Giò Ponti and Piero Fornasetti – Unique “Madrepore” dining table and set of four armchairs, 1950. Lithographic transfer-printed wood, painted wood, brass, glass, silk. Phillips Auction, New York. Designed by Ponti, made by the master cabinetmaker, Giordano Chiesa, and decorated by Fornasetti.
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Holly Hunt New York
Interior decor at Holly Hunt New York showroom. West Texas native Holly Hunt started her career in retail later to become a designer that was credited with helping to raise the bar in the interior design industry.
Spun Carbon
Mathias Bengtsson – Spun Carbon, prototype chaise lounge, 2002. Phillips Auction, New York.
Armani Casa
What’s more exquisite than Armani Casa furniture? Not much. Italian made furnishings, many limited editions would make an elegant addition to any interior. Many thanks to Peter and Klive for allowing me to view these marvelous pieces.
Veranda Memories
Found this image of my grandmother’s veranda while scrolling through my picture file. Lots of fond memories growing up there at the beginning of my childhood. It was THE family meeting place with an extensive parade of family friends/acquaintances passing through. A small house made larger by its very long history and countless life stories/events… Continue reading Veranda Memories
Slice Armchair
Matthias Bengtsson – Slice Armchair, 1999 laminated plywood, laser-cut and assembled. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York. Explores the relationship between high tech manufacturing methods and handmade.
Unexpected
Never thought I would be a fan of camouflage furniture, but this chair is quite chic especially with the rust pillow accent and traditional rug. The great choice of the chair design along with the quality of the upholstery marries well with the camouflage pattern. It’s another reminder to always keep an open mind and… Continue reading Unexpected
