Four Hands Best of Show | October 2014

COME SEE TRENDS TAKE SHAPE High Point Market | Best of Show | October 2014

JUST LOOK INSIDE We contemplate the nature of each material —

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where it came from and where it can go — always looking to tell a new style story. At High Point, we

Whether you missed High Point or made the

transformed our space from top-to-bottom to tell

scene, you can walk through our virtual showroom

our story to you.

This market, we played with entertaining trends.

We took delight in the details. And we brought upholstery up a level, too. With the launch of our

anytime to see the settings, recall the pieces that caught your eye, and get inspired all over again.

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Theory collection along with more than 500 new pieces, High Point may have been our biggest story, yet.

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We invite you to channel creative rebellion and

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take creative leaps with us — all the way into a bold

product details, pricing, availability, or to place

new year. As we share our top picks from High

an order at Four Hands Marketplace.

Point, we hope you’ll find all the inspiration you need, right here.

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WE LOVE CREATING FURNISHINGS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE MODERN LIFE. AS OUR THOUGHTS TURN TO CELEBRATION, WE BRING YOU FRESH PIECES THAT ENCOURAGE GATHERING AND ENTERTAINING — WITH A NEW EMPHASIS ON ENJOYMENT FOR HOSTS AND GUESTS ALIKE.

ENTERTAINING TRENDS

Indulge in the style of a deco-inspired hotel, including storage niceties any barkeep would appreciate.

Go industrial with a clean-lined, antique pewter cart dressed up with glass and marble shelves.

Soft curves and repeated, rounded lines get edgy with an accent on the gunmetal, tone-on-tone finish.

COLES BAR CART IASR-004

BELLOT BAR CART IASR-003

TEAGUE OVAL BAR CART IASR-005

Inspired by a pommel horse found in an old American gym, this leather bench generously seats two to four at any get-together.

Add a little swivel with a table right-sized to hold a drink or three — wherever you want to be.

A perfect side table or cart in elegant, antique brass with a pert curved handle like the pinky of a lady drinking tea.

GILES COUNTER BENCH CIRD-V1

QUINCY SIDE TABLE IASR-002

MARLOW BAR CART IMAR-49-BRS

NEW STYLE STORIES CAN EMERGE FROM EACH AND EVERY DETAIL OF DESIGN. THIS FALL, WE TOOK A FRESH LOOK AT SHAPES AND MATERIALS — FROM TOP-TO-BOTTOM AND FRONT-TO-BACK. THE RESULTS ARE DOWNRIGHT DELIGHTFUL.

DELIGHT IN THE DETAILS

Tambour doors and mid-century modern styling come together in a cabinet of reclaimed wood, iron, and bluestone.

Dark wood tones of weathered umber make a standout statement and add masculine appeal to an ultra-feminine shape.

TREMONT KITCHEN ISLAND CIMP-7G-BP

LUCA 3 DRAWER SIDEBOARD CIMP-B32-WUM

Simple lines celebrate negative space with the glamour of sparkling glass and antiqued brass.

GEOMETRIC COFFEE TABLE IMAR-54-BRS

Rustic meets modern with the warmth of weathered driftwood and a spare, black iron base.

Uniquely distressed concrete pairs with a Parsonsstyle base to balance strength and airy stature.

LORIE DINING TABLE VBNA-T313

CONCRETE & CHROME COFFEE TABLE VCNS-F011

Oxidized iron is floated over a spare, geometric base in 84” and 114” lengths just right for dining.

Dining takes on a new angle with Bina’s reclaimed “cruzeta” wood legs and a striking concrete top.

ROMAN 84” DINING TABLE UWES-026

JIMI DINING TABLE VBNA-T278

WHEN IT COMES TO UPHOLSTERY, COMFORT BEGINS WITH CONSTRUCTION — FROM FRAME TO FOAM, TO THE FUNCTIONALITY THAT ADDS A LITTLE EXTRA. WE HONED THESE PIECES WITH THE PERFECT SCALE, FLEXIBILITY, AND STYLE TO MAKE UPHOLSTERY EXTRA WORTHWHILE.

UP WITH UPHOLSTERY

An oversized, hand-tufted cocktail ottoman brings drama to any space with a hardwood, plinth base.

Hand-finished leather and an exposed walnut frame offer a masculine, yet elegant, interpretation of the wing chair.

PLATEAU COCKTAIL OTTOMAN CKEN-C1Y-360

ALDERMAN LYON’S CHAIR CR8G06-V90000

While a tone-on-tone herringbone linen naturally attracts, a surprising and smooth swivel delights.

Luxe, pewter-colored linen with elegant channels is great as a pair or beside a clean-lined sofa.

SWIVEL WING CHAIR CKEN-C2-362

CHANNELLED WING CHAIR CKEN-B8Y-360

This showstopper frames upholstered seating in distressed, reclaimed oak and a thin iron trim along the arm.

A menswear-inspired charcoal hemp fabric graces a richly stained birch, mid-century dining chair.

A beautiful ladder back in walnut tones brings midcentury interest to rich chocolate leather or natural linen.

FRANKLIN CHAIR UWES-023

LENNOX DINING CHAIR CABT-18

LAURENT WOOD FRAME ACCENT CHAIR CKEN-B6X-367

Flexible style and luxurious comfort in chic, familyfriendly upholstery and an ebony metal base.

Configure for spaces big or small, with feather-blend cushions, a low profile, and a deep lounge-inspiring seat.

GRAMMERCY SECTIONAL UATR-001

BLOOR SECTIONAL CKEN-D5-369-GRP

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FRESH COLLECTION

An eclectic inventory of found objects designed with the trained eye of an antique dealer, then reedited to mix into the modern home.

Each piece brings an artful, curatorial style to any space. Unexpected pairings teeter on the edge of rule-breaking, yet find balance in traditional forms, clever details, and sophisticated materials.

This collaboration between Four Hands and Van Thiel & Co. transcends decades and continents to reveal the new modern classics.

This 93” extra deep sofa combines traditional lines and a playful assortment of pillows for classic — but not stuffy — comfort.

Deep button hand-tufting and a sculpted wood base combine to create a timeless accent chair.

EXTRA DEEP SOFA CSD-0006

LINEN TUFTED CHAIR CSD-0005

Natural rattan meets modern sensibilities with soft curves and an unexpectedly open, linear weave.

High style and deep comfort, the ultimate curl up and relax sofa with sculpted wood base.

WICKER OCCASIONAL CHAIR JSD-0002

LOUNGE SOFA CSD-0002

WE HAD SO MUCH FUN TRANSFORMING OUR SHOWROOM SPACE TO TELL OUR STYLE STORY AT HIGH POINT THIS FALL. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE TIPS TO INSPIRE YOUR STORYTELLING ALL YEAR LONG.

TELLING OUR STORY

BEDDING DOWN We love sophisticated, neutral bedding with pops of color where appropriate. Lots of layers — including duvets and blankets — make a spot feel cozy. Continue the theme with softer hued, neutral rugs that compliment rather than distract.

HEDGE YOUR BETS Adding large trees or plants can help break up a space organically rather than with artificial walls or curtains. Natural materials allow an open, airy feeling without abruptly stopping your eye — and allow a pop of natural color, too.

BAR IT UP Catch the bar cart craze. Create your personal bar cart style with pretty glassware, decanters, shakers, and bar tools. Add fun straws and cocktail napkins, and a stylish bar book or two — tell a story with the details you choose.

A LIGHT TOUCH

CURIOSITY RULES

When you’ve taken the trouble to

Attract the eye with eclectic objects.

create a clever combination of

Playful, printed plates or large vases fill

elements, don’t forget to use light

space and make a statement without

to your advantage. Draw the eye by

creating clutter. Vintage finds in metal

spotlighting a lovely vignette. Add

tones are hot from tarnished silver to

a mix of lights over a long table to

old brass. Crystal rock, coral, antlers,

heighten the mood. The presence of

petrified wood add a natural element.

light creates focus — the absence of light creates a visual stop.

THE ARRANGEMENT Highlight the natural in fresh new ways with distinctly modern florals. Low, geometric vases lend themselves to dramatic color blocking techniques.

Repeated small vases add drama to long tables. Wild sprays look great against white or neutral walls.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT Ditch matchy-matchy sensibilities.

Instead, have fun mixing and matching styles to inspire the mind and delight the eye. Fancy with fun, serious with playful, masculine with feminine — each sheds new light on the other. Glam with industrial, grungy with pretty, leathers with fabrics ... must we go on?

OUR PASSION IS TO PLAY WITH STYLE, AND TO FIND THE PLACES WHERE CREATIVE “RULES” INTERSECT TO CONTRAST OR BALANCE EACH OTHER IN BRAND NEW WAYS. A THOUGHTFUL SYNERGY OF INDIVIDUAL IDEAS IS WHAT BRINGS FOUR HANDS’ STYLE TO LIFE.

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