new book: Jaime Parladé "Decoracion"by Ediciones El Viso"This is a generously illustrated, large-format book by the renowned Spanish interior designer Jaime Parladé, who began his career in Marbella with the decoration of the Hotel Guadalmina in 1958. That project singled him out as one of the principal designers of interiors in the city, where he decorated the houses of numerous families and prominent figures in the social, aristocratic and intellectual circles of Marbella and its coastline. Jaime Parladé has also worked in Corfu, Marrakesh, Miami, Gstaad and Connecticut, among other places. His great talent lies in his ability to mix styles, but what is most stiking is the quality of his work and its level of comfort, meaning that all his interiors are attractive and welcoming from the moment we step into them. Jaime Parladé's favourite creations are those for country houses as well as the remodelling projects he has undertaken of residences in Madrid, Ciudad Real and Toledo. Illustrated with images by well-known photographers, this book offers a tour of some of these houses." photography by Ricardo Labouglemore info here..--------------- new book: Jaime Parlad é "Decoracion" by Ediciones El Viso "This is a generously illustrated, large-format book by the renow... Read more » 11:04 PM
Design and Decoration The Alan Moss Collection October 7 2014 at Wright Focusing on quality, Alan Moss has an eye for not only those rare high points of 20th century design, but also for those objects which represent over a century of decorative evolution. — Brent Lewis, Director, Wright "Alan Moss, a fixture of New York City for over forty years, has been among the city’s important dealers since the very beginning of the 20th century market. Alan’s eponymous shop has long been frequented by interior designers, celebrities and design aficionados. “Focusing on quality, Alan Moss has an eye for not only those rare high points of 20th century design, but also for those objects which represent over a century of decorative evolution,” notes Brent Lewis, Director of Wright’s New York location. “Whether it is the style of Paul Poiret, the substance of Donald Deskey or the surrealism of Piero Fornasetti, Alan’s inclusive and eclectic taste has long influenced, and in many cases defined, the market for 20th century decorative art and design.” Comprised of nearly 300 lots, Design and Decoration: The Alan Moss Collection attests to Moss’s deep appreciation for quality, workmanship, material, finish, and ultimately, decoration. Outstanding examples of early modernism are presented alongside midcentury & postwar designs, including works by Gio Ponti, Donald Deskey, Georges Jouve, Karl Springer and Jacques Adnet, among others. " (text taken from Wright)Carl Auböck table lamps, pair Austria, 1949 brass, bamboo, linenEstimate: $3,000–5,000 These table lamps feature a tilting base that allows the user to adjust the angle.Jean Perzel table lamp France, 1929 lacquered brass, frosted glassestimated 2,000-3,000 Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron chairs, pair estimate: $5,000–7,000Jacques Adnet armchair from S.S. Île de France France, c. 1950 saddle-stitched leather, enameled steel, brass Go to Wright here.------------------ Design and Decoration The Alan Moss Collection October 7 2014 at Wright Focusing on quality, Alan Moss has an eye for not only those... Read more » 7:31 AM
new works by Jason Koharik debuting at Parachute Market, Los Angeles, Sept 20-21"Making the lamps are to me making a sculpture. I cannot "mass produce" them, nor do I want to." - Jason Koharik (here)Jason Koharik, of Collected by will be showing new works at this weekend's Parachute Market! Go here for all the info on this weekend's event. See you there! - David John "Jason Koharik was born and raised in Bedford Ohio. And is now a working artist and designer based in Los Angeles, California. From a small studio in Echo Park and working from a timeless method, he has designed and handcrafted a sophisticated line of lighting and furniture. His work is inspired by the fluid beauty and natural forms of the Art Nouveau period, as well as an effort to create a unique silhouette that becomes an anomaly in an interior. Each piece takes on a one-of-a-kind quality. Working with natural materials such as wood, steel, brass and leather he finds a balance between furniture and sculpture. In addition to his own designs, Jason Koharik is also a collector of interesting and rare vintage furniture and lighting. Pieces which he often transforms, with his own unique upholstery, hand stitched leather,metal and wood working skills, to create a piece of furniture which stands alone. Jason Koharik is a self taught artist and craftsman whose methods and work are always evolving. " She always lives at the seas, Once in my mind, in my dream And she sees every day more like cubes Says we don't see the signs that we use Just look, see the signs that we use And you'll see every day more like a cube." (nick mulvey, april)Deluge Chandelier. Seventeen 3 sided solid brass cubes cascading from a center brass canopy.Calve Geo Pendant.A solid brass race track ovel around a plunging geo glass form. Six brass and porceline candleabra sockets with two drop stem brass canopies. Read a past interview with Jason Koharik here.--------------- new works by Jason Koharik debuting at Parachute Market , Los Angeles, Sept 20-21 "Making the lamps are to me making a sculpture. I c... Read more » 8:55 PM