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Chinoiserie Jars

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
Mid-Century Chinoiserie Hand Painted Orange Italian Lidded Pottery Ginger Jar
Located in Cookeville, TN
Exquisite Mid-Century Orange Italian Pottery Ginger Jar Chinoiserie. Hand Painted Flower Detail, Lidded.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

MCM Blue & White Two Dragons & Pearl Porcelain Incense Burner Tripod Bowl
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage Blue and White Asian Incense Burner Pot, Tripod Chinese Pot with Dragon Motif and Handles, Chinoiserie Dragon Porcelain. Blue and white porcelain incense burner three footed...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Famille Vert Ceramic Chinoiserie Eagle Tea Caddy in Green Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking ceramic famille vert Eagle motif tea caddy with lid. This piece is in the Americana or Traditional English style. It is made of crisp white porcelain and is decorated with...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars or temple jars. By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25"W × 5.25"D × 9.5"H. Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 12ʺH. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars by Ardalt Blue Delfia, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jars By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Good vintage condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Pagoda Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain pagoda jar with removable top. China, Early 21st Century Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 8"H. Good vintage condition. Minor wear includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 9.5ʺH. Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Porcelain Zong Vases, Blue and White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Zong Porcelain Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia. Real chinese porcelain waterproof vases in white and dark blue, produced by hand with traditional methods. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Porcelain Yuan Pots, Grey White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Yuan Porcelain Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia. Real chinese porcelain waterproof pots with lids in white and grey, produced by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Porcelain Hand Painted Asian Ginger Jar
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style ginger jar with lid, unbranded. Fine porcelain body in a hexagon shape, hand painted with a multi-color Chinoiserie scene and a tiny round handled lid. Lik...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar or temple jar. By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5.25"W × 5.25"D × 9.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar With Foo Dog Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning blue & white porcelain chinoiserie covered jar with foo dog finial China, Late 20th century Measures: 8.25"W x 7.5"D x 8.5"H. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Delft

Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar An unusual pair probably made for the preparation of herbal treatments The mortar is clean inside so it could be used i...
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19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jar with Dog on Lid
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian chinoiserie style ginger jar with lid, unbranded. fine porcelain body, hand painted with a multi-color chinoiserie scene and a tiny gold painted dog to form the handle for l...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair Famille Rose Chinese Ginger Jars with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Pair Famille Rose Chinese Ginger Jars with Bronze Mounts in Louis XVI Style.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Bronze

VIntage Cloisonné Ginger Jar With Lid, China, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Ornate cloisonné lidded vase on wooden stand with a red background! China, 1970s. This charming jar has a floral design with one bird. Vintage ginger jar In nice shape as shown...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Famille Rose Jar with Lid from China Birds Flowers Pattern 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorate a console or mantle with this colorful pair of colorful antique melon jars. Created in China, circa 1880, each enameled vase is decorated with foliate motifs, reserves depicting birds, figural scene, and further embellished with Famille rose medallions he porcelain vases jars...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jars with Classic form and decorated with the familiar joy and unity symbol of double happiness on the front and back.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar by Ardalt Blue Delfia
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar By Ardalt Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8"W ×...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars with Foo Dog Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered jars with foo dog finials China, 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 8.75"D x 10"H. Excellent condition.
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
A blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar hand-painted in exquisite deep cobalt blue. We see a peacock in a garden filled with flowers and ferns. The cover is similarly decorated a...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Delft

Chinoiserie Dutch Delft Polychrome Faience Lobed Jar, 18th Century, Holland
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Dutch Delft ginger jar of lobed form, with chinoiserie design in polychrome tin glazed enamels, 18th century, Holland. The ginger jar (missing its lid), of globular fo...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Blue and White Delft Jar Hand-Painted in The Netherlands Mid 20th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white jar is a hand-painted gem of mid 20th century Delft. What makes this jar so exceptional is the exquisite deep rich blue painting. Made by De Porceleyne Fles, thi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Delft

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded tea jars with a cylindrical form and hand decorated with flowers and leaves.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddies with Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddies with an unusual octagon form hand decorated with delicate floral designs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th C. Antique Blue & White Chinoiserie Lidded Temple Jars, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
A blue and white lidded temple jar. Depicting ancient dragons. It has Fu-dog Maks handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in the form of a fu-dog finial. Very high quality ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Round Brass Container with Removable Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Crane Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic and brass container with a brass bottom and removable lid with ceramic top. Top features a blue and white ceramic or porcelain lid with floral hand-painted and glazed d...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Brass

Feldman Chinoiserie Adjustable Brass Lotus Bouquet Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chinoiserie inspired Feldman brass lotus sculpture with flowers in assorted stages of bloom. All - but the center stalk - are adjustable; you may redo the bouquet and arrange it in a way you like. The arrangement can be changed with every season. Etched brass Asian container...
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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Brass

19th Century Decalcomania Trumpet Vase
Located in London, GB
A mid-nineteenth century Decalcomania vase of trumpet form, with a roll top and concave body, decorated throughout with chinoiserie on a cream ground.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paper

Foo Dogs Blue and White Ginger Jars Pair Vintage Large Urns Palm Beach Oriental
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of oversized blue and white foo dog top oriental ginger jars with lids. No chips or breaks.
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1960s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Samson Edmé et Cie Porcelain Jars with Chinese Motif
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched pair of 19th century porcelain urns with lids, made by Samson Edmé et Cie porcelain, of Paris. Samson opened in 1845 and soon became well-known for making reproductions of ...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of 19th Century English Ironstone Lamp Bases in Pink and Gold.
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair very large English ironstone urns with lids that have been converted to lamp bases. These pink glazed urns have a an overall gilded decoration as well as polychrome painted b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ironstone, Wood

Vintage Maitland Smith Large Blue and White Porcelain Floral Pattern Lidded Urn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Maitland Smith large decorative blue and white porcelain round lidded urn with brass rim. Thai Hand-painted lidded offering box with floral motifs, blue and white with brass rings running the circumference of the bottom, the top, and along each edge where the lid meets the jar. Vintage Maitland Smith Blue & White Porcelain Thai Celadon lidded Bowl. A large Thai hand-painted blue and white porcelain covered bowl...
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Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie jars 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 jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie jars made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jars, popular names associated with this style include De Porceleyne Fles, Delft, Edmé Samson, and Feldman Lighting Co.. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $9,800 while the average work can sell for $975.

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