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The New Traditionalists: Connecting Traditional and Today
We’re quite fond of The New Traditionalists' chic and contemporary take on classic furniture forms. Their made-to-order pieces easily meld with most any space and style. Made with materials such as scarlet saffron wool and finishes like hand-weathered walnut, the final creation is limited only by one’s imagination. With that in mind, we’ve shared a few pieces we’re dreaming about using in a future living room. Sofa no. Two Thirty Three Square tufted Italian distressed...
Four Head-Turning Tables from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma’s newest collection, will certainly speak to those of you who are green-minded. The Green Collection features chairs, sofas, tables and rugs with rough-hewn good looks and a rustic edge. The tables we highlight today are all made from reclaimed wood left in a natural patinaed and distressed finish which shows off each piece’s natural beauty. Reclaimed Wood Rectangular Pine Table An inlaid rectangular top and trestle base makes this rustic table comfortable...
The Gothic Dining Chair by Moooi
While not “Gothic” in the traditional sense, the Moooi Gothic Dining Chair is a fresh take on an old form. It’s more suitable for a bright modern home instead of a dark gloomy castle as its name would have you believe. Of course, we wouldn’t expect anything less from Moooi. Moooi says of their forward thinking Gothic chair, “Studio Job designed the Gothic Chair for the recently renovated Groninger Museum, in the Netherlands, where they also designed the interior for...
Luxurious Floating Beds by Dolum
Dolum architectural beds are manufactured in Paris by renowned craftsman working under the creative direction of Patrick Olive. Olive, Dolum’s owner and creator, set out to answer the call for high-end beds for distinguished clientele including luxurious private residences, town homes, lofts, yachts, luxury hotels and embassies. Touted to make “extravagant dreams come true in a breathtaking range of fine materials, sizes and colors, for an unparalleled personal aesthetic,”...
Rip + Tatter Kid’s Chair
Rip + Tatter Kid's Chair by Pete Oyler Sometimes a decorative object or functional design will catch our attention for no readily apparent reason—it simply speaks to us. Such is the case with the Rip + Tatter Kid's Chair by Pete Oyler. We first noticed it last year and were immediately captivated. Then this simple little piece of kid's furniture was featured on the cover of Natural Child World magazine's summer 2011 issue and we looked again. There's something…well...
Cool Cribs at Elle Decor
This week, Elle Decor put together a fascinating collection of contemporary cribs. These chic additions to the nursery give parents and soon to be parents a wide range of looks from which to choose. We love decorating ideas for the little one's first room and these cribs have our heads swirling with visions of calm and soothing baby nests. Our favorites from Elle Decor's beautiful lineup include: The Hollis from Nurseryworks This Lucite crib takes baby beds to a whole new place....
Julian Chichester Furnishings: Timeless Beauty
Julian Chichester is one of the British designers showing at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) this week. The Chichester point of view can readily be seen in each and every one of his pieces--a contemporary interpretation of British style with a distinct historical undertone. It's easy to understand why, since his first collection came together in late 1995, he hasn't looked back and has continued to grow his brand. The company describes his furniture, "Chichester’s...
Design: The World of Hudson Furniture
"We put high regard and value on these trees by turning them into pieces of enduring art instead of leaving them out to decay." -- Barlas Baylar, designer and founder of Hudson Furniture We are amazed by the work of Mr. Baylar and his company, Hudson Furniture. These artisans make amazingly beautiful contemporary furniture from the remnants of age-old trees. Hudson tables are handmade of wood that includes acaia, claro walnut and teak. These rustic table tops are then placed...