March 15, 2008
Axel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors
Axel Vervoordt began purchasing antiques in his teens and has steadily built a vast collection of exquisite objects from around the world. He is renowned for his prestigious exhibitions at major world antique fairs, including the New York Design Fair and TEFAF Maastricht. His interior designs, in both traditional and modern settings around the world, combine antiques from all continents with a Zen sensuality, and they blend the old with the new to create harmonious interiors. His unusual pairings may include Chinese porcelain with English furniture or a Roman relic alongside a 1930s Flemish painting.
The extent of Vervoordt’s talent is revealed in the twenty-three homes in Europe and the United States presented here through Christian Sarramon’s photographs. The variety of styles reflects Vervoordt’s eclecticism, and his authentic and welcoming interiors are inspirational treasure troves. From the rustic charm of a Swiss chalet to the classic finesse of a Bordeaux château to the modern allure of a Miami mansion, Vervoordt’s creations are perfectly in tune with the character and history of each space.
Author:Â Armelle Baron
Hardcover:Â 256 pages
Company: Flammarion (2007-09-18) (2007-09-18)
ISBN:Â 2080305352
List Price:Â $75.00
Amazon Price:Â $47.17
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A veritable treasure trove of ideas for French-inspired interiors culled from the most creative antiques shops across France. French styles set the mood for unique and timeless interiors. Add charm to the kitchen with red and white checkered spice jars and a quirky corkscrew, discover the simple beauty in the wooden letters of an Art Deco fon, add mediterranean hues to the garden with ornately decorated terracotta pots- this book is a haven for interior designers looking for inspiration from France.
