I've been collecting images of early 1900's living rooms for a couple years now. I have literally dozens of them, but I thought it would be nice if I posted some of my favorites here for folks who would like to recreate a period look for their bungalow living room. Most of the images are from
The Craftsman Magazine, but I don't have the source for every single picture.
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Eberson Paint Catalog, ?1912 |
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Craftsman Magazine, Dec 1904 |
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Craftsman Magazine, Oct 1904 |
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Craftsman Magazine, May 1905 |
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Sherwin Williams catalog, 1910 |
Specifications for above picture: Ceiling - S-W Flat-tone Cream 832. Wall - S-W Flat-tone Aurora Yellow 825, followed with S-W Flat-tone Glaze Colors. Burnt Sienna,...........1 part. Olive Lake,............2/3 part. Greatly reduced with Flat-tone Glazing Liquid. Woodwork - Birch - S-W Handcraft Stain, Mahogany, Light, followed with S-W Mission-lac and S-W Durable Wood Finish Interior. Specification No. 15 or No. 16. Floors - Oak - Natural, S-W Transparent Filler and S-W Mar-not Varnish. Specification No. 21. Curtains - White Net. Over-curtains - Plain Venetian Silk. Upholstery - Wool Tapestry. Rug - Velvet Wilton. Furniture - Same as woodwork. Fireplace - Cinder Flecked Brick.
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From Houses and Gardens, by M.H. Baillie Scott, 1906. |
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Craftsman Magazine, Dec 1906 |
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Home Building & Decoration, 1912 |
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Home Interiors, 1917 |
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Craftsman Magazine, Jan 1910 |
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Ladies Home Journal, Feb 1911 |
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Craftsman Magazine, Dec 1911 |
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Craftsman Magazine, Sep 1905 |
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Linoleum floor ad |
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Stickley Craftsman Homes Catalog, 1909 |
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Stickley Craftsman Homes Catalog, 1909 |
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Stickley Craftsman Homes Catalog, 1909 |
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Home Interiors, 1917 |
Thanks a lot for posting these! I really love the look of stenciled walls--particularly the large border in green in the Sept 1905 picture. Dover has some great copyright-free art deco and nouveau borders.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how little furniture is in the rooms.
Those are great! Yes, very little furniture and stuff in general. Ah, the simpler life!
ReplyDeleteThanks! This will give us helpful decorating tips for the living room.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Your two-tone paint post was actually part of what made me think about posting these photos.
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