One Man's Folly: The Exceptional Houses Of Furlow Gatewood

Author: Julia Reed (Text by); Bunny Williams (Foreword by); Paul Costello (Photographer); Rodney Collins (Photographer)

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  • : $119.00 NZD
  • : 9780847842520
  • : Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
  • : Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
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  • : April 2014
  • : United States
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  • : April 2014
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  • : Julia Reed (Text by); Bunny Williams (Foreword by); Paul Costello (Photographer); Rodney Collins (Photographer)
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  • : English
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Description

When it comes to interiors style, antiques, and Southern vernacular architecture, Furlow Gatewood is a one-of-a-kind classic-this book presents his magical private enclave for the first time. Antiques expert Furlow Gatewood's highly personal property in bucolic Americus, Georgia, where he has meticulously restored his family's carriage house and added intimate dwellings and outbuildings-several rescued from demolition-has evolved over decades to become a sublime expression of stylish living. The structures exemplify various architectural traditions-from mid-nineteenth-century Gothic to Palladian. He has collaborated with local craftsmen to create these follies and takes delight in designing the picturesque grounds and plantings and in devising comfortable areas for his beloved dogs and peacocks. A gifted designer and longtime associate of antiques dealer John Rosselli, Gatewood has a talent for discovering singular pieces with a poetic patina, composing custom paint finishes and subtle palettes, and knowing how to incorporate distinctive architectural elements. To accompany the book's atmospheric images, close friend Bunny Williams writes about the lessons she has learned from this master of discernment. Gatewood's seductive and hospitable Arcadian oasis, with its exquisite and timeless design, will have an enduring impact on the design community.

Author description

Writer Julia Reed is a contributing editor to "Garden & Gun" and has authored several books. Bunny Williams is an acclaimed designer and author. Lifestyle photographer Paul Costello's work appears in many publications. Rodney Collins is a regional architectural photographer.