Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Blanc de Chine


While I have been a long time lover of blue and white porcelain, I have loved the white cutout china called "blanc de chine" ever since seeing the matching lamps of my best friend's mother when I was a young girl. I never have forgotten those lamps, which were very popular in the 1950's, when many of our fathers brought them back from the far east while serving in the war.
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A new Etsy recreation:
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Blanc de Chine also applies to white china of this period - like this exquisite vintage dragon:
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West Elm has introduced a metal cutout lantern that vaguely reminded me of the look.

A bit more versatile than blue and white, Blanc de China porcelain can add a 'collected' layer to any decor.  Do you have any?  I want more (like that little girl on the State Farm commercial).


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15 comments:

  1. Linda {Calling it Home}May 28, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I don't have any, but I love the look of it.

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  2. KimMay 28, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Love the look and am seeing the "cutout" in so many things right now!! Hope y'all had a wonderful Memorial Day!! xo

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  3. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorMay 28, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    They are beautiful. There is one I love at my favorite antique store that lights up on the inside as well as at the top.

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  4. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesMay 28, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    MC carried two home from Japan in the 1960's! I believe our daughter has them now! I loved them....They also had a bulb that lit the interior.

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  5. pam {simple details}May 28, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    So pretty!! The West Elm don't do it for me like the originals, though!

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  6. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMay 28, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I love that commercial :) Thank you for introducing me to a new term….I didn't know that's what the white cutout was called. So pretty…..I love those lamps.

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  7. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltMay 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I have two Blanc de China porcelain vintage lamps and I love them....one is in perfect condition and the other has a crack in it and I still use it....Mine look older than the 50s but not sure how old they are....

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  8. StagerLindaMay 28, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    I do! But Nancy I had no idea it was called Blanc de China. Thanks for the education. I adore the look. Have a great week!

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  9. The Pink PagodaMay 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I'm crazy for Blanc de Chine. I like it best when it's not displayed in front of white -- it stands out better. I'm not sure it's more versatile than blue and white, but it's lovely -- I have lamps in the dining room and pieces in my bookcases.

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  10. Elisa of Fancy Free MeMay 28, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Thanks for the lesson! They are beautiful pieces.

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  11. Vel CristeMay 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I wish! They are truly gorgeous Nancy and so versatile, even if your not into chinoiserrie (which I am), it will still look great in any room. Thank you too for the info, I didn;t even know what' it was called until today. :-)

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  12. charmaineMay 28, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I don't but I love the look!

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  13. KarenaMay 28, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Gorgeous Nancy I love the lamps!!

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    Karena
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  14. House of PemberleyMay 29, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Nancy, I love blanc de chine. It is so beautiful and chic. I recently found a pair of the largest blanc de chine lamps I've ever seen at an estate sale. I snatched them up so fast! Id love for you to visit my blog houseofpemberley.blogspot.com.

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  15. AndreaMay 29, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Those lamps are exquisite. I love blanc de chine, but unfortunately I don't have any... and I think our house needs some. :)

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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