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.
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Chinoiserie Pillows by Melissa Levinson, Custom Down-Filled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom chinoiserie-style patterned pillows are absolutely captiviating. The scene includes a group of people engaged in discussion amidst red flowers and foliage, that creates a ric...
Cotton, Linen
Scalamandre Chinoiserie Toile Silk Down Pillow - Priced Each
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Chinoiserie Toile Silk Down Pillow - Priced Each
Silk
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Worn Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a worn 19th-century Chinese rug. Zipper closure and insert included. Measures: 19” x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidered Pillow, Red Brocade, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidered Throw Pillow with Tassels, Courtyard Scene A richly detailed vintage Chinese decorative throw pillow crafted in luxurious red silk brocade and embellished with vibrant multicolor embroidery. The central panel depicts a lively traditional courtyard scene with children at play, rendered in colorful shades of green, blue, purple, peach, and gold, celebrating the artistry and storytelling of classical Chinese textile design. Finished with elegant fringe trim and dramatic red tassels at each corner, this handcrafted accent pillow brings warmth, color, and cultural charm to any interior. The sumptuous silk fabric and intricate embroidery make it a striking addition to Chinoiserie, Hollywood Regency, Asian-inspired, or eclectic décor. Perfect for a sofa, daybed, armchair, or bedroom, this decorative cushion serves as both a functional accessory and a collectible textile art piece. Dimensions: 16 in. x 16 in. Materials: Silk brocade, embroidered silk, tassels Origin: China Period: Late 20th Century Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Keywords: Chinoiserie, Hollywood Regency, Chinese export, Chinese silk pillow...
Silk
Dragon Cushion Hand Embroidery Silver Thread On Grey Silver Silk Satin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with Dragon Design, Hand Embroidery with silver thread hand woven on the front panel, back side plain silk. Base Fabric Silk Satin col. Silver Grey from Italy.- the colour sh...
Silk
Dragon Cushion Hand Embroidery With Gold Thread And Beading On Silk Color Straw
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Cushion is made from Italien silk Taffeta in col. straw and embellished with a Dragon design - all in hand embroidery with gold thread in different shades and beading. The cush...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Large Green Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an old Chinese rug predominantly in green. zipper closure and polyfill provided Measures: 23'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Worn Chinese Lumbar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a worn 19th-century antique Chinese rug. 16'' x 24''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese blue Peking rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$652Sale Price / item|31% Off
Scalamandre Duchess Silk Double Tassel Curtain Tieback, Carved Jade, Red, Blue
By Scalamandre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scalamandre duchess silk double tassel curtain tieback, carved jade, red, Y blue.
Jade
Large rectangular pillow of antique silk velvet and an antique Chinese textile
Located in New York, NY
Made from an antique Chinese silk textile, this large rectangular lumbar pillow is refined yet opulent. It is fabricated from an Asian brocade antique textile and luxurious 19th cent...
Silk, Velvet
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Worn Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a worn 19th century worn antique Chinese rug. 20'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Chinese Chinoiserie Silk Throw Pillow, Hand-Crafted, Red Tassels, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian decorative throw pillow with fringes and red tassels. Luxury silk in red with scene of kids playing outdoor in traditional Chinese costumes.
Silk
Chinoiserie Turquoise Silk Throw Pillow with Floral and Birds Oriental Asian Des
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chinoiserie Turquoise Silk Throw Pillow with Floral and Birds Oriental Asian Design.Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Silk Cushion adorned with border...
Silk
S.M. Hexter Co., 'Hirado', Mid-Century Hand Printed Fabric, U.S., circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
S.M. HEXTER CO. - 'Hirado' - mid-century hand printed fabric - very fine quality - 100% glazed cotton - suitable for crafts/pillows/window covering...
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Large Chinese Pictorial Goat Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a pictorial motif. Measures: 15" x 21".
Wool
Decorative Silk Cushion with Hand Embroidered Peony Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decorative cushion with hand embroidery, The Peony Design is embroidered on silk satin color champagne, the back side of the cushion is made from bamboo velvet in color dark brown, t...
Silk
Pair of Chinoiserie Style Pillows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty Pair of toile style cotton pillows with flowers, birds, figures and pagodas printed in an alluring blue on a yellow background. Priced Individually
Cotton
$1,777Sale Price / set|20% Off
Decorative Silk Cushions with Hand Embroidery and Hand-Painting Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of decorative cushions with hand embroidery and hand-painting in the style of Emperor's Garden, handwoven silk taffeta Chase Erwin Diva col. chocolate, embellished with hand...
Silk
Silk Cushion Floral Design Hand Embroidery Color Sand, Brown and Turquoise
Located in Hamburg, DE
Silk Cushion col. sand with hand embroidery and hand painting, The painted branches have a silver thread hand embroidery outline - the blossoms are made from suede with silver beading, the cushion had been used as showroom sample, the plain back has crease marks - see photo Details of the cushion cover size 65x45...
Silk
$1,767Sale Price / set|20% Off
Decorative Silk Cushions with Hand Embroidery and Hand-Painted Color Chocolate
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair of decorative cushions with hand embroidery and hand painting in the style of Emperor's garden, silk taffeta Chase Erwin Diva col. chocolate, embellished with hand embroider...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Turkish Texile Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid-20th century Turkish textile. Bolster size. 11'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Dragon Design Cushion Silk Brown With Hand Embroidery in Metal Gold Thread
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Cushion made from silk satin from Italy in col. bronze brown with Dragon Design in Chinoiserie Style with delicate hand embroidery using gold thread in different shades. The c...
Silk
Silk Long Pillows by Giovanni Patrini, Chinoiserie Design, Italy, 1985
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Refer. B/35 - 2- Silk cushion in horizontal stripe with an elegant Chinese bowl, designed by Italian architect Giovanni Patrini. I have another one, ...
Silk
Fornasetti Silk Cushion Mano Hand
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. The decoration plays with the anatomic theme in a surreal an...
Silk
$540 / set
H 16 in W 25 in D 5 in
Custom Chinoiserie Pillows, Cotton and Down, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with a printed chinoiserie cotton front and a coordinating green back and self welt detail. Down inserts, sewn shut.
Cotton, Linen, Down
$250Sale Price|61% Off
H 16 in W 16 in D 5 in
Luxurious Down Filled Green Genuine Sheared Beaver Fur Throw Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
Luxurious down filled green sheared beaver fur throw pillows. In a deep moss green, the plush elegance of these sheared beaver throws has been ful...
$350 / item
H 19 in W 13 in D 7 in
Animal Print le Tiger Lumbar Pillow with Down Fill Custom Variations Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif Tiger Print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. Front features gorgeous thick velvet animalia print. Back features a crisp cream. Down filled. Knife edge with zipper. In ...
Cotton, Velvet, Down
Scalamandre Leopard Velvet Pillows
Located in Tampa, FL
An exceptional pair of Scalamandré leopard velvet pillows in a luxurious silk and cotton blend. The iconic Scalamandré pattern brings bold movement and unmistakable designer pedigree...
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
$510
H 4 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Needlepoint Rose & Fortuny Glicine Throw Pillow, Down & Feather, Custom.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Needlepoint Rose with Fortuny Textile Throw Pillow, Down & Feather, Custom. Adorable. From a Park Avenue estate. Originally paired with a Dorothy Draper sofa.
Textile, Silk
$500 / item
H 19 in W 19 in D 7 in
Square Velvet Le Tigre Down Fill Pillow in the Manner of Scalamandre
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Square shape animal motif tiger print pillow. The front features gorgeous thick velvet animal print. Back features a crisp cream. Down-filled. Knif...
Velvet, Down
$425 / item
H 12 in W 18 in D 7 in
Leopard Velvet Lumbar Animal Print Pillow Att Scalamandre Leopardo New Multiple
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif leopard print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. The front features the gorgeous thick velvet Leopardo print. Back features a crisp cream. Down-filled. Knife edge with z...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Down
$450 / item
H 13 in W 19 in D 7 in
Animalia Tiger Print Down Filled Lumbar Pillow in Navy Blue and Black
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An animal motif tiger print lumbar pillow in navy blue and black. Multiple available. The front features a gorgeous thick velvet animal print in blue and ...
Fabric, Down
Animalia Tiger Print Down Filled Pillow in Pink and Black
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif tiger print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. The front features a gorgeous thick velvet animal print. The back features crisp black linen. ...
Fabric, Down
$107Sale Price|55% Off
H 20.08 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
19"x21" Traditional Handmade Throw Pillow, Embroidered 100% Silk Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Decorative suzani cushion cover made of hand embroidery silk on a silk background, flowers, and vine motifs, linen backing with zipper, no insert. Delicate and specialized washing...
Linen, Silk
Ottoman Silk Hand Embroidered Suzani Cushion
Located in London, GB
The Ottoman Tulip and Carnation Motif Suzani Hand-Embroidered Cushion is a magnificent fusion of history, elegance, and artisanal craftsmanship. The tulip and carnation motifs are tw...
Cotton, Silk
Pair of Cowan & Tout Printed Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined pair of rectangular decorative pillows crafted from a Cowtan & Tout printed linen featuring an elegant chinoiserie motif with exotic fauna and stylized botanical elements...
Linen
Pair of Silk Chinoiserie Style Cushions
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair of Silk Chinoiserie Style Cushions , crafted in the traditional atelier method — fully hand-stitched closed with no zippers or modern fasteners, probably made in France. The f...
Silk
Jean Paul Gaultier Rectangular Gold Satin Jacquard Pillows - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
A new pair of custom-made rectangular pillows by Cafiero Select in a stunning gold satin from Jean Paul Gaultier. The fabric is intricately embroidered with a Chinoiserie pattern tha...
Satin, Down
Jean Paul Gaultier Gold Satin Jacquard Pillows - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
A new pair of custom-made square pillows by Cafiero Select in a stunning gold satin from Jean Paul Gaultier. The fabric is intricately embroidered with a Chinoiserie pattern that spr...
Satin, Down
Custom Chinoiserie Dragon Pillows by Melissa Levinson, Blue Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish pair of custom pillows made from a printed linen by Twigs, showcasing a painterly chinoiserie-inspired design. The fabric features soft shades of sky blue, indigo, and crea...
Linen
Mackenzie Childs Style Chinoiserie Accent Pillows, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Asian Chinoiserie accent pillows In the manner of Mackenzie Childs USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 21.5"W x 21.5"D x 9"H. Very good vintage condition.
Upholstery
Scalamandré chinoiserie tasseled silk pillows/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of Scalamandre chinoiserie silk damask pillows. These soft silk tan pillows have a Chinese inspired romantic scene with sage green tassels on the edge. The reverse is ...
Fabric
Pair of Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of decorative pillows crafted in a richly woven jacquard fabric featuring a sophisticated chinoiserie-inspired pattern. The design showcases stylized birds and scroll...
Cotton, Velvet
Scalamandre chinoiserie tasseled silk pillows/ a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of chinoiserie silk damask pillows. These soft silk tan pillows have a Chinese inspired romantic scene with sage green tassels on the edge. The reverse is a tan plush ...
Silk
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Dragon Cushions Hand Embroidery Silver Beading on Silk Velvet Colour Heather
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Cushions with Dragon design, hand embroidery with silver beading and silver thread on the front panel, base fabric front panel Dedar Silk Velvet , back side plain silk from C...
Silk
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Cushion Dragon Hand Embroidery Silver Thread On Black Hand Woven Silk
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cushion with Dragon Design, Hand Embroidery with silver thread hand woven on the front panel, back side plain silk, base fabric silk bruno triplet # 68, Hand Woven Silk, colour Jet B...
Silk
Pair of Mazianno Pattern Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly constructed custom pillows made with vintage bittersweet & cream colored Fortuny textile fronts and vibrant linen backs. Down inserts, hid...
Cotton, Linen