Monday, February 17, 2014

Decorating With Zuber Scenic Wallpaper

Here in Richmond they recently demolished an old home that I visited for a special fund raising event several years ago. The thing I remember most was the beautiful panoramic wall mural in the dining room which resembled the one below called Hindustan. I remember the elephants and the wonderful colors. I don't know for sure but would be willing to bet that a second thought was never given to saving that mural which I am convinced was a Zuber. I was not aware of the homes demolition until it was all over or I might have tried to obtain it. Oh well, you know what they say about crying over spilled milk.

Zuber & Cie, founded as Jean Zuber et Cie is a French Manufacture de Papier Peints et Tissus (French for: painted wallpaper and fabrics) company which claims to be the last factory in the world to produce woodblock printed wallpapers and furnishing fabrics. Still the crème de la crème of wallpaper makers, is especially known for their scenic wall panels.For its production, Zuber & Cie uses the original woodblocks (more than 100,000) engraved from the XVII and XIX century

Since its founding in 1797 by Jean Zuber, Zuber & Cie has maintained its headquarters at Rixheim, France. 
 Zuber & Cie has showrooms in Paris and Nice, New York, Los Angeles, London and Dubai and is still producing wallpaper using eighteenth-century techniques. 




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Hindustan, designed by Antoine Pierre Mongin in 1807


Headquarters in Rixheim France


Beautiful samples of wallpapers. Each design was hand carved from pear wood and made into wood blocks. They are kept in a controlled climate and allowed to rest for several years between printings.

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The gorgeous Zuber mural at the Greenbrier in West Virginia.

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After the French revolution and inspired by the large painted Chinese screens that were being imported, the wallpaper industry began to offer panoramic wallpaper. It provided an (almost) instant gigantic 360 degree mural painting of endless exotic vistas. This mural is called "Les Monuments de Paris".

As with many 18th century wallpapers, the panoramas are designed to be hung above a dado.

Palacio de las Garzas - Panama


The Dining Room of Palazzo Loredan

The same room


West side of the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House showing the panoramic Zuber & Cie wallpaper Scenes of North America.The four panels of wallpaper had been on the walls of a parlor in the Federal period Jones House in Maryland until 1961 when the house was demolished for a grocery store. Just before the demolition, the wallpaper was salvaged and sold to the Kennedy White House where the First lady had it installed in this room in 1961 at a cost of twelve thousand dollars.

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This wall treatment was based on Jacques-Gerard Milberts engravings of 1820s American landscapes that were admired in Europe at the time. The sky is hand pre painted using watercolors before 767 wooden blocks printed the scene using 18 tempera paints. These blocks have been preserved and are registered as a French national heritage. This is one of the five scenes originally depicted in the series Views of North America. The Five are: New York Bay, Military Review at West Point, Boston Harbour, Natural Bridge and Niagara Falls.













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The Frederick Post reported that Jean Zuber's wallpapers were so respected that King Louis Philippe honored him with the Legion of Honor in 1834, the year that Scenic America was printed,”.


A folding screen featuring Japanese Garden


Hall Monmouth, Natchez, Mississippi -- Zuber scenic wallpaper "Scenes of America"


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The Japanese Garden, designed by Victor Potterlet in 1861

I am not an expert but I believe this is Hindustan, designed by Antoine Pierre Mongin in 1807


Zuber Cie panoramic wallpaper scene was in the lobby of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

Jean Zuber et Cie - Hand-Blocked, Printed Scenic Wallpaper Screen

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18th century English serpentine sideboard against Zuber Wallpaper

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This section of a panoramic is from a huge set called “Eldorado” that was designed by Eugéne Ehrmann, Georges Zipélius and Joseph Fuchs for the Zuber company of Rixheim, Alsace, France, in 1849.


Hand block-printed pictorial friezes, such as this example from the 1860s attributed to Zuber



Zuber wallcovering "Les Monuments de Paris"


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Zuber & Cie's panoramic wallpapers include Vue de l'Amérique du Nord, Eldorado, Hindoustan, les Guerres d'Independence, and Isola Bella. Zuber & Cie also produces dado borders, friezes, and ceiling papers, some depicting faux representations of architectural details, drapery, fringe, and tassels.


Bedroom by Pierre Berge

This pattern I believe is Isola Bella, by Eugéne Ehrmann, Georges Zipélius and Joseph Fuchs. But again I am not an expert!


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Zuber manufactures lovely wallpaper murals en grisaille as well as coloured.

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To help you truly appreciate the work that goes into creating these beautiful wallpaper panel visit this site and see a fascinating video of how they are made. It will be worth your time!!!


http://www.zuber.fr/video.html





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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Decorating With Ticking Fabric


I can remember having an old feather filled pillow covered in ticking when I was growing up. My mother would always cover it with pretty pillow cases. You just covered up ticking in those days. It certainly wasn't celebrated....just a little too humble for more "modern" 50's interiors. Little did I know years later I would be featuring ticking in a decorating blog post.....as a trend....go figure. Ticking has been extremely popular for some time now and continues to cast it's spell. It's a new classic, one that will never go completely out of style. 

Toile a Matelas... simply meaning "mattress cloth" and known to us as French ticking. Ticking fabric was initially designed as a tightly woven mattress covering that would not allow the down or straw stuffing to come through. It has two distinctive stripe patterns. One being a design of narrow stripes, traditionally blue or gray, but available in a variety of colors today. The second is a design of solid stripes in different widths, traditionally woven from linen and often in a fine herringbone pattern most commonly in red, blue, beige, gray and taupe. 

Humble but dressy, ticking contributes vintage charm to any room. You can mix it with anything from bold florals to leopard and it works perfectly. Give it a try if you are considering a change!


Ticking makes for stylish upholstery.

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It even lends itself to the elegance of French decor when paired with a romantic large floral or toile print.

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Ticking stripes are often seen used on pillows, slipcovers, and upholstery for a lighter and more casual feeling style

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Ticking hasn't forgotten it's modest background and is still affordable. This makes it a perfect choice for projects requiring lots of fabric like tented ceilings or covered walls.

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Ticking is loved for it's vintage appeal. It is great for accessorizing with.

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For a French farm or cottage look, use lots of stripes and plaids in blues and reds.

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Stripes like these will fashionably update any window and the color options will blend well with your existing decor. Here they have covered the sofa as well.


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Antique French settees are lovely when covered in ticking fabric.


A really pretty way to make a pillow! See what just a touch of ticking can do.

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A headboard makes a good project for introducing ticking to your home.

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Great guest room. Who wouldn't want to sleep here?


For a French country manor style, use lots of linen, natural or bleached white, teamed with subtle colored ticking.

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Ticking fabric is very popular for crafting. Sometimes a few little accents is all you need.



A pretty combination of toile and ticking in grey.

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I love these pillows!!

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Ticking on a French fauteuil.....perfection!

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Here Phoebe Howard has covered the walls in ticking.


Tthis pattern is popular for laundry bags and pillow covers, as well as many other home décor items. Ticking is now available in host of other stripe colors and patterns.


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Mix bold buffalo checks with ticking stripes.

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The classic striped ticking works extremely well in almost any decor from country chic to beach casual.

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Ticking equals clean, cozy furniture.




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