Sessantuna is the design concept of renowned Italian artist and designer Gaetano Pesce. It’s an
idea that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, Gaetano Pesce and Cassina join together once again in developing a new project. Rather than resulting in a [...]

Set of ten  Joaquim Tenreiro "Small Chairs" in solid caviona with curved cane back, round cane seat and lathed legs, 1960. 22" L x 18.5" W x 33.75" H

Set of  Joaquim Tenreiro  eight chairs with painted iron frame and leather upholstered seat and back, 1958. 16.93" L x 17.13" W x 36.22" [...]

 
I’m a fan of reclaimed wood furniture, and certainly appreciate Rotsen’s eco-friendly furniture collection (there are quite a few Rotsen pieces I’m deeply in love with), but I’m not sure how I feel about the Volpi Reclaimed Wood Stool set. I can’t get past the image they convey – upside-down, four-rooted molars. Who knows, [...]

One of my favorite artists/designers/visionaries, Hugo Franca, has a few beautiful pieces at R 20th Century gallery. I’ve picked some of my favorites from the exhibit to share.

"Phenyo" coffee table in pequi [...]

Photo: From left to right: Sculptura Standing Floor Lamp (1960s) – newly lacquered in white; “Percussion”  painting (1960) by George Ratkai; Mid Century Bench (1960s) – newly upholstered with recessed polished stainless steel legs; and  Lucite Hanging Fixture (1960s).

Photo: Pair of Glass Rod Mid-Century Sconces (1961) ; “Man and Woman” painting (1960) by George Ratkai [...]

Mattia Bonetti exhibit for Paul Kasmin Gallery at Design Miami 2009

Blue and Gold Bonetti Armchair (2009) in patinated bronze, wood, and  upholstered in hide.

“Alu”chair (2009) in lacquered aluminum, and upholstery with appliqué.

Bonetti ”Meander” coffee table (2009) in patinated bronze and clear acrylic top.

“Quasimodo” cabinet, (2009) in patinated resin, tinted wood, and patinated wrought-iron.
“Frequency” [...]

German-born, Dutch bred design prodigy, Maarten Baas, has captured the attention of the design world with his boundary-less approach to design – refusing to accept a clear and distinct demarcation between what is art and what is design. The multi-award winning,the most recent design honor bestowed upon him was “Designer of the Year at Design [...]

 
Rustic Glamour Decor for Urban Lodge Living Room (home decor and furniture details)

  Exotic Fantasies Bedroom  (view furniture and decor details).

Starlet Glamour Decor: Bedroom and Sitting room (view furniture and decor details).
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