chinoiserie

 
Pronunciation: /ʃɪnˈwɑːzəri/

noun (plural chinoiseries)

[mass noun]
  • a decorative style in Western art, furniture, and architecture, especially in the 18th century, characterized by the use of Chinese motifs and techniques: [as modifier]: hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper
  • chinoiserie objects or decorations: his apartment was filled with chinoiserie

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from chinois 'Chinese'