Sunday, May 16, 2010

Where's The Bouf(fant)

Kenneth Battelle's salon in the Vanderbuilt Mansion,
illustrated by Henry Kohler for Vogue, 1963

"In my day, there was no grunge.  Anyone who had grunge wasn't allowed in the restaurant, if you know what I mean."

Yes, we know exactly what you mean, Mr. Kenneth.


Hair God, Kenneth Battelle
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10 comments:

  1. jasonMay 16, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I can but aspire to the title "Mr. Jason" one day....
    though I fear I'd not have been allowed in the restaurant either, well, maybe the kitchen.

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  2. normadesmondMay 16, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    i am at a complete loss. what is the name of that thing in the middle of the room? why do i think it's called a poof? the chair, not ken.

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  3. Philip MershonMay 17, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    There's a name for those things?

    TJB will know. I'd bet my tufted upholstery on it.

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  4. normadesmondMay 17, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    i think it's pouf or pouffe or pouff.....maybe.

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  5. Philip MershonMay 17, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I've been called all three. And while I have a couple of dimples, I am not, I repeat, not tufted!

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  6. ayeM8yMay 17, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    “it's pouf or pouffe or pouff.....maybe”

    I think ‘pouf’ is used for upholstered ottomans but the round sofa is usually referred to as a tête-à-tête or causeuse.

    If I’m not mistaken I think Billy Baldwin designed Kenneth’s salon.

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  7. Philip MershonMay 17, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    "the round sofa is usually referred to as a tête-à-tête or causeuse."

    MDP-
    I love a man that can speak french! And, right you are, it was the work of Billy Baldwin.

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  8. kabuki zeroMay 17, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    I bet there was some teasing going on big time at the mansion. I feel the need for a rat comb and some aquanet right now.

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  9. Donna LethalMay 17, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    God, I only WISH he could have done my hair.

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  10. The Cool CookieMay 19, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Jeez Felix - Batelle is ANOTHER huge name in Columbus. I'm seeing a pattern!

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