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Monday
Aug302010

Liberty Print - Designer Fabric

DateMonday, August 30, 2010 at 11:24PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in , | Print ArticlePrint Article |

Liberty Print on Fabric

Established towards the end of the 19th Century, Liberty Company remains a beacon radiating a sense of modern English style. Engaging in a quest to foster relationships between retailers and English designers, founder Arthur Liberty intended his store to rival the style centers of Paris as well as the upstarts in New York City. Mr. Liberty kept his designers anonymous in order to promote a cohesive brand sense that became known as “Liberty Style.” Emphasizing upper class whimsy along with the potent influence of Japanese art and prints that was haunting every artistic media from sculpture to Claude Debussy’s music, Liberty Style also became synonymous with the Art Nouveau movement.

Print on Fabric - Ikat

Under the careful guidance of renowned architect and Art Nouveau advocate Edward William Godwin, Liberty opened an “Artistic Costume Studio”. Taking up Art Nouveau’s insistence that beautiful design create intersections between architecture, painting, fashion, stained glass and music, Mr. Godwin created a studio through which textile design became one of the premier reference points for English style. Through Liberty Art Fabric, English style gained an international following. While visiting London, Mrs. Andrew Carnegie and Isadora Duncan purchased Liberty dresses. Marcel Proust bought Liberty print neckties from the store’s Parisian outpost.

Print on Fabric - “Shells” - Liberty Fabric

Today the treasure lies in the Liberty costume studio’s archives. One need only pass through eBay to witness the cult focus placed upon authentic Liberty prints from the 1960s.  Liberty makes a point of reissuing classic and archival prints each season alongside new patterns. The prints now extend past upholstery and fine apparel towards wallpaper, accessories and stationary.

Print on Fabric - “Rose” - Liberty Fabric

Liberty of London has entered into strategic and fruitful partnerships with various American and French companies to encourage the already vast stretch of Liberty style. Such collaborations include work with American retail stores Orvis and J. Crew, the French clothing line “A.P.C.”, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and American mega-store Target.

Liberty Fabric

Where Liberty Art Fabrics and Liberty Prints are available:

Victoria & Albert Museum, in conjunction with the exhibition, “Quilts: 1700-2010”

The Liberty “Target” Limited Edition

Authentic Liberty Art Fabric is available in the United States through Purl Soho

International Fabric Collection

And, of course, the Liberty Department Store

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Monday
Aug232010

B&B Italia Modern Outdoor Furniture Collection by Patricia Urquiola

DateMonday, August 23, 2010 at 7:34PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in | Print ArticlePrint Article |

Canasta Lounger by Patricia Urquiola


B&B Italia Modern Outdoor Furniture

B&;B Italia - Canasta Lounge Chairs by Patricia UrquiolaB & B Italia’s outdoor furniture collection provides a futuristic feel to the elements with its 72” egg shaped Canasta Lounger by Patricia Urquiola.  Evoking a James Bond feel, this seat takes lounging to a new height as you become enveloped by the numerous pillows and the sail-like cover.  The PVC-coated polyester fabric of canopy fabric reduces up to 92% of the UV rays.  An afternoon nap takes on a whole new meaning. 

B&;B Italia - Canasta Outdoor Lounger by Patricia Urquiola

Making this piece even more delightful is the option to equip it with a 360 degree swivel mechanism, making it easy to change views or move with the sun.  The over scaled caned design creates a modern twist to a traditional material, and is available in white or bronze.   A steel or aluminum frame is covered with a polyethylene interlacing.  It is then powder coated for enhanced durability from the elements as well as fade resistance.  Spanish for basket, the Canasta collection also features a loveseat and chairs, as well as tables to complement your outdoor area.  Urquiolo, who resides in Milan, has a love of nostalgia that she loves to jolt with today’s modern lines. 

B&;B Italia - Canasta Outdoor Lounge Chairs by Patricia Urquiola

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Saturday
Aug212010

Contemporary Area Rugs - RUCKSTUHL 2010 Designs

DateSaturday, August 21, 2010 at 5:48PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in | Print ArticlePrint Article |

Contemporary Area Rugs

RUCKSTUHL 2010

Ruckstuhl’s rug collection offers exquisite and innovative design ideas for your home’s floorcovering.  Unusual shapes and smart use of materials are the hallmark of their design aesthetic. 

Felt Whool Rug by Deborah Moss

Deborah Moss’s Night Sky is a glittering work of art with hand painted hues and stitched on crystals that emulate the depths of the universe.  The round shape has an infinite quality that is perfect for making a statement in an entry way.

 

Contemporary Area Rugs - Night Sky by Deborah Moss

Ruckstuhl: Night Sky, Deborah Moss’s contribution to Edition Ruckstuhl, is by far the smallest carpet in this collection. Its dimensions alone underscore the intimate character of its design, which displays an impressive poetry. The delicate colour gradients on the hand-painted felt depict an authentic image of the infinite expanses of the night sky. Stitched-on crystals create a vibrant contrast to the simplicity of the base material, lending an air of luxury to this carpet.

Contemporary Area Rugs - Night Sky by Deborah Moss

Pure Wool Area Rug - Hypnos by Atelier Oï

The Hypnos rug does exactly the opposite – instead of pulling you into the universe, it pushes you down a spiraling hole.  Rather than a depressive state, Hypnos is an elegant example of movement and pattern.  Centered in a room, the rug may give the impression that your furniture has a gravitational pull toward it.

Contemporary Area Rugs - Hypnos Rug by Atelier OïRuckstuhl: The design of the Hypnos carpet was inspired by “Les Danseuses”, a kinetic installation which Atelier Oï presented in 2009 on the occasion of the grand opening of its new office and workshop building in La Neuveville. Within the circular, ever narrower wavy lines that characterise the carpet’s striking pattern, the installation’s motif of rotating, ornamentally perforated textile umbrellas that instinctively evoked an association with the robes of whirling dervishes has been frozen in place.

Wool Rug - Hypnos - Modern area rugs by Ruckstuhl

Pure Wool and Sheepskin Rug - Pompon by Hugo Zumbühl

Ruckstuhl Rug’s whimsical side shows with the Pompon rug.  It’s three dimensional effect has a spontaneously happy aura, making you smile each time you see it.

Pure Wool and Sheepskin Rug - Pompon by Hugo ZumbühlRuckstuhl: The starting point for Zumbühl’s contribution to Edition Ruckstuhl was once again a material discovery. The backing fabric for the Pompon carpet with its dense white tuft is made of chenille yarn, a particularly plush wool thread that has practically disappeared from the market. Pompoms stitched in at regular intervals animate the surface structure and provide colourful accents. The result is a spontaneous image of a flowery meadow illuminated only by the light of the moon.

Pure Wool and Sheepskin Rug - Pompon by Hugo ZumbühlRuckstuhl has distributors all over the US, and will create its rugs in custom sizes and colors to suit your needs.  Using natural materials of wool, linen, and silk, they create heirloom quality rugs that will last a lifetime.  Check out the entire line to find a rug that is perfect for you.

RuckStuhl 2010 Designs Contemporary Area Rugs

Nine designers from Europe and Canada designed twelve out-of-the-ordinary limited edition carpets. The constraints imposed by larger production runs were simply ignored in order to create an exquisite selection of artworks for the floor which bear the distinct signatures of their designers.

 

Where to buy Ruckstuhl 2010 Rug Designs?

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Tuesday
Aug172010

Living Divani's Family Chair and Contemporary Furniture Series

DateTuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11:10PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in | Print ArticlePrint Article |

Living Divani - Contemporay Furniture

Living The High Life

You seat your family on chairs, so why not buy your chairs in a family?  Living Divani’s aptly named Family Chair series offers several sizes of tubular steel formed chairs.  High backs, short backs, wide seats, skinny seats…there is something for every member of your tribe. 

Living Divani Contemporary Family Chair

We love the slight optical illusion created by these chairs’ open weave.  The forms seem to undulate with pride when seated around the table.  Leather cushions provide some seating comfort while the curved backs hug your body. 

As you scroll through Living Divani’s site, drink in the incredible images of their furniture collection. The Leaf Colletion features a decadent chaise lounge and chair enveloped in a plush cushion.  The Dondolo rocking chair has a sexy sling seat that invites lounging.

Living Divani Leaf ChairLiving Divani’s collections of tables, beds, and outdoor furnishings are nothing short of remarkable.  Their designs take modern to the next level and have an ingenuity that is refreshing.  This Italian based company has distributors all over the world, with a range across the US in designer showrooms. 

Living Divani Dondolo Chair

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Monday
Aug162010

Baker Furniture - The Andre Arbus Collection

DateMonday, August 16, 2010 at 11:02PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in | Print ArticlePrint Article |

2010 Furniture Trends - Baker Furniture: Andre Arbus Collection

The Andre Arbus Collection by Baker Furniture celebrates the artistic innovativeness that he stood for in the late 1930’s through the 50’s.  Honing his craft as a cabinet maker apprentice in Toulouse, France, Arbus (1903-1969) became known for his ability to add an architectural flair to furnishings.

Baker Furniture Andre Arbus Collection

Baker Furniture has taken elements from his original designs and developed their own homage to his designs.  The subtle sexiness of the Gallerie sofa has a Parisian influence that meets Hollywood glam.  The smaller scaled dimensions will find this piece nesting calmly in bedrooms as well as salons.

Baker Furniture Gallerie Sofa

The Pacquebot chair has a very French feel to the design, ultimately giving this chair a romantic slouchy feel.  It works well next to the simplicity of the Galerie sofa, and would find itself at home in both modern and traditional interiors.

Baker Furniture Pacquebot chair - Andre Arbus

As a crown jewel in Arbus’ collection, the Chateau table features his distinctive star motif on its frame.  Made from antiqued brass with steel and marble surroundings, the Chateau table is the definition of Arbus’ decorative style.  The elegant simplicity of the overall table makes a statement when all these elements are combined.

Baker Furniture Chateau Table - Andre Arbus

Baker Furniture’s collections feature the works of many well known designers such as Bill Sofield, Thomas Pheasant, and Laura Kirar.  Visit an interior designer or a showroom to see the exceptional quality and design of their collections.



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Wednesday
Aug112010

Gladis Lounge Chair by Aqua Creations

DateWednesday, August 11, 2010 at 8:56PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in , | Print ArticlePrint Article |

Designing with Nature

The innovative designs of the company Aqua Creations, out of Israel continues to shock and awe my senses.  Taking inspiration straight from forms in nature below the sea, their Gladis chair undulates with the fluid motion of corals. 

Gladis Lounge ChairCovered in lush textiles from Creation Baumann and other high end textile sources, this unique chair is well designed with its ergonomically shaped form.  It cradles the body for optimum comfort, and will swivel to obtain optimum positioning.  The details of this chair are hand stitched in order to obtain the ethereal effect of motion within the ripples. 

Aqua Creations Gladis Lounge ChairEach piece that Aqua Creations makes is considered a work of art and is signed and numbered by its creator Ayala Serfaty.  Headquartered in Tel Aviv, this growing company has a flagship store located in New York, and has been picked up by numerous showrooms across the US to provide for their growing demand.  Interior designers love the uniqueness of the line, allowing them to work the arty seating and lighting into numerous types of residential and commercial projects.

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Tuesday
Aug102010

Extremis Romeo and Juliet Bench

DateTuesday, August 10, 2010 at 11:20PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in | Print ArticlePrint Article |

Romeo & Juliet Inspired Bench

Sometimes a garden needs a bench, and then sometimes a bench needs a garden.  The Romeo and Juliet bench from Belgium company Extremis takes care of both, creating a planter system with seating.  The long strips of wood planking for the seats are in harmony with the aluminum slats that create a floating affect.  Fiberglass pots underneath create a sturdy base, and are spaced far enough apart for sizable trees to be planted within. 

In a play on the theme of Romeo and Juliet, the design of this bench was meant to create a space where trees could live together, but without touching.  However, without being doomed like the two lovers, the bases provide a large enough space to allow roots to grow and expand, providing longevity to the growth of the plants within. 

Perfect for residential or commercial spaces, the benches can be lined up or circled, creating a well balanced line of trees as the spacing is identical between all of them.  Designed by the team of Stijn Goethals and Koen Baeyans, the Romeo and Juliet bench creates architectural elegance regardless of where it is placed.  A single bench is 320 cm long by 74 cm wide. 



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Monday
Aug092010

A Modern Rocking Chair by Designer Antonio Citterio

DateMonday, August 9, 2010 at 11:56PM by AuthorRyan Kerby in , | Print ArticlePrint Article |

B&B Itallia Modern Rocking Chair


The J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio

modern lambskin rocking chairJust because the population is aging doesn’t mean we have to sit in a boring, old rocking chair.  Antonio Citterio has reinvented a hip and cozy version that will appeal to the young at heart.  The J.J. Rocking Chair has a Mongolian lambskin cover that sooths the cold lines of steel and wood. 

Modern Rocking ChairThis glammed up chair is also available with a leather or canvas seat for those wanting a more subtle version.  Using chromium plated rod structure, the lines of this rocker are delicate in appearance, but profoundly durable in nature.  The ash wood base comes in a number of finishes, allowing this sleek chair to work into modern and traditional interiors.  Antonio Citterio’s collections are available through B & B Italia. 

Modern Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio

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