Rose Tarlow found this beautiful set of eight chairs and octagonal table in Kew Gardens, England . She says in her book The Private House (published in 2001) “This table is a puzzle that fits together perfectly”. It is one of the most rare and fascinating pieces of furniture I have ever discovered”.
When I saw this table and chairs designed by Ann Getty in the December 2009 issue of Vogue featuring Alexis and Trevor Trania’s home, I immediately thought of Tarlow’s table above. Could Ann Getty have been inspired by it?
Inspiration, there’s always a source.
Photo Credits: Rose Tarlow photographed by Tim Street-Porter; Ann Getty Designs in Vogue December 2009- images scanned from my copies of the book and magazine
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What fantastic connection between Ann Getty and her source of inspiration.
Your blog is an inspiration for all of your readers! xoxo
What a great post! I often muse on the sources of inspiration, particularly in architecture. There really isn’t very much that is new, is there? It makes the new and different that much more interesting.
Great eye, Laura! I love Rose Tarlow’s line of furniture.
Great connection Laura! I haven’t thought about Tarlow’s table in a while, so I enjoyed this Monday morning post.
LOve the connection between the two! Both are great!
Love the second version with the punch of color.
xo,
cristin
I love it! What a wonderful bit of inspiration!
pve
Wow, great eye Laura! I love the octagon table, but I must admit I would need to do small chairs that aren’t quite so dramatic.
I might think so. Great table. What a conversation piece.
I definitely think so. Both are so beautiful… quite a “wow” factor!
Hi Laura,
I am so glad to have discovered your beautiful blog! It was through the Avolli blog!
I added your blog immediately to my bloglist!
Have a wonderful day!
Greet
I absolutely loved Rose’s book and even sent her a letter to say as much. It’s probably the first design book I’ve actually read from cover to cover. Ann Getty most definitely got her inspiration from the English table and chairs. Beautiful piece of furniture.
Love it in white, Laura! Have a wonderful weekend.
Do you call it “inspiration”??? I would use another word!