Tag Archives: V&A
History Lesson: The Regency Style, 1790-1837
The Regency era of design in the United Kingdom refers to works of art produced in England between the late 1790s and 1837. It is a visually rich style characterized by a combination of classical inspiration and British upper class culture. Greek krater-style copper vase patinated to imitate bronze, designed by Thomas Hope, England, 1802-03. [...]
History Lesson: Race Antelope Chair
Ernest Race (1913-1964) was an English textile and furniture designer. He is best known for his BA3 aluminum chair (1945), and the Antelope Chair. The Antelope was designed for the Festival of Britain in 1951, where it was used at cafes and restaurants along the South Bank. The design features an enameled bent steel rod [...]
History Lesson: Flock Wallpaper
Flock paper was originally invented to imitate cut-velvet textiles. Flock is powdered wool, a by-product of the wool industry. First seen in the early 17th century, it would be applied to a cloth background in a pattern which produced a raised, embossed surface. Although the range of patterns appear to be fairly limited, imitations of [...]
