Framing Antique Wallpaper Samples
Posted on | January 13, 2012 | 26 Comments
Reproduction wallpaper samples by John Derain for One Kings Lane.
Spotted on One Kings Lane framed reproduction wallpaper samples from John Derian. Derian purchased a collection of antique antique wallpaper fragments from a Paris flea market. The collection dates from the 1800s through the early 20th century. Care was taken to recreate characteristics of the originals from saturated colors to raw edges. “They’re wallpaper specimens, and that’s how I wanted to present them, floating in the frame,” says Derian.
While renovating my home we’ve discovered beautiful old wallpaper under layers of paint. Below my favorite discovery a pretty floral found in an odd little room that I hope to turn into a library. I’ve tried to remove large pieces of the wallpaper to hopefully frame. I thought it would be a sweet a reminder of the history of the room. We’ve also talked about including objects found in the walls and ceiling to display in shadow boxes. On a side note: Historic New England has created an extensive database of individual samples of historic wallpapers and photographs of wallpaper in situ. View the collection on their website: historicnewengland.com.
Don’t have any old wallpaper to peel off your walls but love this idea? Adelphi Wallpaper Hangings specializes in reproduction historic wallpapers from 1750-1930. The wallpaper is quite expensive but a 12 X 23 inch sample can be purchased for $10. Carnation & Shells is one of my favorites—framed ala Derian it would be quite striking on a gallery wall.
Wallpaper sources that offer original antique wallpaper are tough to find. Second Hand Rose in New York carries rolls from the 1880′s to the 1970′s. 5QM in Germany offers an impressive online gallery showcasing prints from the 50s, 60s,70s. I’ve gathered a few favorites from their site here.
And then their always ebay, Brimfield and French flea markets. If John Derain can come across a collection of antique samples so can’t we, right?
The little room where we found the wallpaper.
Reproduction wallpaper samples by John Derain for One Kings Lane.
A piece of wallpaper found on the walls of my library.
Wallpaper during renovation.
Floral wallpaper found on the wall under layers of paint in library.
Two layers of blue wallpaper found on the walls in the den.
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Book: The Art of Instruction
Posted on | October 3, 2011 | 7 Comments
I’m always on the hunt for books my design friends and their kids can enjoy together. Beautiful colors, drawings and educational; The Art of Instruction: Vintage Educational Charts from the 19th and 20th Centuries represents the decade long collection of Katrien Van der Schueren owner of Viola! gallery. Large-scale wall charts were once used as teaching tools in Europe during the late 1800′s to the 1920′s. Over 100 are reproduced into two collections, botany and zoology. I’m fascinated by each plate and kinda want to buy two copies—one to enjoy and the second to cut up and frame. Below a few of my favorites. The book is available through amazon.com for $35.
Images Courtesy of Chronicle Books.
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Artist: Lulie Wallace
Posted on | August 18, 2011 | 7 Comments
I came across the work of Charleston based painter Lulie Wallace a few weeks ago on Armas Design. The colors and textures grabbed me. I love still life paintings especially when flowers are the subject matter. Lulie is represent at Gregg Irby Fine Art in Atlanta. Check out her website to learn more about her paintings and to find recent works. Above and below a few of my favorites.
Images Courtesy of Lulie Wallace
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