4.17.2009

"S" oh Yes!

Every space needs a little helping of mid century modern. What better than one of my personal faves designed in 1960 by Verner Panton? My casa is equipped with a crisp white set of 4, tucked neatly under a chiseled, chipped and hefty walnut table.
Don't be afraid. Maybe just a little dash of mod and whatever else you can round up. Designed without being, "designed." Perfect.Mini "S" oh Yes! Try as the kiddies may the first single-form injection-moulded plastic chairs are virtually indestructible. Trust me, I can vouch for them. Candy colors without any cavities.Juxtaposition. A rule to design by. An otherwise traditional, turned legged, carrera marble table paired with surprising seating. Fresh. Fun. Thought provoking.
Panton in the parish. I would rise and shine at the crack of dawn (no snooze, I promise) each and every Sunday if I could attend St. Bartholomew's in Eastern Bohemia. Rough cut crystal chandeliers, layered antique rugs and Eames moulded fiberglass chair at the alter. Amen.

The occasional "S" adding a bold punch of color.

Photo courtesy of Living Etc.

Spring has officially sprung. Lucky for you the "S" is an all-weather chair. A Danish designer with modern sensibility.

Verner Panton (13 February 1926 – 5 September 1998)
Butt, why not? I couldn't resist sharing a 20th Century reproduction.
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4.03.2009

International Antiquing...

The illusion of evolution is the key to creating space with interest and depth . Rooms spattered with antiques perhaps collected from travels domestically and abroad. Inherited from fabulous estates. But purchased online? Absolutely! 1st Dibs features more antiques and more dealers from more cities.

No frequent flyer miles required to purchase these Asian modern chairs in Chicago...

No windy city, all sunshine for these lacquered chairs in Chi-town...

No Texas barbecue consumed while shopping for these Italian high back chairs in Houston...


Not a single celebrity sighting to contend with while buying this pair of mercury glass lamps in LA...

American dollars accepted in exchange for this pretty Parisian chandelier... Unfortunately, a trip to la tour Eiffel not included.



Subway rats side-stepped to score this sculptural chair in NYC...

An amazing architectural relic from London without a passport approved by Her Majesty...A matching set of 6 lucite chairs from Miami without any spf...


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