With Prairie Inspiration
Distinctly American, the Prairie School style still influences design today.
1. LONG-STEM ROSES
The oblong pillows are appliquéd and embroidered in the unusual, elongated Shah Rose pattern. Pillows are made to order in all-natural textiles. $150 each. Kits on request, $80. Melton Workroom (formerly Prairie Textiles), (213) 6141757, meltonworkroom.com
2. ON THE GRID
With familiar crossed-muntin corners, the Avenue outdoor wall light comes in a dozen finishes and many glass options. Shown in a bronze finish with gold-white iridescent glass, the fixture measures 15 ½ " high x 8" wide x 9 ¼ " deep. $430–$442. Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, (626) 960-9411, arroyocraftsman.com
3. TILE WAINSCOT
The lustrous green 4x4 hand-painted field tiles in this Midwest bath are inset with a two-piece, hand-painted Nouveau tulip deco; all available in glaze colors of your choice. Field tile $46 per square foot. Deco set $90. North Prairie Tileworks, (612) 871-3421, handmadetile.com
4. RETURN ROCKET
The Rocket vase is a faithful reproduction of a historic vase sculpted by Fernand Moreau for Teco (1899–1920). The vase comes in white or green and measures 8" high x 3 ½ " wide. $85. Prairie Mod, (800) 594-3148, prairiemod.com
5. LIGHT THROUGH COLOR
Laylights are decorative glass panels set into the ceiling to diffuse light into the room below. This Prairie-style design is loosely inspired by the work of Purcell and Elmslie. Priced by project. Theodore Ellison Designs, (510) 534-7632, theodoreellison.com 5