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New American
from Art Underfoot
The Colonial Revival movement in America reached its zenith in the 1930s, and versions of it have persisted ever since. A puritanical ethos is a common thread: simplified use of one, usually pale, paint color, delicate wallpaper and fabrics, wainscoting, and uncomplicated woodwork and architectural detail. Well-placed antiques of functional form add character and rigor: Windsor chairs, candle stands, tea tables, and sewing cabinets.
Like Ralph Lauren for American fashion, Jayne Design Studio has mastered a specific American look for interiors. The principal, Thomas Jayne, received a master’s degree in American material culture and decorative arts from Winterthur Museum’s program,
