Suggestions Pour Etoffes et Tapis

"Proposals for Textiles and Carpets: 60 Color Motifs" is a design book published in 1925 by French artist Emile-Alain Séguy (E. A. Séguy). It contains a wealth of beautiful vintage patterns influenced by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Séguy 's original designs and vivid colors brought a breath of fresh air to the decorative arts world at the time and continue to inspire contemporary designers.

EA Seggy Biography

• Born in Paris, France in 1877 .
• He works as an entomologist, decorative artist, and illustrator.
• He specializes in designs with insect and plant motifs.
• One of the leading figures of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
• He died in Paris in 1951 (aged 74).

Representative works

• Suggestions for Textiles and Carpets: 60 Color Motifs (1925)
• Insectes (1923-1928)
• "Papillons" (1925)

Segui's style and achievements

Séguy's work is characterized by sophisticated designs that fuse the organic curves of Art Nouveau with the geometric forms of Art Deco . He skillfully incorporated the shapes and colors of insects and plants, and created many works that captivate the viewer with their vivid colors and intricate patterns .

"Proposals for Textiles and Carpets: 60 Color Motifs" is one of Séguy's masterpieces, a collection of works that fully demonstrates his sense of design and color. These patterns were applied in various fields such as textiles, wallpapers, and furniture, and contributed to the spread of the Art Deco style.

Séguy left behind timeless pieces of decorative arts that continue to inspire contemporary designers with their innovative designs and outstanding techniques .