Question 1

What does chinoiserie mean?

Accepted Answer

Chinoiserie means the 17th- and 18th-century Western style of decorative art. It was a Western interpretation of Chinese styles used in interior design, furniture, pottery, textiles and garden design.

Question 2

What color is Chinoiserie?

Accepted Answer

Chinoiserie comes in a variety of colors. Black, red and blue are three of the most common hues. The term relates to artwork done in the 17th and 18th century by Europeans attempting to emulate the style of various East Asian traditions. Shop a range of Chinoiserie art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is the difference between Delft and Chinoiserie?

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The difference between Delft and Chinoiserie is that one is a specific type of pottery, and the other is a style of pottery. Chinoiserie is a general term for pottery and other decorative objects produced by Western artisans that draw inspiration from traditional Chinese functional and fine arts. Delft, or Delftware, is tin-glazed pottery made through techniques that originated in Delft, Netherlands. Many pieces of Delftware are examples of Chinoiserie because their decorative embellishments were inspired by Chinese porcelain. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Delftware and Chinoiserie pottery.

Question 4

How do I hang chinoiserie panels?

Accepted Answer

Hang a framed chinoiserie panel by using a stud finder to ensure that you are mounting it securely, preferably into a wood stud in the wall. Alternatively, you can use a drywall anchor to reinforce a screw set into drywall, or use an adhesive hook to attach it to the wall without drilling a hole. Check the weight recommendations before hanging your panel to avoid damage to your wall or panel. Browse a collection of beautiful chinoiserie panels on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What does a 1920 flapper look like?

Accepted Answer

Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What did flappers wear in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What do I wear to a 1920s party?

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To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is 1920s furniture called?

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What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.

Question 9

What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What did brides wear in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.

Question 11

What was the clothing style in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.

Question 12

What are 1920s dresses called?

Accepted Answer

The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What era is 1920s jewelry?

Accepted Answer

What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What color were flapper dresses in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What type of tile was used in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.

Question 16

What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Who was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

1920s Chinoiserie

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Antique Berkey Gay Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s

20th Century Chinoiserie Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Antique Regency Style Black Chinoiserie Bamboo Mulit Drop Leaf Table

Vintage 1910s English Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Lamp Stand

Vintage 1920s Italian Chinoiserie Easels

Antique Artist s Easel, 1920s

Vintage 1920s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Italian 1920s Bamboo Mirror with Orignal Plate

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Andirons

Pair of Large-Scale Asian Form Bronze Andirons, circa 1920s

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie End Tables

Pair of 1920s Bronze Urn Form Glass Top End or Pedestal Tables

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Ebony Bombe Chests Commodes Chinoiserie Louis XV Style Marble Top, a Pair

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair

Vintage 1920s English Chinoiserie Vases

Group of Three Pieces of Chinese Rose Pottery, English, 1920s

Vintage 1920s English Chinoiserie Benches

Impressive Japanned Red, Black and Gold Large Bench

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Pair of 1920 s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches

English 1920s Chinoiserie Inspired Bamboo and Rattan Bench with Scrolling Seat

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Large Caldwell Chinoiserie Mirrored Sconces

Vintage 1920s British Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

EXQUISITE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTIQUE CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMp

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

1 of 2 Chinese Export circa 1920 Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Floor Lamps

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Stunning Chinese Export circa 1920 Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Floor Lamp

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Rug Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Scatter Rug in Gold and Midnight Blue

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Gray with Colorful Florals, from Rug Kilim

Vintage 1920s European Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, circa 1920s

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

1920s Rattan Chinoiserie Hand Painted Cabinet Mini Sideboard

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Chinoiserie Turquoise Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy, 1920s, China

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Table Box 1920 s

20th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 1920s Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Wall Sconces

Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Armchairs

Pair of Decorative 1920s Japanned Gilt Chinoiserie Bergere Armchairs

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

French Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Red Craquelé Desk, circa 1920s

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Console Tables

English 1920s Black Tiered Console Table with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

English Chinoiserie 1920s Black and Gold Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs

Yellow and Blue Floral Rectangular Chinoiserie Art Deco Rug after Nichols 1920s

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Art Deco Chinoiserie 1920s Side Table in Walnut Raffia Top Mahogany Slab

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Hanging Pendant with Reserve Painted Oriental Themed Glass Panels 1920 s

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Antique Berkey Gay Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion

Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Tables

1920s Hand Painted White Lacquered Dressing Table with Matching Stool Italian

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

RARE ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE BLUE FRAMED MIRROR WITH ORNATE HAND PAINTINGs

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Pair of Chinese Green Family Porcelain Planters, 1910s-1920s

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Large Chinoiserie decorated Strut clock circa 1920

20th Century American Chinoiserie Barware