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Madison Avenue Glamour (French Style)

Maubousin is located at 714 Madison Avenue, NYC.

Art Design by Jay C. Lohman

MAUBOUSSIN

Shopping at the Upper East Side on Madison Avenue is a bit more picturesque then the streets of Monaco. And that’s a good thing because most Eastsiders like to obtain more mileage on their luxury goods. Madison Avenue is well known for its serious, veteran luxury brands, but over the past few years, many new comers have also taking residence. One such brand is Mausboussin on East 63rd Street. Since 1827, this French paragon in the jewelry world have been dazzling the world with their stunning, and at times, whimsical bijoux, and interior design choices. We happen to be quite impressed with the latest efforts from NY-based, Milanese artist, Jay C. Lohman. The look is artsy, refreshing and oh so French.

CHRISTOFLE

Last October, we visited the then newly designed Christofle – also on Madison Avenue. They have moved from their location near Barneys New York to East 70th Street. Although the store is a bit more smaller than we would of liked, its true appeal lies in the smart interior design by Stéphane Parmentier. It’s highly sophisticated, elegant, and like Mausboussin, very French.

Christofle is located at 46 Madison Avenue (70 Street), NYC

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Holiday House Celebrates Design and Benefits a Worthy Cause

Not To Be Missed

Designer show houses are places where anyone can visit and be inspired to dream, built, and perhaps dare to even design one’s own home as well. For decades, The Kips Bay Decorators Show house became the staple of American Design, and now there seem to be a risen star among the myriads of decorators show houses across this country. One can easily argue that the New York State Area does boast its fair share of top designers, but does that necessarily mean that the houses that they design are worth a visit? The answer is positive, of course. There is no price on beauty, but when it comes to supporting the fight against breast cancer, the sky is the limit.

The Holiday House Hamptons 2013: 4 Fair Hills Lane, Bridgehampton, New York, was opened on Monday, June 24th, and it closes on Sunday, July 21st, 2013. Hours: Friday – Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Participating Designers are:

Marshall Watson Interiors

Thom Filicia, Inc.

Susan Glick Interiors

Donna Livingston Design

Mabley Handler Interior Design

Huniford Design Studio

Lynne Scalo Design

Elizabeth Bolognino

Stephen Burks For Dedon Outdoor Space

Opening Night at The Inaugural 2013 Holiday House Show House

Tête-à-Tête with Renowned Interior Designer, Geoffrey Bradfield

From June 27th to July the 3rd, 2013, Masterpiece London will bring together collectors, exhibitors and curators from around the world for an unparalleled show of fine art, antiques and design. Last month, I had the opportunity to speak with one of the Fair’s co-chairs, international interior designer, Geoffrey Bradfield. Here’s what he had to say about this fresh and exciting new antique fair.

High End Weekly™: Why is Masterpiece London such a destination fair for international designers like yourself?

Geoffrey Bradfield: I try to get to all the major fairs each year. It is very important to remain current in our industry. Masterpiece London is a major event. My clients always seek quality and innovation. Masterpiece delivers both.

HEW: How long has it been around?

GB: I am honored to be on the American Patron Committee since its conception 4 years ago.

HEW: Do you find that the fair attracts new dealers every year?
GB: Marilyn White has been the driving force behind capturing the American interest in Masterpiece. And yes, the fair has had the foresight and continues to introduce and attract new dealers every year. This is a very important factor, as illustrated by the demise of Grosvenor, which, although prestigious, failed to move with the times.

HEW: Is Masterpiece London all about fine and decorative arts?
GB: Masterpiece London encompasses all the decorative arts. It has a very fresh approach and projection. Their image captures the 21st Century spirit of Inclusion.

HEW: High End Weekly was proud to feature your last book, A 21st Century Palace, and it was one of our most popular post. Is there a new book in the future?
GB: Thank you very much for your excellent review of our earlier book, A 21st Century Palace. We are very pleased to report that our next book, titled Artistic License, is due this Fall. Because of our presence in Asia, which has expanded enormously, it is being published both in Chinese and in English. My company’s work is predicated, to a large extent, on the use of contemporary art. Thus, the subject of the book is about the joy of collecting and using Art in one’s interiors.

When Art meets Design

The 41st Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House

The 2013 Kips Bay Designer Showhouse

The 41st Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House opened its door last Tuesday, May 7th and will stay open to the public until Tuesday, June 4th. Eighteen of the nation’s most celebrated interior designers and architects participated in this year’s show house. Each designer spent weeks transforming an assigned space of the impressive Sharp Townhouse, at 161 East 64th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues in one of New York City’s most picturesque neighborhoods.

The 2013 participating designers and architects include: Andrew Suvalsky Designs, Barbara Ostrom Associates, Christopher Peacock, Dineen Architecture + Design PC, Eve Robinson Associates, Felicia Zwebner Design, Garcia / Maldonado, Inc., Gomez Associates, Huniford Design Studio, Jack Levy Design, Judy King Interiors, Kathryn M. Ireland Textiles & Design, Kristen McGinnis Design Inc., Monica Rich Kosann Photography, Nievera Williams Design, Robert Brown Interior Design, Sara Story Design, Stephen Mooney Interiors, West Chin Architect, PLLC.

“We are honored to have such an accomplished team of designers and architects and look forward to seeing how each chooses to transform their assigned room. With this impressive team, we hope to surpass this year’s fund-raising goal for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club which has a tremendous impact on both our region and the nation’s youth.” Bunny Williams, celebrated interior designer, and this year’s showhouse chair.

GARDEN DESIGN

Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse

Highlights of NYSID’s 2013 Spring Gala

From Left: Laurie D. Olin and Geoffrey Bradfield

On April 30th, The New York School of Interior Design, a private, not-for-profit college devoted exclusively to interior design education and related disciplines honored two industry luminaries, Geoffrey Bradfield and Laurie D. Olin. The event was well attended by notables in the industry, guests and supporters of the college. Geoffrey Bradfield, an Architectural Digest Dean of American Design, was the recipient of the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the most international acclaimed designers of our time, he is known for creating elegant and luxurious interiors for private residences, offices, embassies, and resorts on virtually every continent as well as those of many yachts and jets that travel among them.

Laurie D. Olin, founder and principal of OLIN in Philadelphia, is a distinguished teacher, author, and one of the most renowned landscape architects practicing today. Olin received the Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design. Alexa Hampton, interior designer and NYSID trustee, was the Benefit Chairman.

Laurie D. Olin and Geoffrey Bradfield

Martha Stewart

Michael S and Tara Rockefeller

Rachel and Ara Hovnanian, Mary Hilliard

Baroness Gabrielle von Langendorff and Paul Cardile

Ralph Rucci, Eric Javits

Stephanie Krieger, Brian Stewart, Ellen Scarborough

Deborah Nielson, Betsey Ruprecht, Mario Buatta

Alexa Hampton

Leslie Stevens and Michael Boodro

Michael Sovern, Betsey Ruprecht, Charlotte Cady, Patricia Sovern

Debbie Bancroft, Thom Filicia, Amy Hoadley

Martha Stewart, Jill Dienst and Tom Hahn

Thomas Woltz, Kate Wood, David Sprouls

Photo credit: Matthew Carasella

Old World Splendor: The Michael Smith’s Sale at Christie’s

A Palladian Villa by Michael S. Smith

Photo via Christie’s

Classical Sensibility, Modern Context

The unbelievable art and furniture gathered together at the Palladian-style villa auction at Christie’s span the past 500 years. Going through the sale, it’s hard to imagine that such an extraordinary amount of art and design were put together for a single auction. But given that they’re from a private property that was designed by the Obamas’ White House interior designer, Michael S. Smith, it came at no surprise. There are over 450 lots of museum-quality pieces, including Asian art and antiques, Old Master paintings and historic European furniture. Walking through this “Palladian villa”, it became apparent why the designer is planning on bidding on some of the items that he himself have been putting together for this sale for the past five years.

Yes, the overall collection is old world, but the pieces offer an extraordinary level of comfort that one can easily live with in modern times. Further, what I also liked about this sale was that the estimated prices were quite varied, and they offer an excellent opportunity to bid between some of the fairly reasonable pieces to the most lavish ones. Michael is said to be so passionate about this sale, that he even wrote a book about it, “Building Beauty: The Alchemy of Design” (Rizzoli).

Vyna St. Phard, Christie’s 2013

Background: A group of five African masks from the Ivory Coast/Liberia/Democratic republic of Congo (including a Lega-style mask, a Guro mask, and two Dan masks)

Counting sheep: Francois-Xavier Lallane ‘Mouton De Pierre’ A pair of sheep, designed circa 1979, welcome visitors to the Palladian Villa Sale

Pair of sheep from Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008)

Dramatic: Background Painting – Fedele Fischetti (Naples 1732 – 1792) La toilette de Psyche, oil on canvas

Christie’s presents a two-day sale of a Palladian Villa on April 23-24, 2013

A ‘Zanzibar’ mother-of-pear and pewter inlaid hardwood chest, late 19th/Early 20th century

Top: Two Bamileke Style masks, Cameron

A Chinese black-lacquered altar table

Top center: Chinese Scroll Fragments, in and color on silk, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

The first portrait of a scholar

Left: A pair of oak folding theater chairs, modern

Each with a padded back and seat, covered in suede leather. Right: An Irish Regency mahogany open armchair, circa 1815, attributed to Gillingtons

Top drawings: Pable Picasso (1881 – 1973), Alphabet anthropomorphe, signed ‘Picasso’ (on the fourth sheet) pencil on paper

Bottom: A pair of French oak dinning chairs, mid-20th century

Top: Sam Glankoff (1894-1982), Untitled, PP 2067, signed and dated “Glankoff 73” (lower right) ink and cassein on Japanese handmade paper

A pair of George III mahogany side chairs, circa 1780

Background painting: Leon Polk Smith (1906-1996), Correspondence Green, Signed, titled and dated

Laurence Fayard

Background painting: Sean Scully (b. 1945) signed “Scully” oil on two attached canvas. Executed in 1989

Left: A Chinese Rootwood Table, 19th Century

Top: Jean-Pierre Pincemin (b. 1944), Canto IV (Paris Generation Plus, collection Grand Format). A pair of George III Elm Ladderback Side Chairs, Late 18th/19th Century

Forefront: A circular marble table with baluster support, 19th century

Left: Central European silvered and cream painted side chairs, German or Northern Italian, circa 1780. Right: Follower of William Larkin, Portrait of a lady,
full-length, in black embroidered gown with lace collar

Left: A brass boat propeller sculpture, 20th century

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Brett Beldock Designs Room For ASPCA Spring Show NYC Collection

Photo credit Jeffrey Hirsch

via New York Social Diary

Art enthusiasts, antiques collectors and taste-makers can all look forward to feasting their winter-weary orbs on a vibrant room-setting that features the Spring Show NYC Collection. Ochestrated by Brett Beldock, and in tribute to the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the Spring Show NYC opening-night beneficiary, the special installation incorporates numerous works of art and decorative objects with animal-motifs that the renowned designer gathered from the participating dealers. A donation of $25 will be made to the ASPCA® for any item purchased from Ms. Beldock’s installation.

“I am very excited to collaborate with the Spring Show NYC dealers in order to raise additional funds for the ASPCA,” says Ms. Beldock. Her room blends modern and traditional objects. Among them are gilt-gesso armchairs, circa 1790, from Clinton Howell Antiques, and a pair of Regency satin-wood spoon chairs from Hyde Park Antiques. Among the others contributing to the eclectic decor are Milord Antiques, Lillian Nassau, Yew Tree House Antiques, Phoenix Ancient Art, Leo Kaplan,L’Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Alexander’s Antiques, Linda Bernell Gallery, Jeffrey Tillou Antiques, Bernard Goldberg Fine Arts, and Jeff Bridgman American Antiques.

To infuse her signature contemporary look into the room, Ms. Beldock will also use wallpapers she designed: One features crocodiles and the other wood grain. Both motifs are over etched silver. “The introduction of these wallpapers and a few pieces of contemporary furniture of my own design for Profiles really make the glorious antiques sing,” says Ms. Beldock.

Over the years, Brett Beldock has also whipped up memorable rooms for the Kips Bay Decorator Showcase, Design on a Dime for Housing Works, and Holiday House for Cancer Research, as well as several other decorator showcases.

An adjunct professor of design at NYU, a one-time fashion designer, and a color forecaster for products developed by Samsung of Korea, Beldock and her company, Brett Design Inc. have won notable coverage in The New York Times, New York Post, House Beautiful, Interior Design, Forbes, Elle Décor, New York, and Hamptons and Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, as well as in many other shelter books and publications.

Ms. Beldock’s specially designed room for Spring Show NYC Collection will be on public view from May 2 to May 5 at the Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue and 67th Street.

15 Must Have Art Deco Pieces For Your Collection

TRAVAIL MODERNISTE. Paire de fauteuils à structure en métal tubulaire. Dossiers incurvés à côtés ajourés, assises écusson sur base trapézoïdale

In my view, there’s just too few art deco sales on the auction block this year. The big auction houses in NY will hold theirs presumably at the end of 2013. So I’m always on the hunt for some great pieces that will hold a sufficient amount of appeal, and add some real value to my clients’ collections. Over the pond, one of my favorite auction houses, Drouot, is holding a Sunday afternoon sale in Brussels. These 2 pieces that you’re seeing at the top, are among 15 of my TOP PICKS from their impressive collection.

Pierre CHAREAU (Attribué à) Lampadaire en chêne patiné acajou, à hauteurs variables. Fût à double jambage dont un à crémaillère permettant les différentes évolutions. A partie haute trois lames plates coudées enserrant des plaques (postérieures) en albâtre formant un éventail lumineux. Base quadrangulaire à doucine. Right: Miroir Infinitly Grand miroir en verre fumé sans teint, cadre en laiton à l’intérieur duquel se reflètent des diodes pour donner une impression de profondeur infinie

Art Deco Sale in Brussels on Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

Drouot Grand Sablon Forum in Brussels

Left: TRAVAIL DES ANNÉES 1960. Lampe en métal nickelé à abat-jour circulaire légèrement bombé, cache ampoule cornet traversé par un tube fixé sur la base. Right: ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE début XXe Portrait de Femme Huile sur toile Signé”Martin” et daté

Aimé HENRY DE FIGANIERES (1909-?). “Cache cache”, 1973 Huile sur toile 65 x 50 cm
Signé et daté en bas à droite

Claude CUNDA (Ne en 1915)

“Composition abstraite”, 1974 Huile sur toile 116 x 89 cm Signé en bas à droite et daté “1974”

Left: Travail des années 1940. Chaise de boudoir recouverte de tissu moiré passepoilé à dossier coquille animé de cordelettes dorées et orné en partie arrière basse d’une coquille laquée. JACQUES ADNET (1900-1984). Guéridon en placage de palissandre à deux plateaux soutenus et joints par deux montants pleins galbés.

JACQUES ADNET (1900-1984)

Important guéridon à base en bois verni noir. Fût cylindrique recouvert de plaques de miroirs juxtaposés. Plateau circulaire débordant à fond miroir orné au centre d’une
ronde de lunules et cerclé d’une lame en médal chromé

Paul KISS (1885-1962)

Spectaculaire paravent à quatre vantaux en fer forgé. Structure à lames plates de section carrée à parties hautes galbées. Décor ajouré de gerbes de fleurs stylisées à enroulements ouverts et coudés.
Du réceptacle à la base les lames parallèles ondulent

Travail Art Déco Deux tables gigognes en bois laqué de forme U inversé à décor de coquille d’oeuf sur la table supérieure, d’une bande asymétrique sur la table supérieure et d’une
fleur stylisée sur chaque montant plein.

Corradini Argenteria (Bologne)

Vase en cuivre martelé de style art déco figurant l’allégorie des beaux-arts. Cachet de la manufacture

Nikki de St Phalle (1930-2002) “Nana”, 1968 Plastique polychrome, édition Alvimar
Signé et marques de l’éditeur.

Xavier PUIGMARTI (né en 1952)

“Milo II”, 1990 Technique mixte sur toile 162 x 130 cm Signé et daté au dos

Drouot Auction House, France

How to Anchor a Room with a great looking Rug

Rug Art

On my way to dinner last night, I was thinking which post should I start the new year with? Afterall, this is the time when most folks are feeling highly optimistic, and making countless of resolutions… So as I cast my eyes across the restaurant’s corridor, I noticed this extravagantly decorated rug, then I thought: why not start with a post which will hopefully encourage most to do some decorating around their homes? A good looking rug fits the bill, and can change the look of any space. Depending on its color and texture, a rug can make a bold statement or blend quietly. As the foundation of which your decor is based, the color and style of the rug should echo the mood as well as the furnishings of your space.
There are two major things you should seriously consider when choosing a rug. Its color and its uses. Speaking of color:

Dark, rich colors create a cozy feeling and help define a more intimate space. On the other hand, lighter colors open up small spaces and, when coordinated with the wall colors, make a room look appear larger. Rugs with yellow, orange or red add warmth to rooms with indirect light, while cool blues and greens help create a calm atmosphere in sunny rooms.

Diamond Sisal Natural Sisal Rug

via luxtica.com, image copyright: hemphillsrugs.com

High-traffic areas, like family rooms and hallways, call for easy care, durable or reversible rugs. Homes or establishments with small children require easy-care rugs with a softer surface. So remember to choose well. Households with animal pets, such as dogs or cats that like to chew should avoid rugs with a looped pile. No matter how fabulous they look.

A rare and exquisite art deco Leleu rug from Doris Leslie Blau

Lunar Stripe Rug

Stark Carpet

Starkcarpet.com

A traditional carpet by Laura Ashley, via AllAboutYou.com

Chatham runner in azure and New Hadley runner in mandarin, www.rogeroates.com

Courtesy of Good Housekeeping, via Allaboutyou.com

When you need to make a graphic statement, look no further than a dramatic black and white rug

via therugboutique.com

The ‘layered carpet look”: A Darryl Carter and was published in Elle Decor

I’m dreaming of a White Kitchen …

Gwyneth Paltrow’s New York Kitchen. Vogue Photo, via Hooked on Houses

This year, House Beautiful declared the kitchen as “America’s New Living Room”, and I think that’s an accurate statement. The kitchen is where we gather with our friends and families, and share our “joie de vivre” while we savor its special moments. Here’s a few white kitchen ideas that will make you dream in living color.

Minimalist cabinets, modern furniture, traditional ceiling & lighting,

classic herringbone floors equals Chic, Chic, Chic

Instantly update your modernist status with these clean lines, white orchards,
and these bigger than life light fixtures.

The small black touches throughout this space certainly add to the beauty of this minimalist kitchen.
The look is clean, yet it’s by no means frigid.

This kitchen tends to remind me of watching a futuristic movie with no end on site.

Speaking of futuristic kitchens…

The many textures seen here certainly shake things up, and break up the continuance of the white palette. The metal table is a sight to behold

Love the Eames chairs. They add a firm structure and stability to a space otherwise not very memorable

Photos via Minimalisti.com

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