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Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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
Imperial Garden Mist Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
The Imperial Garden Mist chinoiserie mural is a quiet scene with pheasants and bamboo shoots in a flowering forest. Large blooms and trees are painted in subdued colors. The mural co...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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The Land of the Swallows black Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Land of the Swallows black wallpaper model combines the refinement of works of art with the luxury of designer decorations. Statement. Sting. Unforgettable. This mix participates...
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2010s Romanian Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Kew Garden Pewter Triptych Wallpaper Panels
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Pewter Triptych is a set of three wallpaper panels suitable for framing, or wall installation with moulding or frame. These three panels are consecutive from one to two, ...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Kew Garden Green Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
Kew Garden Green Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural is a collection of twenty panels suitable for installation in any standard size home. Each individual pa...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Childrens Garden Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
This delightful Chinoiserie wallpaper mural was created with children in mind. Soft tones of yellow, red and blue are used to create an idyllic scene...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Scenes from Life (yellow) Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
Scenes from Life Wallpaper Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Scenes from life (yellow) wallpaper. Here, a tapestry of profound meanings awaits. Its aim is to transform your space into a medieval realm. One that seamlessly blends Oriental-Asian customs with the soothing embrace of nature. This extraordinary masterpiece draws inspiration from serene Japanese pastoral landscapes. It transports you to a bygone era of ancient wonders...
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2010s Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price There are 4 panels in the listed photo, price is for 4 panels of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk, currently price doesn't include any embroidery cost, Accept custom requires on the sizes, background and painting colors, tailored to any wall sizes. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chanteur Antiqued Chinoiserie Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
The Chanteur Antiqued chinoiserie mural wallpaper is a heavily antiqued blue mural showing spring blossoms and small birds that can add color or visual interest to a living room, bed...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lettuce Green
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Panel 19th Century Charlestone
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Charlestone: a reproduction of 18th century Chinese wallpaper on dark gold background, decorated with exotic birds. A set of 2 panels. ...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Panel 19th Century a Winter Tale
Located in Lahnstein, DE
This is a customized order for a set of 3 panels: ice flowers and snow birds on light blue mother of pearl background. Our wallpapers and panels are pro...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Wallpaper Peacock Garden
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Peacock garden on teal leather look background: a mystic garden, featuring peacocks and exotic birds on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty or...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Lantilly Cream Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Lantilly Cream is a beautiful Chinoiserie mural on a soothing cream background with flying birds and delicate flowers. This mural wallpaper features 3 ...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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chinoiserie hand painted Chinese Wallpaper Berkeley 19th Century Original
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Berkeley on white mother of pearl background: a reproduction of Chinese wallpaper panels, dated 1790-1810. A suite of 24 Chinese export wallpa...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Panel 19th Century Temple Newsam
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Temple Newsam: A set of three panels on ivory background, inspired by Temple Newsam estate, with gilding 24K gold elements. When put together, all three panels build one image. Our designs are based on 18th century Chinese wallpaper...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Panel 19th Century Caledon
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Caledon: exotic birds and bamboo on a red-gold metallic background, inspired by Caledon original. A set of three panels. A customized order, mul...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Panel 19th Century Enchanted Peacock Garden
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Enchanted peacock garden: a mystic secret garden, featuring peacocks and paradise birds on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty original. A set...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Wallpaper Return to Nassau, 18th Century
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Return to Nassau on blue purple background: an extraordinary design, inspired by a 18th century original, featuring tropical plants and birds at Nassau of Bahama Islands. A set of th...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Panel 19th Century Berkeley
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Berkeley: A reproduction of Chinese wallpaper panels, dated 1790-1810, in-stock. A suite of 24 Chinese export wallpaper panels was sold at Sot...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Handpainted Chinese Wallpaper Bridgerton Tribute to Danbury
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Tribute to Danbury: a Bridgerton/Season 2 inspired wallpaper (Lady Danbury music room). A set of four wallpapers on golden mother of pearl background. Our wallpapers and panels are...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Maysong Paris Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
The Maysong Paris Chinoiserie mural is a stunning wallpaper pattern making a modern statement using classic styles with monochromatic large blooms and birds placed against a bold orange background. This mural wallpaper...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Collingwood Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Collingwood is a Chinoiserie mural wallpaper that features a powdery blue background and pastel spring-themed colors with peony flowers and...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Panel 19th Century Tribute to Cobham
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Tribute to Cobham: based on Cobham Hall’s Chinese wallpaper elements. A set of three wallpaper panels. Our wallpapers and panels are produced with love and patience, the artis...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Panel 19th Century Peacock Garden Dark Gold
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Peacock garden on dark gold background: an enchanted garden, featuring peacocks on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty original. A set of thre...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Panel 19th Century Peacock Garden Teal
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Peacock garden on teal leather look background: an enchanted garden, featuring peacocks on pomegranate trees, inspired by a Qing Dynasty original. A set...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Chinese Wallpaper Return to Nassau 18th Century
Located in Lahnstein, DE
An extraordinary design, inspired by a 18th century original, featuring tropical plants and birds at Nassau of Bahama Islands. A set of three wallpapers. Our wallpapers and panel...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Paper

Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can ...
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Silk

chinoiserie hand painted Chinese Wallpaper Hellbrunn 19th Century Original
Located in Lahnstein, DE
Tribute to Hellbrunn: based on Hellbrunn Castle’s Chinese wallpaper elements. A set of four wallpapers on golden mother of pearl background. Our wallpapers and panels are produc...
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2010s German Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Chai Wan Triptych Rose Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Chai Wan Triptych is a chinoiserie mural wallpaper that depicts beautiful blooms and large birds on a muted pink background. This design can provide the perfect backdrop to any bedroom, living room, or any room in your apartment or home. Each chinoiserie mural wallpaper panel is printed on high-quality wallpaper was durability and tear-resistance. Add a chic pop of color or visual interest to any room with our Chai Wan Triptych chinoiserie...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Floral Sky Wallpaper Panel
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has b...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Lantilly Emerald Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Lantilly Emerald is a beautiful Chinoiserie mural on a striking emerald green background with flying birds and delicate flowers. This mural wallpaper f...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Blue
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Panel...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in Coral Ivory
Located in New York, NY
By using intensely saturated colors and scaling up the proportions—each panel measures 12 feet high—a demure lotus motif adapted from a 17th-century Japanese woodblock transforms int...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Vinyl Wallpaper Panel in Stone
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms on a stippled texture background. Pan...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Maysong Sea Mist Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Maysong Sea Mist is a beautiful chinoiserie mural wallpaper with large white blooms on a striking green background. This design can add vis...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Maysong Hyacinth Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Maysong Hyacinth is a beautiful chinoiserie mural wallpaper with large white blooms on a soothing purple background. This design can add vi...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Brussels Tapestry Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
Brussels Tapestry is a mural of three separate panels hand painted on a silk blue background. Each panel consists of a collage of vignettes with figures, animals, boats, and towers....
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Silk, Paper

Bamboo Forest Antiqued Wallpaper Mural
Located in Staunton, VA
The Bamboo Forest Antiqued mural features traditional Chinese watercolor style with stylized bamboo and birds. This mural wallpaper contains 6 mural pane...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Maysong Spring Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Maysong Spring is a beautiful chinoiserie mural wallpaper with large white blooms on a cool blue background. This design can add visual int...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Hand-Printed Xian Jade Wallpaper Double Roll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig & Fils chinoiserie hand-printed Xian jade wallpaper double roll. Listing is for a double roll, approximate 11 yards, new. Gorgeous Figurative green and pink chinoiserie print by the iconic house of Brunschwig & Fils. Originally introduced in 2003, this Classic chinoiserie was inspired by an 18th century needle point...
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Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Roses Blue Chinoiserie Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Roses Blue is one of our many lovely Chinoiserie mural wallpaper selections. It is the perfect addition to any hallway, dining room, powder...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Noir
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Black & White
Located in New York, NY
Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher Kireina Lotus Wallpaper Mural in Mineral
Located in New York, NY
By using intensely saturated colors and scaling up the proportions—each panel measures 12 feet high—a demure lotus motif adapted from a 17th-century Japanese woodblock transforms int...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Green
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Rock Tree Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Rock Tree is a beautiful chinoiserie mural wallpaper panel Inspired by Japanese ink wash painting. This design can add visual interest to a...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Banana Palms Silver Metal Leaf Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
This set of 5 panels is the Banana Palms design hand painted on silver metal leaf paper. Each panel measures 36" wide by 120" tall. Total mural is 15' wide...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Silk

Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Lavender
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Tree Stream Mural Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Tree Stream is a beautiful chinoiserie mural wallpaper panel Inspired by Japanese ink wash painting. This Mural Source design can add visual interest...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Vinyl Wallpaper Panel in Blush
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this Mary McDonald design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms on a stippled texture background. P...
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2010s British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Tangerine
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Schumacher Kanji Wallpaper Mural in Natural
Located in New York, NY
A reinterpretation of a woven fabric document from the Schumacher archives, this design features a repeating LOVE motif that is rendered in tight pencil lines resembling the effect o...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Paper

Chinoiserie wallpaper for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie wallpaper 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 wallpaper created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie wallpaper made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wallpaper, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Paul Montgomery, Brunschwig & Fils, and Mary McDonald. 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 wallpaper differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $338 and tops out at $1,586 while the average work can sell for $700.

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