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Chinoiserie is the Asian-influenced style that became popular in European decoration and design during the 17th and 18th centuries (as trade increased). The term Chinoiserie refers to the European-made imitations of Asian design, not to things actually made in Asia (and incorporates Japan and other Asian influences, not just China). While I admire Asian design, I happen to prefer the imitations, which have an English-ness or French-ness they can't seem to shake, no matter how much they try. The beautiful pink room above was featured in Southern Accents magazine.
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There are few things in this world that would drive me to steal, but if it were possible, I would peel this De Gournay wallpaper off the wall with my fingernails in order to have it in my home. It is all hand-painted (and thus, quite expensive) and so super-dreamy, I can't stand it.
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It's possible to incorporate chinoiserie in more subtle (and less costly) ways- this Chippendale-style Macau chair from Ballard Design is $279, and this pretty Ginger Jar Lamp from ShopTableLamps.com is just $150.
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1 comment:
i don't know, but in Korean it would be "yeh-pu-dah" : ) great post, such great stuff!
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