William baldwin has distinguished himself as an actorproducerwriter who continues to showcase his multitude of talents in the world of film and television. Billy baldwin decorates book about this book is by one of the most famous american interior designerdecorators in the years after the second world war, in this book he gives tips and help on how to decorate a home to suit an individuals way of life. A great american decorator, was just released last month and can be purchased on by clicking here. Gently used billy baldwin furniture up to 40% off at chairish. Perfect replicas of the legendary designers classic pieces are back in production.
Billy baldwin, the dean of american interior decorators, whose taste and sense of elegance enabled him to become the greatest influence on a. Billy baldwin decorates, first edition abebooks passion for books. See more ideas about interior, interior design and beautiful interiors. Billy baldwin dont refer to billy baldwin as an interior designer. Slipper chair in billy baldwin s apartment via peak of chic. William billy baldwin drew on his marriage with singer chynna phillips and his relationships with his three teenage kids, jameson, vance, and brooke, to inspire his new netflix show northern rescue. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Billy baldwin left a design legacy that is visible in. Billy baldwin interior design quotes see description.
Jul 19, 2016 billy baldwin had the unusual distinction of being the first man to break the glass ceiling of interior decoration, which before wwii was ruled by a coterie of ladies. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The timeless style of billy baldwin beth lindsey interior. Billy baldwin design dark walls, slipper chair, couch with covered legs, books. His style could be quite contemporary, but he was just as comfortable with the traditional idiom. After buying this book for myself, i liked it so much, i bought two others for gifts. Billy baldwin was unquestionably the most influential interior designer of the twentieth century. Mr lewis has done a superb job in not only illustrating. For the uninitiated, some of the most striking aspects of the book are the stillstylish rooms and stillvalid advice. Billy baldwin cocktail table, design by phoebe howard. The great american decorator rizzoli, surveys the life and career of the man whose pareddown versions of the slipper chair and brass bookshelves became famous, and whose work continues to influence designers long after his death in 1983.
I agree, though, that id like to read more about him. The dean of indigenous decorators he abhorred the term interior designer, billy baldwin was at once a classicist and a modernist. Billy baldwin designed with books the illustration is a watercolor painted by mark hampton of the cole porter library with bookcases designed by billy baldwin. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The look he championed in the midcentury was entirely american. Modern designer mens clothing and womens clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women from billy reid. Billy baldwin designed with books content in a cottage. Billy baldwin books list of books by author billy baldwin. William baldwin has distinguished himself as an actorproducerwriter who continues to showcase his multitude of talents in the world. Apr 04, 2016 7 legendary interior designers everyone should know. His book is being reissued on amazon february 2009 and is available for preorder. Billy baldwin writes intimately of greta garbo, cole porter, mary wells, gilbert and kitty miller, mrs. Billy baldwin had the unusual distinction of being the first man to break the glass ceiling of interior decoration, which before wwii was ruled by a coterie of ladies. The definitive book on the legendary decorator billy baldwin, known as.
Billy baldwins wife and kids inspired northern rescue. Billy baldwin childrens books, sag harbor, new york. Baldwin was born in roland park, maryland and studied architecture at. Dean of american interior designers billy baldwin d. Many of his interiors were masterful displays of bold color, while others were outfitted in chic beige. In the tradition of rizzolis albert hadley and david hicks, this is the first fully illustrated account of the career of billy baldwin 19031983, one of the most important decorators of the twentieth century, whose work has influenced contemporary designers from bunny williams to jeffrey bilhuber. Its that timeless quality of work that billy baldwin is renowned for creating. The first took place a week before president john f. Included in this collection is the famous slipper chair. A new book written about billy baldwins work, billy baldwin. I also have the billy baldwin decorates so this newer book is a lovely addition. For billy, the sofa was the foundation of any room.
The definitive book on the legendary decorator billy baldwin, known as the dean of american decorating, famous for his classical taste, streamlined. Dec 20, 1972 for billy baldwin, the goal is constant. Like most of us, billy realized the first function of furniture is to be comfortable. Obviously, the author put a lot of heart and soul into this book. The surprising thing is that it is not at all difficult to design rooms with blue rugs that feel warm and welcoming all year round. These rooms will be used for at most three months of the year and stay unused for most of the year. Sep 11, 2016 these rooms will be used for at most three months of the year and stay unused for most of the year. He has starred in the films flatliners 1990, backdraft 1991, sliver 1993, virus 1999, the squid and the whale 2005, a christmas trade 2015, played himself. Billy baldwin 19031983 was known as the dean of american decorating, famous for his classical taste, streamlined modernism, and brilliant use of color.
Billy was the original designer of the slipper chair. Gently used billy baldwin furniture up to 40% off at. Join facebook to connect with billy baldwin and others you may know. In 1972, billy baldwin designed a line of furniture. Following his passions and gifts, billy began his career by founding a cookie company called cookie island. Nov 10, 2010 billy baldwin 19031983 was known as the dean of american decorating, famous for his classical taste, streamlined modernism, and brilliant use of color. Apr 09, 2009 bookish kinsey marable with the metal etagere, a copy of a billy baldwin design. It contains a rather astonishing chapter on two visits with jackie kennedy. For almost four decades, many of the most elegant interiors in americaranging from the rooms of both jackie kennedy and jackie onassis to. Billy baldwin says in the book, the best decoration in the world is a room full of books and this space is described as the look of a library for oneroom living.
Im a little concerned bc that book had been listed on the acanthus site, but now its not there. Billy baldwin, the noted baltimoreborn interior designer whose clients included cole porter, jacqueline kennedy onassis, mike nichols, harvey ladew, william s. William joseph baldwin born february 21, 1963 is an american actor, producer and writer. Quotes of the day description words from designer billy baldwin sharing is power dont forget to share this quote. More than just producing delicious cookies that sold throughout the us, billy marketed his products through stories, characters and. The definitive book on the legendary decorator billy baldwin, known as the dean of american decorating, famous for his classical taste, streamlined modernism, and brilliant use of color. Another 1970s interior decorating book, but i actually liked billy baldwin some of his interiors are still lovely to my 2019 eyes, and the way he talks about his work and his clients and his goals for space make a lot of sense to me. A resplendent memoir by the dean of decorators of his more than 40 years of creating beautiful things for fascinating people. He has starred in the films flatliners 1990, backdraft 1991, sliver 1993, virus 1999, the squid and the whale 2005, a christmas trade 2015, played himself in forgetting sarah marshall, and currently stars. Billy baldwin slipper chairs, designed by daniel romualdez.
Billy baldwin not the actor is a design legend with taste thats pulled together and buttoned up. Mar 01, 1972 another 1970s interior decorating book, but i actually liked billy baldwin some of his interiors are still lovely to my 2019 eyes, and the way he talks about his work and his clients and his goals for space make a lot of sense to me. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. He was named to the international best dressed list hall of fame in 1974. Sybe yes, i hope lewis book on billy is published soon.
He has starred in the films flatliners 1990, backdraft 1991, sliver 1993. He was the ralph lauren of the decorating set before ralph was even a thing. Even in the 1970s decorators had to deal with all the usual juts and protuberances of modern apartment buildings. Yet, the baltimoreborn decorator, who died at the age of 80 last friday on nantucket, left an indelible stamp on. Billy baldwin had the unusual distinction of being the first man to. Absolutely wonderful, and this book is one of my favourites i refer to it again and again. Decozen books is a boutique publisher specializing in childrens books. From magical picture books to engrossing early reader chapter books, billy baldwins stories will capture the hearts and imaginations of. American decorator billy baldwin apartment therapy. See more ideas about interior, beautiful interiors, design. He is currently travelling the world shooting backtoback productions most recently wrapping his recurring. Billy baldwin decorates by billy baldwin goodreads.
Very few decorators can hold a candle to this master of interior design. Theres a line of furniture, the billy baldwin collection, that features about 22 pieces, culled from the only commercial line that baldwin ever. He wrote several books over his career including billy baldwin decorates 1972, billy baldwin remembers 1974, and billy baldwin. Billy baldwin interior design quotes see description home interior exterior design. Slipper chair in billy baldwins apartment via peak of chic. William paley, diana vreeland, the two jackies kennedy and onassis, and others of his famous clients.
Wise words from designer billy baldwin i also think this quote is useful with regards to writing and reading. The photo reproduction quality is not to the standards of todays glossy coffee table books, but the content makes up for the short fall. The designer, who died in 1983, created bookcases for. This collection continues to be manufactured by the billy baldwin studio. Fascinating to step into the life story of a designer that i admire for his original, elegant and contemporary ideas. A delicious memoir, disguised as a design book, which chronicles the lifestyles of midcentury high wasp society. This is a beautifully illustrated, middle grade chapter book and the perfect option for children graduating from story books to chapter books.
Award winning childrens author billy baldwin has just published his fourth book, story glass. Billy baldwin always insisted that he never originated anything in decorating. Much like his rooms, i imagine billys suits were always perfectly tailored and well pressed. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Baldwin was the first designer recognized for his strong american style aesthetic. Shop billy baldwin at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art.
Without question, the ones with the most dogeared pages are about billy baldwin, who actually disliked the term designer and preferred to be called a decorator. Today im happy to focus on one of my favorite design icons, billy baldwin. Wise words from designer billy baldwin i also think this quote is useful. I feature two masterpieces today, one is by billy baldwin and the other by walter lees. Wise words from designer billy baldwin i also think this quote is useful with regards to writing and reading inspiring quotes about life.
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