New York City is a never-ending source of design marvel, and yesterday I wandered into a small showroom in the Flatiron where I had one of those "aha" moments that even this (slightly) jaded city dweller loves. Mondo Collections on 22nd street off 5th avenue has an interesting collection of furniture and lighting … Continue Reading ››
Design
Industrial Influence
Jonathan Browning Studio Lighting
Jonathan Browning Studios "Ventoux" double armed sconce
Jonathan Browning is the designer and master craftsman of the eponymous Jonathan Browning Studios in San Francisco. His work is intellectually backed with extensive knowedge about the history of design, and he shares … Continue Reading ››
Finishing Touch
New York City Lampshades 101
It's hard to imagine a successful interior that doesn't include a great table lamp, but then again who could have foreseen the end of the incandescent light bulb? But as the winds of change blow through lighting design, one thing remains constant... if you want to get the right lampshade you need to … Continue Reading ››
Southern Gentleman
John Lyle Design's "Marc" Console
John Lyle Design, MARC CONSOLE SHAGREEN WITH BONE TRIM 29.5H X 39.5W X 20D
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Back in the spring of 1979 as a … Continue Reading ››
Eastern Interpretation
Maruni Collection's "Hiroshima" Chair
Japan is a nation that has for many centuries cultivated traditions based on wood that occupy an important position in daily life. I have long been fascinated with the Japanese interpretation of western furniture. While walking in Soho recently, I came across CITE, an assemblage of modern design furnishings that includes pieces from … Continue Reading ››
All About Texture
Unika Vaev Boucle
Boucle is first a novelty yarn, produced by spinning two threads of different tensions together. While keeping one thread taught, and allowing the second to remain loose, loops of slight variation form along the strand. Boucle as a fabric is made by weaving a common uniform warp thread with the filler weft being … Continue Reading ››