Weird. Scary. Cool. Delightful.

The wonderful online antiques resource 1stdibs always brings me joy.  Whether I'm salivating over pristine English furniture or Aubusson carpets, I always have a great time on the site.  

But sometimes the joy comes from gawking at the unusual pieces that catch my attention and make me smile wide.  

Animal vertebrae.  It's a desk lamp! 

Huge lucite wardrobe chest.  Put your things away, but never lose sight of them.

Circus banner from 1940s.  A five-legged horse?!?

Life-size monkey sculpture in welded steel.  A terrifying conversation piece.  

Educational chart of crochet techniques.  A set of 7.

Pair of Michelin Men. Ummm, these are so creepy, they're cool.

Prosthetic hand from the late 19th century.  Leather glove included, because who wants a naked prosthetic hand?   

Delight yourself sometime by browsing the 'Other Categories' section of the site.  1stdibs presents more than 1,200 dealers' wares.  Many of these weird wares get me thinking of a room that I want to design around one item.  For example, how awesome would it be to have that huge metal monkey standing in the center of a foyer, greeting homeowners and freaking out guests.  Love it!

Cheers,
Whitney

TONIGHT: Design Night on Carnegie Hill

If you're in the NYC area tonight, make your way uptown to the Design Night on Carnegie Hill, hosted by a grouping of upper Madison Avenue antique & décor shops. 

Dealers will be keeping their doors open late for a community night of shopping, socializing and admiring their truly spectacular home décor and fine antiques.  I'll be at Flessas Design most of the night, so please come stop by to browse, shop, have a glass of wine and mingle.  Also participating are Good Design, Buck House, Gerald Bland, Carnegie Hill Antiques and Linda Horn.  See you there!

Cheers,
Whitney

The Only Question

The only question is... Where would you put it?

In the bedroom?
As a showstopper in the entry?
In the living room?
Across from your home office desk?

The possibilities are endless.  I love this chair.  LOVE this chair.  It's a campaign-style armchair designed by Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen. Brushed steel frame with black leather seat, back, and armrests.  Finished with solid bronze paw feet and bronze finials on arm and back rests. 

This thing is SO haute.  If you're in the NYC area, see at Flessas Design on Madison Ave in the 90s.  It is divine in person.  Trust.
Cheers,
Whitney

Moves Like Jagger



"Jagger 1968" Diamond Dust Screen Print by Russell Young

Edition of 7. This hand-pulled acrylic paint and enamel screen print with diamond dust on linen.

ACTUAL diamond dust is covering the print image.  Amazing.  The work is signed on verso.  This large piece (5 feet by 4 feet) currently hangs in the Decoratum gallery in London.  There you can purchase the piece for its asking price of $32,500.   Hit me up if you're interested and we can arrange acquisition.  It would be such a fabulous conversation piece, no?

Cheers,

Whitney