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Entries in baker furniture (2)

Monday
Aug162010

Baker Furniture - The Andre Arbus Collection

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.



Monday
Feb082010

Tony Duquette and Hutton Wilkinson - More is More

Breaking the Rules


“If it’s not fabulous, it’s meaningless!” has been the long time mantra of the design team Hutton Wilkinson and the late Tony Duquette.  Based in California, Duquette was an innovator in creating lush, over the top rooms that came together with a masterful layering of pattern, color, texture and his signature gilt.  Recent projects have included a furniture collection under Duquette’s name, and a line of silk fabrics for Jim Thompson.

 

A new book about Duquette’s work is available, authored by Hutton Wilkinson.  More is More features rich photography of their lavish collaborations, as well as the things that served as great inspiration to their designs.  It also takes an intimate look at his longtime marriage to his wife, Beegle and her artwork.  More is More pays homage to their renowned dinner parties and jet-setting lifestyles.

Tony Duquette’s design aesthetics broke all the rules and played with nontraditional objects, creating exotic and intricate shapes.  His collections for Baker Furniture are indicative of his decadent sense.  The Biomorphic Console takes an organic, sensual shape and creates an extraordinary swirling base.   His whimsical Ghost Snail lamp creates a sculptural shape with pen shell and resin combined to take illumination to new levels.  His intricate designs continue to inspire jewelry for his exclusive collection as Saks, as well as to the interiors that carry on his fine name.  The theatrical influence of Duquette’s over-the-top design and well as lifestyle has an everlasting effect on today’s interiors.