The Modernism of 1812 and its
Resonance Today:
A Memory of Malmaison
T
By Lisa
Zeiger
he Empire style, spearheaded by Malmaison, is ideal
for decorators seeking the opportunity to use beautiful fabrics and ornaments while still working within the modernist vocabulary of uncluttered space and spare outlines. In
the accompanying photographs, editor in chief Christopher
Hyland turns to his own guest room, which reenacts the
lessons of Malmaison, with its rich yet plain wall draperies
fixed with ormolu rosettes, set in simple stained wood.
HYLAND
