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Elsie de Wolfe

The House in Good Taste

The House in Good Taste

A classic 1913 book on interior design and home decoration by Elsie de Wolfe.

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  • Rebecca Rachlin
    Rebecca RachlinFirst to rec

    “It’s a little of a hate-read, but helpful in forming a clearer standpoint on what I care about design-wise. Certain aspects are very cringe (like designing homes so you never see the servants and suggestions to paint furniture and upholster it in chintz), but other things are illuminating. No pun intended, but De Wolfe’s bashing of modern lamps being inferior to candles reminds me of today’s LED hate.”

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