Category Archives: Moderne

Monsieur Moderne – Part Deux

Posted May 13, 2013. Filed in Moderne

After delving a bit further into what information exists on architect Robert Mallet-Stevens I became more fascinated with his distinctive oeuvre. I have to admit I was barely familiar with his name or body of work, or had forgotten him since those days of Design History 101 long ago. There are scant few photographs of […]

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Monsieur Moderne

Posted May 9, 2013. Filed in Moderne

After completing five posts on wondrous curiosity cabinets I am ready for a breath of fresh air; ready to leave the dark, cramped quarters of magpie collectors and their intellectual pursuits for wide open spaces and understated luxury. I’m ready for a vacation on the French Riveria at the Villa Noailles. The de Noailles name […]

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Elsa Schiaparelli

Posted January 14, 2013. Filed in French Eclecticism, Jean-Michel Frank, Moderne, Understated Luxury

Elsa Schiaparelli, the infamous fashion designer who embraced Surrealism in her designs, shared a few things in common with interior designer Jean-Michel Frank: both designers collaborated with artists Diego Giacometti and Christian Bérard. When it came time for Schiaparelli  to decorate her Paris hôtel particulier Frank was who she called on. He would go on […]

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