MONOCHROME
Monochromatic color schemes are nothing new to interior design. The use of a single color throughout a space, applied on differing materials, can be an extremely powerful design strategy. This week, we bring you a collection of monochromatic designs by Giandomenico Belotti, Jaime Hayon, Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen that use a...
NINE TO FIVE
Long gone are the days of the mundane and utilitarian work environment. From breakout spaces to colorful executive quarters, companies all over are embracing a more progressive approach to the modern office. Manufacturers like Fritz Hansen and Arper are reinventing classics in playful hues with more contemporary ergonomics, while Italian brand Alias focuses on...
MAD ABOUT SAFFRON
Color was the name of the game at Milan 2016, with rich saturated hues paired up with neutral materials such as marble, raw oak, and metal to enliven and excite. One that stood out to us as particularly fresh was this warm, deep shade of saffron. This week we feature Lievore Altherr Molina's Colina chair, Verner Panton's
NEWS FROM MILAN
Milan Design Week 2016 has just begun and the SUITE NY team is bringing you all the best new products from our partners abroad at Salone del Mobile. From Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Bellevue lamp relaunched in a brand new brass finish to Jaime Hayon’s Palette desk in red stained ash and marble, today’s newsletter brings...
ON THE RAILS
Windsor chairs, with their archetypal vertical spindles, first emerged sometime during the 16th century. The American Windsor that we commonly see today is said to have been introduced in the 1730s. These classic chairs gave rise to a host of designs inspired by their prominent, vertical rail backs. From Mel Smilow’s designs in the 1950s to the contemporary...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARNE JACOBSEN
February 11th, 2016 marks the 114th anniversary of Arne Jacobsen’s birth. An icon of Danish furniture design, Jacobsen embodied the spirit of simple, functional elegance that defined the movement now known as Danish mid century modernism. Arne Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, and he used that skill to create a catalog of groundbreaking product designs including...
FLORA & FAUNA
Nature has played a fundamental role in creative expression since the early beginnings of mankind. Artists and furniture designers alike are continuously stimulated by the endless inspiration that lurks within our landscapes. This eclectic collection of expertly crafted and appropriately named modern designs by Arne Jacobsen, Jeremy Cole, Fabricius Kastholm mimics an assortment of woodland plants and creatures...
BLUSHING BEAUTIES
One of the biggest color trends of 2015 is blush pink. This soft and pleasing hue has been lauded as a new neutral; a suitable choice for modern furniture, lighting and textiles for any room of the house. This week we bring you six designs from all different categories, from Foscarini's pint-sized Binic lamp by Ionna Vautrin to Arne Jacobsen's...
ELLE DECOR: Swan™ Sofa and Karui Trays
ELLE DECOR: Swan™ Sofa and Karui Trays In the September 2015 issue of ELLE Decor, Arne Jacobsen's iconic Swan™ Sofa and GamFratesi's Karui Trays are featured in the publication. The Swan™ Sofa is one of designers Penny Drue Baird and Kerry Joyce's selections for the top 10 settees in the magazine's the Truth in Decorating edit. Designed in...
DAILY SUMMER: Mayor Sofa
DAILY SUMMER: Mayor Sofa In the August 4th issue of The Daily Summer, the Mayor Sofa is featured among other pastel perfect picks for the publication's Decor Fix. Danish architects Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen originally designed the Mayor sofa for Sollerod, Denmark's city hall, built between 1939-1942. The Mayor sofa shows a moderation of modernism and a unique...
INTRODUCING &TRADITION
Age knows no boundaries when it comes to &Tradition, the fresh Danish brand joining our showroom this month. Established in 2010, &Tradition holds a penchant for fine design and expert craftsmanship, bridging contemporary designs with mid-century classics. A few of the collection’s highlights include the iconic Flowerpot collection by Verner Panton, the Mayor Sofa by design grandfathers Arne Jacobson and Flemming Lassen,...
MAD ABOUT MARSALA
Each year, the color experts at Pantone carefully select the hue that will ultimately define and dictate the direction for the upcoming year’s trends. For 2015, designers will take their color cue from the earthy and robust marsala. Inspired by its namesake wine, the delicious shade of red is subtly dramatic with an air of sophistication. Toasting cheers to the...
BOSTON HOME: Shearling Swan™ Chair
BOSTON HOME: Shearling Swan™ Chair In the December 2014 issue of Boston Home, the publication features a cozy selection of home décor and furniture essentials ideal for frigid temperatures. In the fabulously fuzzy edit is a custom, fully upholstered version Arne Jacobsen’s Swan™ Chair. The iconic design is luxurious and...
WIRED: DesignLife Issue
WIRED: DesignLife Issue Showcasing their top picks in home gadgetry and decor, Wired magazine's DesignLife featured several SUITE NY products in their Fall '14 edit. In the feature Twelve Exactly Right Objects, the sleek WIRED: DesignLife Issue Showcasing their top picks in home gadgetry and decor, Wired magazine's DesignLife featured several SUITE NY products in their Fall '14 edit. In the feature Twelve Exactly Right Objects, the sleek []
FALL (in love) WITH FRITZ HANSEN
This time of year, asphalt roads across America are speckled with fallen amber leaves. A color palette of slate blues and burnt siennas makes us dream of pumpkin patches, caramel apples and cozy sweaters. This week SUITE NY is feeling a little indulgent. Let us take you on an autumn-inspired visual adventure of furnishings, both old and new, from legendary...
BACK TO SCHOOL
September is here and it's back to reality. This week, in a bid to get jazzed up about returning to the city, the office and the classroom, SUITE NY featured our top 10 songs and top 12 movies inspired by New York City. We prefer not to look...