Design-i: Gilbert Poillerat

A masterful artisan manipulating iron into architecturally fanciful forms.

A Master to be sure. He had impeccable training and a provenance of working with and for peers of exceptional standing. A lifespan of creating from 1902-1988

Courtesy of Sotheby's 2004

 

Courtesy of Galerie Chastel-Maréchal 

Primarily architectural in form with a smattering of foliate, tassel, and draped fabric forms; Poillerat shied away from the more natural and sinuous motifs of his peers of the time.

Courtesy of Christies 2010

Most visually stimulating I feel, are his pieces which combine black grille work touched with hints of gilded elements.

 

Courtesy of Galerie Chastel-Maréchal

Courtesy of Joshua David from The Salon, NYC- sadly I have placed
these in the hands of a well deserving home and they are no longer available dear reader

 

Balance is the key to any successful interior no matter the style! One must strive for balance of pattern, texture, color, and finishes. That is what allows the eye to feast-  to rest-  and to enjoy.  A smattering of balanced styles and periods can be quite successfully modern with a hint of history and classicism. Balance your history with your future as you do not live a historical re-enactor's life.  Be forewarned though- it's always a matter of finding the right pair of seasoned eyes to gaze upon a space...

 

Please do let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear.