In the Romantic Style : Creating Intimacy, Fantasy, and Charm in the Contemporary Home / by Linda Chase and Laura Cerwinske

Chase, Linda

ISBN 10: 0500235929 / ISBN 13: 9780500235928

Published by [New York, N. Y. ] : Thames And Hudson, 1990

About this Item

An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 160 pages; Beautifully illustrated volume. Description: 160 p. : col. Ill. ; 27 cm. Subjects: Interior decoration --United States --History --20th century --Themes, motives. Decoration and ornament --History --18th century --Influence. 2 Kg. Seller Inventory # 86301

Bibliographic Details

Title: In the Romantic Style : Creating Intimacy, ...

Publisher: [New York, N. Y. ] : Thames And Hudson

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: First Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

Describes the romantic style, explains how fabrics, furniture, and ornaments can be combined to produce different effects, and includes a resource guide

Reviews:

This book offers a wealth of living spaces full of charming details that evoke the grace and intimacy of past eras. More than 140 remarkable color photographs illustrate how furniture, finishes, surfaces, curtains, accessories, draperies, beds, and tableaux can be transformed to create a mood of warmth, allure, and comfort. The text explains how the designers of romantic spaces have drawn upon elements from many periods and locales, from ancient Greece and Rome to 19th-century Europe. Such objects as miniatures, mirrors, clocks, and tapestries can soften spaces and make them more personal. Materials such as silk, embroidery, and lace add to the sense of escape, luxury, or pleasure. A directory of suppliers supplements this useful and enjoyable text. Recommended for the general reader and for design collections.
- Margaret Jean Owens, Santa Ana P.L., Cal.
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