Today, ancient fretwork patterns including those from the Chinese, Moorish and Greek cultures can be seen throughout our homes on decor items such as rugs, casegoods, tile, wallpaper and textiles. Here are a few examples:
Song IV wool & silk rug from Tai Ping's Fret Collection
Evan Display Cabinet by Hickory Chair
Barbara Barry Fretwork Lounge Chair from McGuire Furniture
Siam Trellis wallpaper by Sanderson
Fabric Collection by Michael Devine Home: Fretwork Pattern in Chocolate
Fretwork decorative molding on built-in cabinet by Burnham Design
Modern Fretwork ceramic tile by Michael S. Smith at Anne Sacks
Table OM with the ancient flower of life pattern
Round Fretwork Mirror at Neiman Marcus
Fretwork bedding by Leontine Linens
Open Fretwork Stool at Doxa Home
Oslo Side Table at Shine Home
Brooke Green pillow by Madeline Weinrib
Do you have fretwork patterns in your home's decor?
Goodness your talking my language. Especially adore the leontine linens (of course!), the built-ins (looking to do something similar myself) and the Barbara Barry chair.
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I'm more of a filigree girl myself but these are great photos!
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but I will. Love the new wallpapers and the rug above. Beautifully put together!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! And, I don't think I have any of it in my home, but I love that green end table. I took a look at some of the other things from Shine Home, and they're great... unfortunately, it seems they only sell to the trade? And thus super expensive?
ReplyDeletelove the stool! i've been looking for something like this for my living room---lovely! :)
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I bought one side table with lots of beautiful carvings but oh how they collect dust! any tips on cleaning them?
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Great post. I really like the wool and silk rug and the siam trellis wallpaper!!
ReplyDeleteI have a set of 4 canvases I intended to paint in a fretwork pattern for our bedroom to coordinate with our new white West Elm pintuck duvet. I love that there are so many examples here! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really love that first chair - beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any fretwork in my home, but my husband really loves this design. This is an interesting post, and I really like the background information you give!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great eye for details like these. No, I don't have any fretwork... by accident more than design as I quite like how it looks. Too many great patterns out there and too few rooms I guess!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I loved every picture!! I need more of that in my life.
ReplyDeletewow, all items are so wonderful...there are so many items that I love. The tile is simply gorgeous!
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ReplyDeleteThat fretwork bedding is absolutely gorgeous! What a statement piece that would make in any bedroom. Can I also say, what a beautiful blog you have and a big thankyou for the comments you left on mine.
Mrs B xx
I adore it all, especially the rug, the tile, and that bedding. Marvelous roundup. Thanks for the reminder of how incredible fretwork truly is.
ReplyDeleteI'm so loving all of it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post...thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
xo
Terri
i love EVERYTHING in this post. Can I have one of each please?
ReplyDeleteWow I love every single item in this post. Great taste! I have some shopping to do for my new apartment!
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A beautiful post-so many gorgeous examples. As you might have guessed, I love fretwork.
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