Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

Sylvester Stallone Told His Designer to 'Rococo Me To The Max' in His '90s Living Room – It's a Masterclass in European Glamour

Sylvester Stallone.

The '90s weren't only about minimalism; the period's aesthetic was equally defined by its excesses. To explore, let's take a trip back in time to Sylvester Stallone's maximalist Miami mansion in 1997.

Inspired by Gianni Versace's home, the Sistine Chapel, and The Ritz Carlton hotel in Paris, the actor's living room is a gilded dreamscape. Sylvester collaborated with the Italian designer Massimo Papiri, famously instructing him to 'Rococo me to the max.' Massimo certainly followed through, filling the space with Empire-style antiques, classical bronze sculptures, and bespoke Italian lighting by the artisan G. Moscatelli. Custom-painted allegorical ceiling murals top off the whole look, making viewers feel as if they've stepped into a baroque fantasy.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.