ASYMMETRY
This week, we explore a series of designs that utilize the notion of asymmetry. Despite being seemingly off-balance, this array of designs by Craig Bassam, Scott Fellows, Jaime Hayon, Garth Roberts, Angelo Mangiarotti, Enrico Franzolini and Vicente Garcia Jimenez are technologically sound, sturdy and unyielding. The sense of imbalance within these designs creates a...
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...
GRAPHITE
The perfect combination of “sophisticated,” “timeless,” and “edgy,” graphite is an exciting metallic trend that has yet to be oversaturated in any sense. From brushed steel lighting diffuser of Mark Albrecht's Eclipse light to the blackened chrome chair legs of GamFratesi's Beetle stool, take a look at these six contemporary designs in smokey grey hues, each with...
WOMEN IN DESIGN – Part 1
This week, in honor of International Women’s Day, SUITE NY recognizes the achievements of women in our industry. Architecture and design has historically been a boy’s club. However, beginning around the turn of the century, there emerged a handful of trailblazing women, such as the late Greta Grossman, who pioneered new methods and technologies while pushing...
DENVER LIFE: Modern Red Design
DENVER LIFE: Modern Red Design In the Winter 2016 issue of Denver Life Home & Design magazine, the publication features a ravishing selection of furnishings in varied shades of red. Among the red hot picks are three designs from some of SUITE NY's favorite vendors; Foscarini, Rud Rasmussen, and DENVER LIFE: Modern Red Design In the Winter 2016 issue of Denver Life Home & Design magazine, the publication features a ravishing selection of furnishings in varied shades of red. Among the red hot picks are three designs from some of SUITE NY's favorite vendors; Foscarini, Rud Rasmussen, and []
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...
THOSE BABY BLUES
Baby blue is a familiar color that has undoubtedly made a comeback this season. While typically considered a spring tone, light blue is a hue often found in nature during winter months, such as iced-over lakes or the reflection of daytime skies over freshly fallen snow. This week, we have assembled a collection of masterfully crafted modern furniture by Formstelle...
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...
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...
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Supernova Suspension Lamp
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Supernova Suspension Lamp Featured in the September 2015 issue of the Chicago Tribune is Foscarini's super pink Supernova Suspension Lamp. Supernova is a sphere, made up of seven different pairs of discs, attached in sequence onto a slightly curved suspended metal bar. The bulb in the middle acts as the incandescent nucleus of a planet. It...
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
PASTEL PERFECT
Spring has officially sprung and with the climate comes a craving for color, of the pastel variety that is. From robin’s egg blue to bashful blush, designers across the board are embracing the playful and fresh color palette that has come to define the feeling of the season. This week we present five must-have home furnishings and fixtures that are...
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...
5 TOP TABLE LAMPS
The perfect finishing touch for a stylish home office or boudoir is a spectacular table lamp. Ditch the stale, common ceramic lights found at any old emporium with SUITE NY's collection of midcentury modern and contemporary table lamps, sure to add a dash of “je ne sais quoi” to your stylish table arrangement. table lamps, sure to add a dash of “je ne sais quoi” to your stylish table arrangement. []