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The decor of the Allen House reflects the "Aesthetic Movement" of the Victorian Age. The credo of the vanguard of the Aesthetic Movement was "art for art's sake" and that art should be reflected in every aspect of artfully ornamented decoration. The major designers of the Aesthetic Movement were Charles Eastlake, William Morris, Christopher Dresser, and Walter Crane. Their artistic endeavors included the naturalism of Morris and Crane and the geometric designs of Dresser. The Aesthetic Movement was influenced by English, Japanese, Persian, and Chinese arts. |
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| The decor of the Allen House Inn reflects the essence of the design philosophy of the
Aesthetic Movement and is exhibited in the decor by the ornate furnishings, ceiling, wall and floor coverings and
art. The decor includes intricately carved Eastlake cherry wood fireplace mantels which are catalogued by the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Fine antique Eastlake furniture is complemented by ornamented and
embellished ceiling and wall coverings, hand block printed by Bradbury and Bradbury of Benicia, California and
Liberty of London, England. Additional period wallcoverings noted at the Allen House are Anaglypta and
Lincrusta wall coverings from Crown of London. Floor coverings include Persian and Oriental carpets and
antique Indian straw matting. |
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| The Allen House Inn is the recipient of the Historic Preservation Award from the Amherst Historical Commission. | |
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Allen House Victorian Inn 599 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002 Telephone (413) 253-5000 |
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