New in Shop: A rosewood by any other name

The guys have a very definitive eye, and know exactly what they like. I love popping by the shop and seeing pieces from disparate sources, come together under their collective aesthetic. They have a real respect for wood, and know how to bring it back to life. Vintage rosewood, in particular, often makes an appearance in the collection. By pure coincidence, these pieces came together on the floor. Rosewood case goods? Yes, more please...

Danish glass & rosewood cabinet (pair), c.1970's. Look at those curves! No hard angles here.



And by contrast, a pair Danish rosewood chests. c.1960's, fully restored. Serious and substantial.







And here's a lesson in How to get your Don Draper on 101. Floating rosewood credenza on chrome base. c.1960's, Canada.


photos: Antoinette Celes

New in Shop: A rosewood by any other name

New in Shop: Smoke gets in your eyes...

By pure coincidence, both these new pieces take on smoky connotations in both look and name, respectively. I love a good play on words.

Pair of smoked glass Stemlite Lamps - possibly the sexiest pair of lighting within a 20-mile radius. So smoky and glossy, it makes the mind wander... c.1960's >> more info







Hans Wegner Cigar Chair - another Danish classic to sink into --although cigar not included. So warm & cozy. Beautifully restored teak & oak frame, reupholstered in the softest, pale grey Maharam felt. c.1950's >> more info





photos: Antoinette Celes

New in Shop: Smoke gets in your eyes...

New in Shop: Widdicomb Dresser

The guys outdid themselves with the restoration of this c.1940's Widdicomb dresser. Completely restored & refinished in a Salzburg blue lacquer paired with a stained mahogany in bittersweet chocolate. The light shining off the finish is just gorgeous, with all that brass hardware standing at attention --reminiscent of a vintage military coat. Stunning isn't it? (More info in our 1stdibs shop)









photos: Antoinette Celes

New in Shop: Widdicomb Dresser

The Daily Jhuzz

Sharing is caring. Some of the lovely furnishing & decor displays around the shop. Brass, white ceramic and Danish teak are the right costume for the day..

The Daily Jhuzz: Danish Peter Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Credenza, Brass Stiffel Lamps, C. Jere brass bird wall display, and mama & baby owls, white ceramic compotes, and Italian marble fruit.











photos: Antoinette Celes

The Daily Jhuzz

Design crush: Kelly Wearstler

As a child reared on tv, I find the lack of it at home is generally a godsend -- but hey, that's what the internet is for, huh? I usually miss out on the latest pop-culture shows, unless a friend updates me on "who's in, or who's out," or I catch a Dancing with the Stars bonding-marathon with my mom. When Top Design came out, I missed the boat on the drama, why so-and-so is always juxtaposing seating at an angle to the area rugs, and so on.... So you see, I was robbed of the weekly going ons of Top Design judge, Kelly Wearstler, and her high fashion ensembles.

During a bout of web surfing on saint verde digest, I came upon Ms. Wearstler's website, and was blown away at all the dramatic, interior stylings -- most especially the residential projects. Over the top, yes, but there's definitely a clear voice talking here. I find it beautifully comes together. It's like a big, bubbly stew: equal parts 70's and art deco, a unique dash of The Fountainhead meets neoclassicism (I know!), pinch of Cy Twombly, a long walk on the beach, some Mid-Century Modern, and a healthy helping of Hollywood glam. Whew, an interesting mix of ingredients, but it works.














Photos via kwid.com

If I could play house, I think these pieces would fit in nicely...


Milo Baughman Chrome Benches


Asian Modern Lacquered Console Table


Arthur Court Dining Table


Dorothy Draper Chairs (newly upholstered in turquoise ostrich leather)

Design crush: Kelly Wearstler

This is a Man's World

"But it would be nothing without a woman, or a girl...." I don't know why, but for some reason James Brown's lyrics ran through my head upon first view of Edward Leida's home posted on The Selby. It's like a lion's den meets a sleek, Italian mid-century man cave.

Maybe it's Leida's assured pose, or the wood paneling, or those metal accents... or all that luscious leather. Yes, yes.. that buttery leather spread on toast. Reminds me of our Contour and Chieftain chairs, in all their wood and camel-colored glory. I'll take a nightcap and a good read, please...


Gorgeous Barcelona Day Bed (it's refreshing to see this in brown leather) and Arteluce Triennale lamp.


Where's my cashmere blanket?




Love the pop of the Panton Cone chair in a sharp kelly green.


Beautiful wood grain and libations -- always a nice pairing.


This aerodynamic lighting looks warm and inviting. Edward Leida home photos via Todd Selby / The Selby.

Chairs to curl up in... aka "The warm leather hug."

Vladimir Kagan Contour Chair (1953). Click pic to view details on our site.


Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Chair (c. 1960's). Click pic to view details on our site.


And here's a heady glass of circa 60's James Brown.

This is a Man's World

I've got a crush on you....

A sofa crush that is. Years ago I was flipping through an interior design mag (unfortunately I cannot, for the life of me, remember which issue), and came across an wonderful, minimally decorated home, filled with curves, graphic lines and lots of color. The singular element that burned in my brain, was this amazing side chair set off, near a landing, carved out as a reading nook. It looked so cozy, that chair, all rounded-square lines, and in a bright, kelly green upholstery. Instantly I fell in love, and had to know who, and what, was this chair. My squinty eyes scoured the fine print, and finally I spy the credits, "Vintage Chicklet side chair." My little design heart swelled from my crush, and I vowed one day, "I will find you Chicklet sofa, chair, whatever...."

Flash-forward to now. I recently stopped by Monument, but had rushed by the display window with nary a glance. Taking some photos around the shop, my beady, little eyes spied some very familiar rounded curves near the window. Kind of like 70's mod cartoonish curves, like a wide, toothy grin... My heart skipped a beat, when I saw it was, in fact, an all-kinds-of-gorgeous Chicklet sofa, newly reupholstered in a beautiful, soft green heathered cotton. It was like a bamboo garden landed in our window, and turned itself into a sofa. Okay... I know, I know.. you say it's just a sofa, but can't a girl have an inanimate crush around here?

Alright I'll stop babbling... pictures at last! Stop by Monument and visit my baby. Seriously.

Newly reupholstered Chicklet Sofa designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller. circa 1976. Check our site for more info here.






p.s. Don't you love the drama of that antelope?

photos: Antoinette Celes

I've got a crush on you....

Ah, this chair is just right...

We'd like to think that Goldilocks would be hard-pressed to choose from any of these lovely chair offerings. How can one resist sitting back with a good read, some tea or conversation (aka gossip) in one of these beauties? I could spend all day caressing these arm rests!


(l-r) Red chair - Danish, c. 1950's, oak frame with teak arms in red wool; Grey chair - Alf Svennson for Dux furniture, made in Denmark, c. 1960's, walnut frame in gray Maharam wool (more details on 1st dibs here); Teal chair - Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture, made in USA, c. 1950's, walnut frame in teal wool. *Note: all chairs refinished and reupholstered.


Gratuitous angle shot!


More red chair madness. Goldilocks vs. Red Riding Hood you think?


Elbows & knees please....


photos: Antoinette Celes

Ah, this chair is just right...

Jens Risom in the house!

Jens Risom Armchair and Ottoman
USA, 1950
Very rare Jens Risom design over sized armchair with matching ottoman, newly upholstered in Maharam wool fabric. Ottoman 15"in.High x 33"in.Diameter.

Available on 1st Dibs here

Jens Risom in the house!