Paris Flea Market (Ypma, Herbert J. M. World Design, 3.)

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by: Herbert Ypma

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.24
EAN: 9781556705007
ISBN: 155670500X
Label: Harry N. Abrams
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 157
Publication Date: October 01, 1996
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Studio: Harry N. Abrams

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
For Herbert Ypma's investigation of contemporary decorative trends in the French capital, Rene and Barbara Stoeltie have photographed some of the most remarkable and sumptuous interiors in Paris, from their own home with its plaster reliefs of Minerva and objects modeled on originals discovered at Pompeii, to the catacomb beneath the Palais Royal occupied by Denise Orsoni, who has almost single-handedly revived a taste for 1940s Parisian objects and designs. The author identifies the historical fashions that continue to affect French decor today, exploring the influence of the Empire style and the challenge made to Parisian grandeur by the witty use of found objects. Paris Flea Market reveals a Paris that will surprise and stimulate architects, designers, and all those with an interest in the decorative arts.




Rating: - A Special Retreat
As a collector of decorating books, I found this fresh and exciting! Although I can't afford a giant plaster head, the use of color, objets d'art, antiques and everday found objects lends itself to immediate inspiration. Tres European, tres chic! My favorite section is the apartment left untouched by the 2oth c. It is so rare to catch a glimpse of an actual abode left intact from so long ago. Inspiration can be taken from many different sources such as a unique fabric, even something as ... Read More

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Rating: - Gorgeous french interiors
This softcover is full of gorgeous home furnishings sourced from flea markets presumably from France. It is more of a pictorial study of lovely furniture, room layouts, antique details, drapery and linens rather than a 'how to guide' to furnishing a home in this style - it is provides some inspirational ideas for decorating and thoughts on furnishings and color combinations - although some furnishings and abodes are a little out of reach for most of us (the essential paris apartment with french ... Read More

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