Keith Irvine: A Life in Decoration

Irvine, Keith,Irvine, Chippy

ISBN 10: 1580931553 / ISBN 13: 9781580931557

Published by The Monacelli Press, 2005

First Edition, First Printing. Published by Monacelli Press, 2005. Folio. Red boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and edgewear. 288 pages. ISBN: 1580931553. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. Seller Inventory # 160893

Synopsis:

Interior decorator Keith Irvine steamed into New York Harbor in 1957 and immediately embarked on designing the unique, inspired interiors that have ensured him a place at the pinnacle of his field. His designs are characterized by feeling―wit, grandeur, comfort, drama―as well as by exquisite use of color, pattern, lighting, furniture, and accessories. Born in Scotland and trained in his profession in London―notably by the decorating legend John Fowler―Irving combines old-world wisdom and new-world enthusiasm in his mostly traditional rooms and houses. The first book on his work, Keith Irvine: A Life in Decoration―written by Irvine and his wife, noted design writer Chippy Irvine―is at once illustrated autobiography, collection of work, and elucidation of design philosophy. Irvin is known worldwide as an originator of the English country house look―a look not inherited, the decorator points out, but invented in the twentieth century. His characteristic played-down grandeur includes signature touches such as authoritative use of antiques of all eras, exquisite painted effects, rare scenic wallpaper, faded old carpets (his favorites are those that "look as though they might be in their last week"), spirited English and French chintzes, and loads of busts and books ("one can never have too many!"). Included in the book are more than twenty-five projects―including homes for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Katherine Graham, Rex and Mercia Harrison, and Joan Kennedy―illustrated with exceptional color photographs drawn from Irvine's own archive. Irvine also presents his most personal projects―those designed for his own family.

About the Author: Keith Irvine is a founder of Irvine & Fleming, the interior design firm in New York.

Chippy Irvine is the author of several books, including The English Room, Elegant Lines, and Private New York.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Keith Irvine: A Life in Decoration
Publisher: The Monacelli Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.