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LEFT: An apartment on
the top floor of Palazzo
Colonna in Rome designed
by architect Achille Salvagni.
ON THE COVER: The garden
room of a Manhattan
townhouse designed by
Ann Pyne of McMillen,
Inc. Photography by Bjrn
Wallander; produced by
Robert Rufino.

NOVEMBER 2014 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 9

228

DEPARTMENTS
42 EDITORS PAGE
By Michael Boodro

TOP LEFT: SIMON UPTON; BOTTOM RIGHT: PAMELA COOK/STUDIO D

44 ON THE SCENE
The people and events behind the
making of this issue 61
48 MAILBOX
Our readers write, Tweet, and post
55 STYLE SHEET
What weve seen, what weve heard
61 WHATS HOT
Dispatches from the world of design
69 WHATS NEXT
The power of painted owers, a fasci- Candlesticks of burl
nation with the Ottoman Empire, bril- wood and brass by
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hotel in London, a celebration of silver,
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212

82 TALENT 114 SHORTLIST

The entry to the
London apartment Designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne The 12 things sportswear maestro
of Angela and endows his furnishings with a Brunello Cucinelli cant live without
Colin Radcliffe.
seductive swerve. By Ian Phillips 118 APPRAISAL
86 Ronda Rice Carman brings vitality Italian architect and designer Franco
to traditional Scottish tartans and Albini created enduring midcentury
tweeds. By Jill Gerston icons. By Tim McKeough
90 IN THE SHOWROOMS 125 PRACTICAL MATTERS
Whats new to the trade Once a scene of drudgery, the kitchen
94 TREND ALERT has become the most glamorous room
FROM TOP: WILLIAM WALDRON; SIMON UPTON
Fanciful folkloric creatures are run- in the house. By Bee Wilson
ning wild on runways and in the home 138 The latest trends and technology
96 GREAT IDEAS transforming the heart of the home.
The ceiling becomes a fresh canvas By Stephen Trefnger
for creativity and showmanship 142 Already masters of the bath, Water-
104 ART SHOW works is now tackling the kitchen with
Mary Lum turns photographs its inimitable style. By Catherine Hong
of forgotten city corners into 158 UNCONVENTIONAL WISDOM
intricate and disorienting collages. Phyllis Lambert on why architecture is
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homes weve showcased by this longtime
162 TRUTH IN DECORATING
FEATURES ELLE DECOR A-Lister, including his own
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191 ELLE DECOR STYLE home and the house he decorated for
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192 FOR GOOD MEASURE
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London designer Colin Radcliffe reno-
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his family that is as cool as it is classic.
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177 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 86
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186 DANIELS DISH
SCREENING ROOMS
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What do Heartburn, The Help, and
and Champagne, unite in a dish Ratatouille, above, have in common?
that makes a powerful impression. Kitchens that stick with you long after the
By Daniel Boulud movie has ended. To coincide with our
236 RESOURCES special report, weve rounded up some
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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE
THE POWER OF
A NIGHTSTAND.
This summer I had the pleasure of reading
Factory Man, a new book by Beth Macy that
chronicles the history of three generations
of the Bassett family, who created a furniture
empire in rural Virginia. It is a bracing saga
of struggles and power plays within a single
clan, but it also tells the larger story of furni-
ture manufacturing in this country.
At least once a year I head to the High Point
Market in North Carolina, where most of the
largest American furniture companies show
off their new wares, so the book has particu-
lar resonance for me. Macy is an engaging
writer who knows her territory, and in her
protagonist, John D. Bassett III, she has a
compelling character: a man who survived
family inghting and then dared to sue the
Chinese government for dumpingselling
furniture and other goods for less than it
costs to produce, in order to win market
sharewhich thereby decimated the domes-
One lesson of the book is how connected
we all are, and how many ramications our
purchases can have. It is good to be an edu-
cated consumer, but we cant all be expected
to know the story behind every product we
buy. In ELLE DECOR we celebrate the high-
end and the handmade by talented designers
and artisans, but few of us can afford to fur-
nish our whole house with such special items.
But that old adageif it seems too good to
FROM TOP:
be true, it probably isstill applies. Perhaps A vintage postcard
we shouldnt expect to buy a cheeseburger for of High Point, North
Carolina. Bassett
a dollar, a T-shirt for $5, or an entire bedroom Furniture workers
set for $900. They may seem to be bargains, in 1902. Beth Macys
family and furniture
but someone is always paying a price. And in chronicle. The
the end, it may be all of us. Natuzzi building
in High Point.

PORTRAIT: FREDERIC LAGRANGE; WORKERS: BASSETT HISTORICAL CENTER

tic furniture industry. Bassett eventually won Michael Boodro, Editor in Chief
his case, but not without enormous rancor, elledecor@hearst.com
since so many of his colleagues were avidly Follow me on Twitter: @MichaelBoodro
importing from China. And even after win- or Instagram: @michaelboodro
ning, Bassett cant stop the decline. His fac-
tory is one of the few in the area to survive.
Macy details the impact on those whose
families have built furniture for generations.
She travels to China to see how it managed to
transform furniture production and reports
that now, in the face of rising labor costs,
production is moving to Vietnam and else-
where, much as Bassetts grandfather and his
colleagues managed to wrest furniture mak-
ing from Michigan in the 1900s by employ-
ing cheaper labor and the abundant natural
resources of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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ON THE SCENE
BEE WILSON
The key to my becoming a
food writer was my moth-
ers small but well-chosen
shelf of recipe books,
says Bee Wilson, whose
essay on the evolution of
the kitchen begins on page
126. As a child I devoured
cookbooks the way other
kids read comics, and I
dreamed about the feasts
I would make when I had
my own kitchen. Wilson,
Brooklyn-based writer
Craig Seligman travels to
Italy with his husband,
accessories designer Sil-
vano Nova, at least once
a year, he says. Id guess meets the press in Roman
weve been around 15 or
20 times. The Italians
know how to live. Rome is
a city with everything
beauty, depravity, culture,
food, life, all of it pretty
much in an unmanicured
state. On page 228 of this
issue, he visits an apart-
ment in Romes famous
Palazzo Colonna, to which
44 ELLEDECOR.COM
who lives in Cambridge,
England, is the author of
four books, including,
most recently, Consider
the Fork (2012), a look at
the way our kitchen tools
have shaped our eating
habits. Still, she learned
one or two things writing
for our pages. I knew
high-end knives were now
very expensive, she says,
but I hadnt fully taken
on board that it was possi-
ble to spend $2,000 on a
single one.
DAVID PRINCE
I have always loved light, he says, and he aims
objects, says David for the sense that some-
Prince. A photographer one is present in the pho-
who specializes in still tograph, even though the
lifes, Prince recalls a child- viewer doesnt see them.
hood spent assembling When I believe what Im
rocks, feathers, and sticks seeing, then Ive found it.
into little compositions. Prince has shot for such
His photos illustrate our magazines as Town &
Daniels Dish column on Country, Esquire, and
page 186, capturing chef Vanity Fair, as well as for
Bouluds creations in vivid advertising commissions.
detail. How does he know An example of his per-
when hes come upon sonal work is above.
CR AIG
the right shot? I focus on Admits Prince, I live and
SELIGMAN
composition, color, and breathe photography.
he had made a pilgrimage
on a previous vacation.
We had to go because of CATHERINE childrens books at
Sils Audrey Hepburn HONG mrslittle.com.) On page
CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS (WILSON); SILVANO NOVA
obsessionits where she 142, she profiles the new
Catherine Hongs two- kitchen line by Waterworks;
Holiday. Seligman decade career in maga- she found herself taken (SELIGMAN); JULIANA SOHN (HONG)
shown above on a trip to zines has taken her from with CEO Peter Sallicks
Trieste last yearhas the features department sink philosophy. Why not
written for the New Yorker, of Vogue to editorial posts have a triple-wide sink
the New York Times, at Allure, Harpers Bazaar, with two sets of faucets?
Book forum, and Bloom- W, and InStyle; she she asks. The couple
berg News; his 2004 currently contributes to that cooks together should
book, Sontag & Kael, was W and Martha Stewart be able to wash dishes
a finalist for a National Living. (She also writes together. A high-perfor-
Book Critics Circle Award a self-described much- mance kitchen can also
in criticism. neglected blog about have drama and romance.
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TALL ORDER
Filipino designer Ito Kish was inspired by the
ornate balustrades that are ubiquitous in homes
in his native country to create the regal Gregoria
GEOFFREY SOKOL

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1 / A NEW LEAF
The venerable Austrian crystal maker Lobmeyr
commissioned Vienna design team Kim+Heep
to craft Lily, a suitably elegant successor to
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teacup and saucer, left, costs $164; the Mokka
espresso cup with gilt-brass saucer is $261.
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2 / FINE LINES
British designer Tom Faulkners voluptuous yet
pared-down steel Vienna chair pays tribute to
both the undulations of Art Nouveau and mod-
ernist rigor. Bronze, shown, is one of a range
of nishes; the seat can be covered in c.o.m.
The 23.25 w. x 24 d. x 35.5 h. piece costs $1,447.
1 011-44-20-7351-7272; tomfaulkner.co.uk

3 / DREAM WEAVER
Working with Norwegian weavers Rros
Tweed, Paris-based furniture designer Inga
Semp fashioned the Agnes wool blanket in
her trademark vivid hues, with a check pattern
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51.25 x 78.75 and costs $375. Red/Blue/
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For Indigo Storm, her take on traditional
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patternssmall dots and large swirls
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dia. bowl and a 10 dia. plate, $26 each.
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Claudio Bellinis laminated-glass Labirinto
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WHATS
Still Life with Vase
of Hawthorn, Bowl of
Cherries, Japanese Bowl,
and Cup and Saucer, 1872.

NEXT
PETAL POWER
A rose is a rose is a roseor is it? Bouquets:
French Still-Life Painting from Chardin to
Matisse, at the Dallas Museum of Art, exam-
ines the role of floral still-life paintings in 19th-
century France. With more than 60 works by
more than 30 artists, the show challenges the
conventional perception of the genre as
supremely traditional, reframing it instead as a
vehicle for expression, discovery, and experi-
mentation. Paintings by lesser-known artists
such as Anne Vallayer-Costerone of only four
women admitted into the Acadmie Royale
before the French Revolution and revered in
her time for her virtuosic depictions of blos-
somssit alongside those by boldface masters
like Delacroix, Czanne, and Manet. The still-
life mode is presented as ripe for aesthetic
problem solving, as Renoirs use of warm, dap-
pled light gives way to van Goghs startling
angles and hues. Ravishing as these canvases
may be, this exhibition makes clear that they
are much more than pretty pictures (Octo-
ber 26February 8, 2015; dma.org).
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART, FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COLLECTION, MRS. JOHN B.
OHARA FUND AND GIFT OF MRS. BRUNO GRAF BY EXCHANGE (PAINTING)

CENTER A LONG-DARK 1940S MOVIE THEATER IN

MADRID HAS BEEN BROUGHT ROARING

STAGE BACK TO LIFE AS PLATEA, A MAXIMALIST

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CINEMAS ORIGINAL GILDED-METAL DETAILS, AND CURVED GLASS
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GROWTH FACTOR
Late fall, when many gardens are
being put to bed, is the perfect time to
dream about next years plantings.
Three new garden books have arrived
to feed our fantasies. If youve ever
imagined transforming the backyard
into a miniature Versailles, Royal
Gardens (Abrams) provides a tour of
Andr Le Ntres classic along with
Jardn Los Vilos, such other noble gardens as Freder-
Chile, from The ick IIs Sanssouci and Tokyos cherry-
Gardeners Garden. tree-lined Imperial Park. With an
introduction by garden designer Mad-
ison Cox, the ambitious Gardeners
Willowwood
Garden (Phaidon) is an encyclopedic
Arboretum, New
Jersey, from survey of the worlds most noteworthy
Gardens of the gardens, from Canadas Jardins de
Mtis to Russias Peterhof and Den-

COURTESY JUAN GRIMM/PHOTO: RENZO DELPINO (THE GARDENERS GARDEN); GEMMA AND ANDREW INGALLS, COURTESY OF THE MONACELLI PRESS
Garden State.
marks Anne Just Garden. The book
also includes less accessible (but no
less significant) sites, including the
Bagh-e Babur garden in Kabul, Afghan-

(GARDENS OF THE GARDEN STATE); JEAN-BAPTISTE LEROUX, ABRAMS, 2014 (ROYAL GARDENS); THOMAS LOOF (BOWL AND BOOK COVER)
istan, which is lush with symbolic
plants described in the Koran. Closer
to home, Nancy Berner and Susan
Lowrys Gardens of the Garden State
(Monacelli) visits 28 verdant wonders
across New Jersey. Among them are a
naturalistic landscape filled with rare
and unusual plants belonging to gar-
Chantilly, France, from den writer Ken Druse and horticulturist
Royal Gardens. Louis Bauer, and a coiffed riverside
garden aptly named Poodle Point.

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LININGS
THE DANISH SILVER FIRM
GEO RG JENSEN HA S
A LWAY S P R O D U C E D
OBJECTSFROM EXQUI-
SITE SILVERWARE PAT-
TERNS TO MODERNIST
JEWELRYTHAT WALK
THE LINE BETWEEN ART
AND DECOR. IN GEORG
JENSEN: REFLECTIONS (RIZZOLI), MURRAY MOSS
EXPLAINS HOW DEEPLY THIS APPROACH RESIDES IN THE
BRANDS DNA. JENSEN WAS AN ARTIST AND SCULPTOR
BEFORE FOUNDING HIS FIRM IN 1904. IN PIECES LIKE HIS
GRAPE BOWL, HE IMBUED THE ART NOUVEAU AESTHETIC
OF HIS DAY WITH A FRESH SENSIBILITY. THIS STUNNING,
OVERSIZE TOME ALSO DETAILS THE FIRMS ONGOING
COMMITMENT TO PARTNERING WITH SUCH TOP TALENTS
AS ARNE JACOBSEN AND JEAN NOUVEL.
A 1932 bowl by
Sigvard Bernadotte
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A Turkish
gentlewoman
TURKISH
DELIGHT
painted by an
Italian artist,
early 1580s.
Europeans in
Turkish dress, by
Jean-tienne In 1453, Constantinople fell to an Ottoman army led
Liotard, 173840.
by a sultan barely out of his teens, effectively putting
an end to the 1,100-year-old Byzantine empire.
Europe was aghast, and propagandists railed against
the so-called barbarians. But over time, fear of the
Turks turned to curiosity about what Lady Mary
Wortley Montagu, wife of the British ambassador to
Istanbul, would later describe as the indolent
A Swedish portrait voluptuousness of Ottoman culture. Hostilities
of an Ottoman continuedafter the Turks failed to take Vienna in
embassy, c. 1733.
1683, Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned a bed
with wood posts carved to resemble captured Turks.

FROM TOP LEFT: GALLERIA DEGLI UFFIZI, PHOTO AKG-IMAGES/RABATTI-DOMINGIE; MUSE DU LOUVRE, DPARTEMENT DES ARTS GRAPHIQUES, PHOTO AKG-IMAGES/ERICH
By the 18th century, traders, diplomats, and travel-

Snuffbox lid with a view
of the Bosporus, made in
Geneva pre-1815.
LESSING; SUNA AND NAN KIRA FOUNDATION COLLECTION; MER M. KO COLLECTION; ST. FLORIAN (AUSTRIA), PHOTO AKG-IMAGES/ERICH LESSING; RBBIG, MUNICH
ing artists were returning from Turkey with reports
of elaborately detailed (and covetable) costumes. As
Hadyn Williams explains in his lavishly illustrated
Turquerie (Thames & Hudson), the aristocrats of
Europe fell victim to a craze for all things Turkish
or, rather, for a romanticized version of Turkish life.
Society gures sat for portraits clad in caftans and
headdresses, tents sprouted in private gardens, and
mosque-like follies were built in public parks. Tiny
panoramas of the Bosporus were reproduced on the
lids of snuffboxes, and a gilt-paneled boudoir turc
was designed for Marie Antoinette at Fontainebleau.
(Less frivolous Turkish exports included coffee and
better hygieneOttoman women bathed at least
once a week, one startled commentator wrote.)
Turquerie eventually gave way to other vogues for
the exotic, but its vision of the good
life remains as intriguing as ever.

Prince Eugenes
bed with Turk
carvings, c. 1712.

Meissen
porcelain of
a Turk on a
rhinoceros,
c. 1745.

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While the clean look of our Lounge sofa is very much in the moment,
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WHATS NEXT
Architect Eliel Saarinen is best remembered for such large-scale commissions as
the 1919 Helsinki Central Railway Station; his son Eeros 1962 TWA Flight Center
terminal in New York became an iconic midcentury design. But both men took on
residential projects as well, and the new book Saarinen Houses (Princeton Archi-
tectural Press) focuses on this rich subject for the first time. The famously close
pairs aesthetic dialogueEero worked for his fathers firm until Eliel passed away
in 1950grows and shifts across the 17 homes, presented chronologically. Hvittrsk,
the rural Finnish complex Eliel helped design in 1902 and where he lived with his
young family, expresses the idea of a house as a complete work of art, its flowing
floor plans, built-in furniture, and site-responsive designs presaging Eeros mod-
ernist approach. At their codesigned 1942 A. C. Wermuth

FAMILY
House, traditional materials like stone and wood harmo-
nize with a radical exterior wall that dissolves into win-
dows. The photos are rounded out with archival images,

PLAN including one of the olive-green Eero-designed Womb

chair in which Eliel loved taking postprandial naps.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JARI JETSONEN (2); PHOTO BY JAMIE WOODLEY, COURTESY OF THE ARTIST MARTIN CREED AND HAUSER & WIRTH; ED REEVE
The living room at
Hvittrsk in Finland.
RIGHT: The dining room
of the A. C. Wermuth
House in Indiana.

ARCADIAN ARTS
With branches in Zurich, New York, and London, and a client
roster that includes audacious artists Paul McCarthy and
Phyllida Barlow, Hauser & Wirth is the most cosmopolitan of
galleries. So its newest location, an 18th-century farm in the
bucolic countryside of southern England, comes as a pleasant
surprise. Original barns have been augmented with elegant
wings by architect Luis Laplace, forming ve spacious rooms,
and the grounds, landscaped by Piet Oudolf, are studded with
outdoor sculptures. Theres also an artist-in-residence pro-
gram and a farm-to-table restaurant (hauserwirth.com).

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ITALIAN ICON
B&B Italia has created some of the worlds most notable standalone
furnishings, from Gaetano Pesces groundbreaking Up Series to
the Charles sofa by Antonio Citterio. We invite you to experience
the expertise of this legendary brand.

B
&B Italia has garnered its superior global reputation by demonstrating a consistent
ability to interpret the changing face of contemporary culture and taste. Founded by
Piero Ambrogio Busnelli in 1966, the company has collaborated with cutting-edge
designers, including Antonio Citterio, Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa and Barber &
Osgerby, among others, to create some of the most memorable, stylish pieces of the past fty
years. The careful balance of technological innovation with aesthetics is fundamental to the
companys success. Explore its unique ability to create instant classics in the tenth annual
edition of B&B Italia Home, now available in-store.
 B&B Italias
iconic pieces
create a unique
ambiance that
reflects the
distinctive
personalities
of those who
live with them
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Charles sofa The cornerstone of modern living

spaces, Antonio Citterios seminal modular seating
system is dened by intuitive composition and
elegant, mid-century lines
 B&B Italias
designs go
beyond trends to
complement and
enhance the
finest settings

J.J. armchair A careful interplay

of materials at work the steel-rod structure and
thermo-treated ash wood converge to create
a sense of comfort and lightness,
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SPOTLIGHT ON... B&B ITALIA
For almost fty years, B&B Italia has invited leading designers to push the boundaries of technical innovation to achieve their
creative vision. The result is a series of signature pieces ranging, from sleek dining tables to unexpected seating solutions.
H ISTO RY
SERIE UP 2000 (1969)
Designer: Gaetano Pesce
Blurring the lines of art and design, Up5_6, part of the groundbreaking
Up Series, is dened by its sculptural, anthropomorphic shape.
Pesce designed it as a metaphor for women as prisoners of
themselves, reecting the huge cultural shifts of the 1960s.
T ECH N O LO GY
BEND-SOFA (2010)
Designer: Patricia Urquiola
Distinctive and original, the rich, free-form silhouette of Bend-Sofa
results from a careful study of 3D models and digital research. Its
curved design, realized through a detailed molding process and
embellished by visible stitching, denes a new domestic landscape.
I N N OVAT I O N
TOBI-ISHI (2012)
Designer: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
The sleek, seductive lines of Tobi-Ishi imbue everyday dining with
a sense of effortless elegance. Inspired by ornamental stones in
japanese gardens, a careful balancing act seeming weightless, the
tabletop set upon narrow legs melds beauty and functionality.
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LE BAMBOLE (1972)
Designer: Mario Bellini
A sumptous block sculpted into a chic polyurethane form: Bellinis
unstructured, yet fully supportive seating shook the design world
upon its release, thanks to a provocative advertising campaign by
Oliviero Toscani. It remains a coversation piece even today.
V IS I O N
GRANDE PAPILIO (2009)
Designer: Naoto Fukasawa
Inspired by a butterys wings, the strong personality of Fukasawas
eye-catching sculptural armchair is more than matched by its
exquisite comfort. Crafted as a distinct volume from a single material,
it pushes the boundaries of industrial production and design.
T I M EL ES S N ES S
CHARLES (1997)
Designer: Antonio Citterio
The denitive piece for beautiful living spaces, Citterios modular
seating system is the result of a unique mix of elegance, creativity
and lightness. Its sleek styling and inverted L-shape legs echo
mid-century design motifs, making it an enduring icon.
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The simplicity
of B&B Italias
collections reflects
the brands unique
marriage of technical
innovation and
aesthetics

Papilio bed Naoto Fukasawas striking design is

inspired by the delicate wings of a buttery. Deceptively
simple, it sits cohesively within the rened settings that
bet B&B Italias sublime aesthetic

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1. EMTEK The STRETTO narrow sideplate lockset by
Emtek has a provocative, ultra-modern style with a chic
look. Pair it with any brass Emtek knob or lever to create
a unique look. For more information, call 800.356.2741 or
visit emtek.com.
2. MOVADO The Movado Sapphire is coolly monochromatic
in stainless steel with a silver mirror-nish dial detailed by
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Its modern, pyramid-shaped link bracelet is enhanced with
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3. HELLMAN-CHANG Hellman-Changs new
Nola Round Table features a low-prole saucer top
and inversely faceted legs, meeting in a gently
coved concave baseshown off here with optional
interior gold leaf accent and a jet-black high polish
piano nish. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York.
For more information, call 212.875.0424 or visit
hellman-chang.com.
4. CHARLES P. ROGERS Charles P. Rogers is
New York Citys secret source for beds and
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underneath). The showroom is now open to the
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or visit charlesprogers.com.
5. MOLTENI: VELA Vela, the latest Dada kitchen
system, is pure technology. Updates include multilayer
12mm-thick doors and a new hinging system. Doors
are now available in new nishes including eucalyptus
veneer. For more information visit the Molteni&C Dada
agship store in New York or call 212.673.7106.
6. JAYSON HOME Offering an ever-evolving
collection of timeless modern and vintage furniture,
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call 800.472.1885 or visit jaysonhome.com.
TA LEN T Last Night Totem
floor lamp, 2013.
BENDING THE RULES
French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne crafts sleek and
sensual furnishings that throw a curve at convention
Damien
Langlois-
Meurinne.
Happiness
armchair, 2008.
Stainless steel
See Me Now I dont think its possible to come up with
mirror, 2007.
an extraterrestrial form, says Paris-based
designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne.
Everything I do is derived from
nature. His inspiration dates back to
childhood visits to his familys 2,500-acre
woodland property in the Dordogne region
of France, as well as summer vacations spent
backpacking around Greek islands with his
parents. Wed sleep on beaches under the
stars, he recalls. It was extraordinary.
Langlois-Meurinne initially trained with
Christian Liaigre before setting up his
own rm, Agence DL-M, in 2003. His inte-
rior commissions have included a house in
Saint-Tropez, an apartment in Megve, and
a day spa in Beijing. He has created furni-
ture collections for Zimmer + Rohde, S,
Happy Together lacquered-
wood side tables, 2011.
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and Pouenat; fans of the latter have included
decorator Muriel Brandolini, exFormula 1
driver Alain Prost, and fashion designer
Alber Elbaz.
Many of his designs are named for songs,
such as the Stand By Me console and an arm-
chair called Happiness, after the Goldfrapp
single. His bestseller, however, is the Last
Night chandelier, with a molecule-like shape
inspired by constellations. He recently spun
it off into two new creationsthe more free-
owing Branche ceiling xture and Totem,
which has colored-glass shades afxed to
a central f loor-to-ceiling metallic pole.
(Holly Hunt distributes all three versions in
the U.S.) Another specialty is mirrors. The
frenetic scribble-like form of See Me Now
reminds Langlois-Meurinne of a frosted
windshield that you try to clear by wiping it
with your hand.
For Pouenat director Jacques Rayet, the
designers work is ethereal, clean, elegant,
and well-proportionedit catches the eye
but is never overpowering. Langlois-
Meurinne himself claims that his aim is
lightness, uidity, and sensuality. He also
favors luxe materials like bronze, lacquer,
and ne woods, and he places great impor-
tance on his creations being made by hand.
The intervention of craftsmen is decisive,
he insists. It undeniably gives an object
soul. For him, thats just part of the goal. A
successful piece of furniture, he says,
always provides touches of poetry, fantasy,
PORTRAIT: STEPHAN JULLIARD. MIRROR : XAVIER BEJOT. SEE RESOURCES
and freedom. IAN PHILLIPS
Libellule brass
light fixture, 2013.
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CRAFTING LUXURY

MY CONCEPT BEHIND THIS KITCHEN

IS TO HIDE IT WITH A WOODEN
SHELF AND WHITE BOWL. I NAMED
IT KI, MEANING BOTH BOWL AND
WOOD IN JAPANESE. IN ONE WORD
IT DEFINES BOTH ELEMENTS OF MY
KITCHEN DESIGN.Oki Sato

Scavolini Ki Collection by Nendo

Scavolini Ki Collection
by Nendo
Scavolini, the Italian purveyor of luxury
kitchens for over 50 years, announces the
Ki Collectiona new vision for the kitchen
and bath. Created in collaboration with
Nendo, the Japanese design studio headed
by designer Oki Sato, the collection combines
Scavolinis renowned craftsmanship with
Nendos unique approach to design. With its
rened detailing and elements of surprise, the
Ki Collection is nothing short of spectacular.

The concept behind the Ki Collection is to create space and design freedom by hiding the kitchen with a wooden shelf and white bowl. Within the kitchen,
which includes linear, island and peninsula compositions, containers rest on shelves that function as wall units. With its rigorous interpretation of minimalist
and contemporary taste, the collection offers a new way of living within the kitchen area. Combining quality Italian craftsmanship with nely-worked design
details, Ki is available in a range of decorative nishesincluding three wood-effect nuancescreated specically for Scavolini.
TA LEN T Wool tweeds in an
array of houndstooth
checks, pinstripes,
and squares. Sunart wool in Sapphire.

Sheer cashmere
in Mid Grey, left, and
Light Natural.

Alisa wool
in Gold.

Jura Tartan
Moy
cashmere

MAD FOR PLAID

throw.

Traditional Scottish mills find an unlikely champion in design blogger

Ronda Carman, who brings new twists on their classics to the U.S. Canna wool in
Sapphire.
trade, comprises 350 wools and cashmeres
Ronda Rice Carman in
her Houston office.
in a variety of weights and patterns, includ-
ing checks, pinstripes, plaids, and paisleys.
Her collection also features 80 leathers and
a variety of cashmere throws.
Carman gives the classic wools a modern Etive wool
look by combining unusual colors and vary- in Burgundy,
bottom, and
ing the scale of the patterns. The fabrics are Fyvie wool in
also unbelievably softnot the least bit Magenta.

stiff or scratchy, she says. A Houston client

If you consider tartans and tweeds to be
tame, time-honored fabrics for the likes
of Miss Marple and the Duke of Windsor,
Ronda Rice Carman intends to reboot your
recently covered her dining room chairs in a
green-and-robins-egg-blue tweed, she adds.
Carman, whose line is represented at
showrooms in Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta,
has found that her sheer cashmeres are a hit
with designers, like Shawn Henderson in
New York. They look like gorgeous scarves
or wraps, he says. Hanging
them on your windows is
sexy and luxurious.

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thinking. The founder of the lifestyle blog JILL GERSTON
All the Best, Carman lived for eight years
in Scotland, where she visited centuries-
old textile mills that produce fabrics for the
European interiors market as well as fash-
ion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Vivi-
Sheer
enne Westwood. She became captivated by cashmere in
the ravishing colors and soft textures and Deep Plum.

impressed by the attention to detail.

The tartans were like nothing I had seen
before, recalls Carman, who relocated to
Houston last year. The unbelievable color
combinationslike hot pink, black, and
goldmade for a fun twist on tradition.
When she learned that American interior
designers had little access to the Scottish
textiles, she partnered with mill owners
to secure a beachhead across the Atlantic. Lewis wool
in Red.
Ronda Carman Fine Fabrics, available to the
A range of
richly colored
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rather than of ten.

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WHATS NEW TO THE TRADEFABRICS, FURNISHINGS, AND FABULOUS FINDS
1 The Jasmine chair by Promemoria pairs a curvaceous
bronze frame with supple leather upholstery. The 23.5 w. x
21.5 d. x 31 h. piece can be customized in a variety of leather
options. 646-588-4409; promemoria.com. 2 London-
based designer Luke Irwin looked to 18th-century Italian
peasant textiles for his Tarantella collection, a range of
hand-knotted Tibetan rugs in linen, silk, and wool. The intri-
cate St. Giovanna, shown in Red and Black, can be ordered
in custom sizes and colors. 212-688-7700; pattersonflynn
martin.com. 3 Alison Berger, known for her glass-and-
bronze pieces, has introduced the Pulley pendant lamp,
featuring a pulley system and a handblown crystal shade
that is counterbalanced by a crystal weight. The fixture has
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a 27 range of movement. 800-320-3145; hollyhunt.com.
4 Charles Paris is reissuing a collection of elegant bronze
pieces created by 20th-century Italian designer Flix
Agostini, including the glass-top Phobee table from 1966.
It measures 63 w. x 20 d. x 16 h. 800-366-4442; donghia
.com. 5 A vintage Japanese sash inspired the pattern of
5, 6: PAMELA COOK/STUDIO D
Obi, a new cotton fabric by Zak+Fox. It comes in five color-
ways including, from left, Go, Ichi, and San. 646-670-0199;
zakandfox .com. 6 The latest addition to Fromentals
Roomskins collection of wallcoverings, Caissons is a trompe
loeil design resembling coffered ceilings. The paper-
backed silk is hand-painted in an array of colors, including
Fontana, shown. 347-625-1838; fromental.co.uk.
Living TOTO changes the everyday rituals and rhythms of
the bathroom into a restorative experience and a refreshing
escape. Surrounding yourself with the beauty and superior
functioning of TOTO products does more than change
your day. It changes the way you live.

PEOPLE-FIRST INNOVATION
totousa.com | 800-350-TOTO
TREND ALERT Diana credenza*
by Jean de Merry;
Dover Unicorn sweatshirt
by Mother of Pearl and Richard
jeandemerry.com. Saja; modaoperandi.com.

Deco Menagerie
wall panel* by Gracie;
graciestudio.com.

Indramayu
linen-cotton*
by China Seas;
quadrillefabrics.com.

Mille Fleur linen* by

Eric Cohler for Lee
Jofa; leejofa.com.

MAGICAL
CREATURES
Straight from fairy
tales and folk art,
a bevy of beautiful
beasts is on the loose.
BY HANNAH MARTIN

Zodiac Aries clip

by Van Cleef & Arpels;
vancleefarpels.com.

Bowl with
Hippopotamus by
Hella Jongerius
for Nymphenburg; Roman Safari
avenue-road.com. dress by Valentino
from fall 2014;
valentino.com. Savoy linen*
by Cowtan & Tout;
cowtan.com.
Paul Manships
bronze gate Cow handle
for the Ancient by Soane;
Playground soane.com.
in New Yorks
Central Park.
PAMELA COOK/STUDIO D (4)

Anubis andirons by
Rabbit Forest Marc Bankowsky;
shawl by Klaus maisongerard.com.
Box bag with crystal by
Haapaniemi;
Dolce & Gabbana from fall
klaush.com.
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OVER AND ABOVE
To elevate the style of any room, just
look up. With paint, fabric, or decorative
plaster, the ceiling can become
a striking statement

FROM TOP: WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ; RICHARD POWERS

1. For the Manhattan dining room of two Francophiles, interior
designer Robert Couturier complemented the original plaster
ceiling with decorative woodwork by French rm Fau & Cie
and mirrored panels. Two tables by Ron Arad with stainless
steel bases are surrounded by Lucite chairs from the 1970s
upholstered in silk and velvet; the sconces are 1940s Italian,
and the light xture is by Eugene Printz. 2. In a nod to the post-
war French decorator Georges Geffroy, Alex Papachristidis
sheathed the entrance hall of his New York City apartment
with a Lee Jofa variegated-stripe linen, mitering the corners
and adding a scalloped valance to evoke a campaign tent. A
vintage tole light xture, an antique bookcase, and a print by
Walton Ford enhance the rooms exotic appeal. Z

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3. A oral motif hand-painted by Florentine artisans adorns the ceil-

ing of the orangery in Fawaz Gruosi and Caroline Gruosi-Scheufeles
Swiss villa overlooking Lake Geneva; the walls are decorated with
framed dried botanicals, and the birdcages are 19th-century. 4. Mar-
tyn Lawrence Bullard stenciled the ceiling of the dining room in his
Los Angeles home with a pattern inspired by a Fortuny fabric; the
light xture is made of Indian lanterns. 5. In actress Cameron Diazs
Manhattan apartment, designed by Kelly Wearstler, metallic wall-
paper on the ceiling of a guest bedroom harmonizes with a brass
four-poster bed and a 1960s Austrian ceiling xture. 6. Artist Nabil
Nahas upholstered the walls and ceiling of the hallway in his Beirut
apartment in a striped fabric found in a Damascus souk. 7. The din-
ing room of a Jacobean Revival house in Tuxedo Park, New York,
features the homes original plaster ceiling from 1900; designer
Ernest de la Torre hung a light xture by Herv Van der Straeten and
3 covered the walls in a silk stenciled with a William Morris motif. Z

4 6

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8. A library in a Tuxedo Park, New York, house designed by Jef- echo the intertwining branches of a console by sculptor Marc
frey Bilhuber features walls and ceilings hand-painted in candy- Bankowsky. 10. Boldly colored broad stripes, painted in Benjamin
color stripes by decorative artist Mark Giglio; the crystal-and-wood Moores Rhododendron and Peachy Keen, decorate the ceiling
dragon boat light xture is antique, the wing chair is custom- of the nursery in a Hamptons beach house designed by Timothy
made, and the built-in bookcase is original to the Queen Annestyle Haynes and Kevin Roberts; a striped Missoni carpet, a Jonathan
home. 9. In a Paris apartment designed by Brigitte Saby, trompe Adler sofa, a Milo Baughman table from the 1980s, and 1960s ber-
loeil blossoming trees on the walls and ceiling of the hallway glass Italian chairs add to the sense of play.

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ELLE DECOR, served as the evenings hosts.
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Intersection, acrylic
and photo collage
on paper, 2014.

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MARY LUM
Exploring cities with her camera, this Berkshires-based
artist uses the images of overlooked spaces she captures as the basis for
her colorful geometric collages.
BY HIL ARIE S HEE T S

When Mary Lum wanders a cityas she does habitually, to gather
elements for her collage worksshe turns her camera not on the
grand monuments but on what she calls the unpredictable every-
day. That might be a corner or a stairway, the way a shadow falls,
or a relationship between color and spaceany of the funky little
nooks and juxtapositions that happen in the crowded urban land-
scape. The photograph is a record of something Ive noticed, just
being attentive, says Lum. She cuts these images into a palette of
fragments, then reassembles them into dynamic compositions that
incorporate geometric shapes of painted color. The small-scale
works on paper and large-scale wall installations oscillate between
recognizable imagery and abstraction.
I want viewers to get involved in the experience of urban space
rather than the memory of specic sites, says Lum. For her latest
series of diminutive collages12 by 16 inches at the largest, on view
at the Yancey Richardson Gallery in Manhattan through Decem-
ber 6the artist worked with architectural incidents, as she calls
them, found in New York City, Paris, London, and Berlin. I like to
play with the relationship between fact and ction, she explains.
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really undependable. A receding passageway might atten into a Sixth Glance,

play of angular shapes, as in London Incident 4121, or a sidewalk can 2011.

op upside down, as in Seventh Glance. Skewed perspectives open

up or collapse rapidly from different vantage points.
Marys work gives you the universal quality of what it means to
move through a city, noticing the different bits of color and appreci-
ating the city as a formal composition, says Dina Deitsch, curator of
contemporary art at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in
Lincoln, Massachusetts, which included two installations of Lums
collages in its 2012 biennial. This world of expanded architecture
is very much the way a graphic novel operates, where you jump from
a close-up image to a faraway one.
Lum, who grew up mostly in Michigan, always thought of herself
as a painter. She earned her BFA at the University of Michigan and
her MFA at the Rochester Institute of Technology, both in painting,
and had routinely taken snapshots simply as a way of remember-
ing things. It was during a 1999 residency in New Yorkpounding
the streets every single day, not knowing what I was looking for,
she saysthat Lum rst started making line drawings from the Z

Incident 1074,
2011.

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Area 116,
a 2009
installation.

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Incident
1075, 2011.
London Incident
4121, 2012.
shapes and buildings in her photographs. This engendered a body of
work shown at Manhattans Drawing Center in 2000.
Since then, she has used components from her photos as well as
excised strips of cartoons or paper remnants collected from the
street as the scaffolding of her designs, whether shes working on
paper or directly on a gallery wall. These works have been informed
by the utopian posters of the Russian Constructivists and the color
templates of Le Corbusier.
Now based in the industrial town of North Adams, Massachusetts,
Lum makes frequent visits to New York, Washington, and Boston
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4120, 2012.
and travels to Paris and London each winter, when
the bleak skies make colors pop more vibrantly.
She likes to meander, starting at the outskirts of a
city and working her way toward the center, often
getting lost along the way. Im like a tourist, says Scan the top
right image to
Lum, who will have a show at Carroll and Sons in view more of the
Boston this coming spring. Living in the small artists work
urban space of North Adams, which is nothing like being in New
York or Paris, helps me look most closely at those places. I have a
heightened awareness of the poetic undercurrent in a city.
Seventh
Glance, 2011.
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A PPR A ISA L Franco Albini with
his Veliero bookcase at
his Milan home, 1956.

TL3 glass-top
table, 1953, now
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Mitragliera floor
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FRANCO ALBINI
The rigorous refinement this midcentury Italian master brought to both buildings
and furnishings is more appealing than ever. BY TIM McKEOUG H
For proof that Franco Albinis ideas were the Italian architects own Milan apartment, strain of modern design known as Rational-
ahead of their time, one need look no fur- only a single prototype, which exhibits an ism, which proposed carefully reasoned
ther than the Veliero bookcase. Equal parts impressive tensile equilibrium, was made objects and buildings with stripped-down
ethereal shelving unit and room divider, the at the time. Now considered Albinis most forms and basic geometries.
piece is composed of glass shelves that dan- iconic piece, it wasnt put into production The designs of Albini are completely free
gle from taut stainless steel cables and tie until more than 70 years later, when Cassina from trends and styles, entering the magical

PORTRAIT: MARIO DE BIASI/GETTY IMAGES; TABLE: CASSINA; LAMP: WRIGHT/CASATI;

rods supported by two nally manufactured it in 2011.
diagonal wood masts. He was able to read how the times were
Designed in 1940 for changing and nd solutions in advance,
think ing about how things would be decades
later, says Paola Albini, Francos grand-
area of timeless forms, says dealer Daniele
Lorenzon, owner of Compasso in Milan.
Once Albini had an idea for a new piece of
furniture, he would return to it time and Z

LA RINASCENTE: FONDAZIONE FRANCO ALBINI; CHAIR: CASATI

daughter and vice president of the Franco La Rinascente
Albini Foundation, located in the architects department store
in Rome, designed
former studio. At the time that he by Albini in 1957.
designed the Veliero, the mood every-
where was dark and heavy because of the
war, says Paola. But he projected some-
thing light, a message of hope.
Born in 1905 in the Brianza area of Italy,
Albini studied architecture in Milan in the
1920s, where he learned from and later
Adriana chair, apprenticed under the legendary Italian
1951.
architect Gio Ponti. By the early 30s, he
was already making a name for himself as
one of the most important supporters of a

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Tre Pezzi
armchair, 1959,
reissued by
Cassina.
WHERE TO FIND IT
Many pieces designed by Franco Albini
remain in production today. Cassina
manufactures a range of chairs, tables,
and shelving units; Nemo produces a
lighting collection; and Knoll makes one
of his desks. Collectors, however, still
search out vintage pieces, objects that
saw limited production, and prototypes,
which can fetch tens of thousands of
dollars at auction.
 1stdibs.com
 Brian Kish Inc., New York, 212-925-7850,
briankish.com
again, making small tweaks
and technical improvements
over many years until he
was happy with the outcome.
Albini joined precision with
poetics, says Barbara Lehmann,
curator of the historic archive at
Cassina, a company that collabo-
rated with the architect in the 40s and
produces many of his pieces today.
His Luisa armchair, for instance, which
has trestle-shape wood legs with inte-
grated armrests and a rectangular uphol-
stered seat and back, may appear simple,
but it was developed over 15 years through
a series of earlier models. Intended to be a
chair suitable for any room of the house, the
nal design won Italys prestigious Com-
passo dOro award when it was presented
in 1955. But for Albini, even 15 years of study
might not have been enoughhe used to say
an entire lifetime was required to design a
good chair. That an architect who was also
busy with urban planning, constructing
buildings with daringly sculptural spiral
staircases, and creating groundbreak-
ing exhibition designs based on grids that
appeared to suspend objects in space should
consider a single chair worthy of so much
attention speaks volumes about Albinis
exhaustive process.
Always eager to collaborate with other
designers, Albini expanded his studio in the
on partners Franca Helg, Antonio Piva, and
his son, Marco Albini, to tackle a string of
notable architectural commissions, includ-
ing Milans subway stations and the La
Rinascente department store in Rome. He
died in 1977, but his ideas remain inuential
today. Contemporary architect Renzo Piano
began his career in Albinis studio and has
designed structures with a similarly light
touch while exposing construction methods
and basic materials.
Jayne and Joan Michaels, of the New York
design rm 2Michaels, were deeply inu-
enced by Albinis work after renting a Milan
apartment from Marco in the late 80sthe
space was furnished almost entirely with
his fathers creations. It changed the course
of our lives, says Jayne. The sisters decided
to switch careers from modeling to design
after being awestruck by Albinis oeuvre.
His furniture is minimal but elegant at the
same time, says Joan, noting that they own
many Albini pieces themselves and rou-
tinely specify them for client projects.
The continued interest in Albinis work is
testament to his ability to transcend the
tastes of different periods, says Ugo Alfano
Casati, owner of Casati Gallery in Chicago.
He was clearly someone who was able to
invent things nobody had thought of before,
Casati says. The fact that the society of
today is willing to purchase and live with
his pieces, perhaps now more than ever, is

SCONCE AND DESK: COURTESY OF CASATI; TABLE LAMP AND BOOKCASE: FONDAZIONE FRANCO ALBINI
second half of the 20th century while taking proof of their enduring appeal.
 Casati Gallery, Chicago, 312-421-9905,
casatigallery.com
LB7 bookshelf, Ochetta
 Compasso, Milan, 011-39-0347-5847- 1956. sconce,
409, compasso-design.it 1962.

Table lamp,
late 1960s.

Stadera desk,
1958, and Luisa
chair, 1955. Cicognino side
table, a 1953
design, now in
production.

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Baking cookies in a
Michigan kitchen, 1936.
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so that both halves of a couple can participate in the theater of cook-
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In our endlessly online lives, the screen has lost its power to be spe-
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English mufns, home-cured ham, and sous vide hollandaise. As
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engineered appliances.
So much attention has been lavished on the kitchen that it has
even started to invade the rest of the house. When youve spent
countless months and thousands of dollars creating your dream
kitchenincluding combi steam ovens, a Spiral
wine cellar, and sparkling water on tapother
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You enter the living room and think, Where
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tors in playrooms and Nespresso machines
in bedrooms. Kitchen work tops are some-
times reclaimed and used as desks so that

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Silver-clad cabinetry and you can maintain the illusion that you are
marble countertops in Jean-
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mixer in the 1940s,
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A 1949
refrigerator
advertisement.
Pop colors and graphics
in a 1960s kitchen.
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e-mails. The whole house now aspires to the gleaming, fun-packed

status of the kitchen.
Once, the point of having a kitchen was to conceal the smells and
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professional cooks toiled in the pollution and squalor of kitchens
organized around gigantic cast-iron ranges. This room was tucked
awaywith an aura of shameoften in a basement. Many of the
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sines, ornate pewter ice cream moldsbut neither the room nor the A Wisconsin homemaker
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who used them, since they were servants.

All this changed in the 20th century, as middle-class homes lost Washing
dishes in the
their cooks and housekeepers. In their place came labor-saving 1960s.
devices and galley kitchens organized to maximize efciency.
The open dresser gave way to the tted cabinet. Wondrous refrig-
erators arrived, and KitchenAid mixers, as curvy and highly engi-
neered as a Bugatti. Your servant, madam! was the slogan of the
British Kenwood Chef mixer, a marvel that could not only mince,
beat, juice, and puree but also peel potatoes and open cans. It was
found in 1912 that an average of 281 footsteps were taken when
making a cake in America. By replanning the kitchen, grouping
utensils according to tasks, this number could be reduced to 45, rep-
resenting a savings of a mile of steps for every nine cakes. Kitchen An electric mixer
demonstration, 1948.
design was now about minimizing a housewifes drudgery, or at Z

GETTY IMAGES (3); BOTTOM: ROGER DAVIES

The kitchen of a Nantucket,

Massachusetts, home designed
by Ascher Davis Architects.

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An open kitchen,
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The kitchen
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in the 1970s.

Meryl Streep and the

dream kitchen in
least helping her come to
Nancy Meyerss 2009 terms with it. Cake mixers
film, Its Complicated.
and lazy Susans, as Betty
Friedan lamented in The
Feminine Mystique, were
consolation prizes for the
absence of a career.
The lavishness of todays
show room k itchens is
nothing like this. You dont
hear designers talk much of labor saving anymore, because cook-
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dom to do it at leisure.
Designers sometimes joke that the house has become a kitchen
with a few rooms attached. Meanwhile, the kitchen itself tends Z

A 1940s ad Mother-and-
for a range. daughter baking
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lessons, circa 1948.
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Celebrity chef Bobby

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Hamptons kitchen.

to take as its starting point the refrigerator. Again, this is a huge

change from kitchens of the past, which were always built around

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re, not ice. The old-fashioned hearth was a demanding taskmaster,
needing endless ministration in exchange for burned ngers and
choked lungs. By contrast, a state-of-the-art Sub-Zero refrigerator
with glass door, customizable salad compartments, water lter,
and ice maker offers itself up as an obliging and creative playmate.
Technically, our whole lives are now built around refrigerators. So
you may as well pick a good one.

Understated
refinement in a Steven
Volpedesigned
townhouse in London.

Kelly Wearstlers
glamorous oak, brass,
and marble kitchen in
a home near Seattle.

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KITCHEN TREND REPORT

Engineering, ingenuity, creativity, and aesthetics all contribute to the latest advances in
kitchen design. Heres what youll be craving next. BY STEPHEN TREFFINGER

LOOKING BACK/
Officine Gullos Grand
Villa bespoke range. LOOKING AHEAD
Blame it on Downton Abbey. For years, the most cov-
eted kitchens were the sleek and minimal marvels pro-
duced by Italian and German firms such as Dada,
Gaggenau, Boffi, Bosch, and Bulthaup. But now many
Armani/Dadas kitchen people are looking backward, at least as far as aesthet-
island countertop slides ics are concerned (no one wants to go back to stoking
back to create a seating area. the fire just yet). Brands including Aga, La Cornue, and
Officine Gullo offer appliances with a heft and swagger
thats more turn-of-the-19th-centurythink Mrs.
Patmore stirring a puddingthan 21st.
But minimal isnt going away, eitherits becoming
even more high-tech. Gaggenaus Vario 400 series
ovens open with a tap on the touch display, and its
stoves come with retractable, low-lying downdraft
exhausts, which means they can fit into an island and
the chef can cook while facing his guests. In general,
kitchens are becoming more fashionable. Look for more
blond woods and Scandinavian- and even Shaker-
influenced styles, such as the kitchen by Nendo that
Bertazzonis six-burner
Scavolini unveiled at this years Milan Furniture Fair.
double oven.

La Cornues enamel-and-
brass Chteau range.

Bulthaups Solitaires
Dadas Tival kitchen table opens to
box closes to reveal an induction
hide all the contents. cooking surface.

GET SMART
Theres an app for that! Long-distance cooking is the
wave of the futureyou may already be able to tell
your oven to preheat while youre driving home from
the office. Both LG and GE have appliances on the mar-
ket that can be managed remotely. LGs virtual assis-
tant, HomeChat, will soon let you see whats inside
your refrigerator via your phone, for instance. In the
future, your pantry and fridge will keep track of inven-
tory. Your refrigerator will suggest meals you can Scanomat
make from whats on hand, or make a grocery list and TopBrewer
coffee system.
send it to a food-delivery service, says Lou Lenzi,
director of industrial design at GE. And for tech-savvy GE Monograms
and aesthetically inclined coffee lovers, TopBrewer, an French Door wall oven
app-controlled coffee system, hides the guts under can be controlled
the counter, with only a graceful spout on display. by a smartphone.

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SURFACE APPEAL
The work of top decorators has made it evident that
the kitchen can be as glamorous and richly appointed
as the living room. Walls, counters, and backsplashes The Wolf coffee system.
are all getting the couture treatment. Ann Sackss
Scribe tiles are graphic but subdued, and its Versailles
Mesh mirrored tiles bring a subtle shimmer to the
kitchen that works particularly well with stainless steel
and marble. Manufactured-stone surfaces by Antolini,
Caesarstone, and Cosentino have moved far beyond
limestone and granite and now mimic gemstones and
Ann Sacks Versailles
minerals. They look especially dramatic when backlit. Mesh tiles.

Scribe tiles by
Ann Sacks.

APPLIANCES TO GO
Now that the kitchen has conquered the living room, it
is searching out new territory. The Wolf coffee system
requires no plumbing, so you can serve up a cappuc-
cino without ever having to leave the bedroom.
Perlicks refrigerated vanity drawers keep cosmetics
even fruit and mineral waterfresh in the master bath.
Wet bars are taking over foyers, making entertaining a
cinch. And Thermadors elegant wine refrigerators,
Antolinis Jasper plus under-counter fridges by Liebherr and Fisher &
surface. Paykel, can bring the kitchen into the media room,
guest room, or even onto the patio.

PALETTE
CLEANSER A GE dishwasher
in Slate.
As the kitchen becomes the
center for entertaining and
relaxing, a less clinical and
more romantic palette is
emerging in appliances.
GEs new Slate color and
Mieles Truffle Brown are
prime examples. At the
Milan Furniture Fair, matte
black and rose gold appliances stood out in a sea of Bulthaup Interior
stainless steel and brushed nickel. KitchenAid now offers drawer system.
refrigerators with a platinum interior, and Jenn-Air has
an obsidian interior to showcase the contents. We
wanted to treat the refrigerator interior like a nice closet
CLUTTER CONTAINED
or jewelry box, says Leif Norland, design director for
With every element in the kitchen being considered
Whirlpool North America, the parent company for both
and customized, its not surprising that the catchall
brands. Look for more warm gray tones in cabinetry and
drawer hasnt been forgotten. As kitchen designers,
surfaces. And for those who prefer a pop of bright color,
we work hard to make every drawer count, says
Bertazzoni offers its ranges in a choice of six colors.
Anne Kramer, a designer for Poggenpohl in Los
Angeles. Poggenpohls drawer dividers and containers
Kalamazoo
Gaucho grill. ma x imize space while allowing you to see the
contents at a glance. Bulthaup has devised a clever
HEADING OUT system with small
movable dividers
Now that outdoor kitchens are becoming as fitted-out that allow you to
and high-tech as the ones indoorswith pizza ovens, quickly reconfig-
wine refrigerators, sound systems, and outdoor TVs ure the layout of a
the latest trend is to get back to the primal pleasure of drawer to accom-
cooking over an open flame. And there is no grander modate a range of
way to do so than with Kalamazoos Gaucho grill, different-size items
which was inspired by traditional Argentine fire cook- and utensils, put-
Mieles Combi-
ing. The grill can be used with either wood or charcoal Steam oven ting everything at
and comes with an adjustable cooking surface, a rotis- in Truffle Brown. hand and making
serie, and even a way to cook delicate fish. it all easy to grab.
Poggenpohls
drawer system.
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towels.

FROM LEFT: Edo carafe,

Ancona round bowl, Marin
canisters, Ancona pitcher,
Lucca wood cutting board,
Edo plates, and linen towel.

R.W. Atlas
brass
latch and
knob.

COOKING CLASS
Waterworks has already mastered the bath, and now its taking on the kitchen, bringing
its magic touch to everything from cabinetry to dish towels. BY C ATHERINE HONG
No matter how large or luxurious the
kitchen, theres usually one nagging prob-
lem: the sink. Platters dont t, or the basin
Regulator
is too narrow for two people to stand com- pot filler
in a nickel
fortably side by side. And inevitably, theres
finish.
someone waiting for a turn at the spout.
Isnt it frustrating? says Peter Sallick,
CEO of Waterworks. Over the past 10 years,
ovens and refrigerators and other appli-
ances have evolved. But the kitchen sink has
hardly changed. That is, until now. This
fall, the luxury bathroom company founded R.W. Atlas brass
dish towel bar.
in 1978 by Sallicks parents, Barbara and R.W. Atlas marble sink.

PAMELA COOK/STUDIO D (3). SEE RESOURCES

Robert Sallick, is expanding its reach into
the heart of the house. With the launch of
Waterworks Kitchen, the company ventures One of
into high-end kitchen design with more two wood
cabinetry
than 200 new products, from cabinetry to designs,
surfaces to lighting to tabletop items to, yes, available in
a range
thoughtfully designed sinks, some an indus- of colors.
trial-size ve feet long. At the newly opened
Waterworks Kitchen showroom in New
York City and the soon-to-open one in Chi-
cago, customers can purchase a single Z

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R.W. Atlas tablecloth or a whole Waterworks kitchen,
brass knob. with everything customized to their taste
FROM TOP:
Marin platter and lifestyle.
and bowls,
Ancona platter. Sallick describes the move into kitch-
ens as a natural progression, and not just
because Waterworks knows its way around
tile and faucets. Kitchens have become
Ancona the social center of the home, and we know
serving how to make rooms people want to live in,
bowl and
platter. he says. That means kitchens that are mod-
ern but exude warmth, with an emphasis on
rich materials such as wood, stone, terra-
cotta, and copper, often in darker color pal-
ettes. Kitchens dont have to be white and
generic, says Sallick. They can have drama
and romance. Like Waterworks bathroom
R.W. Atlas products, everything is designed at the com-
nickel pull. panys headquarters in Connecticut, with
the exception of a handful of pieces by pre-
vious Waterworks collaborators Roman and
Williams and Shelton, Mindel & Associates.
We were inspired by restaurantsthe
vibrancy and passion of the kitchen, and
the celebratory feeling of people coming
together around a table, he adds. If that
means a better sink for peeling potatoes,
thats welcome, too.

Fraser resin
bowl and tray.

Assorted Red Bank

terra-cotta tiles.

Henry brass
faucet with
lever handles.

Massa
mortar and
pestle.

PAMELA COOK/STUDIO D (4)

Humboldt
kitchen island.

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LAMBERT ON THE URBAN LANDSCAPE

Architects make architecture, but Phyllis Lambert made architects,
said Rem Koolhaas last June upon presenting one of his elds top honors
the Venice Biennales Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievementto
the woman who has been called Joan of Architecture for her crusade on
behalf of great design. In the 1950s, she convinced her father, liquor
tycoon Samuel Bronfman, to hire Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to design the
groundbreaking Seagram building on Park Avenue. After studying
architecture at Yale and working in van der Rohes ofce, she returned to
her native Montreal, where she became a force for historic preservation.
After Seagram, her most enduring legacy is the Canadian Centre for
Architecture, a globally renowned museum and research institute. Ever
the evangelist, she asks, What is the point of a building unless it adds
something to society? BY ING RID ABR AMOVITCH

The Canadian Centre
for Architecture in Montreal.
PAST AND PRESENT
 People never quite know what to make of what
I do. They say, How can you be interested in
conservation and also be at the leading edge of
architecture? To me, its all architecture. You cant
put up new buildings without thinking about the
history and fabric of the city.
 When I went to school, I was one of two or three
women studying architecture in my class. But
look at how many strong women architects there
are now, from Liz Diller to Zaha Hadid. It takes self-
confidence to move ahead, but its happening.
 I admire Rem Koolhaas enormously, especially
his Casa da Msica in Porto, and the Seattle Central

 Before Seagram, Id been a very private person. I
didnt like to talk about architecture or art and knew
few people who did. I am still amazed I convinced
my father to hire Mies for the project. But Id always
felt strongly about many things, and suddenly this
was something I really believed had to happen.
BUILDING BLOCKS
 In the 1960s, so many historic buildings were
threatened. You would see entire neighborhoods
torn down, with one Victorian still standing.
Philip Johnson, Mies Most people simply didnt know enough about the
van der Rohe,
buildings that surrounded them. I founded the
and Lambert in 1955.
CCA to teach people about architecture and create
a place for discourse.
 We cant exhibit buildings in the museum, but we
can show the attitudes that helped to create them.
There are so many ways of looking at architecture,
from the role of digital technology to the influence
of a particular eraVienna or Berlin in the 1920s,
for exampleon design.
 We have thousands of architectural drawings
in our collection, including the archives of Peter
Eisenman, Aldo Rossi, and James Stirling. They are
crucial to understanding how an architect works
and thinks in their time and place.
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Library. I love Frank Gehrys Ginger and Fred build-
ings in Prague, which appear to dance together.
IN THE DETAILS
 Mies had an innate sense of proportion. He was
interested in the relationship between a building
and its landscape. You need balance in a city.
You cant just have glass and concrete. You need
to be able to hear the birds and smell the flowers.
 A client has to really care about architecture in
the larger sense. You have to choose an architect
who is appropriate to leading forward. You
dont want to just ape everything else. You want
to create something that relates to the city.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
 Could Seagram happen today? In detail, no, but
in concept, yes. The High Line could not have
happened then. Lincoln Center did happen in the
early 1960s, and it was a messall about cars and
dreadful for pedestrians. Diller Scofidio + Renfro
has made great changes to Lincoln Center.
 Pencil buildings are altering the face of New York.
They can be as slender as 60 feet wide and over
1,000 feet high. Norman Foster is designing one
behind the Seagram building.

 I dont think the MoMA expansion is an issue.

STAR-CHITECTURE
The American Folk Art building was a very difficult
 For a long time, architects were not much better structure. It was mainly a stair and a corridor. That
regarded than shoemakers or tailors. I think its is not a museum. The architect Cedric Price used to
better that today they are held in a higher regard. say that if one of his buildings was no longer of
Lamberts 2013
book, Building Star architects usually know how to communicate use, there was no reason for it to continue to exist.
Seagram. very well. You dont get there without that. You have to look at the bigger picture.
An Aldo Rossi drawing
from the CCA collection.
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KATIE RIDDER
Designers Katie Ridder and Matthew Patrick Smyth take the measure of these

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY COURTNEY PERKINS. SEE RESOURCES

Ridders deft way with pat-
welcoming presences, which make strong, stylish statements in any home tern and vivid color results in
rooms suffused with energetic
Unlike their side- and cocktail-table kin, which statement. It welcomes visitors and introduces refinement. She has designed
wallpaper and fabric collec-
play supporting roles, center tables are often the them to the space.
tions for Holland & Sherry.
star attraction in a room, a primary piece of furni- Because center tables are unencumbered by sofas katieridder.com
ture that serves as a focal point, both anchoring a or chairs, materials and shapes take on particular
space and heightening its decorative appeal. signicance. The base, whether its sculptural and MATTHEW PATRICK SMYTH
One of the traditional places a center table gets ornate or pared down and simple, helps set the tone The designers subdued,
classically inspired interiors
used is in the entryway, says designer Matthew of the room, says designer Katie Ridder. People
radiate livable elegance.
Patrick Smyth, so it can be the rst thing that tend to think of center tables as round, but they His collections include
greets someone upon walking into a house. A come in all kinds of wonderful shapes, so what you fabrics and wallcoverings for
center table offers an opportunity to make a style choose depends on your room. Z Schumacher and carpets
for Patterson Flynn Martin.
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1 / DRAYTON CENTER
TABLE BY MARY MCDONALD
FOR CHADDOCK
KR: I love the shape. Its made
out of oak, so its hefty. The
scale is perfect for a big space.
MPS: The classical reference
of those columns is clever. Im
thinking about all the things
you could put on top....
KR: Yes! Books, flowers, all
sorts of different tableaux. This
almost feels like an antique.
MPS: Its a great-looking piece,
extremely handsome.
64 dia. x 34 h.; $17,322;
chaddockhome.com

2 / NOOR TABLE 3 / MATTHIESSEN

BY MADE GOODS ROUND TABLE BY
MPS: This certainly makes a RICHARD WRIGHTMAN
statement! The iron base with KR: Wrightmans use of walnut
that resin top is really striking. here is fantastic. Im a huge fan
KR: It could go in so many kinds of his designs.
of rooms. Put an Oushak carpet MPS: I am, too. His campaign-
beneath it for an exotic look. style pieces are always elegant
MPS: Definitely. Theres some- and so well made.
thing Andre Putman about it KR: And he produces things in
its dreamy but disciplined. such small quantities that you
KR: The top comes in a variety know youre getting something
of finishes. Id like to see it in truly handcrafted.
shagreen, which would make MPS: Id actually like to have
the table skew traditional. this one in my own home!
48 dia. x 30 h.; $8,375; 50 dia. x 30 h.; $7,125;
shopcandelabra.com bespokeglobal.com

4 / TURNED PEDESTAL 5 / LILLIAN TABLE

TABLE BY WEST ELM BY WORLDS AWAY
MPS: Its a great buy at that KR: Id use this in a room with
price. The mango wood is lots of color. The design and
spliced together, and the color- texture are terrific. Though
ation goes from yellow to Im not sure about the beveled
pink to greenit reminds me edge on the glass top.
of a mosaic. The more I look MPS: Im very attracted to the
at it, the more I get lost in it. gold finish. You could use this in
KR: This is fairly petite com- many rooms, formal or casual.
pared with the others, which is It comes in a silver finish, too.
nice. I cant tell you how often KR: The metal base is hollow
I need to find a piece to anchor what would you put in there?
small areas, such as pass- MPS: Some surprise for guests
through spaces or corners. to lean over and peer into!
32 dia. x 30 h.; $399; 48 dia. x 29 h.; $1,449;
westelm.com horchow.com

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All measurements and prices are approximate.

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6 / ANTIGONE TABLE
BY PIERRE PAULIN FROM
LIGNE ROSET
MPS: This is very architectural
there are lots of design details.
KR: At first I thought it was
metal, but up close you can
see the joints of the wood.
MPS: The black stain looks nice.
Id be eager to use the natural
version of this table, too.
KR: Youd want to keep the top
pretty clear, so as not to take
away from all the interesting
things going on underneath.
47.25 sq. x 29 h.; $2,610;
ligne-roset-usa.com

7 / TALL GILT OVAL TABLE 8 / GERMAINE TABLE

BY FLAIR HOME BY PRILEY LANE
KR: The oval shape makes this MPS: This is such a great size,
multifunctional. It would fit into not too big, but the profile
those places where you need of the base gives it weight.
something long but not neces- KR: And the pedestal base
sarily deep. Id even put this means you could pull it close
in a library, as a side table, or to something, or even eat
in front of a banquette. around it, without your guests
MPS: I just finished a project banging into table legs.
with an oblong space, and I MPS: It would be perfect for
could have used this! The gilt an apartment, or in a hallway.
finish on the metal would work KR: And it comes in 17 colors
anywhere, regardless of period and four stainsthe possibili-
or style of the rest of the room. ties are endless.
39 w. x 23 d. x 29.5 h.; $2,450; 44 dia. x 30 h.; $2,350;
flairhomecollection.com prileylane.com

9 / SANARA TABLE 10 / ATHENA TABLE

BY SUNPAN BY BUNGALOW 5
KR: This is another well-priced MPS: With its 1940s glamour,
table, and its huge. If you this would be a showstopper in
wanted to use it for dining, you a hallway. The detailing is very
could easily pull up six chairs. nice, especially for the price.
Its made from MDF, but the KR: I love the gold-leaf base.
lacquer finish dresses it up. The antiqued-mirror top is fun.
MPS: Yes, I really like how ver- When you put objects on the
satile this one is. The base is mirror, the reflections create
intriguing, and youre right, you visual interest and give the
cant beat that price. I could see illusion of amplifying space.
this in a Palm Beach or Hamp- MPS: This one would also look
tons entry. It would even work gorgeous next to a sofa.
in a poolhouse. KR: Absolutely.
55 dia. x 30.75 h.; $849; 36 dia. x 30 h.; $1,663;
highfashionhome.com bungalow5.com

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RESTORING FURNITURE
Christophe Pourny, expert refinisher and
author of The Furniture Bible, makes an
eloquent plea for his disappearing craft
Q: Has furniture restoration become a lost art?
A: Museum-quality restorers still exist on the high end, but many
of the smaller artisans are disappearing. This is a shame because
antiques need to be taken care of if we want them to survive.
With adequate care and repair, handcrafted older pieces will last
for decades if not centuries. I am not sure we can say the same
about mass-made furniture.
Q: Does refinishing affect the value of an antique piece?
A: It does if you are inflicting a drastic treatment on an old piece.
But not every old piece is a museum item that requires the
white-glove treatment. I think a more relaxed approach would
bring a younger generation back to heirloom pieces.
Q: Do finishes come in and out of style?
A: Absolutely. We went through shabby chic, distressed and
aged finishes, and more recently the Belgian look, which involved
steps like bleaching, staining, and waxing to create a weathered,
almost raw appearance. Im currently doing a lot of ceruse finishes,
in which colored wax is forced into the wood grain. They are
all the rage today, especially since Jean-Michel Frank pieces are
so much in favor. Hand-padded lacquerlayers of pigment on
gesso enhanced by painted or gold penmanship detailsis also
making a return. The technique was used in the 18th century to
reproduce Oriental lacquers on highly decorated pieces, then
it came back in fashion in the first half of the 20th century when it
was used by designers such as Jacques Quinet and Jules Leleu.
Q: What is the most challenging finish to execute?
A: French polisha high-gloss finish with a water-like transpar-
ency that reveals the beauty of the wood. They call it the king of
finishes. Its my trademark.
Q: What is the most exceptional piece you have worked on?
A: I was asked to restore George Washingtons writing desk at
New Yorks City Hall. It was very dirty. I removed the grime and
lightly rebuilt the shellac finish using a French polish technique.
That one is hard to beat for provenance, but even anonymous
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That is the beauty of antiques: No two are alike.
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WHAT THE PROS KNOW
To maintain an older home, consider the details
from hardware to moldings
BRENDAN COBURN / ARCHITECT
Hyde Park Mouldings, based in Hauppauge,
New York, has a very good catalog of off-the-
shelf elements, like crown moldings and
rosettes in a range of historic styles. These
products are close to the original profiles and
significantly less expensive than the custom
option. Decorative plaster coffered ceiling by
Hyde Park Mouldings, left; hyde-park.com.
LEWIN WERTHEIMER / ARCHITECT
I often restore period houses in California,
where I am based. My favorite elements in a
traditional kitchen are teak counters, which
are soft but hold up to water; Frankes Fireclay
sink, which has clean lines and a narrow
profile; and Rohls Country Kitchen faucets
in the Tuscan Brass live finish [left], which
just gets better as it ages.
DICK BORIES / ARCHITECT
Wilmette Hardware in Illinois [wilmettehard
ware.com] is a small firm that specializes in
old-world hardware. They will make anything.
For an apartment on Central Park South
in Manhattan, we had them make a custom
rim lock in polished nickel with a matching
skeleton key [left]. The pigmented black glass
doorknob is from E. R. Butler.
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Everyone should own a copy of Cheryl
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3Ms food-safe Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish; and Santas
Stain Bar by the Laundress, above, for on-the-go spot treating
and hand washing. Herring is a fan of Swedish firm Bona, which
specializes in hardwood floor care. Try its Hardwood
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damage from salt and snow. Two reissued clas-
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The living area of Mats Nilssons

apartment in Malm, Sweden,
includes a vintage gymnasium
bench, a Le Corbusier sofa,
a custom-painted Eero Saarinen
table, and a painting by Arne
Olsson; the metal cabinets, rattan
chairs, tasseled throw, and
rugs are by Ikea. See Resources.

NEUTRAL TERRITORY
Designer Mats Nilsson fills his apartment on the harbor in Malm, Sweden, with his many
diverse collections, but keeps everything coherent with a pared-down palette

ELLE DECOR: How did you come to choose this apartment when you
moved from Philadelphia back to Sweden?
MATS NILSSON: When I returned to Sweden in 2010, I went look-
ing for something in an old building or industrial loft, something
with character, but it was difcult to nd anything that had not been
ruined by generations of ill-thought renovation. Eventually I settled
on this place because the architect, Mikael Wikeborg, has a way with
detail that pleases me enormously, like the oak strips he used to line
the doorways, the black light switches, and the hardware.
ED: What is the neighborhood like? Z

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TERRACE

BEDROOM LIVING DINING

AREA AREA

GUEST BEDROOM/ KITCHEN

BATHROOM
OFFICE
LEFT: The
floor plan.

MN: Its a community called the Western Harbor, in a former ship-

yard. Like many industrial cities, Malm has seen the export of
manufacturing jobs to Asia. Here, they turned abandoned docklands
into a model of sustainable living. My apartment is one of about 60
unique condos in a group of three buildings that were constructed
ve years ago. It isnt largeabout 1,350 square feet with two bed-
rooms and a single bathroombut I dont believe in taking up more
space than I need.
Nilsson replaced ED: Did you do much construction when you moved in?
the original kitchen
cabinet fronts with
waxed oak; the
MN: No, the layout is the way it was when I bought it. One of the rea-
countertop is black sons I chose this place was because it had fewer, larger spaces. When
Corian, and the
ceiling is coated with
I lived in Philadelphia, I took down a wall and eliminated a bedroom
blackboard paint. because I wanted a bigger kitchen, which my friends in real estate
ABOVE: Stainless
steel shelving by Ikea
told me was a big mistake.
in the dining room.
ED: Well, then, what were the major cosmetic changes?

MN: The kitchen was too design-y for me. It was black and white,
and I didnt like the high contrast or the all-modern materials. I had
the white MDF cabinet doors resurfaced with oak, though I left the
existing black frames. I had the white glass backsplash wall replaced
with black ceramic tile. The new materials soften the contrast and
help tie in the rest of the furniture.

ED: Isnt dark tile difcult to keep clean?

MN: Not at all. You have to be careful with dark composite counter-
tops, which tend to scratch easily, but the black tiles are a lot easier to
keep clean than the white glass that was there before. Plus, I confess
I am not a perfectionist about housekeeping.

ED: About the palettewere you treated badly by color when you
were a child?

MN: I dont dislike color. I can easily fall in love with a coral or tur-
quoise or mustard. Back in the 80s, my home was all Andy Warhol
and Fiorucci colors. But, for me, color is easy in and easy out. My
infatuation cools as quickly as it ignites. I just cant commit to any
color for the long term. Furthermore, as an interior designer and
creative director I work with color all day long, so its very calming
for me to come home to an all-neutral environment. Z

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A Chinese armchair, far

left, an Eames chair, center
right, and a Verner Panton
chair, far right, as well as
heirlooms and flea-market
finds, surround a Crate
& Barrel dining table;
the hanging lights are by
Ikea, and the flooring is
bamboo. See Resources.

ED: Whats the biggest advantage of an all-neutral home?
MN: You can mix in anything from any period or culture, and it all
works together. There is nothing in this apartment I cant move from
one room to another.
ED: Did everything here come with you?
in Italy, in Saudi Arabia, in Americamy home is constantly evolv-
ing. I pack and ship the pieces I like the most and the ones that would
be hardest to replace, like the Moroccan carpet in my bedroom and
the stools in the living room that I bought at a souk in Saudi Arabia. I
have had white metal Ikea media cabinets in several of my homes, but
I dont move with them. Its cheaper and easier just to buy new ones.

MN: No. It might look like Ive collected things over a great deal of ED: What is your primary aesthetic goal when designing your own
time, but actually a lot of it is quite new. No matter where Ive lived living spaces? Z

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MN: I always strive for a balance of modern and traditional, so here I
emphasize the handmade and folkloric with a lot of textiles, because
the apartment itself is modern. In Philadelphia, my home was in a
very traditional older building, so I stepped up the number of plastic
pieces from the 70s. Im not a minimalist, obviously, but there are
many minimalist pieces I like very much.
ED: Do all woods go together?
light. You want to distribute the tones throughout. Generally, if Im
going to go dark, I prefer going all the way to black, except for oors.
For oors, I prefer raw concrete. Someday Im going to cover the
bamboo here with concrete. I like the look of it, and its very forgiv-
ing. Plus, it makes a great backdrop for carpets.
ED: So what happens if you fall in love with something that isnt a
neutral color?

MN: It depends on how you use them. The trick is to keep the bal- MN: I just paint it. Why not? I have an American primitive piece
ance. You dont want a corner that is all dark wood or one that is all made of barn wood that was red, but I painted it black within Z

The entrys birch

benches and utility
cart are by Ikea;
the oak coatrack
is by Norrgavel.

In the living area, a Paola

Navone sofa, a lamp by GL,
and a Moroccan side table.
ABOVE: A cabinet from
Indonesia. See Resources.

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WHAT THE PROS KNOW

 Black walls show everything, says Nilssonthe higher
gloss of black paint you use, he explains, the better the
wall preparation needs to be. He used matte-finish
blackboard paint in his apartment because he liked the
idea of scribbling on the walls with chalk, but, he cautions,
its hard to get an even coat with blackboard paint.

 One of the difficulties of living with a lot of things is

keeping the place from looking chaotic, says the
acquisitive designer. To tame the clutter, he likes glass-
front cabinets. They tend to organize the collectibles and
contain them in a way that keeps them from seeming
overwhelming. They also cut down on dusting, which is
very important.

 Mixing dining chairs, says Nilsson, creates visual interest.

I like diversity in all things, he explains. To me, its like
looking at a variety of personalities gathered for a dinner
party. You can rearrange them whenever you like, and if
you fall in love with a new chair, you can get rid of the one
you like least and add the new one. I have every kind of
chair, from Eames and Verner Panton midcentury molded
In the master bedroom,
plastic to an antique Chinese armchairand an heirloom a hanging lamp by Paola
from my grannys kitchen. Navone, table lamps by
Restoration Hardware, and
a rug from Tangier; the
bed frame is raw Indonesian
teak. See Resources.
A guest bed in the
office is covered with
an African spread
and a Pendleton hours of buying it. And theres an antique Chinese trunk in the guest
wool blanket, and
room that I painted gray.
the cabinet and desk
lamp are by Ikea.
ED: Dont you worry about ruining their value, especially the
antiques?

MN: No, because to me, my home is not an investment. Its where I

live. I cant tell you how many people I have known who live with a
kitchen or a bathroom they hate and only remodel it when they are
about to sell their house, which they then stage, so it looks the way
they wish it had looked all along. You should make your environ-
ment exactly what you want to live in today. When you change your
mindand you willthen you change the rooms.

The cabinet in the

master bedroom is
a family heirloom;
the painting is by
Charlotta Hglund,
the bureau is Danish,
the lamp is by Ingo
Maurer, and the
mirror is from Ikea.

A counter from a restaurant-

supply store and two
Ikea trestles serve as a desk;
the wall panels are
pinned with vintage finds.

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DAN IELS DISH
Lobster and
Champagne combine
to create the ultimate
repast. The plate is
by Richard Ginori, the
fork is by Christofle,
the napkin and
pitcher are from
ABC Carpet & Home,
and the Champagne
goblet is by Sieger
by Frstenberg; the
background silk is
by Jim Thompson.
See Resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID PRINCE; STYLED BY CATHERINE LEE DAVIS; FOOD PREPARATION BY AJ SCHALLER
TOP FLIGHT
When two of the worlds most luxurious ingredients, lobster and Champagne, come together,
the results are guaranteed to be sparkling. BY DANIEL BOULUD

Some occasions call for indulgence and a touch of luxe, and few
ingredients evoke glamour better than lobster and Champagne.
Certainly, they are two of my favorites. For a very special occasion,
I love to combine the pair. Adding Champagne to a recipe can make
a dish feel transcendent. This libation is great for a celebration, but
add it to food and it brings acidity, sweetness, and a complexity that
gives charm to a dish.
This recipe begins with the freshest possible New England lobster.
I get mine from my friend Rod Mitchell, whose company, Browne
Trading, ships live lobsters straight from his home state of Maine.
We French chefs believe that, often, the sauce makes the dish. This
beurre blanc sauce rises to the occasion by marrying the Cham-
pagne with butter for richness and grapefruit zest for a little zing.
The lobster meat is removed, cut into pieces, and rearranged inside
the shell. Then the whole thing is topped with a saut of julienned
vegetables, to which freshly grated ginger has been added. Arrange
the lobster on ne china and serve it with a ginger-infused Cham-
pagne cocktail. Then invite a few of your dearest friendsor reduce
the recipe to serve two for a romantic mealand youll no doubt be
puttin on the ritz. Z

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DAN IELS DISH
LOBSTERS WITH CHAMPAGNE AND
GRAPEFRUIT BEURRE BLANC
Serves 4
1 pink grapefruit
2 live lobsters, 2 lb. each
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
10 T (5 ounces) unsalted butter,
cut into cubes
1 T freshly grated ginger
1 small leek, finely sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 stalks celery, peeled and julienned
1 cup Champagne
1 T minced shallot
2 T heavy cream
2 T minced chives
Finely grate the zest from the grapefruit and
reserve. Cut away the skin and, over a bowl,
cut out the segments, catching the juice in
the bowl. Cut the segments into small pieces
and reserve with the juice.
Preheat the oven to 400F. Bring a large
pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the lobsters
for 5 minutes, then remove and chill under
cold running water. Separate the claws and
knuckles from the lobsters, extract the meat,
cut it into bite-size pieces, and set aside.
With a large knife, split the lobster bodies
Grapefruit adds a
touch of tartness to
the luxurious dish.
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in half lengthwise through their heads and
tails. Scoop out and discard the yellow-
green tomalley from the head and rinse the
veins from the tail. Remove the tail meat,
cut it into bite-size pieces, season with salt
and pepper, and return to the shell. Place
lobsters cut-side up on a baking sheet lined
with aluminum foil.
In a large saut pan, heat 1 T of the but-
ter over medium heat. Add the ginger, leek,
carrot, celery, and a sprinkle of salt and pep-
per. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are ten-
der but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add
the grapefruit juice and segments and the
meat from the lobster claws and knuckles,
and saut for 1 minute, or until the lobster is
warmed through. Adjust salt and pepper to
taste. Divide the sauted-vegetable mixture
into the heads of the lobster shells.
To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan,
bring the Champagne and shallot to a sim-
mer until reduced to cup. Whisk in the
cream and reduce to low heat. Whisk in the
remaining butter, 1 T at a time, until thick
and smooth. Remove from the heat and
stir in the reserved grapefruit zest and the
chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer lobsters to the oven to heat
through, about 2 minutes. Serve with the
beurre blanc sauce spooned over the top.
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Serves 4
112 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
2 T agave syrup
34 cup fresh grapefruit juice
Champagne, to top
4 peeled grapefruit segments, for garnish
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WHAT TO DRINK
The natural wine choice here is,
of course, Champagne, says Daniel res-
taurants head sommelier, Raj Vaidya.
He recommends the Delamotte Blanc de
Blancs NV ($50), which he describes as
a creamy Chardonnay-based Champagne
from the Cte des Blancs with rich apple
flavors that pair beautifully with the
lobster. As an alternative, he suggests the
Pinot Meunierbased Georges Laval NV
($80) from Cumires. Its a little less
opulentdrier and more mineral-driven,
with a zesty finish, he says.
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FOR GOOD
MEASURE
London designer Colin Radcliffe
takes his familys Notting Hill townhouse
down to the studs, then ts it out
with carefully calibrated luxe, creating
a fresh take on bespoke glamour
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In a career spanning more than two decades, British architectural
and interior designer Colin Radcliffe has grown accustomed to hear-
ing his work described mostly with words that begin with Ssexy,
sleek, swank, and seductive. As his tastes have matured and his cli-
ents bank accounts have become more substantial, some important
M words have crept in as wellmarble, mirrored, Maison Jansen,
Macassar ebony, and even a touch of mink for good measure.
Since he was a teenager, Radcliffe has been a passionate collector
of beautiful furniture and objects; antiques dealers from Pimlico
Road regularly call him as soon as they spot standout vintage Vene-
tian light xtures or a massive marble table at which some 1950s
Milanese bank president might have held forth. Little wonder he has
a strong client base in London among bankers and hedge-fund man-
agers. Typically they hire him even before theyve bought a house,
to make sure hes in control of every detail.
But far from creating tricked-out bachelor pads for billionaires,
Radcliffes talent is in melding his chic and polished aesthetic
with the needs of 21st-century families. It takes practice to make
perfect, and by the designers own count he and his wife, Angela,
a New Zealand born-and-bred model and a fixture on the London
fashion pages, have renovated and resided in 10 apartments and
houses in the last 20 years, with their son, Maximus, in tow since
2003. Weve sometimes moved twice in one year, but Maximus
doesnt know any other way, Radcliffe says. Early on we got
him involved in the projects, helping to design the layout of his
bedroom and playroom.
ABOVE: Colin and Angela Radcliffe in the entry of their house in Londons Notting Hill
neighborhood; the American screens are from the 1960s. FACING PAGE: In a corner
of the dining room, a Jacques Grange sofa is upholstered in a velvet by Bruno Trip-
let, the 1960s mirror is by Pierre Cardin, the acrylic cocktail table is from the 1970s,
and the 1950s brass-and-leather floor lamp is by Maison Jansen; Leslie Summerss
1971 acrylic sculpture Black Symphony hangs above a 1940s cabinet by Paolo Buffa,
the rug is by Capitol Carpets of Chelsea, and the flooring is marble. See Resources.
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 In the drawing room, a 1950s
sofa and chairs by Ico Parisi, all
covered in a Bruno Triplet
velvet, surround a cocktail table
by Angelo Mangiarotti, the
18th-century gilt-wood mirror is
Italian, and the 1970s magazine
rack is by Maison Jansen; the
prints above the fireplace
are by Victor Pasmore, the palm
sculpture is by C. Jer, and
the walls are painted in Duluxs
Grey Steel 2. See Resources.
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 The family room features a French
mirrored cabinet and a pair of Maison
Jansen lamps, all from the 1970s, a
1940s Italian sofa, and a 1960s artwork
by Piero Fornasetti that has been
turned into a light box; the throw is
by Herms. FACING PAGE, FROM TOP:
A 1950s FontanaArte chandelier
and 1970s barstools in the kitchen;
the cabinetry is custom made, and the
refrigerators are by Liebherr. Radcliffe
designed the painted ironwork on
the windows in the breakfast room,
the 1940s floor lamp is by Ercole
Barovier, the planter is by Willy Rizzo,
and the prints are by Victor Vasarely.
 Along the way theyve all gotten used to visualizing their future
homes amid refuse and squalor, a skill that came in handy when
Radcliffe rst encountered a decrepit 1760s Georgian building on
Notting Hills Westbourne Grove in 2011.
Their new house would be one of Radcliffes biggest structural
and stylistic transformations ever. Searching for the right word to
describe the state in which he found the building, he runs through
several of the darker Britishisms for a rooming house: It had been
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carved up into about 10 bedsits or squatsyou know, those tiny bed-
rooms rented out individually, with a shared bath on each oor.
Angela admits, It was a lthy rabbit warren. But when I came back
once Colin had ripped out all the walls and you could see the space
opened up, it felt so calm and serene that I knew wed be happy here.
Twelve months later, the renovation was complete, and the family
has now stayed put for a record two years. Virtually everything had
to be rebuilt, though Radcliffe was able to save the original staircase
A photograph by Ellie Davies hangs
above a 1962 brass headboard by
Arnaldo Pomodoro in a guest bed-
room; the 1970s brass table lamp and
sconce are by Angelo Brotto, and the
ladder is a custom design. FACING
PAGE: The master bath is sheathed in
Nero Marquina marble, the 1950s slip-
per chair is by Ico Parisi, and the 1950s
vase by Ercole Barovier was a Paris
flea-market find. See Resources.
 In the master bedroom, gold glass cabi-
nets, purchased at the Battersea antiques
fair, flank a custom-made bed; the lamps
and mirrored screen are 1970s French,
the 1950s armchair is Italian, the vanity
by Osvaldo Borsani dates from the same
era, and the photograph above it is by
Derek Henderson. FACING PAGE: A 1950s
rosewood desk and chair by Ico Parisi and
a 1960s credenza by Lane in Radcliffes
study; the flooring is oak. See Resources.

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and gorgeous wood sash windows. The house has fantastic light
that makes each room come alive at different times of day, he says.
Set back from the street, the 3,000-square-foot house has gardens
in front and back, providing a tranquil oasis within the areas high-
octane social whirl. Which is not to say that members of the social
whirl dont drop by from time to time. Inveterate entertainers, the
Radcliffes can whip together seated dinners for 12 in the marble- and
mirror-clad dining room or more casual get-togethers at the kitchen
table with equal panache. And the gold leather upholstery on the
kitchen chairs kicks it up a notch from your typical breakfast nook.
Most gatherings start out with drinks upstairs in the drawing room,
where a curvy 1950s Ico Parisi sofa and chairs seem to oat like
clouds amid the crisp rectilinear geometry of Georgian moldings.
No matter the season, the hosts and their guests nearly always end
up in the garden, stepping through doors in the family room that fold
away to create an easy ow. I guess its the New Zealander in me,
but I love the idea of indoor/outdoor living, Angela says. And its
such a luxury to be able to step out into your own garden in London.
The other noteworthy luxury is the expansive use of marble.
Angela points out that the stone oors keep the house cool in sum-
mer and, with radiant heating beneath them, maintain warmth in
winter. And her modeling experience has taught her that marble
bathrooms are attering to everyone: I mean, you ought to like
what you see in the mirror when you wake up in the morning.
My style used to be quite minimalist, Radcliffe says, noting that
he now likes to see more beauty, or even fun, in an interior. But as
our family life has evolved, weve gotten good at imagining how
well live in a home and foreseeing our future needs. I can be more
about the aesthetics and chasing down stellar pieces, and Angela is
more inclined to think about where our son and his friends can play
and study in a new house. So the balance feels pretty perfect.

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In the drawing room of a Manhattan apartment designed
by Ann Pyne of McMillen, Inc., the Art Deco mirror is from
Bernd Goeckler Antiques, the parchment-top cocktail table
is a custom design, a wall sculpture by Thomas Houseago
hangs above a sofa upholstered in a linen damask by
Mulberry Home, and armchairs covered in a Larsen fabric
are paired with a cocktail table by Silas Seandel; 19th-century
sculptures from Barbara Israel Garden Antiques flank a
photograph of Andy Warhol by Francesco Scavullo, and
the rug is by Beauvais. See Resources.
In the Grand Manner
For a Manhattan client, Ann Pyne, head of one
of Americas oldest and most distinguished design rms, gives old-school
decorating a surprising new relevance

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FROM THE EXTERIOR, the townhouse ts right in with the other
quietly opulent residences on a leafy street on Manhattans Upper
East Side. Its oor plan is no less classic, consisting of 10 chunky
rooms, all in the same proportion, according to designer Ann Pyne.
Perhaps it was this very sameness that inspired the designer, head
of the renowned New York rm McMillen, Inc., to give each room a
strong, aesthetically distinct identity all its own. This is a house of
dramatic transitions. To move from the living room, with its cloud-
hue palette, to the deep-tone library is to feel as if youve stepped
into The Wizard of Oz at the point in which the movie bursts into
brilliant Technicolor from retro black and white.
The designer and her clients, a professional couple, are longtime
friends. The wife worked closely with Pyne on the project, a process
she describes as revelatory: It was opening up a new world, like
reading Emily Dickinson for the rst time.
The wife, in fact, initiated the idea for the monochromatic living
room. My order for it was that it had to be white and oaty, Pyne
recalls. A muted room can be difcult to pull off: Monotony is an
ever-present threat. Yet Pyne keeps it handily at bay by layering
on texturesfor visual interest, she saysincluding an array of
luxurious fabrics, from the sofas linen damask to the pale, almost
chalky gray velvet upholstery on a pair of fauteuils.
Pyne retained the existing Louis XVIstyle paneling and then
added period-inspired plaster sconces, so that the living room

LEFT: In the library, paintings of peacocks and horses hang above a sofa upholstered
in a Manuel Canovas silk velvet, with trim by Samuel & Sons; a pair of lamps by Tif-
fany Studios, purchased from Rago, sits atop reproduction Chinese cabinets, and the
19th-century needlepoint rug is English. ABOVE: A gilt-wood mirror over the librarys
marble fireplace, which, like the bookcases, is original to the apartment; Pyne bright-
ened the existing painted walls with a coat of varnish. See Resources.
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appears at rst glance neoclassical, from the twist of its draper-
ies to the garden statuary set before the French windows. And yet
for all its 18th-century underpinnings, it contains modern elements
as well, such as a striking cylindrical table of polished steel with a
1920s feela piece that is actually contemporaryone of two low
tables by artist Silas Seandel in the room.
The design for this area coalesced by accident, after a gilt bronze
Louis XV clock, which was to be a focal point, crashed to the ground.
While it was being repaired, Pyne hung an artifact from a distinctly
different era in its place: a portrait of Andy Warholthe master of
Pop himselfby the photographer Francesco Scavullo. And there,
with Warholian impudence, it remains. Its placement was a tipping
point that made the room come alive, Pyne recalls.
The juxtaposition of drastically different periods imparts a liveli-
ness, she adds. It may also be inevitable: McMillen was founded in
1924 as a bastion of tradition; Pyne, by contrast, has always been
on the edge of things, as she puts it. She grew up with the rm, in a
senseher mother, the acclaimed decorator Betty Sherrill, was its
president for three decades, beginning in 1972. While Pyne always
loved rooms and decor, she says, she pursued other professional

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A stairwell features drawings by Dora Frost of British fig-
ures, including Francis Bacon and Stephen Spender; the runner is by Patterson Flynn
Martin. A painted fiberglass sphere by artist Russell Crotty hangs in the foyer; the
18th-century bench is upholstered in a linen by Zoffany, the walls are stenciled, and
the floor is sheathed in steel tiles. A print by Josef Albers hangs above a Louis XVI
style armchair in the drawing room; the sconce, one of four, was a 1970s commission
by French decorator Henri Samuel, and the oak floor is stained purple-blue. FACING
PAGE: The dining rooms table and chairs by Eric Chapeau are based on designs by
Tommi Parzinger, the 1930s Paul Frankl cabinet was bought at Rago, and the circa-
1950 mirror is by FontanaArte; the chandelier dates from the 1830s, the wallpaper is
by Gracie, and the rug is by VSoske. See Resources.
 A 1962 painting by John Wesley hangs in
a stairway. ABOVE: A custom-made sofa
upholstered in a fabric by Quadrille, tables by
Eric Chapeau inspired by vintage Billy Haines
pieces, and a floor lamp from Dennis Miller
in the garden room. LEFT: Circa-1972 closet
doors, originally in designer John Dickinsons
San Francisco apartment, were installed as
cabinets in the garden room; rustic Chinese-
style chairs, designed for a Billy Haines inte-
rior, surround a marble table from R.E. Steele
Antiques, the chandelier is in the style of Diego
Giacometti, the wallpaper is by Knowles &
Christou, the curtains are of Larsen fabrics,
and the floor is painted. See Resources.
 THE OWNER
DESCRIBES WORKING ON
THE HOUSE WITH
PYNE AS REVELATORY:
IT WAS OPENING
UP A NEW WORLD, LIKE READING
EMILY DICKINSON
FOR THE
FIRST TIME.

interests, writing ction and teaching among them, before arriving

at McMillens door; she assumed the top job after her mothers death
last spring. The family is now also represented by a third generation,
Anns daughter, Elizabeth Pyne, who runs the newly established
McMillen Plus, a division geared toward younger clients.
In the case of this townhouse, its rooms are discrete: Almost none
affords a view of another. The challenge was to have continuity
throughout, Pyne says. She worked toward this in myriad ways
for example, by having all the oors stained a deep blue, inspired by
a large painting of peacocks by John Wesley in an upstairs stairway.
These exotic creatures became a subtle leitmotif through the house.
Rather than toning down the dining rooms gilt-edge pillars, which
seemed almost gaudy at rst, she decided to just have fun with it,
she says. The sparkly silver-and-gold geometric wallpaper and pat-
terned chairs match the ash of the architectural elements.
While the jewel-tone library on the oor above is a place of almost
hallucinatory colora nighttime room, Pyne saysthe room that
sits lowest in the house, contiguous to its garden, is a place of pure
daylight. The clients wanted a garden room no one had ever seen
before, the designer says. The springboard for the room was a set
of closet doors designed by San Francisco decorator John Dickinson
that Pyne found at auction. She lined the walls with these, even cre-
ating new ones to match as needed. The effect is of an urban town
square, a magic one, where the houses have mirrored windows and,
thanks to an artfully stenciled oor, the ground is cobblestone.
What stitches the design of this residence together is a philosophy
more than anything else. I think there should be a sense of slight
confrontation when you go into a room, Pyne explains. Which,
come to think of it, animates each and every one of these spaces.
Only, it takes a while to see it.

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 The master bedrooms cast-metal bed is a
custom design, the headboard and bed skirt
are of a fabric by Lelievre, and the canopy
curtains are of a silk by Dedar that was
embroidered by Penn & Fletcher and lined
with a fabric by Stark; the mirrored bedside
tables are from R.E. Steele Antiques, the
lamps are by Christopher Spitzmiller, and
the custom-color wallpaper is by Gracie.
FACING PAGE, FROM TOP: A painting by
Jean-Antoine Watteau, a sofa by Mattia
Bonetti, and a Bagus sconce in the master
bedroom. A photograph by Luisa Lambri
hangs in the master bath. See Resources.
 The scion of one of Spains
most prominent families, Manolo March
takes a decidedly contemporary
approach to mixing the august with the au courant

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In the living room of Manolo Marchs Madrid apartment,
the custom-made daybed is upholstered in a Loro
Piana cashmere, the 1960s steel and leather bench is
French, the 1980s carved wood chair is American, and
the 1920 alabaster table and pair of 1950s leather
lamps by Jacques Adnet are from Bakelita; the gold
sculpture is by Brancusi, the painting is by Santiago
Castillo, the sculpture to its left by Igor Mitoraj
was purchased from the artist by Marchs father, the
custom-made screen features a photograph by March,
and the silk rug is Belgian. FACING PAGE: A 1940s bench
in the entrance, where a hanging wood sculpture
by Antonio Serrano is reflected in a Louis XVI mirror;
the pair of photographs is by Lidia Benavides, the
graffiti was spray-painted by March and his friends, and
the ceiling is outlined with LED lights. See Resources.

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 THE FIREPLACE in the entrance hall of Manolo Marchs apart-
ment in Madrid was originally meant to have an elegant mirror sur-
round. That, however, was before the Spanish bon vivant decided
to host a party during construction. To hide the work-in-progress,
he installed a large white board in front of the replace and lled a
basket with cans of spray paint so his guests could take part in a little
homemade grafti. At the end of the evening, he found the result
so pleasing that he decided to keep ithe simply cut a hole in the
middle for the hearth. March wasnt the only one to like it. He recalls
a visit from one of Spains leading art dealers: She came in and said,
Manolo, that picture is really interestingId like to know the name
of the artist, he says with a laugh.
March certainly knows about art. His grandfather, Juan March,
was a banker, businessman, and collector who ranked as the seventh
richest man in the world after World War II. His father, Bartolom,
amassed a stellar art collection, which included works by Velzquez, PORTRAIT BY RICARDO LABOUGLE

Picasso, Monet, and van Gogh. March remembers a magnicent

Goya in the drawing room of their Madrid home, as well as sculp-
tures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth in the garden of the
familys property on Majorca. The Marchs were also among the best
clients of the Paris-based decorating rm Maison Jansen during
the second half of the 20th century. My father was always redoing
houses, he says. All my life, Ive been surrounded by beauty.
His own apartment is located in Madrids chic Salamanca dis-
trict, near the American Embassy. The 1930s building was designed

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 FACING PAGE: March in the entrance hall
with a sculpture by Jean Arp. THIS PAGE: In
the drawing room, Marchs pinscher, Rocco,
sits on a custom-made daybed, the side
table is Italian, the armchairs are by Richard
Neutra, and the sofa is a custom design;
the animal sculpture is a 19th-century
taxidermy model, and the painting is a self-
portrait by Li Yongbin. See Resources.
 by Diego Mndez, one of the architects of the colossal Spanish
Civil War monument called the Valley of the Fallen. March says
he chose the 5,400-square-foot space both for its glittering views
over one of Madrids main arteries, the Paseo de la Castellana,
and for its spacious, classical layout. The corner dining room is
anked by a sitting room and a drawing room, an ideal setup for
entertaining, whether its for one of Marchs small luncheons for
eight or his cocktail parties for 200with a DJ.
Another bonus was that the place required little renovation. March
simply stained the wood oors a deeper shade and gave the walls a
white-lacquer nish. I like the texture, the reection, he explains.
He also transformed a former bedroom into a second kitchen and
demolished a wall so that it now opens onto the main drawing
room. March oversaw the rest of the interior design himself with
assistance from some decorator friends, such as Patricia Sanchiz
(whose most famous client is the current Spanish king, Felipe VI).
She helped to source rugs and designed the steel-and-cotton frames
around the windows.
After spending so much of his life in opulent settings, Marchs main
goal here was to create a more laid-back, personal environment. I
was coming from a house that measured almost 65,000 square feet,
and I wanted something really cozy and casual, he says. Its very
liberating. Indeed, the entrance hall, with constantly changing
colors from funky LED lighting, sets the tone at the door. An open
kitchen allows him to whip up impromptu meals with friends. And
a table on casters in the dining room can be easily moved to accom-

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A 1950 bronze chandelier hangs above a
dining table of Marchs design, the custom
banquette is covered in a leather by Bot-
tega Veneta, and the chairs are Louis XVI;
the pastels, part of a set of six, are by
Lorenzo Tiepolo, and the silk rug is Belgian.
FACING PAGE, FROM TOP: The kitchen
cabinetry and appliances are by Gaggenau,
and the stools are Italian; the plastic egg
artworks are by dEmo, the light-box work
is by Philipp Donstov, and the portrait is by
Stephen Conroy. The entrance halls screen
by Jos Mara Sert is from the 1940s, and
the bench is from the 1950s. See Resources.
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modate meals at a huge, half-moon corner banquette. At other times
it is wheeled away completely to make room for a games table for six
(March is an avid gin-rummy player). Nearby is an imposing 19th-
century copy of an Egyptian statue from the Louvreone of several
striking sculptures in the apartment, including a papier-mch lion-
ess in the drawing room.
Many of the other furnishings have links to Marchs past. The Jos
Mara Sert screen in the entrance hall was in his bedroom as a child,
the two Georges Jacob chairs in the dining room are family heir-
looms, and a pair of Plexiglas cocktail tables decorated by Spanish
artist Manolo Mompo were originally conceived for the terrace of
the Majorca home. March also inherited a number of works from
his fathers art collection, among them gold sculptures by Brancusi
and Jean Arp and two paintings by Hubert Robert, which now mix
seamlessly with more contemporary acquisitions, including works
by Santiago Castillo and Stephen Conroy.
Marchs favorite pieces, however, date back to the 18th centurya
group of portraits of madrileos by Lorenzo Tiepolo that hang in
the dining room. They were so modern for their time, he explains.
They almost look like photographs. Then, as an aside, he adds that
a similar set is part of the Spanish Royal Collection.

ABOVE: A painting by Santiago Castillo hangs above a 1930s chest of drawers in the
master bedroom. LEFT: The master bedrooms custom-made bed is upholstered in
suede, the mink blanket is by Loro Piana, and the custom-made bench is covered
in a velvet by Gastn y Daniela; the bedside lamps are Murano glass, a pair of 1940s
mirrors flanks a large-scale photograph by March, and the 18th-century paintings are
by Hubert Robert. See Resources.
 EASTERN
INFLUENCES
The consummate Hollywood designer
Martyn Lawrence Bullard conjures an exotic paradise for a
Malibu couple, inspired by a passion for Bali

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What is life without a little glamour? Its a question Martyn Law-
rence Bullard, the British designer, star of Bravos Million Dollar
Decorators, and keeper of a celebrity client list as diverse as Cher,
Cheryl Tiegs, Tommy Hilger, and Ozzy Osbourne, asks himself at
the start of every project. Famed for his extravagant interiors, the
author of Live, Love & Decorate counts castles, villas, ranches, and,
most recently, Saudi Arabias royal palace among his commissions.
For commercial property developer Judah Hertz and his wife, Astrid,
a fashion stylist, tapping Bullard to oversee the creation of their fan-
tasy home was the easiest decision they made in the three years it took
to realize it. Not that the design process was difcult. Martyn under-
stood exactly what we would love, Astrid says. He never had to con-
vince us about any of his design decisions, which were always right.
The couple came to know Bullards ebullient work through their
Malibu, California, neighbor Kid Rock, who had tapped the fear-
less designer to conceive of a Balinese-style oasis that the musician
could call home. We were enchanted by how transporting it was to
be in that housewe never considered another designer, or style,
after that, says Astrid, even though Bullards Asian approach would
be a bit of an about-face for the pair, whose previous Malibu house
was done in typical California ranch style.
But before Bullard could embark on the project, there was the
matter of the Southwestern-style home that stood on the prop-
erty. It looked like a giant Taco Bell, he recalls. We tore most of

ABOVE: Astrid Hertz at the Malibu home she shares with her husband, Judah, which
was designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. LEFT: Sofas and stools by Bullard sur-
round an Indian cocktail table in the living room, a mirror is framed by an Indonesian
door, the fireplace is fronted with 18th-century Indian marble columns, and the cur-
tains are of a linen by Bullard; the walls are covered in a Kneedler Fauchre paper
painted by Kelly Holden, who also stenciled the mahogany columns. See Resources.
A Balinese-style pavilion topped with woven
sea grass holds beds covered in vintage
suzanis from Turkey and pillows in outdoor
prints by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Fabrics;
the lanterns are from Design Mix Furniture.
FACING PAGE, FROM TOP: Chairs by Bullard
surround an antique leather-top dining
table; the 19th-century Bavarian chandeliers
came from India. A club chair, covered
in an Edelman leather, and a cocktail table,
both by Bullard, in the library; the brass
hanging fixture is Moroccan, the bookshelves,
ceiling, and fireplace surround are all
custom made from antique wood fragments,
and the rug is by Stark. See Resources.
it down and remodeled what was left entirely. Indeed, any trace
of the original is undetectable amid the trio of Balinese pavilions,
stepped terraces, courtyard gardens, and reecting pools of this
16,000-square-foot Shangri-la set on a cliff overlooking the Pacic,
with breathtaking views of the Southern California coastline.
To give the couple a clear idea of what he envisioned for the
enclave, he took them straight to the source; on several trips to Bali,
the designer insisted they stay in a traditional home to determine
exactly what they loved about it. The list was long, not least of which
was the craftsmanship that seemed to go into every square inch of
the space. We were so moved by the artistic wood carvings, as well
as the serenity of the decor, says Astrid.
But their ardor for all things Balinese extended beyond their
accommodations. The Indonesian black clay roof at the Bulgari
resort there, the ubiquitous green lava stone, and the split gates, or
candi bentar, that serve as entrances to the countrys open-air places
of worship all captivated them.
Bringing Bali to Malibu could have been tricky, but Bullard struck
all of the right notes while avoiding clich. He had the roof repro-
duced, sourced the lava stone in Bali, and borrowed inspiration from
the gate design for the grand terraced steps that lead to the gardens.
The house may be inspired by Indonesian architecture, but it is lled
with pieces from India, Africa, Portugal, and Morocco. The key to
any successful interior is to avoid a theme, says Bullard. So there
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The copper tub in the master bath is by
Waterworks, and the hanging lanterns,
antique carved teak facade, and carved
marble panel are Indian. FACING PAGE,
FROM TOP: In a guest room, an 18th-century
Chinese wedding bed is dressed with a
linen print by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Fabrics that also covers the walls; the
antique side table is Chinese, as is the 19th-
century wire lantern from ABC Carpet &
Home. A pair of chairs by Bullard and Indo-
nesian teak sofas surround a fire pit made
from 18th-century Indian stone panels; the
teak side table is Moroccan. See Resources.
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A facade from an Indonesian palace serves as
a canopy in the master bedroom; the ottoman
and table are by Bullard, the walls are covered
with a paisley wool from the designers line for
Schumacher, and the rug is by Stark. FACING
PAGE: A powder rooms washstand and mirror
are custom made, the sink fittings are by Ber-
bere World Imports, and the walls are covered
in a paper by Nobilis. See Resources.
lacquer pieces, and Dutch colonial furniture. Its a very mixed bag,
very yin and yang, the designer says.
Indeed, even when Astrid suggested she wanted a proper bar that
married the Jazz Age with Indonesian avor, he didnt inch. It is
exactly what I got, she says.
Bullard stopped at nothing to achieve the exotic vibe that per-
meates the home. He found an 18th-century tribal house in Java
and repurposed it in the powder room. An antique cabinet that he
brought back from Kyoto, Japan, served as the inspiration for the
kitchen cabinets. The extraordinary bed in the master bedroom
was built from the facade of an Indonesian palace. The guest room,
which features an 18th-century wedding bed, is upholstered all over
in a custom-designed Indonesian-inspired fabric. In the bar, the
stenciling on the grass cloth wallpaper was applied with black coffee
and tea. Salvaged carvings from ancient Javanese buildings clad the
striking coffered ceiling in Judahs study, where the leather-bound
classics he has collected over the years line the shelves.
Such dogged pursuit of authenticity is a Bullard trademark, but
he admittedly got a bit of help from Mother Nature when it came to
replicating life on a tropical island. The glass doors that soar 30 feet
in the living room open out onto the ocean, while a magnicent
inner courtyard brings the outdoors into the interior rooms. Add
the unwavering sunny days on the California coast and the effect is
undeniably seductive.
Its a wonderful, calming lifestyle, Bullard says. Theres some-
thing very magicaland glamorousabout that kind of living.

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 ON A HIGHER LEVEL
Architect Achille Salvagni transforms the top oor of a storied
palazzo in Rome into the perfect setting for a young familys treasured
antiques and contemporary Italian designs

T E X T BY CR A IG SE L IG M A N PHO TO G R A PH Y BY S I MON U P TON

PRODUCE D BY C Y N T H I A F R A N K

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In the living room of a young familys
apartment designed by Achille
Salvagni in Romes Palazzo Colonna,
the sofa, upholstered in a velvet by
Dedar, and cocktail table are custom
designs, the 18th-century settee
is Italian, and the custom-made rug
is from Tibet. See Resources.
 f or richness of history and for grandeur, no Roman
palace surpasses the Palazzo Colonna, at the foot of the Quirinal
Hill. Not even the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles outdoes the pomp
and splendor of its Sala Grande. The Bronzinos and the Tintorettos
lining the walls of its renowned gallery attest to the Colonna fam-
ilys enduring wealth and prestige. When the architect and designer
Achille Salvagni received a commission to create an apartment on
the top oor of the palace, the challenge, he says, was to honor the
history of the building and yet to work in a very light way. His cli-
ents were a young couple with two small daughters; he didnt want
the past to weigh them down.
The large raw space, just under the palaces roof, had never been
lived in. Even the servants quarters were on a lower oor. The wife
had grown up in a Venetian palazzo and had inherited several his-
torical pieces, including a spectacular 18th-century mirror; Salvagni
uses them as anchors, surrounding these antiques with furniture
of his own design. (He is the creator of two collections: the Achille
Salvagni line of carpets, lighting, and furniture; and, with his cousin
Fabio Gnessi, the Aldus collection of objects.)
Among the most striking of his pieces is the seven-foot square
brass-base cocktail table in the living room, its surface covered with
a butter-yellow mantle of stingray skins. I didnt want this table
to overwhelm the space, Salvagni explains. I wanted it to be very
calma peaceful conversation center. The stately replace in the
living room is clad mostly in Noir Saint Laurent, a French marble that
was popular during the Baroque era and again in the Deco period.
Its interior is peperino, a gray volcanic rock that was already being
used by the Etruscans and thats often found in the hearths of Roman
palacesSo its evident that were not in Paris but in Rome.
The rst thing that catches your eye in the dining room is that
ornate Venetian mirror. Salvagni designed the huge oak table, with

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 A corridor linking the entrance
hall to the living area features a pair
of sconces by Atelier Sedap; the
staircase beyond is lined with a
runner of silk. FACING PAGE, FROM
TOP: The living rooms custom-made
armchairs are upholstered in
a Lelievre velvet, the custom-made
chandelier and 1950s sconces are
of brass, and the Venetian painting
dates from 1795. The kitchen
window is original to the palazzo and
looks onto the courtyard and the
Quirinal Hill beyond. See Resources.
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bronze inlays and a bronze frame, to accompany it; he was thinking
of the massive Neapolitan tables that found their way into grand
Italian mansions in the 1930s, but he wanted something more con-
temporary and, as usual, lighter. The dining room doors are made
of black-stained oak tted with panels of glowing Fortuny silk, but
whats most unusual about them are the vertical bronze belts down
the centers, inspired by one of the intricate Roman mosaics in the
celebrated gallery downstairsIts really insane, Salvagni says.
Because of the somewhat peculiar way the space is laid out, the
bedrooms, which are at one end, had to be connected with the liv-
ing and dining rooms at the other, via a corridor. Salvagni created a
long gallery with a rounded vault and installed a breathing space at
the center in the form of a small, square room with walls covered in
velvet; the scarlet doors are velvet, too. Theyre not the only splash
of color amid the apartments predominant ivory and bronze. With a
nod to the 20th-century French decorator Jean Royre, he designed
egg-shape rose chairs for either side of the replace. And a myste-
rious stairway is carpeted in sea-blue silk. It leads from the living
room to a curtain and a bookshelf that covers an unused secondary
entrance; trying to gure out what to do with this not very func-

ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The custom-made parchment-covered cabinet in

the living room is topped with a pair of 1950s table lamps, and the custom-made
screen has panels covered in a Zoffany wallpaper. Salvagni designed the brass light
fixture in the kitchen; the 1780 Venetian portrait is of a family ancestor, the custom-
made cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Balls Elephants Breath, and the walls are
painted in Skimming Stone. An 18th-century Italian gilt mirror takes center stage
in the dining room; the table is made of oak and bronze, and the chairs are slip-
covered in Egyptian linen. FACING PAGE: The dining room doors are black-stained
oak covered in Fortuny silk and adorned with bronze belts; the circa-1850 water-
color is Chinese. See Resources.
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tional space, Salvagni thought of The Leopard, Luchino Viscontis
sumptuous 1963 lm, and its Sicilian palace with its secret corners
that have no function except to attract the eye, he says.
The designer didnt want to slice up the high vault of the master
bedrooms ceiling, so he came up with a low wall thats more like
a screen, of black-tinted oak and textured wallpaper, to divide the
space into bedroom and dressing area. He wanted the bathroom to
feel more like a powder room than a wet area, so he installed oak
planks on the oor and a dark Ralph Lauren pinstripe fabric on the
wall, hung a 1930s Venini chandelier, and placed a Baroque Vene-
tian stool (another family heirloom) underneath it. I really like the
sense of calm and beauty, he says, contrasting with the moder-
nity of the tub. Equally sleek nickel-and-glass doors lead to a steam
shower and bath.
Both he and the clients are pleased with the outcome. The projects
hes worked on, Salvagni says, have always involved something that
had some history before me. When he rst looked at the raw space
at the top of the palace he saw enormous potential in the freedom it
allowed, but he also wanted the apartment he created to pay hom-
age to the splendid building that housed it. I didnt want to impose
a new life on that shell, he says. I wanted the shell to transmit the
history that the building breathes in every corner.

ABOVE: In the master bath, the tub fittings are by Lefroy Brooks, and the 1750 Italian
stool is a family heirloom; the walls are lined with a wallcovering by Ralph Lauren
Home, and the 1930s chandelier is by Venini. LEFT: The custom-made bed in the
master bedroom is upholstered in a velvet by Kravet, the linens and bedcover are
by Frette, and the walls are sheathed in a wallpaper by Zoffany and trimmed with
slats of black-stained oak; the table lamps and sconces are by Porta Romana, the
Tibetan rug is antique, the custom slipper chair is covered in a Lelievre fabric, and
the flooring is oak. See Resources.
RESOURCES
Items pictured but not listed are from private collections.
MASTHEADS
PAGE 34: Toscana leather key tassel, to the trade from
Samuel & Sons (212-704-8000; samuelandsons.com).
Nickel-plated brass knob, to the trade from Nanz (212-
367-7000; nanz.com).
TALENT
PAGE 82: Damien Langlois-Meurinne of Agence DL-M
(011-33-1-48-04-56-90; dl-m.fr). Furniture available at
Zimmer + Rohde (203-327-1400; zimmer-rohde.com),
S (011-44-20-7627-4282; se-london.com), and Pouenat
(312-329-5999; pouenat.fr).
TALENT
PAGE 86: Ronda Rice Carman of Ronda Carman Fine
Fabrics (713-470-9771; rondacarman.com).
TREND ALERT
PAGE 94: Mille Fleur linen, in Berry, #970089-97,
by Eric Cohler, to the trade from Lee Jofa (888-533-
5632; leejofa.com). Deco Menagerie wall panel, in
White on Peacock Blue, #SY-RA, to the trade from
Gracie (212-924-6816; graciestudio.com). Diana
credenza, $25,950, by Jean de Merry (877-336-3779;
jeandemerry.com). Dover Unicorn sweatshirt, $1,025,
by Mother of Pearl and Richard Saja from Moda
Operandi (modaoperandi.com). Indramayu linen-
cotton, in Cream on French Blue, #103-0210, by China
Seas, to the trade from Quadrille (212-759-6894;
quadrillefabrics.com). Zodiac Aries clip by Van Cleef &
Arpels (877-826-2533; vancleefarpels.com). Roman
Safari dress, fall 2014, by Valentino (valentino.com).
Savoy linen, in Willow-Aqua, #11042-02, to the trade
from Cowtan & Tout (212-647-6900; cowtan.com). Anubis
andirons, $10,800, by Marc Bankowsky from Maison
Gerard (212-674-7611; maisongerard.com). Rabbit
Forest shawl, $365, from Klaus Haapaniemi (klaush.com).
Box bag with crystals, $4,295, fall 2014, by Dolce &
Gabbana (877-703-4872; dolcegabbana.it). Cow handle,
$202, by Soane (011-44-20-7730-6400; soane.com).
Bowl with Hippopotamus, $3,440, by Hella Jongerius
for Nymphenburg from Avenue Road (212-453-9880;
avenue-road.com).
ART SHOW
PAGES 104108: Mary Lum is represented by
Yancey Richardson Gallery (646-230-9610;
yanceyrichardson.com).
SHORTLIST
PAGE 114: Brunello Cucinelli (212-627-9202;
brunellocucinelli.com). Watches by Vacheron
Constantin (vacheron-constantin.com) and Patek
Philippe (patek.com). Stan Smith sneakers by Adidas
(adidas.com). Face cream by La Prairie (laprairie.com).
Wayfarer sunglasses by Ray-Ban (ray-ban.com).
Pour Homme by Azzaro (azzaroparis.com). Excelsior
Hotel (westinflorence.com). Four Seasons Hotel
(fourseasons.com/newyork). Peninsula Hotel
(beverlyhills.peninsula.com).
PRACTICAL MATTERS
PAGES 142144: Waterworks (800-899-6757;
waterworks.com).
UNCONVENTIONAL WISDOM
PAGE 158: Canadian Centre for Architecture (cca.qc.ca).
Building Seagram by Phyllis Lambert from Yale
University Press (yalepress.yale.edu).
TRUTH IN DECORATING
PAGES 162166: Katie Ridder of Katie Ridder Design &
Decoration (212-779-9080; katieridder.com). Matthew
Patrick Smyth of Matthew Patrick Smyth, Inc. (212-333-
5353; matthewsmyth.com).
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
PAGES 177184: Architecture by Mikael Wikeborg (011-
46-407-8384; wikeborg.se).
PAGE 177: LC2 Petit Modele two-seat sofa by Le Corbusier,
Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
from Design Within Reach (800-944-2233; dwr.com ).
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PS Cabinet by Ikea (888-888-4532; ikea.com).
PAGE 180: Panton chair by Verner Panton for Vitra (212-
463-5750; vitra.com). Big Sur dining table by Crate &
Barrel (800-967-6696; crateandbarrel.com).
PAGE 182: In entry, Norden bench by Mikael Warnhammar
for Ikea. Kroklist coatrack by Nirvan Richter for Norrgavel
(011-46-472-269-990; norrgavel.se). In living area, Ghost
sofa by Paola Navone for Gervasoni from HomeStories
(718-855-7575; homestories.com).
PAGE 184: In master bedroom, Atelier task lamp by
Restoration Hardware (800-910-9836; rh.com).
Logo bureau by Glismand & Rdiger for Bolia (011-45-
5150-5122; bolia.com). Hovet mirror by Ikea. In a guest
bedroom, Minidot bogolan bedspread from Afroart (011-
46-8643-0413; afroart.se). Ard work lamp by Ikea.
DANIELS DISH
PAGES 186188: Daniel Boulud of restaurant Daniel
(danielnyc.com).
PAGE 186: Palmette dinner plate, $125, by Richard
Ginori from Bloomingdales (212-705-2000;
bloomingdales.com). Salad fork, $94, by Christofle
(212-284-5108; christofle.com). Legging napkin,
$24, in White-Black, and Dune pitcher, $25, from
ABC Carpet & Home (212-473-3000; abchome.com).
Ca dOro Champagne goblet, $240, by Sieger by
Frstenberg from Michael C. Fina (800-289-3462;
michaelcfina.com). Background of Bang Na silk, in Royal
Blue, #137651, by Jim Thompson, to the trade from
Jerry Pair (212-546-9001; jerrypair.com).
PAGE 188: Beatrice Champagne flute, $120,
by William Yeoward Crystal (212-532-2358;
williamyeoward crystal.com).
FOR GOOD MEASURE
PAGES 192201: Architectural and interior design by
Colin Radcliffe of Colin Radcliffe Design Ltd. (011-44-78-
3673-0315; colinradcliffe.com).
PAGE 192: Vintage screens from Talisman (011-44-20-
7731-4686; talismanlondon.com).
PAGE 193: Sofa upholstered in wool mohair, in
Hollywood, #B108-10, by Bruno Triplet, to the trade from
Angela Brown (011-49-9119-9870; brunotriplet.com).
Nero Marquina and Staturietto marble tile flooring by SPC
(011-44-20-8871-9257; spc-ltd.com).
PAGES 194195: Sofa and chairs covered in wool
mohair, in Zephyr, #B108-08, by Bruno Triplet, to the
trade from Angela Brown. Vintage cocktail table by
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from Gordon Watson
(011-44-20-7259-0555; gordonwatson.co.uk). Antique
mirror and vintage magazine rack by Maison Jansen
from Gallery 25 (011-44-20-7730-7516; gallery25.co.uk).
Prints by Victor Pasmore from Young & Son
(011-44-20-7723-5910; youngandson.com). Sculpture
by C. Jer from Philip Thomas Design (011-44-79-3058-
0545; pjthomas.com). Reflections II carpet by Capitol
Carpets of Chelsea (011-44-20-7221-1260;
carpetsofchelsea.com).
PAGE 198: Vintage slipper chair by Ico Parisi from
Themes & Variations (011-44-20-7727-5531;
themes andvariations.com).
PAGE 199: Photograph by Ellie Davies from
Richard Young Gallery (011-44-20-7937-8911;
richardyoung gallery.co.uk).
PAGES 200201: In master bedroom, vintage lamps
from Gallery 25. In study, vintage desk by Ico
Parisi for MIM Roma from Gallery 25. Vintage credenza
by Lane from Talisman. Chantilly Panel oak
flooring from FPS Flooring (011-44-20-8960-6776;
fpsflooring.com).
IN THE GRAND MANNER
PAGES 202211: Interior design by Ann Pyne of McMillen,
Inc. (212-753-5600; mcmilleninc.com).
PAGES 202203: Vintage mirror from Bernd Goeckler
Antiques (212-777-8209; bgoecklerantiques.com). Open
Poem cocktail table by Ann Pyne from McMillen, Inc.
Armchairs covered in Uneko viscose blend, in Taupe,
#8894-04, by Larsen, to the trade from Cowtan & Tout (212-
647-6900; cowtan.com). Remembrance cocktail table by
Silas Seandel (212-645-5286; silasseandel.com). Antique
sculptures from Barbara Israel Garden Antiques (212-
744-6281; barbaraisrael.com). Photograph by Francesco
Scavullo from Sothebys (212-606-7000; sothebys.com).
Chinese Peonies rug, to the trade from Beauvais (212-688-
2265; beauvaiscarpets.com). Sixty-Fifth Street love seat
by John Boone (212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com),
covered in Lombard Damask linen-viscose, in Stone,
#FD624-K102, by Mulberry Home, to the trade from Lee
Jofa (888-533-5632; leejofa.com). Beneath photograph,
sofa upholstered in Electra cotton-viscose velvet, in Arena,
#EQ-0020-1763, to the trade from Stark (212-752-9000;
starkcarpet.com).
PAGES 204205: Sofa upholstered in Polidoro silk velvet,
in Nattier, #4234-58, by Manuel Canovas, to the trade
from Cowtan & Tout, trimmed in French Cord with Tape, in
Bordeaux, #981-19563, to the trade from Samuel & Sons
(212-704-8000; samuelandsons.com).
PAGE 206: Chairs upholstered in Gauffrage Atrium
polyester, in Taupe Argent, #F1-0004-7006, by
Edmond Petit, to the trade from Stark. Vintage cabinet
by Paul Frankl from Rago Arts and Auction Center
(609-397-9374; ragoarts.com). Vintage mirror by
FontanaArte and antique chandelier from Bernd
Goeckler Antiques. Mid-Century Metallic wallpaper, in
Silver and Gold, #GG-11, to the trade from Gracie (212-
924-6816; graciestudio.com). Custom rug, to the trade
from VSoske (212-688-1150; vsoske.com). Antique sconce
by Josef Danhauser from Bernd Goeckler Antiques.
PAGE 207: In stairwell, custom runner, to the trade
from Patterson Flynn Martin (212-688-7700;
pattersonflynnmartin.com). In foyer, Damask wall
stencil by Arthur Fowler (646-226-3939; awfowler.com).
Floor sheathed in custom steel tiles, to the trade from
Wainlands (718-626-2233; wainlands.com). In drawing
room, vintage sconce by Henri Samuel from Rago Arts
and Auction Center. Floor stain by Verrazano Flooring
(718-369-9663; verrazanoflooring.com).
PAGES 208209: In garden room, vintage chairs from
Todd Merrill (212-673-0531; toddmerrillstudio.com).
Vintage marble table from R. E. Steele Antiques (631-324-
7812). Giacofloral chandelier from Dmiurge (212-593-
2470; demiurgenewyork.com). Curtains of Spirit linen-
cotton, in Parchment, #8851-01, by Larsen, to the trade
from Cowtan & Tout. Sofa upholstered in Cube Cloth cotton
blend, in Ivory, #HC1540-01, by Home Couture, to the
trade from Quadrille (212-753-2995; quadrillefabrics.com).
Cocktail tables by Eric Chapeau from R. E. Steele Antiques.
Paris floor lamp by Broad Beach Design, to the trade
from Dennis Miller (212-684-0070; dennismiller.com).
PAGE 211: In master bedroom, custom bed, to the trade
from Wainlands. Headboard and bed skirt of Vizir
cotton-viscose, in Petale, #H0-0020-0295, by Lelievre,
to the trade from Stark. Canopy curtains of Fanfara
silk, in Ciel, #6018-25, to the trade from Dedar (800-
493-2209; dedar.com) with a custom embroidery by
Penn & Fletcher (212-239-6868; pennandfletcher.com).
Mirrored bedside tables from R. E. Steele Antiques. Single
Gourd lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller (212-563-1144;
christopherspitzmiller.com). Gracie Square wallpaper,
#SY-233, to the trade from Gracie. Da Kura carpet, to the
trade from Beauvais.
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RESOURCES
THOROUGHLY MODERN MADRID
PAGES 212213: In living room, vintage bench from
Galera Marita Segovia (011-34-91-575-9257;
galeriamaritasegovia.com). Vintage lamps by Jacques
Adnet from Bakelita (011-34-91-429-2387; bakelita.com).
PAGES 214215: In drawing room, vintage taxidermy
model from FdG Mobiliario y Decoracin (011-34-69-
027-6343; fernandofauquiefdg.com). Painting by Li
Yongbin from Christies (212-636-2000; christies.com).
PAGE 216: In kitchen, Meridiana stools by Christophe
Pillet for Driade from Retiro Mobiliario (011-34-91-522-
2212; retiromobiliario.es). Egg artworks by dEmo from
Galera Marita Segovia. In entrance hall, vintage console
from Ramn Portuondo Wakonigg (011-34-91-435-0127;
ramonportuondo.com). Mixed media artwork by Alfonso
Mndez from Galera Marita Segovia.
PAGE 217: Vintage chandelier from FdG Mobiliario y
Decoracin.
PAGES 218219: Vintage mirrors and vintage chest of
drawers from Bakelita.
EASTERN INFLUENCES
PAGES 220227: Interior design by Martyn Lawrence
Bullard of Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design (323-655-
5080; martynlawrencebullard.com). Architecture by
Robbin Hayne of Hayne Architects (310-456-0050;
haynearchitects.com). Landscape design by Nancy
Goslee Power of Nancy Goslee Power & Associates
(310-264-0266; nancypower.com).
PAGES 220221: Antique cocktail table, to the trade
from Charles Jacobsen (310-815-9250; charlesjacobsen
.com). Curtains of Patka Paisley linen, in Sunset,
#MLB2904, to the trade from Martyn Lawrence Bullard
(323-655-5080; martynlawrencebullard.com). On
wallcovering, Balinese stencil by Kelly Holden of Kelly
Holden Arts (305-721-7231; kellyholdenarts.com). Tiki
Way carpet, to the trade from Stark (212-752-9000;
starkcarpet.com).
PAGE 222: Pillows in Kabba Kabba linen, in Yellow,
#MLB1916, and Mamounia Petite linen, in Crimson,
#MLB2309, to the trade from Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
Outdoor lantern by Design Mix Furniture (323-852-3078;
mixfurniture.com).
PAGE 223: In dining room, custom dining table, to the
trade from Charles Jacobsen. In library, club chair covered
in Luxe Calf leather, in Cherry, #LU27, to the trade from
Edelman Leather (860-350-9600; edelmanleather.com).
Sahara hanging lantern from Berbere World Imports (310-
842-3842; berbereworldimports.com).
PAGES 224225: In master bath, Glass Bell Jar hanging
lanterns from Reborn Antiques (310-289-7785;
rebornantiques.net). Nadira rug, to the trade from Stark.
In a guest room, vintage side table, to the trade from
Charles Jacobsen. Surrounding fire pit, antique stone
panels, to the trade from Charles Jacobsen. Octagon
Inlay side table by Design Mix Furniture.
PAGES 226227: In master bedroom, walls covered
in Pasha Paisley wool, in Stone, #174803, by Martyn
Lawrence Bullard, to the trade from Schumacher (800-
523-1200; fschumacher.com).
ON A HIGHER LEVEL
PAGES 228235: Interior design by Achille Salvagni
of Achille Salvagni Architetti (011-39-06-6992-5726;
salvagniarchitetti.net).
PAGES 228229: Sofa upholstered in Adamo & Eva cotton
velvet, in Tulipe, #1040-156, to the trade from Dedar
(800-493-2209; dedar.com).
PAGE 230: In living room, armchairs covered in Cosmos
cotton velvet, in Bruyere, #H0-0014-0383, by Lelievre, to
the trade from Stark (212-752-9000; starkcarpet.com).
PAGE 231: Chene sconces by Atelier Sedap (sedap.com).
PAGE 232: In living room, screen panels covered in
Nara wallpaper, in Bronze, #ZMOS01004, to the trade
from Zoffany (212-319-7220; zoffany.com). In kitchen,
cabinetry painted in Elephants Breath and walls painted
in Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball (888-511-1121;
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PAGES 234235: In master bedroom, Reeds wallcovering,
in Papyrus, #ZMOS04001, to the trade from Zoffany. In
master bath, Mackintosh Wall Mounted fittings by Lefroy
Brooks (212-226-2242; lefroybrooks.com). Sloan stripe
wallpaper, in Tuxedo Black, #LWP62737W, by Ralph
Lauren Home (888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome.com).
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