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.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Guanyin pair, ceramic statues, China, 19th century
Located in Monza, IT
Guanyin pair, ceramic statues, China, 19th century
Refined pair of Chinese ceramics, depicting female figures on an ornate floral-themed pedestal.
Excellent condition, as shown in th...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Chinoiserie Brass Ginger Jar Large Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale brass chinoiserie ginger jar lamp. Newly rewired with new brass socket. Lamp takes one standard bulb (not included). Lampshade not included.
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese ‘Sang Bouef’ Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The deep, rich, orange/red color of this 19th Century Chinese “Sang Boeuf” ceramic lamp on its wood stand adds rich depth to any room or space!
The Sang Bo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
The Land of the Swallows black Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Land of the Swallows black wallpaper model combines the refinement of works of art with the luxury of designer decorations. Statement. Sting. Unforgettable. This mix participates...
Category
2010s Romanian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Other
Early 18th Century Dutch Delft Vase Converted into a Lamp
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A fine early Dutch delftware vase with chinoiserie decoration converted into a lamp.
Origine: Delft, The Netherlands
Date: circa 1720
Workshop: Unknown.
This 18th century Dut...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Theodore Alexander Blue & White Porcelain Lion Head Handle Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage blue and white lotus flower porcelain vase with metal plinth base and lion's head holding ring handles. Attributed to Theodore Alexander.
Dimensions:
7.5" x 5.75" x 12.25" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Glazed Ochre Foo Dogs on Pedestals
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of glazed terracotta ochre foo dogs on glazed brown pedestals. Each foo dog, a symbolic guardian of protection, sits on an eight sided pedestal glazed and decorated with bird...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
An ORIENTALIST NEOCLASSICAL CHINESE DRAGON Ceramic TABLE LAMP, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, very large and massive dragon table lamp, Chinese, Orientalist, Shabby-Chic, Zoomorphic, thick wooden base, important dragon sculpture in khaki green enameled ceramic,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century original ebonised chinoiserie floor standing lamp. Circular turned base on small bun feet with intricate turned and decorated stem. Rewired in antique style flex a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Glazed Pottery Bamboo Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful simplistic glazed pottery lamp in bamboo form. Wonderful color and detail in glazing. Fine Chinoiserie styling with deep bamboo leaf accent.
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 12ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Canton Porcelain Vase Mounted on Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
Superb in both size and artistry, this big, measuring 38 cm in height, Canton famille porcelain vase hails from the 19th-century era of Napoleon III. Adorned with a plethora of capti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH.
Good vintage condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Fish Bowl
Located in Middletown, MD
A beautiful chinoiserie fish bowl with a rich color palette featuring shades of blue, green, tan burgundy/mauve on a crisp white background. Fitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
La Barge Eglomise Chinoiserie Mirror with Rare Black Background
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
LaBarge eglomise chinoiserie mirror with rare black background. These are hand-painted in reverse on the back of the glass frame and artist signed in ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Manifattura San Carlo della Real Fabbrica di Caserta - Serving dish 18th century
By Moustiers
Located in DELFT, NL
Manifattura San Carlo della Real Fabbrica di Caserta - Serving dish in Moustiers style with scalloped edge decorated in ocher and green monochrome with a medallion in the center of t...
Category
18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica
A Hand Painted and gilt Eglomise Glass Bowl Charger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand painted and hand gilt large low bowl charger. The reverse painted eglomise decoration with chinoiserie motif with hand gilt background. The scene depicting men on h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Glass
Asian Influenced Gilt Table Lamp with Profusion of Flowers, Rosewood Base
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp features the most beautiful profusion of chrysanthemums with gilt touches resting on a rosewood base. The novel shape stands out and is unusual. It presents beautifully. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Celadon Frame with Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made and produced by Kipper himself at our shop. The artist is C. Jenkins and they have signed the frame. With their collaboration, they created a beautiful frame together. It w...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Pagoda Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain pagoda jar with removable top.
China, Early 21st Century
Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 8"H.
Good vintage condition. Minor wear includ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay.
Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and furniture from the Orient were highly in Fashion in Paris... So French furniture makers...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Pagoda Pendant Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pagoda pendant fixture. Add some Chinoiserie style to your home. Incredible details on the shape and also the hand painting works.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Dragon Vase in Cast Bronze with Chinoiserie Style Detailing
Located in Glasgow, GB
1970s Chinese vase: a striking example of craftsmanship and skill. The vase has been cast in bronze, and is distinguished by its finely detailed sculptural dragon neck - an emblem o...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box, decorated with gold and red Chinoiserie scenes on black lacquer. While Eastern in des...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Chinoiserie Framed Ceramic Art Tile 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully framed art piece that evokes style and elegance. This beautiful antique chinoiserie tile is delightfully framed in rich gold velvet and gi...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Dragon Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French 19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Dragon signed Sarreguemines.
Transferware.
Asian decor with dragons.
7.8 inches diameter.
5 plates available.
Category
1880s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rattan Tortoise Shell Pagoda Queen Headboard
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Rattan queen size bed headboard features chinoiserie pagoda styling, and a rich, tortoise shell finish. Insert is padded and upholstered in a neutral fabric. Very good condition, see...
Category
2010s Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Rare 19th Century French Doors with Capriccio Oil Painting and Chinoiserie Verso
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind set of architecturals, these French doors feature a lovely capriccio oil painting on one side and a lacquered Chinoiserie on the verso. Dating to the 1800s, the wood frames on the front side of the doors (as seen in the main photo) have been painted true white more recently. Raised layers of molding surround a large landscape painting of ochre, brown, and gold. A protruding cornice of rounded molding adorns the frames just below the canvas, above a carved rectangular molding and raised kickplate.
The capriccio (a capriccio is an architectural fantasy painting) depicts a massive, bifurcated round staircase surrounding a large outdoor fountain...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carpet with Salmon Pink Ground
Located in Firenze, IT
In the vast range of Chinese carpets, all Chinese civilization is represented and in the elements that make up the design, all Chinese philosophy is represented, the religions with B...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Jasper Cabinet Co.
USA, Circa 1970s
Cream la...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Black Lacqured Pedestal Table with Gold Trim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant black lacquered pedestal table with gold trim - to display an “objet d’art” or to use as an elegant plant stand.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Exquisite Pair! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Ormolu Table Lamps! Brass Porcelain
Located in Peoria, AZ
Decorator Delight!
PAIR!
Frederick Cooper
Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass, Ormolu & Porcelain
Wow! What an exquisite and elegant pair of Frederick Cooper lamps...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Gold Leaf Chinese Architectural Fragment Sculptures, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered are a pair of oxblood red and gold leaf architectural fragments, most likely Chinese; origin unknown. An unusual find, given the distinct right and left facing nature of the ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Beijing Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese beijing rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors with blue, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Monumental Chinoiserie Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very rare and unique blue and white oversized monumental chinoiserie bowl in excellent condition! Great for a large foyer, coffee table, dining table or console to fill and display o...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinoiserie White Glazed Ceramic Elephant Table Lamps Asian Animal Motives
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Chinoiserie Style Pair of Off-White vintage glazed ceramic Table Lamps with Elephant 2D Motives and deeply incised base.
UL Listed, each Lamp takes a regular or LED Light bulb....
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box, decorated with gold and red Chinoiserie scenes on black lacquer. While Eastern in des...
Category
19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Blue and White Waterscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Blue and white waterscape painting featuring a boat on water and architecture. Newly framed in a gilt wood frame. Signed at lower left: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Milo Baughman style Burlwood, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage 1970s burlwood and glass coffee table with brass accents.
Smoked, beveled glass, lifts out.
Stunning use of burlwood accents.
In the style of Milo Baughman or Mastercraft. ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Théodore Deck (1823-1891), Miniature Pair of Faience Vases circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Theodore Deck (1823-1891)
A deep green enameled faience miniature pair of vases molded in the Chinese Archaistic Taste.
Coves in the shape of elepha...
Category
1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Faience
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage art deco Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese art deco design and beautiful colours with green, pink, blue, yellow and brown. Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundati...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oval Edwardian Gilt Chinoiserie Wall Mirror Bevelled Glass, English circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good oval shaped wall mirror with moulded hand painted Chinoiserie decoration to the frame, with a bevel mirror glass, dating to the turn of the 19th Century, circa 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Table Set
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Absolute marvelous Chinese Ceramic Table Set in very good condition.
Set contains 1 table and 4 stools, all in bleu and red dragon figures.
1 stool has a little chip, as you can se...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jonathan Adler Black Lacquered Faux Bamboo Chippendale Chairs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, pair of black lacquered faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale armchairs with white linen upholstered seats, by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne Arm Chair. Item featured is a tall impressive size, vey unique chair. Early 21st Century. Measurements: 74" H x 26" W x 23" D x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage 7 Ft 6-Panel Asian Folding Screen/Room Divider
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Large Asian 6-panel folding screen. The screen stands seven feet tall and could be used in a multitude of applications. The front of the screen is finished in a crackled gold, depict...
Category
1980s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Palm Beach Flamingo Bird Painted Tree Silver Leaf Screen Room Divider 4 Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most beautiful 1940s hand-painted 4 panel folding screen room divider, silver leaf background. Perfectly Palm Beach with palm t...
Category
1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic figural landscape, above the three conforming drawers further decorated with figures ...
Category
18th Century European Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Chinese porcelain table lamp features hand painted floral motif on a blue ground with applied turquoise foo dog handles. Wired for US and in working order. Comes as shown wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Japanese Red Porcelain ‘Prunus’ Ginger Jar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Japanese ginger jar, hand-glazed and adorned with a ‘prunus’ illustration in vibrant blue. The body of the caddy is glazed in deep red, and atop is delicate design of hand ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold
Signed Maitland Smith Substantial Pair of Porcelain Ceramic Table Lamps Matching
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage pair of matching signed Maitland Smith table lamps.
Wire for US and in working order. Note the matching finials at top.
As with all MS pieces, the craftsmanship is first cla...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Chinese Hand Painted Red and Black Waterfall Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse in the beauty of traditional Chinese artistry with this Red and Black Waterfall Cabinet. Hand-painted with precision, it features birds amidst flora, set against a striking r...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Savona - Armorial plate 18th century, Lanterna mark
By Moustiers
Located in DELFT, NL
A Savona plate with blue decor. On the front a heraldic coat of arms - divided into two, on the right three mountains and a pontifical cross, on the left a climbing lion- within bord...
Category
18th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Chinese art deco rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Chinese rug with nice design in Chinese and art deco style and beautiful colours with a green and white field, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage silk art deco Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century Chinese shrug with beautiful Chinese art deco design with birds and flowers, and nice colours with a light green field and pink, yellow, orange, gre...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty 20th century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese floral design and nice colours with a sky blue field and pink, orange, brown, purple, green and white in design and borders. En...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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