Empire style

Conservators from the Royal Danish Collections at Rosenborg and Amalienborg worked on the task of re-creating the colours of the interiors in Frederik VIII's

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Neoclassical style dominated late eighteenth century European decoration. Two distinctive styles known as Empire and Regency emerged from neoclassicism. This particular blog post is dedicated to Empire design, with emphasis on creating French Empire style bedrooms. Pronounced "ahm PEER", this beautiful style was the signature look of Napoleon. Upon assuming the throne in 1804, France’s Emperor wanted a new look that reflected his military success and personal style so he began an ambitious…

I love paisley (the design) and the history of Kashmir shawls. The interaction between the paisley design and Western fashion is fascinating, with both elements impacting the other in equal fashion. Kashmiri shawls were first introduced to Europe in the late 18th century by English traders who had encountered them in India. In India the shawls were worn by men, but in Europe they were taken up by women as the perfect warm wrap to accompany to new light muslin dresses. The cashmere wool was…

Well here it finally is - the third and final installment of Regency Furniture from Ackermann's Repository. This post will cover the furniture items from Series 3 which were published from 1823-1828. One of my favorites from AR Series III - Ser3 v11 1828 furniture plate 35 - Sofa Sadly, 1828 was the last year Ackermann's Repository was published; but what a bounty of images they provided in their 20 years of publication. It's been a true pleasure posting about them and I hope you've enjoyed…

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Second Empire Architecture in Ontario by Shannon Kyles

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Greek woman of the 19th Century. Femme Grecque. Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin.

Here’s the fascinating history of Art Deco, how to tell if a structure has Art Deco elements, and where to see the most iconic Deco buildings of all time.

regency... oh yeah

The decoration of a grand Park Avenue residence renovated by Riccardo Vicenzino Architect. This apartment’s old-world Park Avenue opulence is reimagined with rich, saturated colors and atmospheric spaces. Though there are few modern elements in the rooms, they were designed for today’s lifestyle with comforta...

Elizabeth Darcy morning dress...

Stunning dress

One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library.