This Rococo pavillion embraces chinoiserie fashion. Life-sized, golden figures can be found outside—either presented as single figures, or arranged in groups around the Tea House.

Chinese House in Sanssouci Park

Frederick the Great (Frederick II) enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of this Chinese pavillion, which provided an exotic escape. The luxuriant Chinese Tea House in the Rehgarten of Sanssouci Park illustrates the fashion that influenced many royal cultures in Europe in the 18th century.

The Chinese House fascinates visitors through its unusual building form and its scenically arranged figures made of gilded sandstone. – © H.Bach/SPSG

The architecture was a romantic European interpretation of Asian design. – © H. Bach / SPSG

The playful Rococo pavilion is likely the most delightful surviving example of the chinoiserie fashion that influenced court culture throughout Europe in the 18th century. – © Ch. Schalk /SPSG

At the height of European enthusiasm for the chinoiserie, the traditions of this fashion of interior decoration were linked to Prussian gardens as well. – © B. Kröger / SPSG, Chinese House Sanssouci Park, Potsdam

The Chinese House fascinates visitors through its unusual building form and its scenically arranged figures made of gilded sandstone. – © H.Bach/SPSG

If you follow the main avenue Hauptallee, you'll discover the unforgettable Chinese House. This Rococo pavillion embraces chinoiserie fashion. Life-sized, golden figures can be found outside—either presented as single figures, or arranged in groups around the Tea House. As well, there are fairytale-like Chinese musicians and tea-drinking men and women with exotic character that blend well with the columns in the shape of golden palm trees.

The walls of the interior are adorned with gilded consoles on which porcelain objects are displayed. The large ceiling painting presents an exuberant Chinese social gathering depicted in an illusionistic architectural setting.

To this day, this building fascinates through its unusual shape and its figures, which play instruments, smoke tobacco, and drink tea. Frederick the Great, whose chinoiserie passion was influenced by his sister Wilhelmine, wanted to be taken to an imaginative world. This escape is now open to the public to enjoy.

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