A pagoda is the general term in the English language for a tiered tower with sometimes as many as 15 stories, each projecting an upward curving tiled roof. They are common in Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Burma and other parts of Asia and are usually part of a temple or monastery group that serve as shrines. The pagoda is an iconic Chinese silhouette that is associated with Chinoiserie or Chinese Decor, a style that has been around for centuries and is making a strong comeback. Pagodas were plentiful at the High Point Market in April and today the pagoda can be seen on everything from wallpaper and fabric to lighting and furniture.You can find this element in interiors from modern to eclectic or traditional.
Tony Duquette, the late costume and set designer and decorator, brought the pagoda to the limelight, using them in numerous rooms and the exterior of his enchanting home, Dawnridge.
Pagodas in the form of a large curio and light fixtures.....just some of the Duquette magic.
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A pagoda in the Chinoiserie sunroom of Furlow Gatewood's Georgia home.
The pagoda bed belonging to Dodie Rosekrans. The sculptural interest of a pagoda adds sophisticated flair in any space.
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The pagoda silhouette works well with decorating styles from eclectic to traditional.
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The quickest way to add a worldly sophistication to your decor is Chinoiserie decor. This charmingly exotic decorating style has been around for centuries, and now it’s bigger than ever.
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If you like whimsical touches and conversation pieces, add a large pagoda like this one to your space.
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This bedroom's Chinoiserie style wallpaper ist he perfect backdrop for the white pagoda lamp.
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This pagoda headboard offers a bold touch of romantic notion and exotic style.
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Pagoda wallpaper is very trendy!
Pagoda wallpaper is very trendy!
To bolster the style you are going for, nothing works better than accents. There is no shortage of pagoda inspired home decor items to choose from.
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Pagoda style window treatments become a dramatic focal point for any room.
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Lee Radziwill's pagoda bird cage.
Brunschwig & Fils pagoda wallpaper
John Fowler - Claydon House
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If you have a thing for these Asian structures with their interesting roof lines,why not incorporate one or more into you home.
Pagodas guarantee you will have enchanting rooms!
Toss around some pretty pagoda themed pillows.
Pillow are one of the easiest and the simplest way to transition into a style, or even check out if you can live with it.They are always easily replaced and add much to the over all look of a room.
Manuel Canovas Pagoda Chinoiserie, etsy.com, via pinterest
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Out in the mass marketplace there are mirrors, chandeliers, and many other objects to satisfy the pagoda craze.
Out in the mass marketplace there are mirrors, chandeliers, and many other objects to satisfy the pagoda craze.
Whether you have eclectic or modern taste, pagoda inspired pieces like this will help you bring the chic touch of Chinoiserie style into your home.
Antique Chinese Plate Allerton's England 1831 Blue & White Transferware featuring a Pagoda and Flowers design.
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