From formal palaces to country estates, precious wallcoverings have been used throughout history to transport people to scenes far away from their familiar surroundings. Rooms with a View: A Brief History of Scenic Wallcovering explores the history of scenic wallcovering with Mike Gracie, fourth-generation owner of Gracie.
In particular, Mike will discuss the history of antique Chinese and French scenic wallcovering and the role of this special decorative element in design today.
The event takes place September 20 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the DDB's Astra Café on floor 14. A reception will follow at Gracie in Suite 1411. For speaker information and reservations, please call 212-472-1500 ext. 209 or visit www.nysid.edu. The fee is a $50 and the course is worth .1 CEU.
[...] Gracie September 23rd, 2011 The Gracie showroom was the place to be this past Tuesday for a CEU course led by Mike Gracie, fourth-generation owner of Gracie. The talk Rooms with a View: A Brief History [...]
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