Italian Brass Faux Bamboo Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian brass bamboo bench. Newly upholstered in Schumacher Nakuru epingle woven fabric. Seat is 16.5” tall.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Benches
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
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Chinoiserie Ming style black lacquered bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture, needs reupholstered. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
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Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie bench. Newly upholstered with a fabulous blue and white fabric. No issues or damage. Dimensions: 38 L x 20 D x 18.5 H.
Category
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Materials
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1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
$2,140Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look closely at pictures as they tell the details of the carvings.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Style Ebonized Paint Decorated Benches
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 18 in W: 22 in D: 16 in A beautifully executed pair of Chinoiserie-style benches by Drexel Heritage, showcasing the brand’s celebrated ability to reinterpret classic...
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Materials
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Mid-18th Century Chinoiserie Textured Lacquer Wood Long Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th century chinoiserie textured Lacquer wood long bench Lovely lacquered look of brown and very dark brown colors. Great addition to a dining room table or any space that need...
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Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery
$1,451Sale Price|25% Off
Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery
By Dorthy Draper, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin, Bunny Williams Home, Dorothy Draper
Located in Round Top, TX
Newly upholstered in a soft, textured, dove gray textile by Kravet from the“Barton Chenille” line. We adore this Parsons style bench with the perfect splayed leg design and pillow to...
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Materials
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Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Elm Lacquered Cane Double Chairback Hall Bench Settee Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41.5" H x 41" W x 19" D x 21" Seat height x 30" Arm height.
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, bench or coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is stat...
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Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired Bench with Hand Painted Gold Accents
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired Bench with Hand Painted Gold Accents
Located in North York, ON
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Inspired bench with hand painted gold accents. American, 1980's. Featuring violet velvet with soft gold toned piping. Woo...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
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Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Swat Valley bench with carved back in geometric patterns, large front legs with carved finials, and a woven seat. Measures: Width: 104”( he...
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Pair Of Early 20th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt & Polychrome Bench Seats
Located in Norwich, England
Stunning pair of early 20th century decorative Chinese black lacquered gilt & polychrome painted bench seats. Republican Period - Circa 1920-30. Delivery included to mainland Englan...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Benches
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LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE TWO PERSON WINDOW SEAT PIANO STOOL PART SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900-1920 Chinese Chinoiserie decorated Piano stool or window seat which is part of a la...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Fabulous Mod White Faux Bamboo Wood Pucci Style Upholstered Bench Hollywood Glam
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Mod White Faux Bamboo Wood Pucci Style Upholstered Bench Hollywood Glam
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous mod white faux bamboo Pucci style upholstered bench. The vintage upholstery shows some light wear with a few minor spots but is very presentable a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
21st C. Elegant Kidney Shaped Bench with Vibrant Botanical Toile Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st C. A beautifully crafted kidney-shaped bench with a vintage-inspired design. The seat is upholstered in a vibrant fabric that combines a traditional Toile de Jouy scene in blue ...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
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19th Century Antique Vietnamese Bench, Carved Wood with Lacquer Finish
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Banc chinois finement sculpté de personnages dans un décors traditionnel avec des motifs architecturaux et végétaux. La partie faisant assise est recouverte de rotin finement tressé,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oriental carved hall bench
$4,906Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Oriental carved hall bench
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This spectacular 19th Century hand carved oriental hall bench, with wonderful classical chrysanthemums, scrolling foliage, and mythical dragons. Batch 75 62029.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Softwood
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Chinoiserie benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie benches made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $7,600 while the average work can sell for $1,875.
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