Legendary Decorators of the Twentieth CenturyAn entertaining and beautifully illustrated compendium of great design secrets from the century's greatest interior decorators. Hampton, an undisputed leader in the world of interior design, offers a fascinating look at the work of 22 important decorators: their styles, their influences from the past, and their effects on each other. 86 illustrations, 45 in full color. |
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