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.
Early 1900s French Antique Floral Chintz
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floral Chintz
Metal
1990s Moroccan Art Deco Floral Chintz
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Floral Chintz
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Floral Chintz
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Floral Chintz
Linen, Nylon
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Floral Chintz
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floral Chintz
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Floral Chintz
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Floral Chintz
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary British Floral Chintz
Linen, Nylon
21st Century and Contemporary British Floral Chintz
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Floral Chintz
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Floral Chintz
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton, Linen, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Floral Chintz
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Floral Chintz
Cotton
1950s Vintage Floral Chintz
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floral Chintz
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Floral Chintz
Silk
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Floral Chintz
Wool, Cotton, Foam
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floral Chintz
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Floral Chintz
Paper
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Floral Chintz
Tôle
21st Century and Contemporary American Floral Chintz
Upholstery, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Floral Chintz
Metal
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