WHITE MARBLE
A marble top has the ability to transform a simple table design into an grand sculpture. In white, the table takes on a clean and pure, yet sexy appeal. This week, we bring you five designs that utilize this lustrous material.
THE ROUND TABLE
Round dining tables are the ultimate setting for an intimate and engaging dinner party. Sat in the round, diners are free to speak comfortably with every guest. Alternatively, a round table can be a statement piece that defines and elevates a foyer. This week we present five designs Paul Kjaerholm, Vico Magistretti, Angelo Mangiarotti,...
INTO THE FOLDS
This week, we explore a series of versatile designs that bend, fold and collapse. The purpose of these designs by Achille Castiglioni, Ilkka Suppanen, Raffaella Mangiarotti, Mogens Koch, Paolo Golinelli and Hans J. Wegner are to function as an additional or alternative component to a space. These chairs, tables and stools fit...
SAFARI STYLE
With it’s jewel toned sky and a richly hued landscape, the Serengeti has attracted people from all walks of life for centuries. Whether it be the social elite or artisans and authors, those who have ventured to the African locale have undoubtedly done so to experience first-hand its rustic beauty and wild charm. This week we take a (mental) holiday...
HEAVY METAL
Despite having the reputation for being tough and durable, metal is also a surprisingly malleable material that, when molded by the right artisan, yields stunning works of art. This week, we explore five creations by designers Mark Albrecht, Mathieu Matégot, Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Atelier Oi and Dieter Rams, all of which use...
SURF’S UP
This week we take it to the sand with designs that were made for the chicest of beach getaways as we are inspired by the fluid movement and breezy attitude that has become synonymous with the surfing community. From Patricia Urquiola’s groovy Shimmer collection to the laid-back appeal of Morten Gottler’s MG501 Cuba Chair, style and superlative comfort...
STONE COLD
This week, we explore a series of designs crafted from one of nature's oldest and most durable materials: stone. From Stonehenge to the ancient Egyptian Pyramids, there's no denying that stone has a long history within architecture and design. Beginning simply as rock formations, marble, limestone, travertine and the like have evolved to become the foremost materials for designing both...
ALL BUTTONED UP
Although tufting is typically considered a traditional motif, several designs in SUITE NY’s modern collection feature sophisticated tufts and buttons. From contemporary pieces like our bestselling Pouf Capitonne oversized ottoman to Kaare Klint’s Addition lounge collection from 1933, these designs are appealing in their transitionality; able to create a bridge between austere, modern pieces...
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...
WINTER WHITES
There is nothing more chic in the dead of winter than a full ensemble in winter white. Effective when applied in a single hue or layered “tone on tone,” winter whites produce fashion, interiors, and natural landscapes that soothe and inspire. This week, SUITE NY features a handful of our favorite designs by Luca Nichetto, John Pawson, Philippe Nigro, and...
A NOD TO NENDO
When 37-year-old Oki Sato launched studio Nendo ten years ago, who could have imagined he would become one of the most inspiring, prolific, and celebrated furniture and product designers of his generation. Nendo, meaning ‘modelling clay’, expresses Sato’s desire to have a certain flexibility and the ability to reinvent oneself. The studio, who has created works for SUITE...
SEXY CURVES
19th century novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton once said, "In life, as in art, the beautiful moves in curves." Whether studying the curvature of a chair’s hand-carved arm or witnessing the bright gleam that reflects off a shiny, convex surface, the arcing lines of these five designs (including Frits Henningsen's Signature Chair, Marcio Kogan's Superbowl, Angelo Mangiarotti's
HOSPITALITY DESIGN: Chesto in Marsala
HOSPITALITY DESIGN: Chesto in Marsala Featuring art and furnishings centered around this year's Pantone Color of the Year, marsala, Hospitality Design included Patrick Norguet's Chesto chair in their Trends section. Ideal for both residential and contract settings, Chesto is elegant in its simplicity and careful in its craftsmanship. This small armchair features a fully upholstered...
A LOOK BACK AT ICFF
This year SUITE NY went out on a limb and secured our first ever booth at the Javits Center for ICFF. Located in the Luxe Interiors & Design section on the newly opened 3rd floor, our booth featured new and iconic designs from eight of our thirty manufacturers, which was no small feat! The booth displayed modern furniture and...
NEWS FROM MILAN 2015
SUITE NY is back from Salone del Mobile with exciting news to share. Milan’s design week was more vibrant and bustling than ever with gorgeous booths, showroom installations and countless parties to highlight all of the new designs. Blessed with rare, summerlike weather, we saw it all, from Jaime Hayon’s new Fri™ chair for Fritz Hansen to...
HOUSE & HOME: Finder Rack & CH445 Wing Chair
HOUSE & HOME: Finder Rack & CH445 Wing Chair Dishing tips on surviving the holiday season, House & Home magazine features must-have home essentials in their Foundation shopping edit. Included on the list is Xavier Lust's Finder Rack and Hans J. Wegner's iconic CH445 Wing Chair. With the influx of wish lists and holiday...