Oliver messel

Oliver Messel (1904-1978) in his studio, ca.1925. Photograph by Angus McBean (1904-1990)

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Oliver Hilary Sambourne Messel, born into a well-to-do English family, started his illustrious career as a portrait painter which evolved into costume design and theatrical production. Messel was the toast of London’s theatre set, with legions of talented friends including Hollywood stars. Messel’s career behind the stage sets was highly successful, but it is his career as an interior designer that made him a household name. Surely, his Royal connections helped his popularity. Messel was a…

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A 'Messel' Property Oliver Messel was an English born artist who originally specialised in stage design, but went on to transform luxurious properties in Barbados into masterpieces without formal architectural training. Spending the last 12 years of his life on the island, the warmth and vibrancy seemed to encourage his imagination. Establishing his new career he designed and created nine signature houses in Barbados. He first visited Barbados with friends in 1959 when Fustic House was his…

Fustic House, spotted on West Coast Villas, is a luxurious Plantation Estate set in ten acres of beautiful tropical gardens in St. Lucy, Barbados. The property is nestled on a coral ridge with spectacular views

The Penthouse dining room by Oliver Messel at the Dorchester Hotel, 1953. SOUND ON, SWIPE LEFT<- As you might know by now I am moderately…