Coco Chanel's decadent 1950s Paris living room is a jewel box of baroque style – it's a testament to the ageless power of French design

Coco chanel in black and white.

Chanel's iconic tweed suit made its runway debut in 1925, and it is still a symbol of timeless elegance 100 years later. Thus, as we consider how to create interiors that will never go out of style, the home of its designer, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, is an obvious place to look.

The fashion titan's living room at her Paris apartment is a masterclass in baroque French decor.