'Loud luxury' and 'quiet luxury' are in constant tension, cycling in and out of fashion at different times in history. The '70s were a period characterized by transition, and the interiors reflect this; they are full of contrasts and pieces from different eras. This boldness falls firmly into the loud luxury camp.
There is no better example than the home of the iconic French dancer and singer, Josephine Baker. An archival image of her Paris living room in 1973 is full to the brim with unapologetic opulence. From a brocade sofa and curtains to a dark wood piano and gilt mirror, every element exudes European glamor.
