Design Classic: Josef Frank Wallpaper & Textiles

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Wallpapers and textiles designed by Josef Frank have long been classics in the world of decor. They add a lovely mix of bold color, rustic imagery and a masterful use of overall pattern and scale to a room. We put together a grouping of some favorites from the over 200 he produced - they typify "Swedish Modernism" to us.

If this hasn't been enough wonderful eye candy for a Friday, more info on and photos of Frank's designs can be found at Architonic.

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Wow, this just made my day!

posted by fabframes on February 27th 2009 at 11:14am
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I don't like them. Too busy for my taste.

posted by sidewalks on February 27th 2009 at 11:17am
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I am madly in love with Josef Frank but would not be able to live with him.

posted by jacasi on February 27th 2009 at 11:46am
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Or you could just go on Svenskt Tenn's websajt.

http://www.svenskttenn.se/

Frank was Austrian and an emigre to Sweden, yet epitomized the late 30s, 40's Swedish Modern (along with the designer Prince, Sigvard).

posted by dn on February 27th 2009 at 11:46am
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Those make my heart beat a little faster. I think I need to get out more.

posted by Joan A. on February 27th 2009 at 12:03pm
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I love bright colors and crazy patterns--the less traditional the better! But these... I would be visiting the post above about how to remove old wallpaper.

posted by parhelia on February 27th 2009 at 12:09pm
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Those patterns are bright and colourful and would make a nice piece of art for your wall, but as a wallpaper! it's just way too much.

posted by bonjourmiette on February 27th 2009 at 1:03pm
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Too much! There's a difference between bold and cheerful and LSD-inspired cornea-burning. This wallpaper could only work in small doses.

posted by slowdown on February 27th 2009 at 8:11pm
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love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it.

posted by my little apartment on February 27th 2009 at 8:22pm
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Love it! Especially the second from the left on the top row.

I've seen it used many times in Living Etc., and it doesn't seem to be too much

posted by mschatelaine on February 28th 2009 at 3:53am
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"the snozz berries taste like snozz berries!!!" :0)

posted by mikelay on February 28th 2009 at 4:07am
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Ugly today. Horrific in 5 years.

posted by luckypeach on February 28th 2009 at 4:15pm
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it looks like a close-up of the bacteria in really dirty water.

posted by klausonline on March 1st 2009 at 7:05pm
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Maybe not on a wall, but I LOVE these patterns! I have a similar pattern on my bed linen.

posted by ryttu3k on March 3rd 2009 at 6:05am
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