Collectible, the international fair devoted to contemporary collectible design is currently unfolding in Brussels before heading to New York in September. Being held for the ninth time, the show brings together the […]
A Diversion into Design
An Artful Auction at Artcurial of Musical Chairs
Paris, France —It is one of the most essential objects of our day, the humble chair for sitting, reading, writing, eating, lounging, the list is endless. And next March 4th, the Parisian […]
The Marvels of Marble
Paris, France — Marble. A material that has fascinated since Antiquity. Marble, re-crystalliized rocks from the depths of the Earth. Marble is formed when limestone or dolomite rocks composed of calcium magnesium […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Ware Find: Balloon Dog Decors
Paris, France — It is one of those great concept stores, nestled onto the Avenue George V in Paris. The Legacy Store is home to unique perfumes, unusual watches that beckon collectors, […]
An Architectural Atmosphere
Paris, France — Pigments and chalk, bamboo and silk thread. It is a world of simplicity in earth tones. A world of calm evoking a life force of sorts. This world is […]
Lacquer, the Luminous
Paris, France — The wondrous world of natural lacquer is unfolding on the Left Bank of the Seine at the Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval. Beautiful pieces of hand-crafted jewelry, objects and furniture invite […]
Critic’s Choice: Adventuring into the Alienated
Paris, France —A desk transformed into an underwater world. Bright lights big city bedside tables. A fine fabric-filled gazebo. Two contemporary art exhibitions are being played out at the Mobilier national blending […]
Moments in Time: Mach 2 Time
It was back in 2000 that Federico Restrepo dreamed up a watch design while he was flying at twice the speed of sound, that is to say at Mach 2 speed on […]
Critic’s Choice: The Purity of Prouvé
Paris, France — Architect, engineer, builder and designer, Jean Prouvé conceived practical and elegant furniture that aimed to combine art and industry. He was guided by the principle that “there is no […]
Moments in Time: The Reverso 1931 Café Time
New York, New York — Two icons of Art Deco design joined forces last November 1st: New York City and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso timepiece. The timepiece was created in 1931 and much of […]
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