For "Le Villi, " we moved into more symbolic territory, with a room decorated with flowered wallpaper whose pattern extended to the women's 1950s dresses.

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There was also a V-shaped pattern by the living-room doorway, far from where the fire had started on the couch.

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For the dining room, Wright devised a china-dish pattern and low-back chairs so as not to obstruct views of the gardens.

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