Sorbonne-educated gallery owner Timothy Tew seems to be one of those fascinating guys who is equally at home in Paris or Georgia. Case in point: his 90s apartment on Myrtle Street, a four-room residence inside a languid looking old circa 1910 clapboard, located within walking distance of Atlanta's dynamic High Museum.
If I had not mentioned the decade, could you date his interiors? With a mix of hand-me-down antiques, vintage finds, and of course salon-style groupings of art, they look rather timeless to me.
In her book, Atlanta at Home
What strikes me is the graceful quality of all his pieces -- from the mid-century desk to the antique sofa to the kitschy ceramic lamps. The art and upholstery add the spice, and can be rotated, but the core furniture is forever. (Click images to better see the details.)
All images are from Atlanta at Home,
18 comments:
The facade of that home is lovely, the interior of the apt. very interesting!
Hi Anon,
Yes, those tree-lined residential streets that still exist so close to the Woodruff Arts Center, for example in Ansley Park, are one of Atlanta's best features!
I love the furniture pieces he has picked. Beautiful!!
Oe la la I love the house, so cosy.
Oh my. Just beautiful!
Does anyone know the painter of that disturbing and beautiful painting that is hanging above him?
Hi Anon,
I think it's a Becker -- let me check.
yes, to the best of my knowledge, it's a Haidee Becker -- an artist represented on Tew's website.
that home is lovely. i miss those big old homes. he's certainly right, gentile and beautiful, inside and out.
The sofa. The sofa. I want the sofa.
Aesthete,
I know!! It's so chic with the perfect amount of slouch.
I love his eclectic style and art collection. Also, my grandparents used to live on Myrtle Street in the 1940's!
Anne, that' so cool :)
Thanks for the info. on the painter, Style Court!
I am a big Timothy Tew fan. I love his house and would gladly have anything in his beautiful gallery. He has a great eye.
I love his style but above all his collection if paintings
Tew's contemporary art gallery in Atlanta is one of my favorites. I love its location, and browsing in the gallery is like being invited into the private brownstone of a friend.
The only thing that dates this picture is Timothy himself...his hair is not so dark now!
Sarah -- good point :)
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