Thanks to Pinterest, I stumbled upon this traditional pre-war Manhattan apartment, and it stopped me in my tracks. It is the epitome of old school preppy chic with its exquisite paneling, chintz, blue and white, English antiques, and handmade quilts. All the original 1920s architectural details have been meticulously and painstakingly restored. There is nothing trendy about this apartment… It is a perfect example of understated timeless elegance, and I could not love it more!
800 Park Avenue was built as a cooperative in 1924 and has one apartment per floor. This twelve room apartment is perfectly balanced with intricate wood paneling in the living room, dining room and library. Each of the rooms is spacious and each has unusually large well placed windows. The exposure is excellent with almost 100 feet of Park Avenue frontage. The entrance gallery has three antique leaded glass casement windows which enables the light to stream through the apartment for almost the entire day. There is an enfilade of rooms – library, living room and dining room, four master bedrooms, each with its own bath. In addition, there is a guest bedroom with bath, a maid’s room with bath, large kitchen with a picture window and a separate laundry room. A powder room is in the entrance gallery. This charming apartment is grand but intimate, cozy and refined. It has an establishment look with a fresh interpretation
This apartment sold in 2014.
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How lovely! It has all the warmth that has been lost in today’s design trends. “Good design never goes out of style.”
It’s a classic!
I used that rose and ribbon chintz back in the 1980’s for a wonderful young couple in Winston-Salem.
The living room that we used it in (upholstery and curtains) is in my portfolio and I’ll try to
send it to you when I can- we took a 1960’s ranch house and made it more Georgian with old reclaimed windows and
mantels! And a watermelon pink sponge glazed dining room! Pretty!
P.S. I was fortunate to also work in 740 Park for Mrs. Ellen Graham, as a design assistant to Tice Alexander, Inc.
Dean Farris
Dean Farris Interior Design
Naples, Fla.
Hi Dean,
I would love to see it! I adore this chintz!!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Love it!
These old school timeless interiors are harder to find these days.
I am sooooo ready to see this style revamped/evolved into a new style that will appeal to modern day man and hopefully it will be the start of a new era of elegance.
Hi Ron,
I completely agree! This is my favorite style of decor… Timeless, classic, and elegant like a string of pearls.
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Truly, truly amazing! Thank you for your blog, it also is truly, truly amazing! It just makes my day each time I get an email from your blog.
You just made my day! Thank you, Tina!!
XOXO,
The Glam Pad
Your blog is quickly becoming my favorite. I am getting so tired of trendy decorating blogs that show the same thing. I truly appreciate how you showcase classic design (that is super stylish, too!).
Bring back the gorgeous CHINTZ.
Love it all! Thanks, Andrea, for “the tour”!
I’ve been in this apartment many times before it was sold. From the bones to the classic styling – a true gem! Thanks for sharing and bringing back some good memories!