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Galet

Furnishing Fabric
2003 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

woven acetate and acrylic, 67 cm design repeat of acrylic ovals, midnight blue shade


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • Galet (manufacturer's title)
  • Taffetas (series title)
Materials and techniques
Woven acetate and acrylic
Brief description
'Galet', acetate and acrylic, designed and manufactured by Today Interiors, British, 2003
Physical description
woven acetate and acrylic, 67 cm design repeat of acrylic ovals, midnight blue shade
Dimensions
  • Length: 300cm
  • Width: 152cm
  • Weight: 2kg
Production typeMass produced
Copy number
TAF 4029
Gallery label
Today Interiors have been established in the fabric and wall-coverings market for over 25 years, supplying both retail outlets and the contract market, including major hotel groups. Their work combines exciting contemporary designs and innovative effects with a fine Heritage range. This example from the Taffetas collection reflects current trends for shimmering and iridescent fabrics and the return to luxurious soft furnishings in the home.(01/01/2004)
Credit line
Given by Today Interiors
Historical context
Today Interiors have been established in the fabric and wallcoverings market for over 25 years, supplying both retail outlets and the contract market, including major hotel groups. Allan Bruce, Head of Design, has been invovled in the reconstruction of original designs from fragments discovered during the refurbishment of part of the Savoy Hotel. Today Interiors are at the upper end of the quality interior design market, combining exciting contemporary designs and innovative effects with a fine Heritage range.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.8-2004

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Record createdAugust 2, 2004
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