Some vintage rugs from the mid-20th century golden age of home design look surprisingly current. That saying “old is new again” is never more true than when it comes to home décor. Revival styles cross oceans and centuries. They are embellished and sampled. And yet, sometimes originals manage to look so fresh and contemporary it’s surprising to learn they are 20 or 50 or even … [Read more...]
Vintage Textiles
A fascinating source for colorful pillows and rugs. Make room, because you're going to fall in love with the bright colors and amazing patterns of objects made from vintage textiles found in the shop of Amber Interior Design. This pillow is made from vintage Chinese embroidery textiles on the front, while flax colored linen graces the back. An antique Turkish kilim floor … [Read more...]
Natural Moroccan Rugs
Natural Berber Moroccan rugs are stylish organic alternatives to retro shag carpets. Moroccan rugs are varied and while that country may be known for its vividly colored, flat-weave rugs, another style is so completely different you may not guess it too, hails from Morocco. Vintage Beni Ouarain (the name of the tribe) rugs are pale and shaggy with geometric designs. They … [Read more...]
Chinese Art Deco Rugs
Chinese Art Deco rugs have vivid colors and a distinctive style that goes in and out of style. Fuchsia. Teal. Raspberry. Copper. Geometry. Symmetry. Chevrons. What could those colors and motifs possibly have to do with making Chinese Art Deco rugs? They are a sampling of the artfully combined components that resulted in the unique creations produced in China during the 1920s … [Read more...]
