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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
Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion Faux Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith Brighton Pavilion accent chair. Made of bamboo and rattan featuring chinoiserie styling with bentwood horseshoe back, faux tortoiseshell finish and ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century black lacquered chinoiseries silverware chest by Maitland Smith. Features a scene of familial figures in a garden on the lid and Chinese landscapes along the sides....
Category

1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Minton Chinoiserie Style Set Of 12 Hand-Painted English Transferware Plates
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it provides detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. An exceptional set of 12 flat...
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Ginger Jar Vases Bird Design, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful collectable pair of ginger jars/vases/urns with pheasant bird design by Imari Porcelain, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Japan is known fo...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Chinoiserie Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Chinoiserie Painted Commode Chest of Drawers.
Category

1990s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A handsome hand-painted oriental screen / room divider, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome vintage oriental partition or room divider, 20th century. Hand-painted with Asian birds and flowers in tones of licorice, maraschino, and frond green against a glowing gol...
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine PAIR of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plates in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good PAIR of early Mason's Ironstone pottery Desert Plates or Dishes in the very decorative Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Delft 'Peacock' plate by Quirinus Mesch - second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Elegant Chinoiserie Floral Pillows – 20x20, Duck Feather Fill
Located in Clermont, FL
Pair of floral pillows by Canaan and Company. Designed to capture the beauty of traditional Chinoiserie artistry, 20x20-inch accent pillow features a floral motif on a rich green ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Linen, Feathers

Late-20th Century Chinoiserie Regency Sculptural Pagoda Ho Ho Bird Wall Mirror
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A highly decorative vintage Chinoiserie mirror featuring an ornate faux bamboo frame with intricate Ho Ho birds, floral motifs, and a pagoda crown. Previously Finished in a soft gree...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
Category

1990s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Chin Hua Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Chin Hua Chinoiserie Buffet / Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a burl maple veneers, finished back, black lacquer, brass hardw...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Chinese Porcelain Hunt Punch Bowl Famille Rose Signed Circa 1770
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Chinese porcelain punch bowl with a hunt with dogs and horses hand-painted in famille rose and blue. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770. The bottom of the bowl is signed.
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1770s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Japanese Inspired Screen Black Silk With Gold Embroidery
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This beautifully crafted folding screen (paravan) with a classic and elegant design, featuring three panels connected by hinges. The dark almost black fabric is decorated with intri...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Porcelain Ceramic Flower Motif Painted Urn Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking large table lamp features urn shaped ceramic or porcelain body, decorated with hand-painted traditional motifs of leaves and large flowers in blue, red, lilac, and green, o...
Category

20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain Hunt Vase Famille Rose Signed Circa 1770
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Chinese porcelain vase with a hunt with dogs and horses hand-painted in famille rose and blue. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770. The bottom of the bowl is signed.
Category

1770s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie LaBarge Verre Églomisé Black and Gold Mirror, 1986
Located in Harlingen, TX
An exquisite late 20th century chinoiserie style La Barge reverse hand painted and gilt glass wall hanging mirror, signed and dated 1986. It features a gorgeous verre églomisé applic...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Lidded Box, circa 1880
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English black ebonized japanned papier mache lidded box with an Asian chinoiserie design, circa 1880. This fine box is hand made with hand painted figures, a Chinese...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rare English Chinoiserie Cockpen Bench or Chairback Settee
Located in Richmond, London
A very decorative triple-chairback settee or bench of rare 'Cockpen' design, inspired by the 'Chinese Chippendale' style. This particular form of fretted-trellis chair-back known as...
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Perfect for that powder bath! This is a red lacquer chinoiserie cabinet with gold faux bamboo accents. The cabinet opens to a single sh...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture features a galloping horse stepping on a flying bird, with prominent green verdigris patina on highly detailed cast. The sculpture is a replica of the Flyin...
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Chinese lacquer console cabinet in gorgeous shades of ochre, blue, white, red and green. The painted floral door panels are accented with Chinese writing. Note the...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare set of eight Minton Imari style dinner plates, England, circa 1910. A beautiful antique set saturated with vibrant Imari colors of cobalt blue, earth...
Category

1910s English Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Chinese Lacquer Tea Coffee Table Inlaid Mother of Pearl Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 20th century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Coffee Table. Table features mother of pearl and soapstone design of Chinese figures on top with scrolled apron containing Chinese flora...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps with dragon motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white lamps with dragon motif. 20th Century. 8" diam. 15" to top of vase 25.5" overall height
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful antique silk Japanese Embroidery « the tigers »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Japanese embroidery with beautiful design with tigers, and with nice natural colours in hues of yellow, green, brown and black , entirely...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silk

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Blue & Brown Floral Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century porcelain vase / urn by Maitland Smith. Features round panels of chinoiserie floral designs, framed in a background of speckled brown and a pattern of spirals aroun...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Oriental Famille Rose Porcelain Fish Bowl Breakfast Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Chinese Oriental Satsume style planter / fishbowl / fish pot / jardiniere on stand with glass top - converted for breakfast dining table. Features a floral and fish th...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood

Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars with cherry blossom design, circa mid-20th century, Japan. A great set for a table, mantel, shelf or cabinet, etc. Very good condition ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Category

2010s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Blue & White Hand Painted Ceramic Garden Stool Drum Side Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Chinese Blue & White Ceramic Garden Stool or Drum Side Table. Hand painted in traditional Chinese motifs with a dragon and phoenix on opposing sides. The top surface measures...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Chinoiserie Pagoda Mirror
Located in Redding, CT
Large Italian Chinoiserie Pagoda Mirror. Perfect for that formal entrance. Gorgeous detail to this statement piece. Shades of blue and cream. Would pop against a busy wallpaper.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Important Maison Gripoix Floral Arrangement, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important Gripoix Floral Arrangement, from the former YSL Showroom on West 57th St in New York City. One of an important trio that were used for decoration within the Lalanne designed iron showcases...
Category

1970s French Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

C1930s Black Lacquer Chinoserie Drinks Cabinet
By Masako Ichinose
Located in London, GB
Black Lacquered Chinoserie Drinks Cabinet on a giltwood Stand This Cabinet is Very Attractive with Raised Decoration The inside is Fitted with a Blue Painted Interior Dates C1930s
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Maitland Smith Lacquered Chinoiserie Dome Top Lion Handle Storage Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive lacquered keepsake box by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a chinoiserie motif with flowers and Asian figures. the box is in the form of a treasure chest with hing...
Category

1990s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Red Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Red Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...
Category

1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter. Decorated with butterflies , birds and flowers. 9.8 inches diameter.
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Chinoiserie Tole Metal Wall Mirror Pagoda Form Vitrine / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century chinoiserie pagoda form tole vitrine. There are two available. The interior does have a light. There are two glass shelves with 11 inches separating each ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Selection of Chinoiserie Mirrors Beautiful Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Elegant Chinoiserie Mirrors, probably American, circa 1950s. They are priced at $1650 each. The mirror on the left measures 48.5"H x 24"W x 1.25"D. The mirror on the rig...
Category

1950s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Silver Godinger Chinoiserie Pagoda Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of silver plate salt & pepper shakers in the form of pagodas By Godinger Circa 1970s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 3.5"H. Very good vintage condition.
Category

1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Coat & Hat Rack
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Delightful French late 19th century faux-bamboo carved fruitwood accordion hat & coat rack for mounting on a wall. Perfect for an entryway, the piece is adjustable from 7-49” wide, c...
Category

19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1820 This is a substantia...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & Platter Ca. 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860. The "Peacock" pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820. The pattern features two peacocks...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

Johannes van Lockhorst, Delft polychrome plate - early 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare early 18th century Delftware plate with rare chinoiserie decoration in blue and iron-red. Marked IvL for Johannes and Margaretha van Lockhorst-van der Gucht, owners of De Klaauw...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Faenza - Garofano decor plate, late 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Faenza plate with the famous carnation decor 'Garofano', late 18th century The Garofano design was initially developed in the Italian region of Lombardi...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Burton-Ching Georgian Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching Georgian Black & Gold Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tortoise Shell Bamboo Side Table with Chinoiserie Branches and Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century "tortoise Shell" bamboo with a lacquered top with images of branch and bird in gold. A complement to many spaces as a side table for dinks books or a small lamp. The...
Category

19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint, Bamboo

Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century during the Meiji period in Japan. The jar features an elongated ovoid-shaped body, and is decorated in a chinoiserie style, and adorned with Japanese symbolism... Encircling the body of the ginger jar are two green...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere, probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etagere, or display case. The collection of Japanese bronzes se...
Category

1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970's Chinoiserie Storage Chest In Rattan With Brass Accents
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Dark-Toned Rattan Storage Chest with Brass Accents Add a touch of elegance to your home with this beautiful dark toned rattan storage chest, designed in a classic...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Painted Scenic Chinoiserie 4 Panel Floor Screen Room Divider
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Hand Painted Scenic Chinoiserie 4 Panel Floor Screen Room Divider
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Signed LaBarge Eglomise Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Beveled Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a classic LaBarge mirror with wonderful chinoiserie painted scenery, butterflies, ladies and bridges depicting everyday life in rural antique China. The mirror features a gor...
Category

1980s European Vintage Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowe...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paper

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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