Hey...want to know the quickest way to add a bit of worldly sophistication to your home decor? Look no further than Chinoiserie. This charmingly exotic decorating style has been around for centuries, but it's more popular than ever. Chinoiserie evolved from a European translation of Asian design influences as far back as the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries - inspired by the wares that travellers and traders brought back their aquisitions from travel to the East. Designers began to interpret the unique style in all aspects of design, from ceramic to interior decorating to gardens and architecture. We love the way the Chinoiserie decor instantly adds a sense of history and travel to a room -- and all it takes is a couple striking pieces or upholstery at a bold pattern to perform the trick. Here are some of our favourite pieces in the Chinoiserie style.
This was the second clock I purchased from S&H. Both times I could not fault the service. Clocks are awesome and when I emailed about something they got back to me in 24hrs. Will be ordering again from S&H. Highly recommended.
I use the place mat to display a crystal long stemmed rose. The item is very well made and the fabric is beautiful. Something that I couldn’t buy in a store. Very happy with the item, very elegant.