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7.15.2010

A 125th Milestone

Speaking of fabric, did you see the google homepage today? It looked like this
That's because today would have been Josef Frank's 125th birthday!

Even if you don't know the name you would most certainly recognize some of his designs because they have graced some pretty stylish magazines, ahem Domino.


And here are two other favorite rooms of mine that use Frank designs



Frank was born in Austria but moved to Sweden where he designed his super colorful fabric and also where it is still produced today. 

I would LOVE to use any of his patterns in a future design project, they are classic, colorful and fun- the perfect combination!

Happy 125th Birthday Josef!


(to see more of his fabric check out the great website Just Scandinavian)

27 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    i WANT that last room - BADLY!!!!! - that's SO much - bright, bold, statement - i SOOOOOOO go for that look!!!!!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  2. A Wedding StoryJuly 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Wow! That's neat to know, I saw it this morning but didn't know anything about him! I have a duvet from Pottery Barn that looks suspiciously like these patterns! I remember the description of the duvet saying something like it was an old Swedish design. How neat!

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  3. bluehydrangeaJuly 15, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I was so excited when I saw Google this morning and knew it must be a tribute to Josef Frank I just didn't know it was his birthday. Google is with it!!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    i LOVE it. totally noticed this morning. what a pleasant surprise. p.s. what kind of label maker do you have again? i'm trying to get one soon.

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  5. pve designJuly 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Wonderful! I think I must have some Austrian roots-
    I love Scandinavian simplicity and the cuisine too.
    pve

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  6. Chelsea Talks SmackJuly 15, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    omg, that wallpaper is AMAZING.

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  7. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJuly 15, 2010 at 2:37 PM

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  8. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJuly 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    ohh I didnt know it! love his prints (like my header!) :)

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  9. North of 25AJuly 15, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Love the second room room - and the arched doorway!
    Best,
    Colleen

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  10. Connie @ Sogni e SorrisiJuly 15, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    The first thing I did was click on that Google header--such a pretty print!

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  11. alison giese InteriorsJuly 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    I KNEW that Google doodle looked familiar - and I DIG it!

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  12. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsJuly 15, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    How fun....I was wondering what the occasion was this AM when I opened my browser.

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  13. deliciously organizedJuly 15, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Happy Birthday Josef!

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  14. Hello Lover...July 15, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    For some awful reason my google does not have this pretty pattern - bummer. His work is gorgeous!

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  15. KayleeJuly 15, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    My husband is Swedish and we travel there every year. There is a fantastic store in Stockholm dedicated to Josef's things. Their link is:

    http://www.svenskttenn.se/en-us/default.aspx

    I'm pretty sure they even ship to the US.

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  16. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesJuly 15, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Great post! I wondered what that was on google today.

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  17. Hill Country House GirlJuly 15, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    LOVE it! The last photo on your post is so much fun. I have always been crazy for his patterns and rich color.

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  18. KSKJuly 16, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I never go to the Google homepage anymore since I use the search bar so I'm so glad you posted about this! Love his designs :)

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  19. Karen July 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I had never heard that name, but I'm already falling in love with the colors he used. That last room is divine. I love me a white sofa and pops of color.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Go Google! We love the images you used to celebrate Josef Franks work & inspiration!!

    Eddie & Jaithan

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  21. Emily A. ClarkJuly 16, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful patterns and colors; would never tire of these in a room.

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  22. Haven and HomeJuly 17, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    I love the example rooms, his fabric makes me happy.

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  23. Stephanie SabbeJuly 17, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    I LOOOVE his fabric and google makes me happy for doing a fabric shout out!

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  24. Fargerike DagnyJuly 18, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Aren't they to die for?? Ridiculously expensive though... But SO chic!!

    xx
    dagny

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  25. AnonymousJuly 18, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    i loved it..not as much as when they had pac man, but loved none the less

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  26. AverillJuly 19, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Love Josef Frank's prints. They look so incredibly of the moment. Hard to believe he created these decades ago.

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  27. Katie @ Noodle and BoofJuly 29, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    love it.

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