Sequel Weblog
Category: Furnishings & Decorative Arts
I found some beautiful wood pieces this weekend that have been lovingly restored. This table was made in Japan from American woods, but mysteriously also has a Hawaiian label on it. The lines are simple, but it has intricate inlay and a beautiful birds eye maple center square.
This delicate pattern is engraved along the outer edge of the table top...
And, I picked up this vintage modern Lane coffee table. The contrasting wood colors and shiny metal leg caps make it gleam....
Yesterday I attended the High Point Furniture Market and I had a blast! It was so much fun seeing the latest and greatest designs on the market. Here were some of my favorite finds....
The name is accurate...
lots of antiques with an industrial feel...
A creepy display of old lab and medical equipment in the basement of Bobo...
Upstairs chic vignettes..
Over at Four Hands, beautiful lighting from around the world...
This little turquoise cabinet was speaking to me...
My favorite booth was the Natural Curiosities booth which had gorgeous prints of vintage illustrations. They're printed on thick creamy paper, given torn edges and hand worked/stained to have a vintage feel. Pictures do not do this booth justice...
The center of the Natural Curiosities booth was a long table of sparkling gems....
Forgot the name of this booth, but they had gorgeous vintage mirror pieces, like these lights...
And, this was part of Bungalow 5's fun display....
I'm contemplating a quick trip back to the market on Sunday. There is so much yet to be seen!
Wow - I've never before seen a Le Corbusier chair that wasn't covered in leather. I am loving this fresh fabric look from I.D. Chicago. It's light, fluffy, and soft; reminiscent of a cloud. It also has a more relaxed and casual vibe than the popular boxy leather ones. This room is lovely in every way. That tribal rug, the earthy tones, those huge windows...swoon.
If you keep up with design blogs, then you probably know about the popularity of wall decals by now. Blik makes a lot of great ones: chandeliers, flowers, faux bookshelves, birds, bamboo, fantasy scenes. However, I did not know that you can have the words of your choice, be it a poem, book excerpt, or lyrics, created into a custom wall graphic to the exact size, and color, that you need. I really like this idea and this would be much easier than stenciling. Apparently it is where Blik got their start. Check it out on the Prose section of Blik's site.
These pictures are from their site...
(love the Jack Kerouac quote!)
And, this is something I tore out of a magazine a long time ago (not sure which one, maybe the UK version of Elle Decor)....
Hudson Furniture Inc. makes the most beautiful wood furniture that accentuates the natural forms of trees and the natural grain of wood. Their wood is domestically sourced from either salvaged trees or wind/storm damaged trees. None of the woods they use are harvested from old growth forest.
While everything that they make is gorgeous, my favorites are the...
KNIGHT BASE TABLE
ENGLISH WINDSOR
WHITE COFFEE TABLE
BIRCH COFFEE TABLE
PLEXI CONSOLE
and, the CLARO WALNUT BED #1
Per their website, "They're also New York's only repository for legally harvested petrified wood. Petrified wood, having the visual characteristics of wood but the feel of stone, represents a contemporary fusion of the two original materials into a new compelling organic interior accessory. " These stools/tables they make from petrified wood are quite amazing and have a fantasy forest feel...
They also make some interesting chandeliers, like this super sexy one called the LOLA
and this free form one adorned with swarovski crystals
Unfortunately, as my grandmother once told me, I have champagne tastes and a beer budget, so I won't be swinging for one of these anytime soon. However, I am trying to find out what it would take to make something similar to the dining tables using my local resources. From the people I've asked about it thus far, in theory, I would need to find a sawmill, see if they have any large trees that are the right types, and then have them cut it for me. I'd then need to have a furniture maker sand, finish, assemble, etc., and hope for the best. If I give it a go, I'll let you know. Or, if you have any experience with this type of thing, please share. Thanks!
I just found out about ABC Carpet & Home in NYC after it was mentioned yesterday on the Apartment Therapy NYC blog. This store not only has style, it is also very focused on environmentally and socially responsible products and programs. It's a great role model for Sequel. Hope I can visit NYC soon and see it in person! These pics are from their website...
I just discovered these scandinavian wool rugs and love them! I purchased two small ones last weekend and put them in my kitchen. They really have added a lot of coziness and bohemian flair to the room.
I did a bit of research on them and found out they were very popular back in the 60s and 70s. A lot of people used them as wall hangings. And, their roots date back as far as the 15th century, when scandinavian fisherman and hunters wore them rather than furs (that was nice of them). They've even been used as ceremonial wedding rugs! They come in a lot of different colors, sizes, and patterns.
These images are from Classic Modern in the UK.
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