Boys in Paris.
Bukowskis is a Swedish auction house. Yesterday they held a spring Contemporary auction. Up for bidding was this fascinating photo of two boys in Paris in 1962 taken by photographer Christer Strömholm. Not...
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Funky functionalism.
The essence of functionalism is practicalism (is there such a word?). It’s not the designer’s mind that should rule what a building looks like. Use, material and structure are what matters. Fine, I...
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Is that a monster?
What is that? A deep water monster? No, it’s a sturgeon wrapped around the base of a lamppost on the Southbank, London. The Metro Girl can give you the whole, most interesting, story.
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Checking out Modern at the Lido.
As I posted about the other day, there was a Modern Movement Design Fair at the Brockwell Lido on in the weekend. Obviously had to have a look. Took the 12.51 train to...
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Aubusson carpet or tapestry?
Am slightly confused. As can be seen the above is an Aubusson style carpet currently for sale at Lots Road Auctions. It’s very large, almost 4 m x 3 m with colourful panels...
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The appeal of rounded brick edges.
This is a building forming part of the Western Pumping Station, Grosvenor Road, London. Established in 1875 the entire site is a bit of a landmark, with an architectural presence of both tower...
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Painted Hall refurbishment.
It’s been a while since I visited the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. The College’s website describes it as the ‘finest dining hall in Europe’. Which is easily...
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Lessons in walnut and mahogany.
I have a love affair with books. Any type of books really. But especially those with intelligent, knowledgeable text coupled with fabulous photographs. Decorative Arts: Style and Design from Classical to Contemporary by...
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Exposed bricks – a classic?
When did exposed brick walls become almost de rigueur in interior design? I vaguely recall some time in the 1990s beginning to see them almost everywhere. Matched by obligatory solid wooden floors. Details...
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Re-evaluating cork flooring.
It was massive back in the 1970s. Then more or less vanished. Where did all that cork flooring go? It’s natural. It’s warm. It looks good. It’s eco friendly. Bring it back with...
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