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A reproduction of a vintage design in a new colorway. Brought back to life and into the 21st century. Chinoiserie, from 'chinois' the French for Chinese, is a style inspired by art and design from China, Japan and other Asian countries. In the 18th century porcelain, silk and lacquer ware imported from China and Japan were extremely fashionable. The style was at its height from 1750 to 1765. Source: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/s/style-guide-chinoiserie/