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Floral Chintz

FLORAL CHINTZ
FLORAL CHINTZ

Chintz is a printed cotton fabric with a glazed finish and multicolored patterns. The term originally applied only to textiles, used for upholstery, curtains and clothing. Today, it refers as well to the fabric’s characteristic floral patterns, seen in such decorative elements as wallpaper. The heavily saturated designs are most often composed of natural motifs, such as flowers and leaves.

Chintz fabric originated in India. The word chintz comes from the Hindi chint, which means “spotted.” Between 1600 and 1800, chintz was woodblock printed or painted on calico, a cotton fabric originating in Calicut. The dyes used were made from plant pigments, which produced vibrant colors. Thanks in part to innovations introduced during the Industrial Revolution, by the mid-1800s, European factories were producing their own chintz fabric. Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean.

While the 1990s saw major pushback against the 1980s chintz craze, it has rebounded of late. No longer considered “chintzy,” the fabric is again embraced by designers for its decorative patterns and bold colors. This is thanks in part to the maximalism that has taken the design world by storm. Reacting against minimalism, the style celebrates exuberance, displayed in the mixing of textures and patterns. Chintz fits right in.

Chintz curtains, furniture upholstery and decorative pillows can all make statements with their vibrant floral prints. A touch of chintz can set the mood of a room, introducing a colorful, soft and traditional nuance to a contemporary space.

Find rugs and carpets, seating, lighting and more in the floral chintz collection on 1stDibs.

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Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp
Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp

Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp. Gorgeous and monumental gilt hand painted floral porcelain chinoiserie ginger jar wired as lamp. Lovely scale and proportions. Genius use of color. Victorian lampshade...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Floral Chintz

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Multicolor Flowers Basket Murano Glass Ceiling Light

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Amazing Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping multi-color crystal flowers, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. Measures: Height ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Floral Chintz

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Venetian Flowers Glass Chandelier
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Venetian Flowers Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A horizontal, circa 1930s Italian light fixture with multicolor glass flower insets and interior lights. Measurements: Height 20" Depth 17" Width/length 40".

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1930s Italian Vintage Floral Chintz

Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases
Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases

Pair of Good Quality 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Cantonese / rose Medallion vases, each having the classical green ground with pink floral decoration, pierced blue handles to either ...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Floral Chintz

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French Art Nouveau Floral Foliage Table Lamp in Bronze
French Art Nouveau Floral Foliage Table Lamp in Bronze

French Art Nouveau Floral Foliage Table Lamp in Bronze

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful cast bronze floral design Art Nouveau table lamp, France, 1930s. This exquisite table lamp features two flowers standing on a plant, one of them holds the light bulb. This ...

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