4 Or imagine pairing the amorphic Persian table with the restrained and graceful curves of this GINO canapé from 1970! The striking contrast with the table creates an exciting prospect! Alas, our dream of creating a sitting area around this Persian … Continue reading
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Self portrait of William Hogarth and an example of the ‘line of beauty’ he used in his compositions. He believed that this curved, S-shaped line excited the viewer’s eye with its energetic movement (as opposed to straight lines or right … Continue reading
We couldn’t help but recall William Hogarth’s ‘line of beauty’ as defined in his book the Analysis of Beauty (1753) after recently posting a couple photos of objects that exemplify this theory and span two centuries! Here we have reposted … Continue reading
Ormolu mounted Louis XV parquetry ladies desk, stamped by Pierre Migeon Artcurial, Paris June 2012 We can imagine being deeply inspired working at this bureau with its beautiful parquetry and perfect proportions. A true masterpiece of technical and aesthetic excellence! … Continue reading
Here are two lamps we love from 1950! The Grasshoper floor lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman and the Sputnik ceiling light by Gino Sarfatti. Last Saturday we attended a Master Class Talk at Design Miami Basel on Collectible Lighting of the … Continue reading
Here is a radical plan to enliven the ever and increasingly staid and predictable Basel fair and give the Design Miami/ Basel fair its due—stay with me here—I think the design should be altogether folded and absorbed into the body … Continue reading
Art Assure Ltd, the art financing company, announced it is putting together a ten-day exhibition of art and design, curated by modern and contemporary design dealer Murray Moss for Phillips de Pury at the Phillips Park Avenue space. The exhibition will be followed by … Continue reading
Susan surveying the fair from the Fendi booth on the mezzanine. Design Miami/Basel 2012 … Continue reading
This lamp!!! Max Ingrand (French, 1908 – 1969), circa 1950. Design Miami/Basel 2012 We can source work by this designer for you. Contact us with inquiries. We invite you to join our mailing list on our website: www.arte-case.com … Continue reading
Kubo, tables sold in pairs by Ramus Fenhann, 2007. Mathias Bengtsson’s Cellular chair, 2011. Epoxy covered in silver. Design Miami/Basel 2012 We can source work by this designer for you. Contact us with inquiries. We invite you to join our mailing … Continue reading
