We saw this commode at Robert Deniau last weekend in the old village of Mougins. It is French, 18th century and all original. The finish is new and rustic and very similar to the Ralph Lauren line featured on Habitually … Continue reading
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Port Adriano Marina by Philip Starck In Mallorca last week, we saw the Port Adriano marina, designed by Philip Starck and inaugurated in May. ‘It is almost invisible’, says Starck. ‘The architecture exists only on the second view. When you … Continue reading
Elegant, with clean lines and original details (we love the smooth steel mooring plates), the structure fulfills Starck’s design criteria. “When I design something I try to make it so it doesn’t become obsolete in 20 years. We are stuck … Continue reading
Her satellite hanging light in painted metal (circa 1925) is also a masterpiece. The shadows created on the walls and ceiling by the cones and circles are almost as stunning as the light itself. We can source work by this … Continue reading
In memory of Angelo Mangiarotti (26 Feb 1921 – 2 July 2012). Mangiarotti, Italian modernist architect and designer was one of the leading figures in 20th century Italian design. A rigorous exponent of functionalism, to whom beauty and elegance were … Continue reading
This low table in black marquinia marble (1971), part of Maggiorotti’s Eros series is exquisite. Whimsical in form and rational in design, it employs his signature system of sophisticated joints. We can source work by this designer for you. Contact … Continue reading
We love this prototype stool in bronze (c 1980) by Kim Moltzer. It made us think of the famous ‘Choupatte’ by Claude Lalanne – the cabbage head sprouting fantastical chicken legs she created in copper and bronze. When asked how … Continue reading
2 We explored various styles and periods of functional design starting with this incredible Persian bronze table top decorated with writhing snakes and torsos of divinities from whose hands water originally spouted. We love the continuity over the centuries of … Continue reading
3 A few steps away from the Louvre in our favorite gallery tucked away behind the Palais-Royal we found two ideas for Modern seating to go with this Persian treasure in the Louvre. Imagine these super elegant, light-as-air 1970 Maison Jansen chairs next … Continue reading
