Elsie de Wolfe died on July 12, 1950, in Versailles, France.
Elsie de Wolfe, a trailblazer in the field of interior decoration, passed away on July 12, 1950, in Versailles, France. Her passing marked the end of an era in which she had profoundly influenced the tastes and styles of home decoration. By introducing lighter, more refined décor, she forever changed the way people decorated their living spaces, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire designers around the world.