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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
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOiSERIE BRASS FRAMED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920's hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with rare solid metal brass finis...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Gilt And Rouge Lacquered Carved and Mirrored Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Gilt And Rouge Lacquered, Carved and Mirrored Frame Wall Mirror with wood backing. Measures 24.75" in width and 43.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Small Signed Perret et Vibert Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small signed Perret et Vibert Chinoiserie bamboo chair from the late 19th century with mother of pearl inlaid black lacquered plaque on the back splat and rattan seat. Discover the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid 20th Century Ebony Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive pair of solid Ebony mid 20th Century Chinoiserie chairs with distinct influences seen in later designs by Michael Taylor for Baker; 1960's. Of heirloom quality possessi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Ebony, Wood

Faux Bamboo Chair Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four faux bamboo chairs painted in a dark forest green and newly upholstered in Pierre Frey’s “Honolulu” outdoor fabric. Chairs are in good condition with some wear that is co...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Black Lacquered and Brass Mounted Chinoiserie Decorated Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Black Lacquered and Brass Mounted Chinoiserie Decorated Side Cabinet in great vintage condition. Measures 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24" in height
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Carved Elm Console Table
Located in Athens, GA
imported from mainland china, in 1972… hand carved detail, 33 tall, 64 wide and 15.5 deep… solid design… table can float in any room… piano lacquer finish on top of table… shipping f...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Six Panel Coromandel Lacquer Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This coromandel lacquer screen is incised with colorful scenery depicting idyllic courtly life in a palace complex. Finely dressed ladies and their female attendants stroll throughou...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Fine Chinoiserie Table Lamps White and Brass with Foo Dogs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie style white and brass brown table lamps are mounted on round brass bases and topped with fine brass fittings and substantial round brass finials. Classic urn vase ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Union National Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet 116"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after flying in the magazines Lear jet to inspect the factory and the breakfront, the publishe...
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1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Maple, Lacquer

Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen in great vintage condition. Fine decorations on both sides. Measures 90" in width and stands 72" in height. E...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mason's Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in rare Muscove Duck Pattern, circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Large Jug or Pitcher in the rare Muscove Duck pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England, dating to circa 1825. This is a one of Maso...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Mid century oversized Asian style table lamp after James Mont.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an oversized mid-century vintage Asian style lamp. This lamp is a bust of Guan yin and features is original large silk shade. The bust has a patinated bronze finish to the su...
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1960s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Mid Century Italian Chinoiserie Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Circa 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
Mid Century Italian chinoiserie lacquered and ebonised sideboard. Circa 1950. The sideboard is of good proportions and shows superb chinoiserie red-lacquered and gilt embossed doors...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain and brass hardware. Korean Bandaji chest or trunk f...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Bamboo Lidded Storage Box Chinoiserie Modern Container Case 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing modern bamboo case or basket. Features a decorated bamboo wrapped exterior and lid. Great for display or use. Dimensions: 20.5" x 16" x 14"h
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chandelier W/ Figures Riding Camels & Pagoda Shades
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-20th Century Decorative Chinoiserie Chandelier with Figures riding camels. Shades are pagoda shaped. Very different and cool chandelier! Chandelie...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Composition

Tall Ceramic Famille Rose Pink Chinoiserie Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie famille rose ceramic vase. This piece is very tall and could be used as a floor vase, or to decorate a credenza or dining table. The top of the vessel is hand-pain...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Mid-Century Pewter and Brass Baluster Vase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage pewter and brass metal vase. Created during the mid-20th century, around the 1960s, in China. The vase is adorned with a figural scene of a tree peony in full bloom. Depic...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Chinese Embroidery Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique embroidery from China late 19th century with very nice Chinese design with birds, flowers and personages, and beautiful purple color silk foundation, entirely hand ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Vintage Japanese Porcelain African Wild Animal Jardiniere Cachepot Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Porcelain African Wild Animal Jardiniere Cachepot Planter Pot. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 13" Diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Tichelaar Makkum Delft Table Lamps, Hand-Painted
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A one-of-a-kind pair of lamps, Kie & Vit have been lovingly handcrafted from gorgeous, vintage, hand-painted vases in a Delft style by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the oldest ceramic com...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Tole Hand Painted Chinoiserie Green Large Planter Raised On Paw Feet
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Tole Hand Painted Chinoiserie Moss Green And White Large Planter Raised On Gold Gilt Paw Feet.
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Reticulated Ginger Jar Table Lamp White Blossoming Branches Birds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in style of traditional Blanc de Chine lamp with reticulated, jar shaped, ceramic body adorned with stylized blossoming branches and birds' desi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Wooden One Door Wall Hanging Small Curio Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Wooden One Door Wall Hanging Small Curio Cabinet with Mirror Back and Pagoda Shelves. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 17" W x 5" D
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Royal Delft Blue 1974 Vase Table Lamp, White Satin Lampshade with Cobalt Trim
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Introducing Mark, inspired by and named after the iconic American interior designer, Mark D. Sikes, renowned for his signature blue and white palettes. This one-of-a-kind table lamp ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Figurine
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figure. Damaged right side. Dimensions: height: 21 cm, width: 12.5 cm.  
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints. Lithographs by Alfred Adlard, J.Parkin and D.Hayes After C.W Harrison and Miss E.Hogg Original hand color Published, circa 1840 Unframed. ...
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1840s English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinese Carved Console Altar Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian carved altar or console table features hand carved images of dragons along the frieze and ornate snake images in the pierce carved leg struts. Newly high gloss lacquer in an He...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Delft Boch Frères Keramis Vase Lamp, Silk Sari Lampshade, 1872-1900
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from an antique Boch Frères Keramis vase (circa 1872-1900) from the “la Chambre des peintres hollandais” (The Dutch Painter’s Cha...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Chinese Coromandel Faux Tortoise Shell Sculpture Pedestal Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A Chinese Coramandel Faux Tortoise Shell pedestal or sculpture stand by Maitland Smith, Circa 1980s. Features a traditional Grecian form with decorative foliate motifs, a floral urn ...
Category

1980s Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Resin, Hardwood

Hand Painted Large Scale Floral Gracie Wallpaper Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most elegant hand painted wallpapers since 1898, this grand scale Gracie panel, in a silver leafed carved frame, depicts an Asian-style flowering tree with birds.
Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian landscape scenes featuring pagodas China, Late 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 18"H. Very good...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Copper, Pewter

Polished Brass Chinoiserie Garden Seat Table or Stand
Located in New York, NY
Polished and lacquered brass garden seat in the Chinese style may be used as a garden seat, side table or plant stand.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Takahashi Porcelain Playing Cat Figurine Hand-decorated with Butterflies
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare porcelain figurine of a playing cat is hand decorated with butterflies and leaves designs and gold accents. It is unusual to find a playing cat figurine; most Takahashi cats are...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Hand Woven Willow Rice Gathering Basket Bentwood Handle Bucket
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Chinese Rice Basket. Made from woven reed with a bentwood handle and calligraphy. Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 25"
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Reed, Bentwood

Huge Chinoiserie Folding Screen, circa 1950
Located in Athens, GA
This is a take on Modern Chinese Art that is Inspired by Night Revels of Han Xizai... The painting vividly represents a night party hosted by Han Xizai, who anticipated the fall of t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table
Located in Medina, OH
Large Ming style Coffee Table by what we believe was Henredon. The tag seems to have been removed from under the table. The table is in an amazing condition, with a few scuffs due to...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Table Lamp from Vintage Velsen Delft White
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meet Vasen (which means vases in Dutch, part of the meta vibe of this lamp)—she’s part Amitābha Studio's fresh blue and white series of one-of-a-kind table lamps. Flipping things on ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victorian Chinoserie Tray and Brushes Materials Papier mache Lacquer Chinoserie design (has mother-of-pearl applications) It is in excellent condition. was not used Late 19th century...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Yellow Lacquered Mirror Top Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie yellow lacquered coffee table with antiqued mirrored top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved yellow and green lacquered hardwood fr...
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1940s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Impressive Chin Ying Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Chin Ying Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Etched and patinated bronze and pewter, enameled decoration Father and son duo Philip (1907—1987) and Kelvin (born 1936) Lavern...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Pewter

Antique Buddha Meditation Lotus Flowers Watercolor on Silk Painting 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique watercolor painting on silk, showing the Buddhas under a floating canopy, seated on lotus flowers, surrounded by other monks smoking a pipe and meditating, all in a fenced of...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paint

Vintage Faux Malachite Asian Pagoda Console Table With Mirror Set
Located in West Chester, PA
Pagoda shaped chinoiserie style console table and mirror set with the original faux malachite finish. Features five drawers with big brass hardware and generous storage capacity. Fau...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Very Large LaBarge Reverse Paint Decorated Chinoiserie Eglomise Beveled Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic LaBarge mirror in very good condition with only the most minor signs of age and wear. The mirror is signed and dated by the artist and is PAINSTAKINGLY hand-paint...
Category

1980s European Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Large Foo Dog Covered Temple Jar Ginger Jars - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Large Foo Dog Covered Temple Jar Ginger Jars - a Pair. Item features Bird, butterfly, and floral decoration on both sides, lid with green foo dog handle, la...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Chinoiserie decoration of a flowering basket. Beautiful border decoration of alternating panels with foliage and tracery Unmarked Good q...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique Chinese Hand Woven Willow Rice Gathering Basket Bentwood Handle Bucket
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Chinese Rice Basket. Made from woven reed with a bentwood handle and calligraphy. Dimensions: 17" x 15.5" x 23"h
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Reed, Bentwood

Asian Foo Dog Father and Mother With Babies in Cinnabar Red
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of foo dog statues, father and mother carrying babies finished in cinnabar red. Good vintage condition with imperfections consistent with age and with hand made sculptures such ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Antique Chinese Forged Iron & Elm Water Bucket Umbrella Cane Stand 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive Chinese water bucket, circa 1890s-1910. Made elm and forged iron. Beautifully worn from years of use. A great decorative piece that could also be re-purposed as a planter, ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Iron

Display Cabinet attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique cabinet came out of a north shore estate that had the entire dining room done in pieces from Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker. The family said the owners pu...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Woven Willow Oil Container Food Storage Basket Vessel Jar
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Willow Oil Container / Food Storage Vessel. Beautifully woven with natural patina from years of use. An unusual yet perfect decorative piece for dis...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Willow

19th Century Chinoiserie Cabinet in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Richmond, London
Exquisite early 19th century chinoiserie table cabinet in black lacquer and gilt decoration. Canton, circa 1830. Extremely rare to retain most of gilt decoration in such a pristine c...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Woven Willow Oil Container Food Storage Basket Vessel Jar
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Willow Oil Container / Food Storage Vessel. Beautifully woven with natural patina from years of use. An unusual yet perfect decorative piece for dis...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Willow

Royal Delft Delvert Lamp, Liberty London Lampshade, 1968-1976
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Introducing Athena, a one-of-a-kind lamp meticulously handcrafted from a vintage Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles) Delvert vase. The Delvert series, a fusion of the French term for gr...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Pearlware Dinner Plate Blue and White, Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful early plate in a printed blue and white chinoiserie pattern and made of a type of earthenware pottery called pearlware, in the very early 19th century, by one of ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Antique Chinese Woven Willow Oil Container Food Storage Basket Vessel Jar
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Willow Oil Container / Food Storage Vessel. Beautifully woven with natural patina from years of use. An unusual yet perfect decorative piece for dis...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Willow

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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