06 May, 2011

French Art Deco

by Lisa Peck, ASID
One of the great art deco designers was from France. Here are some of Emile Jacques Rohlmann's designs.

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Wall covering in this style are motifs from skyscapers, trompe liole, and simple paint.

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Carpets are high contrast and geometric or resemble cityscapes or skyscraper motifs.

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Stark

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Famous furniture of Lucien Rollin is being reproduced by William Switzer and will give any interior a touch of art deco.

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And fabrics feature some of the same motifs as rugs in a smaller scale.

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Pierre Frey

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Pierre Frey

 

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