Chinoiserie

Love intricate patterns and delicate designs? Looking for a design style that is a fusion of two different but complementary styles? Check out Chinoiserie. Before that, have you always wondered exactly what is Chinoiserie? Chairish to the rescue. Chinoiserie is French for Chinese-esque things. If you are looking for a classic design collaboration, Chinoiserie is the perfect example of east meets west. Chinoiserie has the delicate elements of Asian designs fused with the workmanship and functionality of mid-century modern furniture. Sounds fabulous, doesn’t it? We think so! With Chinoiserie style furniture, you can add big, statement pieces or small elements to accentuate the style. Two iconic elements of Chinoiserie are bamboo furniture and pagoda motifs. If you want to go big, get a couple of bamboo nightstands or a bamboo chest of drawers. In addition to the storage, bamboo’s unique color palette and iconic design will add a dash of Chinoiserie to your space. If you like design elements to be subtle, add a couple of throw pillows with pagoda motifs in white and indigo hues or Chinese Chippendale Pagoda style lamps for a touch of Chinoiserie. If you want to add glamor to your space, we’d recommend the pagoda style Chinoiserie wall mirror. The shiny metal frame and the intricate carvings will bring the glamor — it is perfect for the entryway, guest bath or even the hallway. If you love the idea of bamboo and want to use it outside of the Chinoiserie furniture context, check out Bamboo Dressers on Chairish.