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Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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 English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl

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...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Cartier Hand Painted Enamel Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Cartier hand painted enamel porcelain oval trinket box. It depicts an East Asian landscape with a couple wearing oriental outfits in the front o...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Old Rare Wooden Sculpture "Sleeping Chinese Baby"
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enjoyable wooden statue with a smiling sleeping Chinese baby, with the head resting on a pillow. This was used as a head rest for elaborate hairstyles of...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Green Cloisonné Enamel and Brass Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An enamel cloisonné and brass jewelry box with cherry blossom design, circa late-20th century. Box is great for jewelry or small items on a vanity, desk, nightstand table, etc. Colors include green, light green, gold, brass yellow, pink, red burgundy, and black. Very Good condition as shown in images. Box measures: 2" Height x 3" Depth x 4.75" Width. Also available: Black acrylic table...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Tiffany Le Tallec Cirque Chinois Porcelain Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Atelier Le Tallec For Tiffany & Company, 20th century. One of the most collectible patterns, these boxes do not come available often. Marked to bottom.
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie flower frog, tulipiere vase, or cachepot with removable lid Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 11.25"W x 8.25"D x 8"H. Very good original vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar. By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25"W × 5.25"D × 9.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

Mid 20th Century Vintage Blanc De Chine Figures - Set of 4
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 4 vintage blanc de chine figures. Overall good condition with one removable hand missing from one figure. Please see photos.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie Enamel Decorated Vermillion Red Wall Mirror 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinoiserie decorated wall mirror offers shaped form with Vermillion red frame having hand enameled foliate and lattice elements encasing a beveled mi...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Chinese Sculptural Crackle Glaze Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage piece of ceramic chinoiserie. This beautiful urn is sculptural as it is versatile. Traditional chinoiserie profile and lines define this beautiful piece while the...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
Mid century white porcelain hand decorated foo dog with yellow and blue glaze colors and git accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Gold

Rare Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Ceramic Female Sculpture Decanter Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage, ceramic and rare sculptural decanter in the shape of a female bust. This beautiful piece exhibits chinoiserie details and is delightfully finished. The piece exhibit beautiful finishes stylistically relevant to the 1950’s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar With Foo Dog Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning blue & white porcelain chinoiserie covered jar with foo dog finial China, Late 20th century Measures: 8.25"W x 7.5"D x 8.5"H. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Delft Polychrome Faience Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century delft faience polychrome painted vase with round body and narrow neck ending in an open bulb. Beautifully decorated in blue, orange, brown and green with large medalli...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Faience

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Vases and Jar Garniture by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful set of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelains, including three vases and two covered jars. An instant collection! B...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8"W ×...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase By Ardalt, Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Pagoda Jewelry Box With Clock
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Jewelry box with a pagoda style beautifully decorated, has a working clock that can be removed with a push through a hole on the back to adjust time or change battery This ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Hat Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unusual example of a 19th century hat box in Fine Chinese coromandel lacquer. The hat box retains its original butterfly shaped chased brass lock plate. The lacquer feature...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Josef Inwald Art Glass Platter With 5 Claw Dragon - Barolac Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josef Inwald, circa 1930. A good quality and large platter made of glass with 4 dragons. Beautiful chinoiserie decoration to the surface - well known pattern. "The founder of the...
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20th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vintage Midcentury Chinese Bronze Brutalist Style Vase Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique Chinese bronze cast archaic style ritual vessel or vase. This beautiful piece is ornate in design with simple lines. The vessel stretches outwards while keeping ...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ceramic Chinoiserie Elephant Garden Stool With Trunk Up
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ceramic elephant garden seat (or end table for cocktails) features a bright, glazed finish and a raised trunk signifying good luck. Good condition with imperfections consistent with ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act a...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Export Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century hand decorated porcelain foo dogs featuring a cinnabar ground accented with colorful glaze polychrome and gold accents.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This charming 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box has seen many hands and much love having developed a deep natural patina over its 20...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Dish Jewelry Tray w/Parrot Bird on Bamboo Plant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain jewelry dish/plate/tray by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Tray vide-poche features a Phoenix parrot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Small Vintage Chinese Enamel Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Small vintage brass stamp box with enamel decoration. Marked China on bottom and sloped interior bottom. Overall patina with a few tiny dings t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Russian Blue and White Porcelain Double Horse Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful blue and white porcelain double horse candle holder. Russia, Late-20th Century Measures: 6.5"W × 2.13"D × 6.88"H Excellent original v...
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Late 20th Century European Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Pair of Porcelain Cache-Pots
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of polychromed hand painted porcelain with Japonisme floral decoration Ormolu-mounted with open-worked base and rim Louis XVI Style circa 1880.
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1870s French Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars. By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25"W × 5.25"D × 9.5"H. Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Vases by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain vases By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, mid-20th century Measures: 5.25"W × 5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Delft Dishes Antique Pair Made circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft dishes with lovely chinoiserie decoration, which features an image of a vase overflowing with flowers. Around the vas...
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1770s Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Delft

Chinoiserie Blue and White Divided Ceramic Decorative Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite long ceramic divided box with a lid. Decorated in a blue and white glaze, this long rectangular box features a divided interior. The exterior is glazed in blue and white...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Located in Mérida, YU
Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock. This is from the Marina series in white Lucite featuring Chinoiserie. Some scratches on the surface. Excelle...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and beauty in a compact form. Beautifully patinated piece from the 1940s. Four character sea...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

English Delft Candle Holders
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of blue and white Delft porcelain candle holders. Crafted in England. Decorated with floral motifs and embellished with t...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Birds Made by Jeanne Reed’s
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of porcelain hand-painted birds standing on a branch Made by Jeanne Reed’s for the Historic Charleston Foundation This pair would look stunning on a fireplace mantle ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Asian Cloisonné Incense Burner
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Asian Cloisonne Incense Burner is a wonderful decorative accent from a bygone era ~ that still works! The process to create...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, Available in different colors. Two versions: one with a Chinese sce...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, available in different colors. Oval shaped with lion foot and lion ...
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

19th century Chinoiserie Tole Lamp Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century tole painted urns fitted with brass paw feet onto pedestals. Newly rewired and converted into lamps. Gold gilt chinoiserie motif. Tapered retro hard back fine linen shad...
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1850s English Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin, Brass

19th Century Blue & White Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century blue & white vase features the vivid blues so desirable with the makers of such goods since the 15th century. The blues were derived from cobalt oxide, which interesting...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars with Foo Dog Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered jars with foo dog finials China, 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 8.75"D x 10"H. Excellent condition.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
Breathtaking vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie large decorative statues 1 male and 1 female comprised of bright red plastic-coated plaste...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Paint

Antique Pair Asian Chinoiserie Cloissone Vase in Green Earth Tones
Located in Opa Locka, FL
A Stunning Pair of Antique Asian Cloissone Vase. Green earthy tones. Beautiful pair with one very small not noticeable dent. Not detracting in the least.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of mountains and village.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Mason's Ironstone, Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, and Maitland Smith. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $216,780 while the average work can sell for $836.

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