Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
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Lounge Chairs Ottoman Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of Lounge Chairs &...
Cotton
Pair of Brighton Pavillion Style Chinoiserie Rattan Armchairs. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Midcentury Chinoiserie Brighton Pavillion Style Upholstered Rattan Armchairs. Circa 1960s, Features a rattan frame with leather straps and upholstered seat cushions...
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Oriental E...
Hardwood
Century Chair Co James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chairs (B) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chair Co James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chairs (B) - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. 30" H x 30" W x 27" D x 17" Seat hei...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-ce...
Textile, Wood
Vintage Oriental Ming Style Ebonized Horseshoe Lounge Chairs by Century (B) Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Oriental Ming Style Ebonized Black Lacquer Horseshoe Lounge Chairs by Century...
Wood
Vintage Regency Phyllis Morris Springer Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This iconic "springer" lounge chair by the legendary Phyllis Morris is a definitive example of Hollywood Regency glamour. Expertly crafted from heavy-duty cast aluminum, the frame fe...
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Chinoiserie Ming Style Horseshoe Back Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific pair of chinoiserie Ming style chairs have a dynamic shape and several wonderful details. Black lacquered frames with horseshoe shaped arms, a back with cane and a cut...
Brass
Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & White Fabric Empress Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for their extremely high construction quality and various brass piece. These chairs are c...
Brass
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric. We do hav...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chairs with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved brass arms and back are faux bamboo, with horizontally scrolled...
Brass
Chinoiserie Arm Chair by Empire Rattan Co., Red Woven Rattan, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red woven rattan arm chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company. The chair's rattan is woven in a large diamond pattern creating a striking app...
Rattan, Reed, Wood
1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company. A wonderful accent chair with diamond shaped woven ra...
Rattan, Reed, Wood
$2,650 / set
Vintage Asian Carved Hardwood Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude an air of timeless sophistication with this exquisite pair of vintage Chinese armchairs. Hand-crafted from solid rosewood-toned hardwood, these chairs are a masterclass in trad...
Marble
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous yellow plaid taffeta fabric in usable vintage condition. We do have 2 p...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage Oriental Ming Style Ebonized Horseshoe Lounge Chairs by Century (A) Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Oriental Ming Style Ebonized Black Lacquer Horseshoe Lounge Chairs by Century...
Wood
Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Wood Throne Lounge Chairs w/ Pearl Inlay - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Chinese Carved Wood Throne Lounge Chairs w/ Pearl Inlay - a Pair. Item features heavy solid wood construction, nicely carved detail...
Fabric, Wood
A pair of Early 21st Century Three Legs Chinoiserie inspired Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Early 21st Century Lounge Three Leg Chairs by Westlake Furniture Chicago. Dated year 2000 Feature a Chinoiserie inspired style with tree leg...
Wrought Iron
$2,373Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Vintage Ming Style Century Furniture Chin Hua Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage Ming style Chin Hua Horseshoe lounge chairs by Century Furniture. These chairs have a luscious yellow fabric that has a nice contrast with their Ebonized finish. They...
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Lounge Chair, Antique Chinoiserie
Located in Linkebeek, BE
19th Century Chinese Moon Gazing Lounge chair Chinese Moon Gazing Chair Measures : 55x90cm H:69cm SH:32cm Minor Structural Damages : Sea Pho...
Wood
Fantastic Pair Chinoiserie Solid Rosewood Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful hand-carved pair arm chair made in Hong Kong of solid rosewood with intricate geometric fretwork designs on the back and the sides. Square solid panel seat. Frame rests on ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Ming Style Chairs with Upholstered Cushions and Ottoman by Century Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of lovely "ming style" chairs in a very light stain by Century Chair Company of Hickory, NC. The oversized "ming" style chairs feature loose cushions in a shade of off-white....
Fabric, Wood
Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms. Carved front legs with quatrefoil and el...
2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge chair offers style and comfort for any porch or patio. The seat cushion has a wood frame at the bottom and metal support and springs, the way they used to make outdoor seat cushions...
Rattan
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it...
Wood, Fruitwood
Pair of Beige Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
Textile, Beech
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the...
Brass
$4,995 / set
H 27.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs Styled After Erwin Lambeth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut lounge chairs, crafted in the United States circa 1950s, and strongly reminiscent of the designs of Erwin Lambeth. Sculptural yet inviting, this pair embodi...
Velvet, Walnut
Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Lacquer Lounge Armchair by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style lounge accent chair by Century Furniture. This James Mont style armchair features a gloss black lacquer wood frame with brass hardware accents. Cushion is new...
Brass
$2,995
H 30 in W 28.25 in D 27.25 in
Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair with square brass sabots in the style of James Mont. Re-upholstered in El Morocco Espresso f...
Brass
Stellar Restored Pair of Rattan Campaign Loungers, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and upholstered. The chairs ar...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 24.5 in W 29.63 in D 28 in
James Mont Style - Pair of Greek Key Arm Chairs w/ Black Frames Asian Influence
By Baker Far East Collection, James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
Striking and rarely seen pair of James Mont style low lounge chairs with sculpted Geek Key arms and backs on splayed legs. Black lacquer frames to be refinished prior to shipping, cu...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Rattan Armchairs, 1960s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of rattan armchairs . Seat height: 41 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Rattan
$10,453
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in
Wooden Lounge Chair, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an lounge chair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools....
Wood
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H 32 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Coastal Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Aluminum Modular Lounge Seating
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A highly versatile vintage faux bamboo aluminum seating arrangement, designed to function as a pair of lounge chairs with ottoman or easily styled together as a loveseat configuration. Crafted in cast aluminum with beautifully detailed faux bamboo joints and stretchers, this set channels the iconic look of Brown Jordan and Phyllis Morris. The frames have been refinished in a rich exterior-grade satin finish in a deep navy-charcoal tone, offering durability while preserving subtle age-related character. The ottoman serves as a central connecting piece—allowing the chairs to be used separately or combined to create a loveseat-style seating arrangement, perfect for flexible indoor or covered outdoor use. The cushions feature a vintage chinoiserie fabric...
Aluminum
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H 44 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
1970s Oak Faux Bamboo Orange Floral Velvet Tall Back Accent Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Stafford, TX
1970s tall-back chair featuring a bold and vibrant orange and gold floral upholstery typical of the era. The chair’s exaggerated high back curves slightly at the top, adding an eleme...
Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Oak
Pair of McGuire "Marview" Rattan Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Asian inspired pair of "Marview" bamboo rattan cube form lounge chairs by McGuire San Francisco. Created in the California organic modern taste featuring a decorative open fretwork d...
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
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H 26 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft Brass & Pink Fabric 'Empress' Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Warren Lloyd, these chairs were manufactured in Italy by Mastercraft, famous now for their extremely high construction quality and various brass piece. These chairs are c...
Brass
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H 43 in W 27 in D 28 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Pagoda Figural Carved Mahogany Fireside Parlor Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Pagoda Figural Carved Mahogany Fireside Parlor Lounge Chairs - Pair. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. 43" H x 27" W x 28" D x 19" Sea...
Mahogany
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H 41 in W 22.25 in D 26.5 in
Elegant Pair of Chinoiserie Slipper Lounge Chairs Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Chinoiserie Slipper Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 10 yards of your fa...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 26.5 in W 31.25 in D 29 in
Pair of Asian Influenced Horseshoe Back Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Pair of Asian Inspired Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. Signed with Baker tag underneath. They have been recently reuph...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 32 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Side Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal side cub arm chair. Item features a bamboo wooden frame, rattan seat, pink drop cushion, rattan wrapped corners, 6 legs,...
Bamboo, Wood
C.R. Laine Chinoiserie Tufted English Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Chinoiserie design fabric with signature English armchairs. Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Plush cushioning and an exceptionally deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant, whose roomy silhouette is complemented by a gently curved back. Thoughtful details include Englishl roll arms and artfully turned legs. Finely crafted with kiln-dried wood legs and an engineered hardwood frame. Upholstered by hand.These pieces are individually produced and finished with the highest level of hand craftsmanship. All joints, braces, and corners are double doweled with reinforcements for lasting strength and durability. Comes with matching fringed throw...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Coastal Taylor Burke Home Carved Bamboo Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal carved bamboo lounge chairs. The Taylor Burke Home Beaufort style in a gorgeous Chinoiserie print. Down cushions for extra luxury. Acquired from a ...
Bamboo
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H 30 in W 27 in D 24 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Dragon Carved Hardwood Lounge Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Dragon Carved Hardwood Lounge Throne Arm Chair. Item features finely relief carved dragons throughout, large dragon and ball and claw legs, remarkably d...
Wood
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H 42 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Horseshoe Back Brighton Pavilion Style Chinoiserie Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Rising on six legs these intricately crafted iconic armchairs with cane seats and extra high horse shoe backs feature bamboo frames and Chinese themed curved bamboo open work in a ve...
Bamboo, Cane