There is no secret that I find acrylic furniture interesting and beautiful, and the Essence Cocktail Table from HStudio is no exception. This stylish table, which can also be used as a bench, blends modern techniques and luxurious materials with the curled clear acrylic legs and semi-precious stone top (shown in Gray Agate *which is also my favorite*). The quality is superb, manufactured (as all HStudio furniture and accessories are) in California. Concetto semi-precious stone table tops are also available in Rose Quartz, White Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Hematite, Brown Agate, Yellow Quartz, and Indigo Dumortierite.

Visit HStudio or contact me for more  information.

The Popova Desk by Sylvan Fiss of SylvanSF was inspired by the facets and unique geometric makeup of a gemstone. It is made of mahogany and brass, and is a highly desirable limited edition collection. Due to the artisanal process of construction, lead times can run from three to eight months to complete.

I think it is very sexy, and is interestingly captivating.

Contact SylvanSF for more information.

Nest Wallcovering Collection by F. Schumacher & Co. is such an interesting concept- using feathers to achieve a luxurious look and feel, unlike any I have seen before.

Feathers from birds such as Peacock, Blue Heron, Pheasant, Quail, and Dove are humanely gathered and arranged by hand on non-woven paper backed panels. They are positioned and mixed to create amazing layered patterns and colors. Be sure to contact the manufacturer to verify if this wallcovering is suitable for your intended application, and it would also be a good idea to obtain a sample to insure the scale meets your design requirements as color and size will vary in each type of feather.

Contact F. Schumacher & Co. for more information and options.

Sometimes you have to stop, and SIT ON the roses. The Rose Chair by Masanori Umeda is very whimsical and unique, perfect for those seeking originality in design. Each petal is hand made, layered to provide a comfortably padded seat and back. The frame is in moulded metal with small parts in shaped wood. The filling is in polyurethane foam and Dacron and the legs are in turned and brushed aluminium with a kiln-dried transparent finish coating, available in aluminum or painted finishes.

Upholstery is offered in a selection of velvets, however, I could imagine mixing several colors (and textiles other than velvet) such as red and orange, or fushia and purple, or levels of turquoise to greens instead of just using one single color. Or upholstering using COM, selecting fabrics with stripes of bright colors, running the pattern on the petals vertically, and upholstering the body in a single coordinating color or pattern- which will achieve a more modern (and less feminine) look and feel. Remember, customization is your friend.

Contact Edra for more information.

Poltrona Corona

Filippo-2

Finlandia Cavallino Zebrato

Finlandia 2

Finlandia 3

Finlandia 4

Furniture and textile designer Noel Duigan creates inspired modern seating using very ornate, Baroque-style framing with high-quality/unique fabrics and leathers with graphic prints. The designs are some of the most elaborate sofa chairs (such as Finlandia, Filippo, and Poltrona Corona),  accent chairs, dining chairs, and throne chairs with frames in modern finishes, such as lacquered black, white, and red; as well as golds and silver.

Contact Noel Duigan for more options and information.

The Tubes series of vases by Eva Milinkovic and Kriston Gene from Tsunami Glassworks are not only accessories, but works of art. Made of  glass in vibrant color combinations, in frosty or shiny finish, and available in three sizes: Small: 20″ x 3″, Medium: 24″ x 3″, and Large: 28″ x 3″- which when clustered create an interesting “study of scale through multiples”. Each tube is unique, through the process of mouth-blown production, and can be placed individually or in groups- with many creative options available by mixing with other colors and sizes.

Visit Tsunami Glassworks for more options and information.

Sirene fabric from Elitis is composed of 100 % Trevira CS taffeta laser cut chips. This petal-like fabric is available in four colors, is flame retardant (Trevira CS is inherently flame retardant) and is suitable (but not limited to) wallcovering and drapery. Taffeta is very lustrous, and has tons of light play.

Visit Elitis for more information.