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INTO THE WOODS

This week we pay homage to the material that we have relied on since the early beginnings of mankind; wood. From walnut to oak, ash to teak, wood is as timeless a material as it is a steadfast one. Therefore it is no surprise that artisans and designers from around the globe have created their masterpieces in its various forms....

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HOUSE & GARDEN: Jaime Hayon Palette Table

HOUSE & GARDEN: Jaime Hayon Palette Table In their Winter 2016 issue, House&Garden magazine features Jaime Hayon's Palette Table, Gerrit Rietveld's Press Room Chair, and Greta Grossman's 62 Series Desk as must-have designs for the style concious home office. Inspired by artist Alexander Calder's kinetic sculptures, Jaime Hayon's HOUSE & GARDEN: Jaime Hayon Palette Table In their Winter 2016 issue, House&Garden magazine features Jaime Hayon's Palette Table, Gerrit Rietveld's Press Room Chair, and Greta Grossman's 62 Series Desk as must-have designs for the style concious home office. Inspired by artist Alexander Calder's kinetic sculptures, Jaime Hayon's []

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Monica Fried Design – Modern Tudor

Formerly one half of MOKA Home Design, interior designer Monica Fried is making a major statement all on her own with her freshly launched independent practice. Having completed projects in New York City, Westchester, Connecticut and the Hamptons, Fried’s style is all about adapting to the client's needs while delivering elegant and stylish interiors, no details spared. Breathing modern sensibility into a classic...

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TRADITIONAL HOME: Egyptian Table

TRADITIONAL HOME: Egyptian Table In the October 2015 issue of Traditional Home, the elegant Egyptian Table by Danish master Mogens Lassen for Rud Rasmussen is featured. One of the first Danish designers to incorporate ‘modernism’ in his pieces, Lassen introduced the Egyptian Table at the Guild Exhibition in 1940. Derived from the folding stands near King Tut’s tomb,...

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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...

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GERRIT RIETVELD at SUITE NY

In 2014, Dutch manufacturer Spectrum merged with Rietveld Originals, a company launched 10 years ago by the grandsons of famed mid-century architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld. Through Spectrum, three Rietveld pieces are now available to the international market: the iconic Berlin chair, the newly relaunched Spectrum merged with Rietveld Originals, a company launched 10 years ago by the grandsons of famed mid-century architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld. Through Spectrum, three Rietveld pieces are now available to the international market: the iconic Berlin chair, the newly relaunched []

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes

As any true creative knows, inspiration can be found in almost anything. From gentle waves in the sand to the subtle texture of an unintentional stain, design surrounds us. It's no surprise that some of the greatest minds have looked beyond their pen and paper and into the mirror in order to create the iconic furnishings we know today. This...

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REMEMBERING CASTIGLIONI & MANGIAROTTI

February 26th was the birthday of not one but two legendary Italian designers, Achille Castiglioni and Angelo Mangiarotti. Born eleven years apart, both designers were raised in Milan, graduated from the illustrious Architecture School at Milan’s Polytechnic University, and spent their careers living and working in their hometown. Castiglioni and Mangiarotti are...

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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...

FASHION: CH07 Paul Smith Limited Edition Shell Chair

FASHION: CH07 Paul Smith Limited Edition Shell Chair In the Winter 2015 issue of Fashion magazine, the CH07 Paul Smith Limited Edition Shell Chair is featured on the publications annual gift guide. In...

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INTRODUCING OVALIA

In 1996, Hollywood set designers began sourcing a unique and futuristic chair to use on the set of a new summer blockbuster: Men In Black. The chair they chose was a highly collectible mid-century design created in 1968 by a young, hot-shot Danish auto designer named Henrik Thor-Larsen. The request for six Ovalia Chairs for a scene...

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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...

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CHAIR WEAVING 101

A natural woven seat imbues in a chair the feeling of craftsmanship, casual luxury and heritage. Sifting through the many varieties of weaving material, we take a look at three of the most popular in modern design: Danish paper cord, paper fiber rush and woven cane. While woven cane is fairly recognizable, there can be difficulty distinguishing the difference between...

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INSIDEHOOK: Suite Deal

INSIDEHOOK: Suite Deal SUITE NY was featured on one of our favorite websites today: InsideHook. Geared toward guys with style, the site offers insider deals for design aficionados and men of style. Always loved designer furniture but don't know where to start? With InsideHook's daily deal, we are offering an hour consultation with award-winning...

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