Suggestions for Fabrics and Rugs Pl.07
1923
Imagine walking into a 1920s Parisian design studio and seeing this explosion of color—Emile-Allain Séguy created this plate for his book 'Suggestions pour étoffes et tapis' (Suggestions for Fabrics and Carpets) to inspire textile makers. The composition is a playful triptych: the top left features a wild, almost psychedelic tangle of purple leaves and yellow blooms against a grid, while the top right offers a strict, geometric puzzle of blue triangles. The bottom section grounds the piece with a large, stylized yellow flower surrounded by sharp, fern-like leaves. Although listed as Art Nouveau, the bold, flat colors and sharp geometry here are actually a perfect example of the emerging Art Deco style, capturing the jazz-age desire to break away from the past and embrace a punchy, modern aesthetic.