Thursday, October 21, 2010

Let's Go Shopping - For Chinoiserie on Ebay

Are you enjoying the current resurgence of all things Chinoiserie?  I know I am and I think I caught it from my Mom.  She has used Asian-inspired accents throughout her home for years and these pieces look as current now as they did 20 years ago!  More good news.... great Chinoiserie pieces can be found in thrift stores, on craigslist and on ebay.  Mid-century pieces are usually bargain-priced and can be easily transformed with paint and/or fabric. 


Wanna see what I found on ebay?


One of a set of 4


Vintage barkcloth fabric from the 40's.  Has a modern feel, right?

Same with these vintage jars

and these brass lamps



White lamps?  Love 'em.  Jar Lamps?  Love 'em.  Double Jeopardy!



I know...



These chunky pagodas are bookends.  



If these were mine I would swap out the white shades for some black ones, then I would carry them around  my house for days deciding where they should go because I want them everywhere.

Gorgeous wallpaper that is no longer in production. How about lining the back of a cabinet with this?

These are vintage curtains and look to be in great condition - and who can say no to pink and green?



Was that as good for you as it was for me? 


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26 comments:

  1. jeanette from everton terraceOctober 21, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I want that mirror! I have one along the same lines (but not nearly as decadent) in my bathroom but it wasn't in great shape so I painted it orange. Obviously since we call our house Pagoda, I need those bookends. Seriously.

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  2. A Perfect GrayOctober 21, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    whoa! I'll take the chair and the lamps, please!

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  3. Bri@MeyouandawienerOctober 21, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    I just peed a little over those blanc de chin lamps....

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  4. Lissa PierceOctober 21, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Great Finds! You crack me up about moving the lamps around....I am doing the same thing with a pair I have right now. Too funny!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    It was good for me too! Very cute post and I really loved every one of your finds! I almost fell over when you said there were 4 of those chairs - you know about my chair issue..... and they don't need a complete overhaul ;)

    Julie

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  6. Karen October 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    The chairs are my favorite. I find accessories in this style at thrift stores frequently, but the furniture is a little harder to find. I think the best pieces get snatched up immediately by the dealers.

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  7. A Flair for Vintage DecorOctober 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    My favorites are the white jar lamps, the asian inspired lamps (and agree that a black shade would look nice!) and those pink/green vintage curtains...would take them any day! We do need to go shopping sometime!

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  8. Sharon BrownOctober 21, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    I love them all!

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  9. Chedva @Rooms and WordsOctober 21, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    What great finds! I always search for chinoiserie on ebay and then get bummed nothing can be shipped here... Love pink+green by the way.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Mmmmm. So good. :)

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  11. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls DesignOctober 21, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Those are great! I especially love the chair in the first pic!

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  12. UnknownOctober 22, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    I love chinoserie! When I get a better camera I am going to post pics of my bamboo dining set makeover, it came out awesome! Can't wait to work on your blog, Kim, we are going to have so much fun! XX!

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  13. Katherine October 22, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    My husband worked in china for a few months and he brought home some lovely things. You found some great pieces. The bookends are fun! Have a great weekend!

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  14. HAMPTON HOSTESSOctober 22, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    you did a great job! I must admit-whenever I get on ebay I spend hours and then chicken out on buying--need to take a lesson from you!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    What great finds! That first chair would look so good painted in a sassy color with some great new fabric! Have a good weekend...

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  16. Splendid SassOctober 22, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Whoa! You had a great day out there. I love those brass lamps especially!
    Thank you for sharing, Kim.
    Teresa

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  17. Dovecote DecorOctober 22, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks for the reminder. I'm so busy shopping High Point, I need to get out a bit more!

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  18. UnknownOctober 22, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Those brass lamps are fabulous! What an eye you have. Have a lovely weekend!

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  19. Linda @ theLENNOXXOctober 23, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I knoe I can't say no to pink and green ;) I can't believe your found all these fab pieces on ebay, I think I need to surf on over there!

    xo Linda

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  20. KarenaOctober 23, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    The mirror...how much....Ireally want it girlfriend!!

    I have a new giveaway you will love from Metis Linens!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  21. UnknownOctober 24, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Ebay? really?? Wow I need to get on the internet!

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  22. KathysueOctober 24, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    OMgosh, I love this post and I love a touch of chinoisserie. These are all great examples. Love the pagoda book ends and that mirror to die for!!! Kathysue

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  23. KendallOctober 24, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    The pink and green fabric was really a find. Hope you bought it, I know I would have loved to!!

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  24. Mary @ RoomPolishOctober 29, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    oh my gosh....you have made some GREAT finds. Especially the fabric and those white jar lamps! Fab-o : ) Happy halloween weekend!

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  25. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Is the pink chinoiserie fabric from ebay? Is it still for sale? LOVE!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog today- loving yours:)

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  26. casey at loft and cottageNovember 23, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    love. that. wallpaper.

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