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Chinoiserie Wallpaper: Behind The Style & Interiors Inspiration
Our Chinoiserie Collection is based on the Chinese-style decorations that became popular in the Royal Palaces across the Western world principally between 1750 and 1850. Many are, happily, extant and have been restored to their former glory. Some were actually purchased in China and brought back on the East India Company ships, whilst others were painted by European artists in the same exotic and flamboyant styles. de Gournay has adapted these designs to contemporary interiors and extended the range of backgrounds and colourways in order to make this ancient skill of Chinese painting relevant and beautiful in a multitude of different interiors. We have an enormous archive of images both of historic papers and of our production over the last 40 years which we can adapt to your needs and we are always happy to work on new designs with our clients.

CHINESE MOTIFS
The Chinese culture has been interpreted by various artisans over the years and as a result, it is a fusion of designs and trends. Each century, the design has evolved to incorporate the stylistic elements of the East. Chinoiserie can be recognised from the following characters and motifs. These depictions found their way into paintings, wallpaper, textiles, furniture carvings and house accessories such as clocks and porcelain.

CHINESE LANDSCAPES
Many Chinoiserie designs in art and interior design are inspired by romantic and spectacular oriental landscapes and lavish gardens.

FLORALS & EXOTIC BIRDS
Chinoiserie draws its inspiration from nature and in particular, tropical birds, flowers and elaborate garden scenes. The designs are usually asymmetrical and are found in all manner of Chinese inspired furniture and wallpapers.

CHINESE FIGURES & ANIMALS
At a time when international travel was rare, the orient was a mystical, exotic and romanticised place. The Chinese figures and animals featured in European designs were copied directly from Chinese objects or representations of what designers thought Eastern culture to be.

MYTHICAL CREATURES
Dragons are a symbol of strength and luck and they have key importance within Chinese culture and mythology. Dragons appear in all manner of Chinese objet d’art and are a key character that is often seen in Chinoiserie inspired design.

SHISHI
Shishi means “lion” in Chinese, known as Foo Dogs in English culture, also appear in many Chinoiserie designs. Shishi are considered Chinese guardian lions that appear outside palaces and temples to ward off negative energy.

PAGODAS
Pagodas are synonymous with East Asian culture, designed as multi-tiered structures that serve as social and religious areas. These structures originated in India and spread through Asia as Buddhism introduced them to China.


Full of curling vines and depictions of Asian country life, hang Chinoiserie Wallpaper for a touch of the orient. Full of long-lasting tradition, experience handcrafted high-quality wallcoverings celebrating the Chinese motifs and techniques in Western art. Discover Chinoiserie.

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