Oriental influence reigned supreme throughout Europe, where the aristocracy took a pride in their familiarity with exotic imports. Wherever this Eastern cultural encroachment was felt, the bourgeoisie bought Chinese porcelain, tea and silks for their homes as evidence of their fashionable taste.
「東風西漸」的影響所及，除了一般人會買些中國陶瓷、茶、絲…… 等物品在家擺設，以學時髦之外；各國皇室、諸侯更大費周章興建中國式的亭臺樓閣，內陳中國式傢具，以示夠「洋」化。