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Boudoir design by Armand-Albert Rateau for Jeanne Lanvin in her Paris flat in 1920.

"Art Deco Interiors" by Patricia Bayer - 1990

A unique still life further enhanced by the use of lighting.  Stairwell at the Manhattan duplex of Designer David Whitcomb.

Architectural Digest - Traditional Interiors - 1979

Photograph by Daniel Eifert

Click here to reader about artist and proprietor Aaron R. Thomas

*photograph by Coleen Rider

Mansour Modern has a wonderful collection of antique and contemporary rugs; some of my favorites are part of the The Circa Collection.  What makes this collection unique is that they are actually antique rugs that have been unraveled and rewoven into vintage inspired designs - taking green to a whole new luxurious level.   Founder and head designer of Mansour Modern, Ben Soleimani, says  “Although these are new designs, the wool and yarns are repurposed from vintage rugs to create a contemporary piece with a unique and perfectly aged hand.  They are magnificent in their texture and touch – they have a soul.” Shown below are rugs from the Circa Collection and a couple from the Vintage Collection, which are equally timeless and soulful. 

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Above: 'Souk' rug from the Circa Collection

Above: A Circa Collection rug

Above: A Circa Collection rug in a Kelly Wearstler designed room from Domino Magazine (photographer: Melanie Acevedo)

Above: Circa Collection rugs in Kelly Wearstler's Hillcrest estate from Kwid's website

Above: A close-up of a Circa Collection rug

Above: A Vintage Collection rug

Above: 'Balzane' rug from the Vintage Collection

We are very excited about our first contest here at Balustrade & Bitters -  and it's a DOOZY! 

By voting for your favorite image from our Vintage Vessels photo shoot, you will automatically be entered to win a beautiful Dutch Touch Art oil painting.

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Juxtaposition of old master painting with modern graphic textile.

Interior design by David Whitcomb

Architectural Digest - New York Interiors, 1979

Photograph by Daniel Eifert

*please comment if you know the name and maker of the bedding fabric.

The muddy olive trim, the lattice wallpaper, the scalloped top papier mache chairs, the black satin cushions, the regency rent table with antique mirror inlay, the art hung salon style over the fireplace, we could go on.

Architectural Digest American Interiors - 1978

Interior design by Thomas A. Morrow III

Photograph by Richard Champion

The library at La Sudrie in Perigord, France, home of Serge Royaux.  Boiserie imported from neighboring chateau.

Architectural Digest - Traditional Interiors - 1979

Photograph by Pascal Hinous

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