Bring the timeless elegance of Chinoiserie to your table with the Lady Clare Chinese Engravings Small Placemats. This beautiful boxed set of four features four different Chinese-inspired designs, presented against a rich Regal Red painted background and finished with elegant hand-gilded edges.
Chinoiserie became fashionable in Britain and Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as increasing trade with China introduced Europeans to Chinese porcelain, silk, lacquerware and decorative arts. British and European designers embraced these influences, creating their own imaginative interpretations of Asian landscapes, architecture, figures and natural motifs.
The resulting decorative style, known as Chinoiserie, became a celebrated feature of elegant English interiors, appearing on furniture, wallpaper, ceramics and decorative objects. Its distinctive combination of intricate imagery, rich color and exotic inspiration continues to be admired in both traditional and contemporary homes today.
Lady Clare’s Chinese Engravings Collection celebrates this enduring decorative tradition. Each of the four Small Placemats features a different design, beautifully complemented by the dramatic Regal Red background. Traditional hand-gilded edges provide an elegant finishing touch.
Since 1932, Lady Clare has been known for creating fine English lacquered placemats, coasters and home accessories. These Small Placemats are part of Lady Clare’s Traditional Collection, combining decorative artwork with traditional British craftsmanship and a durable lacquered finish.
Their compact size makes these placemats especially versatile. Measuring approximately 11.73 × 8.74 inches, they are ideal for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, desserts or smaller dining tables where a full-size Continental Placemat is not required.
The hard-wearing lacquered surface helps protect your table, while Lady Clare’s distinctive curved edges are designed to reduce damage during use and prolong the life of the mats. A soft green felt backing helps protect the furniture beneath.
Presented in a gift box, the Lady Clare Chinese Engravings Small Placemats make a distinctive gift for Chinoiserie enthusiasts, Anglophiles, collectors and anyone who appreciates traditional English interiors and decorative arts.
Pair them with coordinating Lady Clare Chinese Engravings Continental Placemats, Tablemats and Coasters to create an elegant collection inspired by the enduring British fascination with Chinoiserie.
Product Details
• Boxed set of four Small Placemats
• Four different Chinese Engravings designs
• Inspired by the decorative tradition of Chinoiserie
• Rich Regal Red painted background
• Elegant hand-gilded edges
• Traditional hard-wearing lacquered finish
• Heat-resistant surface
• Green felt backing helps protect furniture
• Distinctive curved edges designed to help reduce wear
• Size: 298 × 222 mm (approximately 11.73 × 8.74 inches)
• Ideal for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and smaller place settings
• Gift boxed
• Made in Great Britain
Elegant, distinctive and rich in decorative history, the Lady Clare Chinese Engravings Small Placemats combine the enduring beauty of Chinoiserie with traditional English craftsmanship.
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