailing on the edges framing the dark wood. A special technique of hand printed silk on its doors f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Ceramic Table Lamps with Pink Lamp Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain table lamps with vintage pink shades. The bodies of the lamps are a gray/blue color with pink roses and butterflies on the front and lavender flowe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Vintage Framed Chinoiserie Asian Boho Flare Cherry Blossom Tree Hummingbird and
Located in Cookeville, TN
Lovely Handmade Vintage Framed Humming bird and Floral / Flowers Needlepoint Chinoiserie Asian Boho Flare Cherry Blossom Tree Square Frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Textile

Royal Doulton 'Oyama' Pattern Flow Blue Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare Royal Doulton 'Oyama' pattern porcelain jardinere, circa 1910. Flow blue jardiniere with a chinoiserie scene of celestial dragons chasing th...
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Pastel Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps with Turquoise Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a pair of vintage Chinese porcelain pastel tobacco leaf table lamps with three-dimensional gold salamanders and heavily textured glaze, circa Mid-20th Century. Because these...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Blue & White Garden Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet smaller scale vibrant blue and white garden seat / side table. Perfect next to a chair for your cocktail.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

A Large 20th C. Chinese Famille Jaune ‘Eight Horses of Wang Mu’ Porcelain Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large Jingdezhen period baluster shaped body finely decorated with hand painted enamels depicting the ‘Eight Horses of Wang Mu’ against a treed & mountainous landscape, together ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Hand Painted Wallpaper Red Botanicals from Ocre Designs by Tarn McLean
Located in MIDDLE RIDGE, AU
Red hand painted wallpaper panels show three drops of 8 from the full botanical design. Each wallpaper panel is a work of fine art, painted by artist Tarn McLean in the Ocre Designs ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

pretty small vintage silk Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful small Chinese rug with nice design and beautiful colours with a yellow background, blue, brown, pink, green and purple at the design, entirely and finely hand knotted ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Wonderful Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Pair Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized navy blue & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixtures with a 4 candelabra light clusters Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and mounting hardware. Pair lanterns...
Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Vintage Maitland-Smith Monumental Victorian Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States. Over 6 feet tall. RARE Maitland Smith birdcage. Mahogany birdcage with brass accents on a me...
Category

1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to t
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to the 20th Century, the lamps have been matched with new pale blue shades Each vase has a cartouche with ...
Category

1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Oval Dish in Table & Flower Pot Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good hand painted Mason's ironstone small oval dish, in the table and flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The piece is well pott...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Elegant Chinoiserie Antique Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Chinoiserie Antique Table Lamp. This exquisite lamp showcases the perfect blend of timeless elegance and intricate Chinoiserie design. Crafted with meticulous attention to de...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of 19th century Chinoiserie mirrors with original beveled glass. Makes a beautiful statement!!
Category

19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Shaped Mirror, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini Inspired Rattan Bamboo Rectangular Wall Mirror Mid-Century Modern rattan pagoda style rectangular mirror with oriental accents, Italy, 1960s. This bamboo mirror will be...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Mirror

Chinese Pedestal with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese pedestal carved in tropical wood with very elegant marble-top.          
Category

1910s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs. Classic Palm Beach Style chairs in the style of Dorothy Draper. Classic Black Gloss finish ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Composition

Theodore Alexander Hand Painted Black & Gold Tole Style Trophy Table Buffet Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Theodore Alexander Tole style table lamp. It features a trumpet or trophy urn form with a black hand painted wooden column decorated in colorful flowers and butterflies. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint, Hardwood

Ceretto Sannita - maiolica plate 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
A maiolica plate, most likely Cerreto Sannita. Floral decor unmarked. Italy, late 18th century. Dimensions: diam. 24 cm. Good condition: light chipping and some usual wear to the...
Category

18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica

Vintage LaBarge Three Panel Chinoiserie Beveled Mirror
Located in Weymouth, MA
Impressive antique gilt and black painted Chinoiserie three panel beveled mirror . Made in Italy by leading mirror maker La Barge.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

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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