Chinoiserie

Definition: Chinoiserie

August 3, 2007

by POPSUGAR Home 9

Currently undergoing a trendy resurgence, chinoiserie is a design and artistic style that depicts traditional Asian and Chinese motifs. Literally translated from French as "Chinese-esque," this style of decorative art originated in 17th-century Europe and was especially popular in the mid-18th century. You'll often see chinoiserie prints on wallpaper and textiles, while illustrations of Chinese landscapes and figures are common on porcelain and furniture.

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9 Comments

emalove 5 years 29 weeks

It's not a favorite style of mine, but some pieces can be pretty.

tkoblondee 5 years 35 weeks

It's not my style but I love these pieces.

books and shoes 5 years 40 weeks

Chinoiserie.. cool! That word definitely wasn't in my vocab before but I love this style!

gameboybunny 5 years 41 weeks

I like this style because it's a cleaner, more feminine art-nouveau kind of look at Asian style. It seems to go really well with cherry wood too.

Ashenturtle 5 years 41 weeks

I love looking for these pieces!

angeldevilwings 5 years 41 weeks

Love this! But then I'm biased becuse I'm part chinese, but then again I don't know a single word in chinese.Lol.

jen22 5 years 42 weeks

Love this style. My grandparents had a lot of pieces like this in their house. :)

intensebandgeek 5 years 42 weeks

I love that first pattern!

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vienvien 5 years 42 weeks

This is absolutely my s tyle--love it, love it , love it. Such beautiful designs and such a lot of "art" and "culture" in it.