From the December 2019/January 2020 Issue
Birds in Art
Early artists document an avian world that has some members that are now in decline Artists love birds. Leonardo studied their flight, Picasso used the dove as a symbol of […]
From the December 2019/January 2020 Issue
The Savoy Vase
After winning a competition more than 80 years ago, this undulating design is just as popular today Think about the stylized geometry of the Art Deco vases you might have […]
From the October/November 2019 Issue
Fall-Inspired Table Settings with Forest Walk
Bring the fun of the outdoors in autumn to your table As summer transitions into fall, the days become shorter and sweater weather arrives, our thoughts turn to spending more […]
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 […]