Try a classic black and white checkerboard pattern if your home or your style is vintage. A pattern like this will look fresh and new for a long time.
article on vintage decor for the Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI). Could you email me a high-resolution (200 DPI, print size or larger) image of this Queen Anne living room, along with any comments on the design elements you would like me to include? Thank you -- Teresa Peneguy, tpaprock@madison.com
Vintage Chinese Chippendale furniture can be found in antiques stores and through online sources like eBay and Etsy. When you're searching for vintage pieces online, try keywords like "faux bamboo," "fretwork," "chinoiserie" and "Brighton pavilion" in addition to "Chinese Chippendale."