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Charles Faudree's French Country Signature
"Too much is never enough," says Charles Faudree, who has achieved an international reputation for creating settings that have all the elegant accoutrements of a Country French estate. It is a union of the rustic with the refined that creates Charles' distinctive style of casual, understated elegance. With creations that are always artful, eclectic and inspiring, Charles is a master at one of the main tenets of Country French-combining traditional prints, patterns, colors and textures with just the right furnishings and collections.
The style has its origins in the French countryside, straddling both the southern and northern regions of western Europe and drawing from many influences. With a look at old and new collections, blue and white Chinese export porcelain, painted furniture, Napoleonic figures, antique furnishings, unusual fabrics, accessories and architectural adornments, Country French is an inviting and exhilarating look into Charles' innate sense of balance in the way he juxtaposes fabrics, furnishings, color and accessories to create a cohesive interior portrait. Within some designs, experience the beautiful craftsmanship of the 17th and 18th centuries when ebenistes, the skilled cabinetmakers near Paris, created exquisite pieces, often for royalty and wealthy clients. Many of the antiques Charles uses from this period reflect the hierarchy among furniture makers of that era: the menuisier, or joiner, who made plain carved wood chairs and tables; the sculpteur, who did the carving; the fondeur-chiseleur, who made the metal mounts; the doreur, the gilder of both mounts and wood; and finally, the tapissier, who completed the project with upholstery. From XXX illustrations, you'll be able to see the simplicity of magically transferring your home into a fabulous French farmhouse with a pleasing, timeless appeal.
The style has its origins in the French countryside, straddling both the southern and northern regions of western Europe and drawing from many influences. With a look at old and new collections, blue and white Chinese export porcelain, painted furniture, Napoleonic figures, antique furnishings, unusual fabrics, accessories and architectural adornments, Country French is an inviting and exhilarating look into Charles' innate sense of balance in the way he juxtaposes fabrics, furnishings, color and accessories to create a cohesive interior portrait. Within some designs, experience the beautiful craftsmanship of the 17th and 18th centuries when ebenistes, the skilled cabinetmakers near Paris, created exquisite pieces, often for royalty and wealthy clients. Many of the antiques Charles uses from this period reflect the hierarchy among furniture makers of that era: the menuisier, or joiner, who made plain carved wood chairs and tables; the sculpteur, who did the carving; the fondeur-chiseleur, who made the metal mounts; the doreur, the gilder of both mounts and wood; and finally, the tapissier, who completed the project with upholstery. From XXX illustrations, you'll be able to see the simplicity of magically transferring your home into a fabulous French farmhouse with a pleasing, timeless appeal.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 2003
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May 7, 2022
Beautiful photographs to inspire & dream upon. Charles Faudree was named one of the top 100 interior designers of all time. I love all the beautiful dogs & cats posed & perched in the homes and interiors.
May 11, 2022
Lovely and warm interiors. Photography from 2003 does tend towards the amber hues, leaving me wondering about the true color ways of some of the rooms. Faudree's designs give the overall impression of accessible and livable interiors. I love all the warm woods--plenty of French oak and amber pine. Having lived in Oklahoma, I'm all the more impressed that Charles Faudree designed out of Tulsa--this state is not a mecca for old world antiques. My aesthetic is not quite French country, but I find Faudree's style very appealing, nevertheless.
December 13, 2019
The Charm of Country French Living by a Late Master
Although no longer with us, the charm and elegance of Charles Faudree's work & world remains with us in the designs he created for his clientele, photographed beautifully.
Although no longer with us, the charm and elegance of Charles Faudree's work & world remains with us in the designs he created for his clientele, photographed beautifully.
April 26, 2008
this book had several components which I loved. It had beautiful pictures, and some personal comments from the designer. As a huge pet fan,I was thrilled to see that he posed his puppy dog in many of the pictures. Country French is my favorite style. Now if I could just convince my husband of its appeal.
April 19, 2012
Loved it.
December 19, 2013
This is a beautiful book with much information and gorgeous photos of gorgeous French Style decor.
April 19, 2012
Beautiful book.
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