Emil Vidor: The Villa Egger--Inside and Out

On our very last walk in Budapest, we saw the interiors of two iconic Art Nouveau buildings--each a BIG get.  Entering either would have been a triumph; both seemed like a miracle.  The posts that follow will showcase the interiors of these two buildings

The first is the  Egger Villa, at Varosligeti fasor 24, was built by Emil Vidor (1867-1952) in 1902.  It has been described as "among the purest--and most extravagant--examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the city."  It was the first building Vidor designed and executed on his own.

The exterior of the Egger Villa reflects Belgian and French Art Nouveau, particularly that of Victor Horty.  It's notable for its asymmetry, its subdued yet evocative floral imagery, and its spectacular use of the Art Nouveau curvilinear and organic line.  You have to look carefully to catch its details.

Some are obvious on the street-facing façade.

Others can be seen only by walking around the sides of the house.

 I was able to see the sides and back of the exterior because someone had left the usually locked gate open.  But as I walked around the side, I noticed someone walking in a door, and she kindly let me come in with her.  So I saw something I never expected to see:  the interior of this famous and beautiful building.  

Its beauty was totally unexpected.  Particularly the use of wood as ornament, probably reflecting Vidor's interest also in Finnish architecture.  Here are the fruits of my getting inside:

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