topic Re: Chinoiserie in Home

Chinoiserie

Puzzle Piece — Thu, 04 May 2017 22:53:32 GMT

I have the blue and white ceramic items. The melon and ginger jars. Vases, canisters, platters, etc.

They don't seem to be very desirable in many decors today. Do you own any and if so, or, if not, are you willing to just give them to a charity? My nieces don't want such things. I fear they may be another thing that is becoming a thing of the past.

Re: Chinoiserie

phoenixbrd — Thu, 04 May 2017 23:40:03 GMT

These items will never go out of style. If you love them, display and enjoy. I have found that a beloved vase or piece of crystal is much more treasured than a whole collection. One piece stands out and is a joy, collections begin to fade into the background and resemble clutter. If you have a few pieces place them where you can enjoy, and don't concern yourself with being "a thing of the past" (which is often better than current offerings).

Re: Chinoiserie

RoughDraft — Thu, 04 May 2017 23:45:50 GMT

I have a blue and white Chinoiserie ginger jar that I love. It was a gift and I'd never part with it. I'd love to have a few more since some of my furnishings are oriental in style.

Re: Chinoiserie

millieshops — Fri, 05 May 2017 00:07:20 GMT

@Puzzle PieceI do give beautiful objects to charities. I've asked family many times if they want some objects, but perhaps because my family has scattered so far and wide, we really do not spend a whole lot of time together and my possible heirs have not lived with these objects as my generation did when much of the family lived in the same area.

There's not a sentimental attachment - they are just things to them whereas to me I could picture the pieces I treasure in my grandparents' homes.

Re: Chinoiserie

stevieb — Fri, 05 May 2017 01:28:40 GMT

I have quite a collection of blue and white. Most of my pieces are not particularly valuable and not all is Asian or has an Asian flavor but includes things like Pier One finds along with Spode, flow blue, Delft, and Staffordshire, among others... Regardless, I consider blue and white both universal and timeless and I won't be giving it away, to charity or otherwise...

Re: Chinoiserie

Libbylady — Fri, 05 May 2017 01:52:13 GMT

Our master bedroom is dedicated to Chinese Blue & White porcelain plates, jars, and assorted decorative items.

Our collection began with a sizable collection from DH's aunt who treasured the items left from her husbands first wife. The wife's father was curator of the Oriental art of the Philadelphia Museum of Art when the collections began. When our aunt realized we were the only family who loved them, she left them to us.

DH traveled to China & Japan with his business and he added to our collection, however we didn't have the $$ to purchase more "major" pieces. I hope our children will come to care about the B&W, but so far, they just plan to sell it!

I love the idea that there were so many people before me who also had to care for these items. Blue & white as a color scheme is calming and sophisticated. I like mixing with toiles and stripes and touches of yellow.

Re: Chinoiserie

Kookielady — Fri, 05 May 2017 02:38:33 GMT

I have been collecting the blue and white china pieces for quite a while now. Some are sets of Spode, and plates and pieces I inherited. I treasure them. As long as I love them it doesn't matter what other people think.

Ii have quite a bit in my diningroom hutch and on each side of the hutch there is 3 Spode plates on each end. I can never get tired of them.

Re: Chinoiserie

Marsha2003 — Fri, 05 May 2017 04:33:34 GMT

I think chinoiserie is classic and timeless. It is still shown in shelter magazines in spreads of fine homes. I have Asian-inspired decor items in my home and probably always will.