Chinoiserie Armchairs
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
Wicker Bamboo Chair Blue Upholstered Seat Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made all-bamboo armchair with 'spindle' sides and back and a light-blue upholstered seat cushion, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century. A grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Chinese Corner Chair Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Chinese Solid Rosewood Corner Side Chair Carved mother of pearl inlay.
No label.
32.75 x 27 w 21 d Seat h 16.5 inches
Original Unre...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Patina Furniture Company Green Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Dining Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Patina furniture Company green Chinoiserie faux bamboo dining arm chair. Each with a custom chinoiserie seat cushion and cane seat. Signed Patina.
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Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Huanghuali Folding Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Huanghuali folding armchair.
This fine example has a contemporary design feel to it with its folding action and the smooth lines of the beautifully horse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Midcentury Asian Modern Upholstered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sophisticated and substantial set of eight dining chairs. They feature an Asian Modern design concept with high backs. Completed with dark espresso stained wood and fully upholster...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back features geometric shapes and lines. the arms...
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Decorated Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Queen Anne style black lacquered armchairs in all original beautiful glowing surface w/ finely gilded chinoiserie decoration of floating leaves and cross hatching. Measure ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
c.1820-30s Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchair
Located in London, GB
Brighton Pavilion Chinoiserie bamboo armchair with an upholstered seat, English, circa 1820-30s.
Material: bamboo frame and upholstered seat
Dimensions: H104 x W63 x D64 cm.
Category
19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Chinoiserie Regency Desk Arm Chair by Interior-Crafts of Chicago, circa 1960's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare chinoiserie/regency style arm chair by Interior-Crafts of Chicago.
Beautifully painted and crafted by Interior Crafts. Signed with medallion on underside of seat.
Completely o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Century Chair Co James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chair Co James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 30" W x 27" D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Red Painted Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting pair of early 20th-century red-painted chinoiserie armchairs showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detailing. Hand-painted scenic panels depict idyllic lan...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1980s Pair of Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing a pair of elegant 1980s Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs. Crafted with precision and timeless style, the...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Ming Yoke Back Lacquered Asian Scholars Arm Chair. Believed to be Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H x 24" W x 22.5" D x 19" Seat height x 28" Arm h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Ebonized Chinoiserie Chairs with Cane Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century hand-painted ebonized Chinoiserie armchairs with cane backs and newly upholstered seats. Cushions are a textured champagne-colored silk velvet. Matching 20" x 20...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
WaterCloset Commode Armchair Table Red Lacquer Alnwick Castle DukeNorthumberland
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare red lacquer, Chinoiserie water closed and matching table cupboard from the Collection of the Duke & Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle of Harry Potter fame
Dating from c1...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Boho Ruched Velvet Crane Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage velvet arm chairs. A deep red velvet with a ruched detail along the edge. A fabulous crane design on the back of each chair back. Hand carved detail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
'2' Regency Asian Chinoiserie Style Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Lovely ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Satin, Cotton
Set of Midcentury Chinoiserie Style Lounge Chairs by Century Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of horseshoe armchairs with "scrubbed white" finish by the Century Chair Company, 1987. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with d...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Faux Bamboo Interior CRafts of Chicago Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special pair of chairs with burled walnut backsplats and dark walnut faux bamboo frames. The chairs are in good original condition and were made by Interior Crafts of Chica...
Category
1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful pair of Chinoiserie Japanned gilt ebonized accent armchairs, Early 20th Century. Curved rounded barrel back frames feature hand painted detailed scenes, classic ball and c...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Raymond Sabota Century Greek Key Arm /Dining Chairs-Manner of Michael Taylor
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of midcentury Chinoiserie styled chairs in the manner of Michael Taylor. These solid ebonized wood framed chairs w. a cream colored velvet upholstery stand regally. Can...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Ming Style Carved Wood High Back Black Throne ArmChairs.
The pieces are complementary with different sizes for male and female.
Category
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19Th C. Pair Chinese Tortoiseshell Bamboo Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived this exceptional pair of Early 19Th C. Chinese dark Tortoiseshell Bamboo Armchairs.
These chairs have been well taken car off through the years.
Very good quality and c...
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, nicely carved details, great style and form. Circa Late 20th Century. Mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Red & Gilt & Painted Chinoiserie Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
Rouge & Gilt painted chinoiserie Armchair with caned seat
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid Century Chi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Marble
Rosewood Henredon Style Asian Chinoiserie Solid Dining Accent Desk Armchair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Henredon style Asian Chinoiserie solid wood dining accent desk armchair.
Approximate measurements in in...
Category
1980s Thai Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chinese Ju Mu Hat Armchairs with Authentication Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Wicker
Vintage Oriental Horseshoe Ming Style Cream Lacquered Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Cream Lacquered James Mont Style Ming Horseshoe Lounge Chairs. Item features solid wood frames, cream lacquered finish, horseshoe barrel backs, burgundy and gold upho...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Asian Modern Antique Armchairs Black Lacquered & Gold Finish Cane Seat, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century one-of-a-kind pair of chinoiserie antique armchairs black lacquered & gold finish with hand woven cane seats. The Backrest is thick Gilt finish depicting a travel scene...
Category
Late 19th Century South Asian Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Michael Taylor Chinoiserie Style Armchair for Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single solid walnut Asian inspired armchair by Iconic designer Michael Taylor for Baker. The chair has an Asian flair with a curved Chinoiserie style top. Flat seat has a new white c...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone over Wood Pair Armchairs Asian Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maitland Smith Style Asian Modern tessellated stone over wood Armchairs, Side Chairs.
A gray and taupe tessellated stone over wood covered chair with bronze color pattern and brass inlays.
They come with custom seat cushions...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Brass
Lacquered Stylized Ball & Claw Armchair, Carved Chinoiserie Details
Located in Miami, FL
Lacquered Stylized Ball & Claw Armchair, Carved Chinoiserie Details
Offered for sale is a vintage carved wooden ball & claw leg armchair that has been lacquered in orange. The chair...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique French Chinoiserie Armchairs, Red and Gold Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of antique French Chinoiserie Arm Chairs from the late 19th Century. These grand chairs are painted in Chinese red with gold decoratively applied on the traditional fretwork patterns. Fitted with black and red silk chair...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1930 Chinese Armchair Sculpted and Gold-Plated with Goblin
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1930 Chinese armchair sculpted and gold-plated with goblin.
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Pair 1970 Vintage Chinoiserie Rattan Bamboo Armchairs Woven Cane Seat & Backrest
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of unique bamboo armchairs. These are handcrafted chairs with cane seats feature bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns.
The backrests are designed with an ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Circa 1890-1900 Hand Carved and Inlaid Asian Arm Chairs Depicting a Village
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Intricately carved Chinese hardwood horseshoe back armchairs with detailed inlay of bone. The inlay depicts townspeople and architectural elements along with winged birds with other ...
Category
1890s Asian Antique Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Huge Asian Chinoiserie Carved Rosewood Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
Oversized Asian chinoiserie carved rosewood armchair
Appro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Rosewood
Pair of Vintage French Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Vintage French Bamboo Armchairs circa 1965-1984. Sold together and priced $6,800 for the pair.
Note: Regional differences in humidity an...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Armchair, Antique Chinoiserie Style with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie armchair is a charming example of the Asian influence on European furnishings, with a tailored architecture, ebonized finish and hand painted gold scenery on almo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Chinoiserie Style Painted and Decorated Bergere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinoiserie style bergere in cream finish with parcel gilt and sage linen upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, and Thomasville. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $1,495 while the average work can sell for $695.