What better way to celebrate Chinese New Year than with a dose of Chinoiserie chic?
Chinoiserie is actually a French term that can be translated as "chinese-esque". It's been a recurring theme in European decorative arts since the 17th century and was especially popular during the whimsical rococo period (thanks Wikipedia). The style itself has both European and Chinese influences. Think de Gournay wallpaper, silk fabrics, red lacquer, jade, ming vases and furniture, blue and white china. It's all very intricate and fabulous really.
1. Blond 19th Century Chinese Cabinet | 2. "Silhouettes" by Michael Thompson | 3. Chinoiserie Lantern |
4. Framed de Gournay Wallpaper | 5. Red Lacquer Root Table | 6. Jade Pottery Table Lamp | 7. Antique Bronze Dragon Head Artifact | 8. Pair of Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs | 9. Cobalt Blue Chinese Antique Rug | 10. Antique Linen Chaise | 11. Blue and White Porcelain Charger | 12. Ceylon & Cie Thebes Barstool | 13. Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard
In other exciting news, Savvy Home is now on Facebook! Come visit! X
Oh, I have a weakness for Gournay wallpaper. That first image is killer. I also wanted to say thanks for commenting on my guest post at VMac and Cheese. Those comments meant a lot to me. xo
ReplyDeleteChelsea, you're so welcome. I loved your honesty and so far am loving your blog too! X
DeleteObsessed with #2 and #9! Oh, and visiting you on facebook now :-)
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eileen
I know, that rug is killer right? Thanks for spreading the Facebook love! X
DeleteTotally gorgeous! And love that modern interpretation in #2!
ReplyDeleteSo do I! I'm definitely all for giving Chinoiserie a fresh twist!
Deletevery beautiful, i love that red setee!
ReplyDeleteIsn't is gorgeous! Perfect shade of red and works so well with the wallpaper...
DeleteI adore chinoserie! All these items you feature are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sam
www.ThePeakofTresChic.com
Thanks Sam! I love it too. Especially mixed with other styles! X
Deletelove your chinois choices!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lovely!
DeleteI love chinoiserie! But again I'm a sucker for rococo! My mom loves it too! She jokes and says she was a member of the Versailles court in a previous life! I believe I was too!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you have had the chance to go there, but there's beautiful chinoiserie in Sanssouci in Potsdam, Berlin. One of my friends couldn't take rococo anymore, but I was loving it! I love the way they translated the inspiration they took from distant and exotic places, such as China, India and Africa, into a more European feel.
I would LOVE to go to Berlin. Besides my German could really use some practice! Thanks for the tip! X
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