Tuesday, April 1, 2008

CHINOISERIES: PAVILIONS AND GARDEN FOLLIES

The long awaited gently- priced version of Bernd Dams and Andrew Zega's Chinoiseries book is finally here! Highly detailed paintings of 42 pavilions and garden follies are captured in exquisite detail from 17th and 18th Century French fancies. These structures are no longer standing and many were never built, making them that much more exciting to study on the printed page. I am thinking about getting a series framed to hang in a quadrant an the wall.

Photo Courtesy of Rizzoli
The highly decorated surfaces of the chinoiserie-inspired structures harken back to a gilded world, where an outbuilding could serve the sole purpose of delighting the owner's eye. Intricate frettework, climbing floral vines and curving roof lines are captured down to the smallest detail. Available now from Rizzoli

Photo Courtesy of Velum
Blanc de chine with lattice texture and figural relief capture the essence of chinoiserie. Place these on your mantel or as a decorative element on shelves. Make them stand out by placing them against a bright background. Find out where you can purchase from Vellum New York


This charming Quadrille print captures the idylic chinoiserie landscape, palm fronds and a folly. The soothing tropical melon color would look right on a sun porch wicker chair.

4 comments:

Pigtown*Design said...

Love the print. what great colours!

Red River Interiors,LLC said...

love these vases...they areg reat for spring flowers and cuttings...I'll have to find them or something similar in my area... Fay

Topsy Turvy said...

Love that fabric!

-Lana

BeachHouseBingo said...

I love chinoiserie, this is a beautiful piece of fabric. I like to cruise the net for decorating inspiration for my home and I saw some beautiful bedding in this style on the Elegant Linens website. It's the Sferra Witney collection of bedding that features the "Bird and Flower" motif that is classic chinoiserie style. So pretty and luxurious.