Austrian Design, Art Nouveau and The Sound of Music

One of the reasons I decided to take this "Design Blog Trip Around the World" was to hopefully showcase the fact that inspiration is absolutely everywhere. 

Austria is a place where I found that I am learning my own lesson, because truth be told

I have never pulled inspiration from here before for any previous client, and certainly 

not my own - So it was a complete eye opener to me when I found such Great new  Beauty. and who knew that I would now be completely entranced by this "Austrian Style".  A style that's not exactly in great favor at the moment but clearly with a few fresh takes on their exquisite color palettes, the pattern on pattern,

the violent swirls and the breathtaking golds I can clearly see it taking off again in spades.... 

Art Nouveau:  1890 - 1910 Provided that important transition between Neoclassicism and Modernism.
The painting - Gustav Klimt

           

The fabric on the top left, the rug on the right and the pillow 
are all prints that would clearly be welcomed in this 
"Austrian Style".
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The table, mirror and chair are all new pieces that are clearly
inspired by Art Nouveau.
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A  pillow with the beautiful shades of the countryside and an overall edelweiss print.
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A LaLanne Chair 

The rug above is new, the table below vintage from the 1960's.

Both the top and the bottom are by Gustav Klimt

The Claire McCardell 1956 Tyrolean Inspired Collection

This new chandelier - another item of beauty that would
easily partner well with this style.
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Gustav Klimt

One of my favorite fabrics choices, and a cabinet that I would gladly 
incorporate with this style.
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A modern riff on the Thonet Chairs

A spectacular new rug
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Josef Maria Olbrich

Josef Hoffman

 

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Gustav Klimt

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Littlest details even count! - Love these matches!

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An Art Nouveau paper still being produced today!
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Vintage Line Vautrin Mirror

Another Art Nouveau paper produced today!
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Gustav Klimt

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Lotz vase

Thonet Bench

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An Austrian Bentwood chaise in the manner of Thonet

Gold and deep mossy green velvets are such an incredibly beautiful pairing.

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Edelwiess - The National Flower

I'm a little obsessed with this desk and the lines cleary evoke this style.
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I love when this happens. Throwing in this piece, which is a 1975 Gabriella Crespi console - there's not a swirl to be had, and yet it's complete magic in these surroundings.  It's a vintage piece meeting antique = modern. Pretty fabulous - right?!

I always love balancing masculine with feminine (and vice versa)
This is another pretty spectacular pairing of fabrics!
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Another Caned Bentwood Chair in the manner of Thonet
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A vintage 1980's Chanel Edelweiss Pin

                                 It's slim pickings on you tube
                                 for the film - but at least this is apropos!