Dado Collection

Frieze or Dado: La Constance, France, 1785 / 90. Creator: Jean Baptiste Reveillon
Frieze or Dado: La Constance, France, 1785/90

Mans room (colour litho)
2775543 Mans room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mans room decorated with canvas wallpaper)

Staircase decoration (colour litho)
2775531 Staircase decoration (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase decoration)

Doorway to the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from
STC176454 Doorway to the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, from Delle Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, engraved by Giovanni Ottaviani (c.1735-1808)

Mosaics in the Hall of the Two Sisters (colour litho)
3652040 Mosaics in the Hall of the Two Sisters (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaics in the Hall of the Two Sisters)

Interior of a Religious House
OLD37245 Interior of a Religious House by Mitchell, A.M. (fl.1889-93); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Flats for the well-to-do, interior design (b / w photo)
3652280 Flats for the well-to-do, interior design (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flats for the well-to-do, interior design)

Textured wallpaper in a large hall (colour litho)
2775532 Textured wallpaper in a large hall (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Textured wallpaper in a large hall)

Mosaic Dado in centre window on the North side, Hall of Ambassadors (colour litho)
3652037 Mosaic Dado in centre window on the North side, Hall of Ambassadors (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

W As Benson, Architect (b / w photo)
3652307 W As Benson, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W As Benson, Architect)

Section through Suburban House (litho)
3650890 Section through Suburban House (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section through Suburban House)

Dado Panel, Iran, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Dado Panel, Iran, 10th century

Painted Dado Panels, Iran, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Painted Dado Panels, Iran, 9th century. From the Tepe Madrasa

Qajar Dado Tile, Iran, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Qajar Dado Tile, Iran, 19th century

Design for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical Motifs, ca. 1760-1782. Attributed to Guiseppe Mannocchi

The Woman with the Glove, 1869. Artist: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran
The Woman with the Glove, 1869. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Handmade Christmas card with door and hallway, the seasonal greeting written on the wall, floor tiles and doormat. Date: circa 1890s

Spain. Barcelona. Lleo Morera House. Private residence. Buil
Spain. Barcelona. Lleo Morera House (1902-1906). Private residence. Built by Luis Domenech Montaner (1892-1906), catalan spanish architect. Modernist skirting board. Border

Advert for Maple & Co bedroom suite 1886
Bedroom suit, decorated with blue and pink, comprising of wardrobe with pale glass door, washstand with marble top, toilet table, large chest of drawers, toilet glass, three chairs

Advert for Maple & Co drawing-room suite 1897
Amersham, drawing-room suits, consisting of settee, two easy, four occasional and two chalet chairs in carved dark mahogany, well upholstered in rich silk tapestry. 1897

Advert for Maple fitted bedroom furniture 1898
Inexpensive fitted bedroom furniture and also an example of a cabinet with casting and carved panels and a sink with hot and cold taps. Date: 1898

Traditional Christian dadoes
Selection of interior repeat pattern dadoes for churches

Design for Dado Paper (Wallpaper) with organic and geometrical shapes. Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1889

Mother, daughter and Christmas tree
A mother and her little daughter admire their Christmas tree. It has lit candles, and sweets hanging from the branches. A black cat seems quite interested too

Detail of painted dado in the Durbar Hall area of the palace, Samode Palace, Samode, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Detail of fighting tigers on painted dado in the Durbar Hall area of the palace, Samode Palace, Samode, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Detail of dado painting in dining area with exquisite hand painted walls. Samode Haveli, Gangapol District, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

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"Dado: A Journey Through Time and Design" Step into the world of dado, a decorative element that has graced interiors for centuries. From Berger's Matone Advertisement to Jean Baptiste Reveillon's masterpiece in La Constance, France, explore the diverse range of designs and styles that have incorporated this timeless feature. Intricate details adorn mansions and religious houses alike, as seen in the Mans room litho and Interior of a Religious House. The staircase decoration litho showcases how they are elevate even the simplest architectural elements. Travel to Vatican City through the Doorway to the Raphael Loggia, where you'll find an exquisite example enhancing grandeur. Mosaics in the Hall of Two Sisters captivate with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Flats for the well-to-do demonstrate how interior design incorporates dado to create luxurious living spaces captured beautifully in black-and-white photography. Textured wallpaper takes center stage in large halls, adding depth and character as shown in a color litho. Marvel at mosaic dados like never before - from W As Benson's Architectural brilliance to the colorful mosaic Dado adorning windows on the North side of Hall of Ambassadors. These stunning examples showcase how they are transform any space into a work of art. Even suburban houses benefit from this design element; Section through Suburban House litho reveals how it adds elegance while maintaining functionality. Through these glimpses into history and design evolution, one thing is clear - dado continues to be an essential component in creating visually captivating interiors that stand the test of time.