The acclaimed italian architect and interior designer renzo mongiardino 191698 never shied from juxtaposing a flocked wallpaper with a dozen other patterns in a dimly lit room. An exclusive look at a new book on renzo mongiardino reveals rare images of the italian designers most iconic interiorswall street journal magazine he was the master of illusion, a man entrusted by global arbiters of taste including marella agnelli, jil sanders, lee radziwill, and elsa peretti to transform their homes. Chosen by architectural digest in 2011 as one of the 100 best interior d. This book includes all the classic images of mongiardinos work that i wanted from roomscapes the agnelli homes, lee radziwills homes, plus it includes a. Raised in a baroque palazzo, mongiardino rejected minimalism and modernism in favor of opulent, atmospheric spaces. According to christies, radziwill s interior designer renzo mongiardino was fond of quoting balzac, particular his maxim that the wise man goes back to the origins of. The complicated sisterhood of jackie kennedy and lee radziwill. Mongiardino has a background as an acclaimed set designer for.
A fresh look at the interiors of renzo mongiardino considered one of the finest designers of the late twentieth centurythat will both appeal to past devotees and introduce his work to a new generation of design enthusiasts. The walls were covered in sicilian scarves that had been. Agnelli, jil sanders, lee radziwill, and elsa peretti to transform their homes. The dining room as a whole speaks to renzo s love of fabrics and bold prints, seen above in. Lee radziwills english house turville grange scene. Rothschild, aristotle onassis, lee radziwill, and valentino garavani. Radziwill s apartments in new york and paris, as well as her homes in london and buckinghamshire, england, are a study in richly layered interiors in which textiles take center stage. Lee radziwill photographed for vogue in 1962 before renzo mongiardino had worked his magic. Stas loved beautiful objects, and i had a good eye, she notes. Lee radziwills iconic entrance hall architectural digest.
Mitchell owens wrote a long article on lee radziwill s london drawing room at 4 buckingham place for architectural digest in 20. This book includes all the classic images of mongiardino s work that i wanted from roomscapes the agnelli homes, lee radziwill s homes, plus it includes a few of his projects post roomscapes and wonderful prefaces summarizing his work. Inside lee radziwills upper east side apartment lee. Personal items from the estate of lee radziwill jacqueline. Tour lee radziwills most iconic interiors get the look. During this period he also began his multifaceted career, focusing primarily on the creation of residential and theatre environments. A painterly vision shows the designers work in all its glory from expansive room shots to minute decorative details accompanied by essays from the likes of radziwill. Mongiardino detested the title decorator, preferring creator of ambience. Lee radziwills london drawing room at 4 buckingham place. She was a prolific interior designer in her own right, often collaborating with the notable italian architect and production designer renzo mongiardino. Chosen by architectural digest in 2011 as one of the 100 best interior designers of all time, renzo mongiardino 19161998 was an architect, theatrical designer, and interior designer who sought to resurrect the grandeur of antiquity in his residential and production designs.
Radziwill was a decorator for a time, so i believe she was responsible for her new york interiors. Renzo mongiardino, photographed in new york in 1989 by irving penn. An exclusive look at a new book on renzo mongiardino reveals rare images of. He had a slew of wealthy clients, lee radziwill, gianna versace, randolph and. Radziwill says that she likes to start designing a room by getting the rug first. A new book on renzo mongiardino, with newly photographed existing interiors, continues to prove the incredible legacy of the master. This heavily draped and decorated room seen in radziwill s london flat in 1966 was decorated by renzo mongiardino. Keep an eye out for this mirror in her new york apartment later. Renzo mongiardino, who was born in genoa and grew up in a palazzo, was perhaps the greatest crafter and most inventive conjurer of splendid homes in the second half of the 20th century. It is a sense of synthesis in every aspect of her life that struck me when i met her at my very first fashion show eight years ago, and is still what i love most about her today. In 1959, she married stanislas radziwill, a british realestate investor, and moved to a house near buckingham palace. These two french portraits and four spanish colonial retablos below hung in ms.
Lee radziwill was friend and inspiration to some of the great men of the 20th centurycapote, nureyev, mongiardino, beardbut she officially. Im not sure who decorated her english country house possibly renzo mongiardino. A new book out from rizzoli, the interiors and architecture of renzo mongiardino. Oh, renzo had those made by his artisans in milan for buckingham place, she replied, referencing her friend and collaborator renzo mongiardino, the great italian architect. Hes the subject of a new book from the trendsetters at cabana magazine and the particular project of its founder, martina mondadori sartogo, who grew up in a mongiardino designed home. Taroni, elsa peretti, lee radziwill, umberto pasti, patrick kinmonth, and francesca. The interiors and architecture of renzo mongiardinoa painterly. Our annual holiday roundup of sumptuous design books. Talking about the country house and renzo mongiardino in her book. Radziwill was a muse to many artists throughout her lifetime.
How to decorate like style icon lee radziwill elegant mayhem. This book explores the work of renzo mongiardino 19161998, reinforcing his place as a legend in the field. Radziwill was married three times, with the marriage. View all lots in the collection of lee bouvier radziwill. Renzo mongiardino, the architect of illusion the new. Andy warhol, photographer peter beard, dancer rudolf nureyev, designer giorgio armani, interior decorator renzo mongiardino and. She designed the room herself as an homage to renzo mongiardino, with whom she worked closely on previous homes. Mongiardino has a background as an acclaimed set designer for stage and film, which had an effect on his work lush interiors with trompe loeil finishes, museumquality antiques, sumptuous fabrics, and a bewitching theatricality.
Soon she coaxed renzo mongiardino, then known primarily as a. An exclusive look at a new book on renzo mongiardino reveals rare images of the italian designers most iconic interiors wall street journal magazine he was the master of illusion, a man entrusted by global arbiters of taste including marella agnelli, jil sanders, lee radziwill, and elsa peretti to transform their homes. New books on architects and decorators to the truly rich. Lee radziwill was all about a very sophisticated pink. In 1936, renzo mongiardino moved from genoa to milan to study architecture. The dining room of radziwill s country house turville grange c. A new book on renzo mongiardino, with newly photographed.
Here, the bessarabian rug that renzo mongiardino chose for the penthouse. Radziwill s net worth is also amassed form her profession as an author, her books are lee 2015 and happy times 2001. Lee referred to her dining room at 72nd street in new york as her ode to mongiardino, a reference to storied italian decorator renzo mongiardino, who she often collaborated with. This book explores the sublime work of renzo mongiardino. Lee radziwill was friend and inspiration to some of the great men of the 20th centurycapote, nureyev, mongiardino, beardbut she officially worked for only one. March 3, 1933 february 15, 2019, usually known as princess lee radziwill, was an american socialite, publicrelations executive, and interior decorator. A painterly vision, with envyinducing photographs by guido taroni, captures the sumptuous set. The intrigue of orientalism, which was sweeping popular design and fashion in the 60s and 70s, found its more sophisticated expression in mongiardino s interiors. I originally planned to just post lee radziwills paris apartment to show. Mementos of lee radziwill, including photographs by peter beard and a book commemorating the dedication of. Francesca simone this book explores the work of renzo mongiardino 19161998, reinforcing his place as a legend in the field. Renzo mongiardino, the architect of illusion the new york times. The collection of lee bouvier radziwill is a testament to.
Lee radziwill net worth is she billionaire already. Photographed by cecil beaton, vogue, march 15, 1962 310. Lee radziwill auction includes gifts shared with jackie. An exclusive look at a new book on renzo mongiardino reveals rare images of the italian designers most iconic interiors wall street journal magazine he was the master of illusion, a man entrusted by global arbiters of taste including marella agnelli, jil sanders, lee radziwill. Remember the famous renzo mongiardino exotic design in her drawing room. Lee was in front, holding the reins until jackie ordered, hand me the reins, lee, according to secret service agent clint hills 2012 book, mrs. Mementos of lee radziwill, including photographs by peter beard and a book commemorating the dedication of the john f. Lee radziwill and her son, anthony, were photographed for voguesdecember 1966 issue in the familys london drawing room, newly redecorated by renzo mongiardino. The interiors and architecture of renzo mongiardino. The library, with the silk velvet tiger upholstery. If you havent read t magazines interview with lee radziwill yet, i highly. And sprinkled throughout the book are conversations with several clients and friends who also knew him well such as lee radziwill, umberto pasti, elsa peretti, francesca simone as well as a letter to him from. As giorgio armani celebrates his 40th anniversary, a look at how an american princess brought a king of italian fashion into a new world. Caroline lee bouvier canfield radziwill ross aka lee.