Some of these libraries are actually old, but most of them are ‘faux’. Some of them only slightly pretend to be classical. Never mind – I could happily put up with any of them!
The Franckeshe Stiftung, Halle, was indeed founded at the end of the 17th century. From welt.de
I did not know that the Opera Garnier in Paris also has a library.
Strawberry Hill House is neo-Gothic – so 18th century masquerading as 14th. From Teddington NUB News.
The Biltmore Mansion in North Carolina clearly longs for the French chateau or English country house style. From Wikimedia.
Modern but clearly inspired by olde worlde style, from Pinterest.
Unapologetically modern, Mediterranean and 1960s in style. From Casa Om.
11 thoughts on “Friday Fun: Something Old, Something New…”
I love libraries with spiral staircases, though I would probably trip on the way up or down… but my favourites have to be the ones with sofas to lounge on!
I could happily lose myself in any of these libraries, Marina Sofia! How absolutely lovely! The one I’d choose is the one from Pinterest (the penultimate one), but they are all so inviting.
I love libraries with spiral staircases, though I would probably trip on the way up or down… but my favourites have to be the ones with sofas to lounge on!
These are so grand! They’re all wonderful but I really like the simplicity of the 1960s one.
I’ll take any of these please. Strawberry Hill looks nice and airy.
You’ve reminded me that I’ve been meaning to visit Strawberry Hill House for ages.
Thank you, from an unashamed bibliothecan…
I could happily lose myself in any of these libraries, Marina Sofia! How absolutely lovely! The one I’d choose is the one from Pinterest (the penultimate one), but they are all so inviting.
Some great old libraries there
That’s a great selection of libraries. I like the one with the spiral staircase and also Strawberry Hill, which I’ve wanted to visit for years.
Faux or not those are stunning – the last one is particularly gorgeous and I would happily spend the rest of my life in it!!
Am experiencing more than a touch of envy seeing these. My favourite is the last one