--- product_id: 1705465 title: "The Mediterranean House in America" price: "667.48 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705465-the-mediterranean-house-in-america store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Mediterranean House in America **Price:** 667.48 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mediterranean House in America - **How much does it cost?** 667.48 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705465-the-mediterranean-house-in-america) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Inspired by the romance of Italian villas, Spanish farmhouses, and Moorish courtyards, the Mediterranean Revival style became an archetype for sophisticated suburban homes throughout America in the early 20th century. The characteristic white stucco house, roofed with terra-cotta and ornamented with ironwork, decorative tiles, and fountains, remains the dominant style for new residences in California, the Southwest, and Florida. The Mediterranean house’s longevity is rooted in an overall simplicity and an emphasis on the outdoors. Its central courtyard, terraces, and loggias provide a fluidity between interiors and exteriors equally prized by the architects of ancient Pompeii and groundbreaking modernists. The Mediterranean House in America provides the first comprehensive survey of this popular style, beautifully illustrated in full-color photographs by Juergen Nogai, archival photos, and drawings. Review: I loved the quick delivery and my son loved the book - Bought as a gift. I loved the quick delivery and my son loved the book. Review: Timeless Mediterranean style houses in America? - Of course there are no Mediterranean houses in America simple because America does not border the Mediterranean Sea. However, there is a legacy of houses constructed in the various styles of those found in countries bordering that famous sea and it is those which form the corpus of this book. Ms. Bricker has selected a set of primary examples of these revival style and has intelligently presented them with excellent photographs and written descriptions. One will find most of the primary examples, most of which are probably familiar to the reader as they are found in many other sources on the topic. Where Ms. Bricker does significantly differ is in her effort to present the styles as having a continuous pedigree to the present day. This is quite contestable and her examples from the latter half of the twentieth century can hardly be termed "Mediterranean" except in the loosest sense (e,g, having stucco walls but otherwise International Style). Otherwise, this is a very pleasant coffee table book. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,068,076 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #264 in Regional Architecture #846 in Residential Architecture | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mediterranean House in America - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ebE0L8mjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the quick delivery and my son loved the book *by R***Y on May 2, 2016* Bought as a gift. I loved the quick delivery and my son loved the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless Mediterranean style houses in America? *by D***T on December 6, 2017* Of course there are no Mediterranean houses in America simple because America does not border the Mediterranean Sea. However, there is a legacy of houses constructed in the various styles of those found in countries bordering that famous sea and it is those which form the corpus of this book. Ms. Bricker has selected a set of primary examples of these revival style and has intelligently presented them with excellent photographs and written descriptions. One will find most of the primary examples, most of which are probably familiar to the reader as they are found in many other sources on the topic. Where Ms. Bricker does significantly differ is in her effort to present the styles as having a continuous pedigree to the present day. This is quite contestable and her examples from the latter half of the twentieth century can hardly be termed "Mediterranean" except in the loosest sense (e,g, having stucco walls but otherwise International Style). Otherwise, this is a very pleasant coffee table book. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Pretty but slight... *by I***S on February 10, 2013* Nicely researched historical and design synopses, plus gorgeous photography, rescue this book from being as lightweight as it might have been. Whilst 'mediterranean' could mean just a decorative pastiche (as it did in many instances), some of the houses illustrated do demonstrate the adoption of design principles relevant to building in warm dry climates. Elements that might have been explored further, such as the loggia, verandah, courtyard are touched on mostly in the context of decoration and lifestyle. Many of the interiors are almost nauseating with their over-puffed, over-stuffed, over-designed furnituure, rugs and bibelots - only rarely allowing the fine qualities of the architecture to speak in its own right. Almost incidental, but most charming, are the many beautifully planted and maintained gardens around these houses. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Mediterranean House in America - Mediterranean Architecture: A Sourcebook of Architectural Elements - Mediterranean Domestic Architecture for the United States (Acanthus Press Reprint Series. 20th Century, Landmarks in Design, V. 9.) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705465-the-mediterranean-house-in-america](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705465-the-mediterranean-house-in-america) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*