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
Schumacher Shengyou Toile 18" Blue Linen Cotton Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Shengyou Toile with a self welt finish. Shengyou Toile is based on a priceless 18th-century document in our archives by court paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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
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
Chinese Blue and White Haitangzu Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese blue and white glazed ceramic pottery porcelain vase of begonia form decorated with two dragons in high relief amongst waves and clouds encircling the body and the neck...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinoiserie Cabinet On Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Chinoiserie Cabinet on stand. Beautiful detail in the wood grain with different interations of walnut and classic chinoiserie me...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture Perfume Bottle. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal Samurai sculpture standing over a round crystal bottle tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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
Chinese Hand Painted Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes - 6 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of our hand painted Chinese Crane Art Panels of Flying Red Crowned Cranes. This set of six captures the elegance of th...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
Delft - Polychrome Chinoiserie Charger
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft Polychrome Delftware platter with fine chinoiserie decoration of a central depiction of a blossoming peony against a fence.
Unmarked
Fair condition; some chipping professional...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Black Lacquered Wood Hand Painted / Mother of Pearl Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered wood chinoiserie scene detail sideboard / credenza. The sideboard features four front pull top drawer r...
Category
1880s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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
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
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
Chinoiserie Jewelry Armoire With Gold Accents 5 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse in the artful elegance of the Chinoiserie Jewelry Armoire With Gold Accents. Featuring five drawers for ample jewelry organization, this armoire combines functionality with o...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
1960s Blanc de Chine Pierced Porcelain Urn Vases, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, pair of 1960s Blanc de Chine pierced porcelain urns. The pair feature a pierced design over the center body, with a raise...
Category
1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with vibrant red lacquer, this desk showcases intricate gold de...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Heavily Carved Chinoiserie Oval Coffee Cocktail Table with Inset Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Heavily Carved Chinoiserie Oval Coffee/Cocktail Table with Inset Glass Top
Offered for sale is a heavily carved chinoiserie oval coffee/cocktail table with an inset glass top and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Black and Gold Italian Tole Bowl with Chinoiserie Scene
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, late 20th Century Italian tole decorative bowl. The piece features and hand-painted black and gold border of vines with a Chinoiserie scene along the bottom o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a detachable stand is a must have for your home. All of the chinoiserie gold foliage design was hand painted; giving it more of an organic energy. The drawers have classic English drop pulls for the hardware. The top and sides are decorated with nicely crafted garlands. The bees and the flowers in gold remind us of the open fields at sunset when the sun turns everything to a gold hue. This piece is great for bringing a calm vibration to any room; and would look lovely surrounded by plants.
Dimensions: 45.75"H x 23"W x 16.25"D
We do local delivery close or in Los Angeles for $150.
Will calculate shipping...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Gold Imari Hand Painted White and Yellow Umbrella Stand
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, 1970s Gold Imari umbrella stand. Featuring, a gorgeous, hand-painted gold, white, and pale yellow Chinoiserie scene, depicti...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gilt Chinoiserie Sofa Couch Loveseat by Broyhill and Lenoir Chair Company
By Broyhill
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous Chinoiserie sofa in Broyhill fabric by the Lenoir Chair Company. This sofa will make a statement in any room. It is upholstered in a stunning chinoiserie fabric from top t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Pattern, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900.
The Plate is circular in shape with a wavy moulded edge.
This pl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Wonderful Baguès Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Rock Crystal Vintage Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Pagoda / Chinoiserie Form Chandelier Adorned With Alternating Rock Crystal And Crystal Drops And Having A Rock Crystal Center Ball, This Bea...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Jewelry Box. A beautiful hand made heart shaped box with Chinoiserie hand painted decoration of butterfly's and nectar ...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Oriental Figural Camel Bat Tent Decoration Wall Hanging Textile Tapestry 132"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique Oriental cross stitch Bayeux style textile / tent decoration or tapestry featuring primitive figures / warriors, camels, birds, bats, antelope / deer and geometric acce...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Textile
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Art Deco Little Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Beijing Chinese rug adorned with a captivating design and vibrant colors. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. The intricate pattern, featurin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wool
1960s French Jacques Adnet Style Faux Bamboo Steel Chairs, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, pair of 1960s French steel faux-bamboo armchairs, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The pair are of incredible quality and weight. We suggest the pair be professiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Chinoiserie Cooper Finished Metal With Inlayed Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delve into the world of Chinoiserie elegance with this exquisite coffee table, featuring a copper-finished metal frame adorned with intricate designs and an inlayed glass top. This p...
Category
1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Pair Of Vintage Brass Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th century vintage brass Chinoiserie table lamp with wooden base. Harp and finial included, no shade. Height measurements are from wooden base to finial. Wired and in worki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Curved Chinoiserie Chintz Floral Textile Down Sofa
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is also ex...
Category
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Chinese cloissoné Circular Cup or Vide Poche Hand-Painted, circa 1910
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chinese cloissoné Circular Cup or Vide Poche Hand-Painted, circa 1910
Category
1910s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps.
These pink and white porcelain jars are decorated in polychrome enamel with birds and flowers. A custom base an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience opulence with this Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza. A luxurious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and rich d...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th C. Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press Cabinet 89"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique red lacquer Northern Chinese armoire, circa 1870s. The cabinets large stature sets it apart giving off a very stately vibe. Made from elm with an exquisite patin...
Category
1870s Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th century French school, oil on panel painting in the spirit of Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Late 18th century or early 19th century French school circa 1800, Louis XV style oil on panel picturing Chinese people in an ideal garden with a pagoda, a harpsichord : a beautiful 18th century style chinoiserie, showing an idyllic vision of China seen by 18th century European people.
Our work was painted in the spirit of Pillement ; it brings to mind 18th century lifestyle and softness.
Jean Baptiste...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych Wallpaper Panels
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych is a set of three wallpaper panels suitable for framing, or wall installation with moulding or frame. These three panels are consecutive from one to two, ...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Paper
White Porcelain Jardinière, Chinese Style, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White Porcelain Jardinière, Chinese style, early 20th century.
Early 20th century white porcelain chinoiserie planter, centrepiece, depicting two figures surrounding the flowerpot a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1980s Celadon Green Footpath Planter
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, double- handled, celadon green footpath planter; circa 1970s/1980s. The piece has a gorgeous, crackle finish beneath the glazing, adding to it's unique colorin...
Category
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Delft - 18th century 'Mille Fleurs' Plate
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft Chinoiserie plate with a 'Mille Fleurs' decoration of flower buds and flower sprays.
Good condition: light chipping and some usual wear to the rim.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
William IVth John Ridgway Plate Ironstone Chinoiserie Hand-Painted, Ca 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a highly decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th century.
The plate is well potted with a wavy rim...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table
This is a delightful Oriental Cabinet, it is both Long and low and is designed to be used as both cabinet and as a low dining tab...
Category
1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Hand-Carved Thai Oriental Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Dancing Female, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of hand carved Thai oriental teak wood dining chairs with dancing female. Listing includes ornately carved throughout, dancing Thai woman to backrest, carved paw feet, finely ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Liverpool porcelain bowl
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Liverpool porcelain bowl is decorated on both sides and to the centre with a hand painted Chinoiserie style blue and white landscape. Probably a small punch bowl, it measures 18...
Category
1750s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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