A collection of gorgeous homes in the Italian countryside
Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves—all
postcard-perfect landscapes nestling
centuries-old towns,
rural villas, and
contadino farmhouses. We’ve tracked down the best examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the
look and feel of Tuscan living.
Follow in
Michelangelo’s footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a medieval hermitage nestled in the steep Arezzo hillside. Take a dip in the California-style pool of Roberto Budini Gattai, the architect who turned a modest winegrower’s house into a dazzling homage to
David Hockney. Cool down in the tiled bedrooms of the Villa Villoresi, where, legend has it,
Dante’s wife took refuge during the poet’s exile in the early 14th century.
This collection gathers the region’s
most remarkable homes and interiors, complete with
insightful captions and enthralling
double spreads. Across contemporary architecture and traditional craftsmanship, minimal earthenware and decadent furniture, we discover all the natural tones and sun-kissed textures of Tuscany.
The editor
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN from 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
The authors
Barbara & René Stoeltie both began their careers as artists and gallery owners. With René as photographer and Barbara as writer, they have been collaborating on interior design articles since 1984, contributing to such influential magazines as Vogue, The World of Interiors, AD, Elle, House and Garden, Country Living, and House Beautiful.
Living in Tuscany
Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.21 kg, 472 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-7288-0
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
