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There are always many ‘Oh, Wow’ moments at the annual Salon Art + Design fair and the Duchess armchair, crafted in 2022 by Swiss designer Mattia Bonetti, certainly ranks among them. This gorgeous chair exemplifies Bonetti’s distinctive fusion of traditional and contemporary design elements. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century French furniture forms, the armchair exudes a regal and commanding presence. Continue reading Eye On Design: Mattia Bonetti, Duchess Armchair
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The Adda Dolce model sofa is, in essence, a stylistic impersonation of the idea of femininity – and the supporting arguments are many. The voluptuous shape, the perfect curves, the delicious pink color complemented by the botanical-referencing textile print, subtly wavy and elegant, would be just a few of them.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Adda Dolce Grande Sofa By Vladila
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Paolo Buffa (1903 – 1970) was an Italian architect and designer best known for his designs of mid-century furniture. Characterized by a melding of tradition and modernity, he used a combination of low-profile, rectilinear, and hardwood forms to produce his most classic pieces. This pair of Rose-colored Velvet Upholstered Armchairs from the 1960s are examples of his dedication to superior craftsmanship.
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Toiletpaper Paradise Installation View (All Photos By Gail)
Toiletpaper Paradise was an amazing, interactive art exhibit installed in the gallery at Cadillac House in Soho, NYC from February 9th to April 12th, 2017. The brains behind this fab happening are artist Maurizio Cattelan (whom you have read about previously on this rad blog) and his photographer partner Pierpaolo Ferrari. The exhibit, which was a surrealist wet dream of an apartment comprised of four rooms, was sponsored by creative media agency Visionaire and based on the duo’s image-heavy art publication, Toiletpaper Magazine.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Snake Upholstered Sofa and Chair By Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari
Frankenstein Chair with Art By Paul Karslake, Manufactured by Wish Interiors.
