4 comments Weekly Obsession: Faux Bois + Color
by BackGarage
07/23/09
I just saw the new Julia Child movie, in which Julia arrives in Paris in 1949 in a vehicle similar to the one above, which is modeled after the Mercury “Woodie” station wagon.
It got me thinking about how much I love wood paneling. Not 1970s hunting lodge wood paneling, but fake wood — especially when paired with a pop of color. Apparently I’m totally behind the design blog times on this one, but there’s a fancy French word for fake wood that makes it sound more appealing: faux bois.
Earlier this year I totally flipped for this Rubbermaid platter I found at a thrift store:
It had what was then my favorite combination: fake wood and white. But there are other hot faux bois color combos.
Black:
Delft (!!):
And, of course, chrome:
But one thing I can’t seem to find is the faux bois and turquoise combination on Julia’s 1949 hot rod. It’s oh-so-Urban-Outfitters I can’t imagine it doesn’t exist. So if anyone finds one — by all means, post a link in the comments.
In the meantime, I’ll be in the kitchen.
This entry is filed under bookend, design, etsy, faux bois, housewares, julie and julia, mastering the art of french cooking, vintage, wood paneling, woodgrain.
I can’t wait to see that film…now just to find a sitter!
Jaimee commented on July 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 pmI am looking forward to seeing it as well. I love Amy Adams!
Caroline commented on July 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 pmThese faux bois finds are fabulous and the delicious photographs capture the woodgrain so well.
Here’s one I found on a recent thrifting adventure: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27678020
Mary Grace
Mary Grace Thomas commented on July 24th, 2009 at 8:04 ami haven’t seen faux bois with turquoise, but in a Tucson gallery (can’t remember the name of it) i saw real wood with real turquoise inlay – beautiful!
alexandra keller commented on July 24th, 2009 at 11:19 am