From the October/November 2019 Issue
This Art Form Still Inspires Style Today
Ever since the mid-19th century, when ukiyo-e prints took Paris by storm, Westerners have been enchanted with this Japanese art form. Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave Off Kanagawa is now […]
From the October/November 2019 Issue
An Elegantly Simple… Trash Bin
A trash bin designed for a hair salon 80 years ago proves its staying power A tap on the foot pedal and the lid swooshes open to accept our trash, hiding […]
From the October/November 2019 Issue
Whaler’s Delight
Back in the days of Moby-Dick, men on whaling ships spent their downtime carving objects from whale bone and dreaming of pie. What other explanation could there be for the […]
From the August/September 2019 Issue
Cover Your Table in Summertime Blues
A sunny take on the summertime blues The design team at Kim Seybert, a maker of fine tabletop decor and luxury home accessories, always brings a fresh perspective to the […]
From the August/September 2019 Issue
Tale of the Egg & the Swan
Two chairs with fanciful names take their place in modern design history Imagine burrowing into a supersized eggshell with its sides curving around you in a protective embrace. Or for […]
From the August/September 2019 Issue
The It Girl’s Sofa
Madame Récamier left a lasting legacy to the furniture world If you were listing the attributes that make someone an “It girl,” Juliette Récamier circa 1800 would tick all […]
From the August/September 2019 Issue
A Tale of Two Houses
Lambert Castle and the Botto Residence tell opposite sides of a story In 1892, a Paterson, New Jersey millionaire named Catholina Lambert set out to build the mansion of his […]
From the June/July 2019 Issue
The PH Artichoke Lamp
The iconic PH Artichoke Lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, has a fanciful look born of technical complexity The soft glow of petroleum lamps at the turn of […]
From the June/July 2019 Issue
Styling a Timeless Summer Soiree
Nature is the muse for a tablescape that balances rustic with refined Whether you’re hosting a romantic summer wedding, chic bridal shower or any occasion summer soiree, there’s something about […]