Spent another very long day at the salon, oohing and aahing over all the beautiful stuff on show.
Today I tried to see things more objectively, and noticed three big tendencies : the industrial look is everywhere. It doesn’t have that rough and ready aspect as the pieces that we find at the vintage industrial dealers here, but the influence is definitely permeating, even the most chic stands on the salon.
The fifties are in … some stands felt like stage sets for Mad Men!   I liked a lot of it, but I’m not about to refit the house for this fifties trend.
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The other major tendency which seems to have been in fashion for ever is animal heads …Â the real thing stuffed;Â the-real-thing painted;Â not-the-real-thing made of card; of fabric ; of wood and of metal , even gold leafed!…. I literally lost count of how many types of deer head I saw today!
And here in pictures are shots from three stands that I liked: firstly  Angel des Montagnes, for their soothing chalet atmosphere in pink and taupes, their comfortable textiles and textures, and the very French feel to the space they created.
I Dogi just amazed me with their outsize Murano glass chandeliers. These are truly breathtaking pieces, designed for palazzios, churches and large hotels. Everyone on the stand were welcoming even though I obviously wasn’t about to buy.
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And finally another Italian stand called Studio Puck, selling hand coloured framed prints, furniture and accessories – loved it all, in particular these candle holders decorated with letters!
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If I go back in September I’m determined to concentrate on the smaller
and younger creators – it’s a promise!
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Ooooh I almost didn’t know what to drool over first, the sparkle, the comfort, the quirky all so wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
Industrial but not rough?? Hmmmm…not sure Sharon! x
I love those candle holders but they do seem a bit large!
I agree re. the Fifties trend: fun to look at but I’m not going to redo my furnishings to incorporate much of it! All in all, I’m very envious of your long days spent at the show…
No, That does not work for me.
Grew up amidst Scottish baronial featuring dusty animal heads from various outposts of the empire – didn’t understand the appeal then or now – real or fake – but it made me a PETA supporter.
adore the printed initals. what fun! xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
My daughter decorates her house in the retro 50’s look. In fact they are currently in a remodel stage with a newer-older home. I can’t get into it, just not my thing. I do love those candle holders! Beautiful things here Sharon.
Nice photos and information. My husband has been pricing furnishings for a relative’s furniture she purchased in early 1960’s, which is similar to your second photo. We were told it is something in demand by antique dealers and buyers here in the states. The dealer called it mid-century modern and advised increasing the prices! That was a surprise……but a good one! Modern thinking!!!
Pink and taupe, yes. Animal heads, no.
Loved the soft colors.Fifities..no..no.. could not live happily with it.
The glass was beautiful.
Stuffed animals on the walls no.
I spent a few summers with my grandparents on the eastern end of Long Island in a house that belonged to my grandfather’s friend’s family. It had a ‘Bird Room” that was a museum of all species of birds, their eggs preserved. While very educational it felt a bit strange.There was also a “Music Room” with a grand piano, harp, and many other instruments. This was a Gilded Age house with many very interesting rooms. Actually, as I think about it it was the American version of “Downton Abbey”. It later burned to the ground(vandals). Glad I had the experience of exploring the house with my sister and cousins..
I was very relieved(so was my grandmother) when my grandfather decided not to buy it but instead redo another house in the same area which became a home not a museum.
Hi Sharon, Love your blog! the candleholders are very pretty, and look pretty easy to make, have you ever heard of thegraphicsfairy.com Karen at that blog posts free pictures etc. to use on your creations (all copyright free). she has crowns, parisian accents and about anything you can imagine. you should check it out.
It looks like your camera is working out beautifully. keep up the great work with the gorgeous pictures! thanks.
There’s a reason that ’50s-style furnishings have been so long out of fashion. But, oh my, that fantabulous chandelier! The lettered candleholders are fun, too, and they’d go well with some of the brighter accents you showed in the previous post.
Lived through the fifties – don’t want to do it again. No to animal heads, real or fake. Creepy. No to anything with snakes too. Sinister and threatening – we have too many seriously poisonous ones in Oz, can remember them getting inside my granny’s 50s house if the door was left open. She used to check under the beds to make sure there were no snakes finding cool refuges in the heat of summer. No to taupes. Yes to the fabulous Murano chandeliers and lamps. Also yes to the lettered candleholders. Cheers, Pamela
Sharon, the Murano glass is so magical! I can do without the mid century modern decor though!
xoxo
Karena
2014 Artists Series
Hi Sharon!!!
I love all the pictures…All, but, one!!!!
I would have loved to spend time here looking around with you!! I adore the ’50’s look!!! My place looks like a show room dedicated to that time era. I love everything about it, the clothes, shoes, compacts, lipstick holders….I guess I should just say, ‘Anything to do with women’s apparel!!
The chandelier is gorgeous and I love the lettered candle holders!!! The color’s, taupe and pink are great together, but, I do love Pink!!!
Enjoy the rest of the week!!!
Pam
xox
I wonder if anyone who lived during the 1950’s likes mid-century furniture design!
That’s one great-looking bombe.