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Eye On Design: Mt. Curve Seating From bnf Studios

bnf mt curve seating booth photo by gail worley
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If your space is feeling a little too square, it’s time to embrace the curve — specifically, the Mt. Curve. Designed by the ever-imaginative minds at bnf Studio, the Mt. Curve seating collection is here to swoop, cradle, and steal the spotlight with its bold silhouettes and juicy color palette.
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The Secret To Styling Your Velvet Sofa

green sofa in the living room
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Sometimes, upgrading your home’s style calls for big changes—like painting entire rooms or embarking on full renovations. But other times, a transformation can be as simple as replacing your old sofa.

Start by arranging for the quality furniture removal of that worn-out piece and reimagine what could take its place. You might be surprised at how much a single furniture swap can refresh a space—especially when you opt for a design-forward choice like the velvet sofa.
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Eye On Design: Club Chairs By Paul László

donzella booth installation view photo by gail worley
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Paul László  ( February 6th, 1900 –  March 27th, 1993) was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses, but in the 1960s he largely shifted his focus to the design of retail and commercial interiors. This pair of side chars from 1947, spotted in the Donzella booth at the 2022 Salon Art + Design are an excellent example of his design aesthetic

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Eye On Design: Paris Opera Coat By Paul Poiret

paris opera coat photo by gail worley
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In 1903, French couturier Paul Poiret made his first loose dress with hints of the kimono shape, and by 1906 he had presented his first collection to be worn without a corset. Poiret’s self-confessed lack of sewing skills pushed him to experiment  with sculpting fluid garments directly on the body. Continue reading Eye On Design: Paris Opera Coat By Paul Poiret

Eye On Design: Red Tufted Geometric Armchair By Kimbel and Cabus

red tufted chair kimbel and cabus photo by gail worley
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Over the course of their nearly twenty-year partnership, Anton Kimbel (1822–1895) and Joseph Cabus (1824–1898) developed one of New York City’s leading furniture and decorating firms. Sons of German and French cabinetmaking families, they defined a new take on Modern Gothic design, a style that originated in Britain and was embraced by a growing middle class in the post–Civil War United States.

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