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Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.

Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.

Date1/13/1992
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0126729F
      Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
      Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
      Goode, Jeff
      5/27/1971
      Opts for York
      Opts for York
      Reid, David
      6/10/1982
      This couple opts for blanket coverage in cloudburst
      This couple opts for blanket coverage in cloudburst
      Cooper, David
      11/28/1982
      White out: Fashion photographer George Whiteside opts for monochromatic look in blazer by Yohji Yamamoto, Gap T-shirt, Hugo Boss shorts and Converse sneakers
      White out: Fashion photographer George Whiteside opts for monochromatic look in blazer by Yohji Yamamoto, Gap T-shirt, Hugo Boss shorts and Converse sneakers
      Combs, Erin
      7/31/1991
      Joseph Cheng designed the entrance, left, which includes an original handsome stone fireplace and walnut panelling, he also chose the traditional tapestry for chairs in the main dining room, right
      Joseph Cheng designed the entrance, left, which includes an original handsome stone fireplace and walnut panelling, he also chose the traditional tapestry for chairs in the main dining room, right
      Beaty, Keith
      11/3/1991
      Kathy Paton is Dr. Teitler's patient here. There are five dental chairs in the office which is an open and cheerful room as much like a living-room as possible
      Kathy Paton is Dr. Teitler's patient here. There are five dental chairs in the office which is an open and cheerful room as much like a living-room as possible
      Barkley, Harold
      1/31/1974
      Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.
      Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.
      Beaty, Keith
      2/9/1983
      Making sandals by hand is a satisfying life for Bill Gardenour, who chose to opt out of the mainstream of technological society and settle for making his living in a simple manner where making something with yout hands matters.
      Making sandals by hand is a satisfying life for Bill Gardenour, who chose to opt out of the mainstream of technological society and settle for making his living in a simple manner where making something with yout hands matters.
      Darrell, Dick
      7/15/1971
      Interior Designer Robert Dirstein, here in his Rosedale home, has a big business in Metro. But foreign clients, who include Saudi royalty, account for one-third of his revenues.
      Interior Designer Robert Dirstein, here in his Rosedale home, has a big business in Metro. But foreign clients, who include Saudi royalty, account for one-third of his revenues.
      Beaty, Keith
      9/24/1990
      Boldly dramatic: Top Toronto designer Robert Dirstein, right, with his huge embroidered portrait of a mandarin, found about 10 years ago at a Toronto estate auction.
      Boldly dramatic: Top Toronto designer Robert Dirstein, right, with his huge embroidered portrait of a mandarin, found about 10 years ago at a Toronto estate auction.
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      12/3/1982
      Mrs. Warren Beasley With Shane, 2, And Warren, 4, Living-room walls are a soft green and the rug is white
      Mrs. Warren Beasley With Shane, 2, And Warren, 4, Living-room walls are a soft green and the rug is white
      Beattie, William John
      5/23/1973
      Residents of Macphail House who must use wheel chairs are allowed to rent rooms designed for double occupancy
      Residents of Macphail House who must use wheel chairs are allowed to rent rooms designed for double occupancy
      Lennon, Frank
      10/20/1974