D. Porthault The Art of Luxury Linens
Inspired French luxury for the Home

Take a peek inside private homes and gardens to see why D. Porthault has been the favored French luxury linens brand for over one hundred years. Tour old-world classic and contemporary decors in the US and France as you read the story of the Porthault company and explore its design and production ateliers.

For the first time, interiors are revealed that showcase the prints and embroideries ~ inspired by art and nature ~ that continue to make Porthault famous. Elegant bedrooms, sophisticated dining rooms, cheerful outdoor spaces, sweetly decorated nurseries, and salles de bains highlight the hand-crafted artistry of Porthault’s bed, table, and bath linens.  

Turn the pages and be inspired.

Includes a foreword by Architectural Digest editor-in-chief Amy Astley, and a preface by D. Porthault owner Joan Carl.

Publisher: Gibbs Smith (August 8 2017)

Hardcover: 256 pages

Book dimensions: 10 x 13 inches

Brian D. Coleman MD divides his time between Seattle and New York. His articles have appeared in magazines ranging from Old House Journal, where he is the editor-at-large, to Period Living in the U.K. Brian is the author of twenty books on the decorative arts, including the recent titles Farrow & Ball and Fortuny Interiors.

Erik Kvalsvik has been the principal photographer of more than a dozen books, including Fortuny Interiors, Barry Dixon Inspirations, and Traditional Interiors. He lives in Washington DC.