Yesterday, I had the great pleasure of featuring a guest post from Beth at Chinoiserie Chic.Over the next few weeks, Beth will provide inspiration boards for a virtual renovation of a 1925 historic Chinese home here in Coral Gables,Florida.We kicked off the serieshere with the entryway, and I must say that I squealed with delight when I saw that she had selected Scalamandre’s Zebras wallpaper.
I have always been wild for these whimsical frolicking Zebras, and I loved learning the history of the pattern. Beth’s post taught us that this wallpaper was created by Scalamandre in the 1940s for Gino’s restaurant in Manhattan. According to the Scalamandre website, the Italian restaurant was owned by a friend of Franco and Flora Scalamandré. The pattern was based on Flora’s original artwork, with a nod to the swanky safari themes that were popular at the time. Scalamandre added the fabric line in 2011, and it remains one of their most beloved patterns.
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The Pink Pagoda says
February 19, 2013 at 4:22 pmMy favorite is the green. I think the red would be perfect for your office!
A ndrea says
February 20, 2013 at 3:57 amI love the green too! Such a tough choice!!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Beth Connolly says
February 19, 2013 at 8:22 pmThis is the best roundup ever of Zebras. I so hope you use the red in your office. It is definitely unisex and would be amazing!
A ndrea says
February 20, 2013 at 4:02 amThank you, Beth! Coming from you, that is the ultimate compliment!! Yes, I do think the red would be perfect for our office. 🙂
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Bourbon & Pearls says
February 19, 2013 at 9:39 pmI love them all, I have the red umbrella, it's an utter delight!
A ndrea says
February 20, 2013 at 4:00 amOhhh, that umbrella is on my wish list!!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Bryant Park Designs says
February 20, 2013 at 5:48 pmLoved the post!! Thanks for the shout out! We are HUGE fans of the Scalamandre Zebra!
A Flair for Vintage Decor says
February 20, 2013 at 5:57 pmLove this pattern! Green is my favorite…but the yellow and red are up there too! Take care, Caroline
Chateau À Gogo says
February 20, 2013 at 9:51 pmOh I love them all. Very hard choice. So many papers…..so little time. – Brandy
Nancy says
February 21, 2013 at 6:52 pmIt is my all time favorite wallpaper! I have the red umbrella, which is sooooo cute. I feel great carrying it! Very cute post.
Nancy
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Uwalls says
July 6, 2019 at 4:06 pmAll the wallpapers are very nice! And my favorite is the green