Colonial Elegance and Exotic Charm: A Visual & Poetic Journey through 1910 Burma

The antique map titled "Gouvernement de La Guienne & Gascogne" depicts the region of Gascogne and Guyenne, known for their wine production, in France. This map is a rare edition, u...

The map provided is of the province of Córdoba, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, as of the year 1901. It details various elements: The map displays the varied terrain of Córdoba, including the Sierra Morena to the north and the beginning of the Subbaetic Range to the south. It shows blue lines indicating rivers, most likely including the Guadalquivir River, which runs through the province. Red lines represent the transportation network of roads and railways, detailing how the province is interconnected. Symbols on the map mark the locations of cities, towns, and villages, with the capital city of Córdoba highlighted. Dotted lines suggest the borders of the province within the region of Andalusia. A legend (Signos Convencionales) details the symbols used for provincial capitals, roads, railways, and other features. A scale in kilometers is included to assist in measuring distances between points on the map. The coat of arms of Córdoba is prominently featured, displaying a castle and a lion, which are common heraldic symbols with historical significance to the region. About the province of Córdoba: Córdoba is historically significant, known for its cultural heritage, particularly during the time when it was the capital of the Islamic Emirate and then Caliphate of Córdoba. This period left a lasting architectural mark, notably the Mezquita-Catedral (Mosque-Cathedral), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The province's geography is diverse, with fertile valleys in the Guadalquivir basin and extensive olive groves, making it one of the most important areas for olive oil production...

The uploaded image is a historical map of the Beira Alta region in Portugal. The map is detailed, showing the topography, hydrography, and transportation networks of the region, incl...

The map for sale illustrates the province of La Rioja, with its capital Logroño, as of the year 1901. The map details various geographic and man-made features: - **Topography**: It ...

These original antique engravings represent a fascinating window into the past, specifically illustrating the traditional dress of Russian ethnic groups from the early 19th century. ...

The image for sale is an original historical map from 1903 that shows the Portuguese colonies of Angola on the left and Mozambique on the right. These two territories on the African ...

Rattan furnishings evoke the glamour and laid back elegance of exotic beach houses as well as the informal beauty of plant filled garden rooms and sun dappled verandas. Long fascinated with rattan's versatility, designer Lulu Lytle examines the enduring appeal of this sustainable tropical palm in RATTAN: A WORLD OF ELEGANCE AND CHARM. The first book in decades to examine the history and craftsmanship of rattan furniture, this insightful tome showcases rattan's appeal through archival images of beautiful interiors including Madeleine Castaing's winter garden in Paris, Michael Taylor's own Californian beach house, the Titanic's Café Parisian and the Billy Baldwin designed Mr. Kennedy's beauty salon in New York City. Rattan's many personalities are explored through its inclusion in settings as diverse as Impressionist paintings, flamboyant nightclubs and pared down contemporary drawing rooms. A reflection of its inherent beauty and longevity, antique rattan furniture from the nineteenth century is highly collectible, as are rattan pieces created by giants of modern design such as Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Jean-Michel Frank for Ecart, Renzo Mongiardino for Bonacina, Arne Jacobsen for Sika, Paul Frankl and Donald Deskey. Rattan pieces have become iconic and highly prized, including Hiroomi Tahara's Wrap Sofa, Franca Helg's Primavera Chair, and the many iterations of the beloved Peacock Chair. RATTAN also highlights some of the many tastemakers who have embraced rattan--from Marella Agnelli, Babe Paley, and Cecil Beaton to leading interior designers including Jeffrey Bilhuber, Veere Grenney, Axel Vervoordt, and Jacques Grange. About The Author Lulu Lytle, long smitten with the romance and versatility of rattan, rescued the last remaining workshop in Britain in 2010 in order to establish Soane Britain...

‘In what seems like only a brief moment, Ikoyi has shaken the world of cooking – René Redzepi, chef & co-owner of noma The exciting debut cookbook from the acclaimed chef of the t...

Mexican A Journey Through Design By: Newell Turner Foreword by Susana OrdovasAn American expat searches vibrant cities and quiet pueblos for the essence of Mexican style Revealing the richly visual and cultural details that are the essence of Mexican style, design editor and photographer Newell Turner has done for Mexican design what legendary culinary pioneer Diana Kennedy did for Mexican food. Elegantly organized around nine decisive decorative periods that have shaped México’s unique design journey to the present day, Turner establishes a visual dialogue with the reader that beautifully captures the depth and subtleties of the country’s aesthetic legacy. Ushered behind the walls, gates, and doors of private México, we are introduced to an intriguing world of interior design and architecture—including the highly developed civilizations pre-dating the arrival of Columbus; the Spanish colonial arts; the dynamic response to global movements such as Art Deco and Surrealism; and a rich survey of modernist and contemporary work. Woven intricately into this history is Turner’s own story of discovering the distinctive soul of México, where —in the spirit of memoirs in which a traveler discovers another country —he finds himself along the way. In this vivid volume of color, texture and contrasts, Turner examines the extraordinary range of Mexican design with the insight of a true devotee. The breathtaking photography shows how every room, courtyard, loggia—and even a chair, or an arrangement of flowers—are part of a rich design heritage. Turner spent his magazine career chronicling American style, and now his unerring eye...

One of a kind and very special Gothic Style table from a former Dutch Colony. If you are looking for a beautiful antique sidetable to grace your liv...

Original American photographic production still. For the 1942 Film Noir Journey into Fear. The film starred Joseph Cotten, Dolores Del Rio, Orson Welles ...

Robert A.M. Stern is the founder and senior partner of Robert A.M. Stern Architects, a renowned architectural practice that encompasses residential, institutional, academic, and comm...