A single edition vessel where French chinoiserie fantasy meets hygienic material precision. This bowl captures the 18th century European fascination with imagined Eastern aesthetics, its exotic motifs and ornate detailing rendered onto stonemax resin that serves contemporary standards of cleanliness and durability.
Pagodas and willow branches spread across deep navy backgrounds, interspersed with exotic birds and flowering vines drawn from European imagination rather than Asian reality. The design embodies chinoiserie's romanticised vision: delicate bridges arch over stylised water, figures in elaborate robes populate garden scenes, phoenixes and peacocks perch among stylised blossoms. Gold and coral accents punctuate the composition, creating the luxurious colour palette favoured by French aristocratic tastes. Each element demonstrates the decorative exuberance that characterised chinoiserie, where accuracy mattered less than creating visual enchantment and suggesting distant, mysterious lands.
This bowl draws from France's chinoiserie tradition, particularly strong during Louis XV's reign when fascination with China reached its peak in European courts. Workshops produced furniture, porcelain, and textiles adorned with imagined Eastern scenes that satisfied aristocratic desires for exotic luxury. The single edition nature means this particular chinoiserie fantasy exists only on this vessel. Machine manufacturing achieves the smooth, non-porous surface that stonemax resin requires, whilst the design honours a decorative movement where cultural borrowing, however fanciful, expanded European aesthetic vocabulary.
Stonemax resin provides capabilities beyond historical porcelain: a completely sealed surface that prevents liquid absorption, anti-bacterial qualities integrated into the material structure, and resistance to the chips and glaze damage that plagued delicate chinoiserie ceramics. Hand washing maintains both the hygienic seal and the intricate printed details. The smooth material releases oils and food residue without harbour, never developing the fine cracks or surface porosity that compromised both cleanliness and decorative integrity in period pieces.
This bowl belongs in spaces embracing ornamental richness and historical eclecticism. Use it on sideboards during gatherings for nuts or sweets, place it on coffee tables holding decorative objects, or position it in powder rooms where it elevates everyday items. Its exotic palette complements lacquered furniture, silk cushions, and interiors where maximalist layering creates sophisticated drama.
What It Offers:
- Single edition chinoiserie print, unique to this piece
- Stonemax resin construction with anti-bacterial properties
- Non-porous surface preventing moisture penetration and bacterial growth
- French fantasy of Eastern motifs: pagodas, birds, flowering vines
- Smooth composition for hygienic, effortless maintenance
- Ideal for decorative display and elegant serving
Dimensions & Details: Material: Stonemax resin Origin: Contemporary design inspired by French chinoiserie tradition Construction: Machine-made Design: Pagodas, exotic birds, willow branches, and ornamental figures Colour: Deep navy, gold, coral accents Edition: Single edition, one print per product Suitable for: Sideboards, coffee tables, powder rooms, eclectic maximalist interiors
Caring for Your Bowl: Hand wash with mild detergent and warm water. The non-porous surface releases residue without staining or pattern wear. Avoid dishwasher to preserve the chinoiserie print's intricate details and metallic elements.
Bring This Home French fantasy of distant lands contained in a vessel where exotic beauty meets hygienic modernity.
Designer Bowls
- Hygienic stonemax resin
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Non-porous surface
- Smooth easy clean material
- Handmade to order
Hand wash only.
