Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Furlow Gatewood

Furlow Gatewood - Veranda


The interior design world lost a legend over the weekend. Furlow Gatewood's love for chinoiserie, antiques, animals, dogs, gardening, and of course interior design all made him one of my favorites. He was as well a true Southern gentleman, handsome, smart, mannered, and kind. He died unexpectedly at the age of 101, leaving the design world far lesser for his absence.

If you don't already own this book, I highly recommend it.


One Man's Folly -The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood by Julia Reed

"When it comes to interiors style, antiques, and Southern vernacular architecture, Furlow Gatewood is a one-of-a-kind classic-this book presents his magical private enclave for the first time. Antiques expert Furlow Gatewood's highly personal property in bucolic Americus, Georgia, where he has meticulously restored his family's carriage house and added intimate dwellings and outbuildings-several rescued from demolition-has evolved over decades to become a sublime expression of stylish living. The structures exemplify various architectural traditions-from mid-nineteenth-century Gothic to Palladian. He has collaborated with local craftsmen to create these follies and takes delight in designing the picturesque grounds and plantings and in devising comfortable areas for his beloved dogs and peacocks. A gifted designer and longtime associate of antiques dealer John Rosselli, Gatewood has a talent for discovering singular pieces with a poetic patina, composing custom paint finishes and subtle palettes, and knowing how to incorporate distinctive architectural elements. To accompany the book's atmospheric images, close friend Bunny Williams writes about the lessons she has learned from this master of discernment. Gatewood's seductive and hospitable Arcadian oasis, with its exquisite and timeless design, will have an enduring impact on the design community."

Here are a few favorites of mine. R.I.P.


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10 comments:

  1. Always LOVED his work! Brown Furniture with White Walls = Perfect!!
    All the BEST, Al

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  2. what gorgeous images!!! now, THIS is something to look at--wow! thank you for posting.....

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  3. I feel as though I have lost a grand and loving friend who has taken the time to teach me his art. He will be so missed.

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  4. Furlow had an amazing eye for creating perfection. I often go back to his book for an inspiration refresh. May he always continue to inspire ------

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  5. Rest In Peace, Mr. Gatewood

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  6. So sorry to loss this creative and kind gentleman. Will treasure his book even more than ever.

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  7. I have Furlow Gatewood's book and refer to it often. Beauty on every page. He will be missed.

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  8. I cannot remember when or how I first heard of Furlow Gatewood, but I was immediately captivated by his designs. The first thing I did, was to purchase his book. It is a treasury of beautiful rooms and objects. Since I first learned of him, he has remained one of my favorites. The world is a little less pretty with his passing. Thank you for this remembrance, Beth.

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  9. I knew we'd lose him soon due to his age...but, still sad. He was a creative genius and a truly unique individual.

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  10. Always loved his worked and have saved pictures of his home for years. Thank you for a lovely tribute to an amazing designer.

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