Féau & Cie: The Art of Wood Paneling: Boiseries from the 17th Century to Today

ISBN-13: 9780847868506 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 288 str.

Olivier Gabet; Robert Polidori

Opis

A lavish exploration of unmatched savoir faire, this volume showcases the rooms and creations of the world's most prestigious decorative woodwork firm.

Recenzje

"Since its founding in 1875, the great and unparalleled French woodwork purveyor, Féau & Cie, has supplied architects, designers, and museums with period paneling. The firm has some 25,000 pieces in its archives, many from the eighteenth century to the Art Deco. The projects recounted reveal the importance of period wood detailing in defining notable interiors those of the past and of now."
MILIEU MAGAZINE

"In this title, Féau & Cie reveals a selection of its most exceptional undertakings, from magnificent historical homes to surprising modern creations, including a palace in Tuscany and residences in Paris, London, New York, Malibu and Atlanta. Dazzling images of 21 interiors are accompanied by exquisite details of panels, doors and decor, while exclusivemphotographs by Robert Polidori whomhas a three-decade relationship working with the storied company explore the house s timeless Parisian atelier. The expertise of joiners, sculptors, gilders and painter-decorators shines through in this visual celebration which is bound to delight aficionados of incomparable interiors and the history of decorative arts."  ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY

O autorze

Founded in 1875, Féau & Cie is a Paris-based firm specializing in antique wood paneling and reproductions. Olivier Gabet is the director of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Robert Polidori is one of the world's most acclaimed photographers of architecture and interiors.