Vintage English Tea Caddy, This lamp is a very typical European Chinoiserie art form from the 17th to 18th centuries. It is a work of art no matter where it is placed indoors. Each one is hand-painted by the artist, There is another one that is the same and can be a pair with this one. hand-painted chinoiseries Figurines in blue. Chinoiserie is also translated as " Chinese style", which is a proper term in art history. This style originated in the 17th century and became an international fashion that was popular throughout Europe in the 18th century.