Reimagine your interiors with a blast from the past Image Gallery
Classic Robert Allen prints from 18th-century motifs to timeless Ralph Lauren statement mirrors, we've got the best from all of your local makers.
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1/9Chesney’s reproduces the late British architect Sir Edwin Lutyen’s classic mantels with the Lutyens No. 3. The mantel features classical white marble inlaid with Bruxelles Noir marble. The result: an unusual design that makes a subtle yet powerful statement. $9,520, Chesney’s, D&D, 646-840-0609, chesneys.com.Chesney’s reproduces the late British architect Sir Edwin Lutyen’s classic mantels with the Lutyens No. 3. The mantel features classical white marble inlaid with Bruxelles Noir marble. The result: an unusual design that makes a subtle yet powerful statement. $9,520, Chesney’s, D&D, 646-840-0609, chesneys.com.
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2/9A traditional Eastern silhouette is given a bold, colorful twist in Thibaut’s new South Seas wallpaper and fabric (shown here in turquoise). The bright pop of color accentuates walls and furniture, while the delightful pattern adds charm and elegance to a room. $48 per single roll of wallpaper, $98 per yard of fabric, Thibaut, Newark, NJ, 973-643-1118, thibautdesign.com.A traditional Eastern silhouette is given a bold, colorful twist in Thibaut’s new South Seas wallpaper and fabric (shown here in turquoise). The bright pop of color accentuates walls and furniture, while the delightful pattern adds charm and elegance to a room. $48 per single roll of wallpaper, $98 per yard of fabric, Thibaut, Newark, NJ, 973-643-1118, thibautdesign.com.
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3/9The Breche d’Alep marble top is original to this circa-1760 French Louis XV Bombe commode. Made with kingwood and tulipwood marquetry veneers, the piece captures the majestic beauty of the 18th century. $32,000, George Subkoff Antiques, Westport, 203-227-3515, subkoffantiques.com.The Breche d’Alep marble top is original to this circa-1760 French Louis XV Bombe commode. Made with kingwood and tulipwood marquetry veneers, the piece captures the majestic beauty of the 18th century. $32,000, George Subkoff Antiques, Westport, 203-227-3515, subkoffantiques.com.
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4/9Robert Allen’s Williamsburg Classics III collection catches the eye with bold colors and stunning prints. The punchy blend of reds, pinks and greens in the floral Kingsmill fabric (shown here in Colonial) enlivens this classic 18th-century motif. $38.95 per yard, Robert Allen Design, through DesignSourceCT, Hartford, 860-951-3145, designsourcect.com, robertallendesign.com.Robert Allen’s Williamsburg Classics III collection catches the eye with bold colors and stunning prints. The punchy blend of reds, pinks and greens in the floral Kingsmill fabric (shown here in Colonial) enlivens this classic 18th-century motif. $38.95 per yard, Robert Allen Design, through DesignSourceCT, Hartford, 860-951-3145, designsourcect.com, robertallendesign.com.
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5/9Thos. Moser’s Wing chair makes an intentional statement with its solid cherry armrests and sophisticated silhouette. Tracing its lineage back to the Queen Anne style, this design brings new relevance to an old form. $3,700 for chair, $1,000 for footrest, Thos. Moser, Greenwich, 203-661-7278, NYC 212-753-7005, thosmoser.com.Thos. Moser’s Wing chair makes an intentional statement with its solid cherry armrests and sophisticated silhouette. Tracing its lineage back to the Queen Anne style, this design brings new relevance to an old form. $3,700 for chair, $1,000 for footrest, Thos. Moser, Greenwich, 203-661-7278, NYC 212-753-7005, thosmoser.com.
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6/9photograph by Mary Harold PhotographyConnecticut-based painter Donna von Holdt’s Pear I, created in oil, gilt and encaustic, is reminiscent of traditional still-life paintings. The neutral colors of the design are true-to-life, making this a delicious addition to your home. $3,900, 40-by-30-inches, Olley Court, Ridgefield, 203-438-1270, olleycourt.com, donnavonholdt.com.photograph by Mary Harold PhotographyConnecticut-based painter Donna von Holdt’s Pear I, created in oil, gilt and encaustic, is reminiscent of traditional still-life paintings. The neutral colors of the design are true-to-life, making this a delicious addition to your home. $3,900, 40-by-30-inches, Olley Court, Ridgefield, 203-438-1270, olleycourt.com, donnavonholdt.com.
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7/9The Federalist sheds light on traditional beauty with the Queen Anne-style ceiling mount lantern. Made of serpentine glass and cast brass, the fixture illuminates your home with an air of timelessness and elegance. $1,194 (9.5-by-12.25-by-12.25-inches), The Federalist, Greenwich, 203-625-4727, thefederalistonline.com.The Federalist sheds light on traditional beauty with the Queen Anne-style ceiling mount lantern. Made of serpentine glass and cast brass, the fixture illuminates your home with an air of timelessness and elegance. $1,194 (9.5-by-12.25-by-12.25-inches), The Federalist, Greenwich, 203-625-4727, thefederalistonline.com.
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8/9Left to right: Interiors: The Romance of Design (Monacelli Press, 2013) by Suzanne Tucker features photographs of Tucker’s creative designs in exquisite homes from around the world. $65, monacellipress.com. The Pretty and Proper Living Room (Fox Hall Press, 2013) by Holly Holden reveals the Connecticut designer’s secrets in creating classic, elegantly designed interiors. $55, prettyandproper.com.Baccarat 1764: Two Hundred and Fifty Years (Rizzoli, 2013), by Murray Moss and Laurence Benaim, depicts beautiful photographs and drawings of crystal creations throughout the years. $85, rizzoliusa.com. Fashion Jewellery: Made in Italy (Antique Collectors’ Club, 2013), by Deanna Farneti Cera, surveys Italian jewelry over the last 100 years. $85, antiquecollectorsclub.com.Left to right: Interiors: The Romance of Design (Monacelli Press, 2013) by Suzanne Tucker features photographs of Tucker’s creative designs in exquisite homes from around the world. $65, monacellipress.com. The Pretty and Proper Living Room (Fox Hall Press, 2013) by Holly Holden reveals the Connecticut designer’s secrets in creating classic, elegantly designed interiors. $55, prettyandproper.com.Baccarat 1764: Two Hundred and Fifty Years (Rizzoli, 2013), by Murray Moss and Laurence Benaim, depicts beautiful photographs and drawings of crystal creations throughout the years. $85, rizzoliusa.com. Fashion Jewellery: Made in Italy (Antique Collectors’ Club, 2013), by Deanna Farneti Cera, surveys Italian jewelry over the last 100 years. $85, antiquecollectorsclub.com.
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9/9Reflect on the beauty of your interiors with Ralph Lauren Home’s One Fifth mirror in new gold finish. The carved foliate rose trellis framing makes looking at the mirror as nice as looking into it. $8,685, Ralph Lauren Home, Greenwich, 203-869-2054, D&D, 212-583-2200, ralphlaurenhome.com.Reflect on the beauty of your interiors with Ralph Lauren Home’s One Fifth mirror in new gold finish. The carved foliate rose trellis framing makes looking at the mirror as nice as looking into it. $8,685, Ralph Lauren Home, Greenwich, 203-869-2054, D&D, 212-583-2200, ralphlaurenhome.com.
This article appears in the November 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
