I have been researching Coromandel Screens for some time now trying to collect enough images to create a worthy comment or two when last week, one of my favorite bloggers created the most beautiful post regarding these Chinese screens. Alas, I thought I would share it with you all!
Coromandel Screens or Chinese screens as many know them, were first introduced to England, and then eventually to continental Europe, in the 17th century. It's recognized today as a distinct element of Chinoisserie but it was also widely used during the Art Deco period with less elaborate decorations. The folding screens took their names after the Coromandel Coast in south-eastern India where many shipments from China were gathered and then shipped over to Europe. The design on the screens are carved onto the many layers of dark lacquer, sometimes decorated with gold leaves and then painted over, that it's what give them their rich texture and relief.
I personally love them because of their great Architectural enhancement effect. Whichever way you like to use them, they come in handy when dividing a space as well as hiding clutter in a corner.
I personally love them because of their great Architectural enhancement effect. Whichever way you like to use them, they come in handy when dividing a space as well as hiding clutter in a corner.
Coco Chanel apartment. This time she used one of her 32, yes you read that right, Coromandel screens in a corner for an Architectural touch. Below she used a few fixed on the walls.
{What?!? Who knew Coco Chanel was such a HUGE fan of these screens?!? As if I didn't already think these were classic, now I'm definitely sold. I may not have a collection of Chanel, but at least I can mimic her iconic taste in my own home!!}
I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did when I first read it and be sure to check out Belle Vivir's blog--it's chock full of tasty nuggets!
Happy almost weekend!!
Betsy
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