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EDITOR’S LETTER 35
POV Retail’s design renaissance, filmmaker Luca Guadagnino creates a fashion boutique, New York flagships for Apple and Nordstrom, and more 46
WHAT’S HOT The best design discoveries 60
DESIGN AWARDS ELLE DECOR celebrates our favorite American design talents across all categories—from lighting to tabletop
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TRUTH IN DECORATING Designers India Hicks and Martin Brudnizki discuss dining tables
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TOOLBOX The kitchen is heating up! The latest must-have stoves and appliances. BY AILEEN KWUN
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DANIEL’S KITCHENS Move over, turkey: Here’s a glazed ham fit for your holiday festivities. BY DANIEL BOULUD
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A bedroom in a suburban Chicago home designed by Steven Gambrel. The walls are sheathed in a Robert Crowder wallpaper, and the headboard is custom by Gambrel, page 96.
CONTENTS An outdoor tablesetting in the garden of Kelly Wearstler’s Southern California home, page 114.
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NO STONE UNTURNED Steven Gambrel brings candy-colored drama— and his most killer kitchen yet—to a revivalist manse outside Chicago. BY NANCY HASS DESIGNER STEVEN GAMBREL
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anniversary issue, which was published in October, it was time to stop feeling nostalgic and to begin considering tomorrow. Maybe it’s because as magazine editors, even in the digital age, we’re accustomed to planning three months ahead. Or because I’m feeling rejuvenated by my new office, seen here, which was decorated by David Kaihoi in collaboration with the fabulous Newel antiques shop and 1stdibs. No matter the reason, even though it’s only November, I’ve been wrapping my head around the new year. And this issue, covering everything from cutting-edge appliances for your kitchen to New York’s retail renaissance, is here to help. It starts with our striking cover, featuring the teal kitchen of my dreams in an Illinois home brought to you by the one and only ED A-Lister Steven Gambrel. At the start of the holiday season, we’re in a festive mood, with articles on event planner Bronson Van Wyck’s New York loft, an outdoor party in Kelly Wearstler’s Beverly Hills garden, and, in Daniel Boulud’s column, a delectable recipe for holiday ham (sorry, turkey!). You can serve it on a stunning dining table handpicked for you by India Hicks and Martin Brudnizki, two designers who know how to throw a good fete. But as we head into the season of good cheer, let’s remember that decorating is about so much more than just the tinsel and the trimmings. In that spirit, I introduce our special report on universal design, launching October 20 on ELLEDecor.com. What’s universal design, you ask? It’s the idea that architecture and design can help solve problems and make the world a better place. From a woman living with ALS who needs her house to accommodate her disability to a deaf landscape designer who is reimagining our cityscapes to make them accessible to all, the stories we uncovered show how design can be a powerful force for human rights. That’s the kind of future I’m eager to see.
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designer Carolina Herrera appointed Wes Gordon to be the new steward of her eponymous label, it was inevitable that change would soon follow. In September, Gordon unveiled the newly remodeled Herrera flagship on Madison Avenue to much fanfare. To realize his grand vision, he brought in the Brazilian architect Andre Mellone and interior designer Chiara de Rege, who is known for creating the Wing’s millennial-pink aesthetic. The result is a fresh and elegant space full of bold colors, lush fabrics—Jim Thompson silks, Claremont velvets, Samuel & Sons trim—and vivid patterns set against a white canvas. Mellone reconfigured the three-story prewar building, moving the entrance off the avenue to 75th Street, which makes the store feel more like a grand residence. What better way to help shoppers, so used to buying online, feel at home?
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The black-and-white limestonetile floor is a nod to the brand’s signature polka-dot motif.
The dramatic design of the Herrera store is emblematic of a growing trend of luxury brands rethinking the retail experience with the help of top designers and architects. “People genuinely enjoy the shopping experience,” de Rege observes. “It’s the purchasing part of the equation that’s changed.” Testing that theory in Paris, Galeries Lafayette (galerieslafayette .com) last year opened its colossal new flagship on the Champs-Élysées. Housed in an Art Deco former bank, the 70,000-square-foot store was conceived by the visionary architect Bjarke Ingels. A monumental marble entry draws in curious shoppers; glass cubes installed above have become popular Instagram backdrops. With a smaller footprint but comparable ambition, fashion designer Gabriela Hearst ( gabrielahearst .com) recently opened her first European shop, in London’s Mayfair. She commissioned Pritzker Prize laureate Norman Foster, who incorporated a range of sustainable materials, including blond wood, leather, and marble, into the store’s design. Custom furniture sits atop herringbone parquet floors fabricated from wood reclaimed from a British military barrack. Meanwhile, Cartier (cartier.com) will be opening at least nine new 36
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Love wearing a Carolina Herrera shirtdress from the spring 2020 collection.
boutiques by next year, from Shanghai to Zurich. Has the French jewelry giant been unaffected by the plight of brick and mortar? Not at all, as Laura Gonzalez, the Parisian designer who is designing them all, makes clear. “We’re living in a time when the internet is gaining more importance, and we have to give people a reason to go back to the stores,” she says. Unsurprisingly, Dolce & Gabbana (dolcegabbana.it) is resisting the
impulse to attract millennials with minimalist aesthetics. For the label’s new outpost near Rome’s Spanish Steps, designer Eric Carlson channeled a 16th-century palazzo, but with a twist for the tech generation: The store’s digital frescoes depict azure skies, angry Greco-Roman gods, and adorable cherubim. The gilt interiors are also replete with mosaics, sumptuous furniture in scarlet velvet, golden Murano glass chandeliers, and some 15 shades of marble. Retail may have lost a few battles, but if more brands follow in the footsteps of Gordon and de Rege at Carolina Herrera, the war may still be won with help from striking interiors and thoughtful design. The key to success, says de Rege, is encouraging people to stay, drink Champagne, and touch the goods—it’s the best way to “understand the brand as an experience.”
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FILMMAKER LUCA GUADAGNINO HAS LAUNCHED HIS OWN DESIGN STUDIO. HERE, HE DISCUSSES HIS FIRST RETAIL PROJECT IN NEW YORK. You’ve directed films like Call Me By Your Name and I Am Love. Now you’re unveiling the design of your first fashion project, a New York store for the Italian label Redemption (redemption.com). What was your inspiration? LUC A GUADAGNINO:
A rendering of the VIP room at Redemption, a 4,000-square-foot fashion boutique opening this fall in New York’s SoHo neighborhood.
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We wanted to combine the timelessness of Paris and 1960s rock and roll into something that speaks to today. What materials were used in the store’s design? We re-created the foyer of a typical Parisian Haussmann building using travertine and added moldings and floral
motifs to the boiserie by Nigel Peake. We lined all the walls in a custom white Dedar velvet. My studio devised the pattern for the wood flooring as a chevron, using reclaimed wood from the Trentino–Alto Adige region of Italy. What kind of experience were you trying to create? It’s important that customers can be in a place that almost feels like home, but at the same time the space must heighten the experience. You’ve had an interest in decor for a long time. What prompted you to start your interior design studio?
My friend was crazy enough to hire me to design his property on Lake Como. I was working on my film Suspiria, and every time I left to visit the construction site, even if it was mayhem, I felt happy and relieved. It made me want to be more involved in the design process. So that made me think, Why not? How does creating a store or home compare to film production design? With filmmaking you are cheating, you are creating an illusion. When you build a space in reality for a person to live in, you cannot cheat. When you work on a movie set, you have to tone down the ambition of your design because a movie is a story about people. Too much style detracts from the narrative. —Vanessa Lawrence
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APPLE’S FIFTH AVENUE FLAGSHIP GETS A CUTTING-EDGE REDO FROM FOSTER + PARTNERS. Apple temporarily sheathed the glass cube with a rainbow film in advance of the store’s reopening.
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andSons Chocolatiers Designers Lauren Buxbaum Gordon and Nate Berkus give a sweet new look to an iconic Beverly Hills chocolate shop.
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original f lagship on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, he planted a glass cube to mark the entrance to the underground space. After a two-year renovation, the cube remains—rebuilt to Jobs’s exact specifications. But everything else about the store is entirely new. Apple tapped Foster + Partners—the architects behind the company’s new Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California—to expand and redesign the retail space. Created in the 1960s as the sunken plaza of the General Motors Building, the outdoor area has been filled in and now boasts rows of honey locust trees, water features, and 18 mirrored-glass “sky lenses” that rise like inverted moon craters for outdoor seating. Inside the cube, a stainless steel spiral staircase leads to a subterranean store whose lighting system was designed by a team that included an astrophysicist. “The goal was to turn an underground room into a happy space,” says Stefan Behling, head of studio at Foster + Partners, who worked closely with Apple’s chief design officer Jony Ive on the redesign. The shop is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—perfect for the city that never sleeps. —Ingrid Abramovitch
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varieties of chocolate on offer
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ABOVE: A detail of andSons Chocolatiers’ cacao-pod ceiling mural. TOP: The
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APPLE STORE: CORY DAWSON/STUDIO D; ANDSONS CHOCOL ATIERS: CHRISTOPHER DIBBLE; PORTR AITS: HEATHER TALBERT
The entrance to the Apple flagship on New York’s Fifth Avenue.
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THE MANHATTAN NORDSTROM FLAGSHIP IS FUTURE-THINKING.
A designer apparel display on the third floor featuring a chain-mail wall. BE LOW: The Central Park Tower.
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store design for Nordstrom, has an excellent answer for anyone wondering whether brick and mortar is still a worthwhile spiritual and financial investment in a 21st-century retail landscape. “Thankfully, we’re not building in brick and mortar anymore—it’s glass and light,” she quips. More specifically, Nordstrom’s first New York f lagship, which opens October 2 4, is a grand, 320,000-square-foot statement on the importance and pleasure of IRL shopping in an ever more digitized world. Clark and the Seattle-based company spent three years hunting for the perfect sizable location and landed on the base of the Central Park Tower luxury condominium—the tallest residence in the world—at the intersection of 57th Street and Broadway. In the process, space opened up in two other adjacent properties, a landmark building designed by Carrère and Hastings (the same architects of the main branch of the New York Public Library) and an older building previously home to a location of the eatery Pax. Suddenly, Nordstrom’s 21st-century future-eyeing store became equally grounded in New York’s past. “This city is like an architectural museum of the ages. To have a lot of that captured in this one project has been so much fun,” says Clark, who spent seven years overseeing the flagship design in collaboration with James Carpenter Design Associates. Carpenter restored the stone curtain wall
of the landmark building. On the other 20th-century building, he created a glass facade that has two layers of light gold thread that lend it a wavelike shimmer. The exterior of the Central Park Tower portion features a four-story undulating glass wall whose curved protrusions nod at the bay windows of the original artist studios that used to dot 57th Street. It also floods the seven floors (including the two subterranean ones) with natural light. Openness was the key aim for the interiors. The flagship comprises, among other facets, a beauty hall, women’s fashion (including Valentino, Dries Van Noten, and Givenchy), an expansive footwear salon (the first Nordstrom in 1901 was a shoe store), four restaurants (two of them from the Seattle chefs Tom Douglas and Ethan Stowell), and two bars. There are 19-foot ceilings and pieces and installations from 58 artists throughout the space. Terra-cotta tiles in the same pattern as the glass wave wall line the elevators, a reference to the terra-cotta of Nordstrom’s landmark Seattle headquarters. And the floor plan is markedly open, with individual designer offerings separated by delicate chain-mail screens instead of the solid walls in traditional department stores. “The beauty of some restraint in the design is that it lets the store evolve organically over time,” Clark explains. “This business is very fluid, so what you have today is not what you’re going to have tomorrow.” nordstrom.com ◾
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With these Perspex Geometric wall mirrors, playful shapes meet postmodern pastels. $95.
Lithuanian designer Roman Modzelewski’s iconic RM58 chair is back. $1,250.
Pritzker Prize–winning architect Jean Nouvel designed the new On Lines table light. $540.
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Midas TOUCH A collaboration between the 300-year-old Austrian royal porcelain manufactory Augarten and the interior designer Juan Pablo Molyneux, this handmade Rome porcelain service features a labor-intensive 24-karat-gold application in matte, shiny, and relief variations that nods to the geometry of the Pantheon. From $219 for a bread plate. augarten.com. Background: Metallic Ombré wallcovering in Gold, to the trade. phillipjeffries.com
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finish brings to life the interplay of darkness and light, while optional Black Crystal accents add an alluring glint that fascinates and intrigues. Available exclusively in showrooms. brizo.com
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Much like its signature stemware, Juliska’s Amalia Column pendant in mouth-blown glass from the Czech Republic has a hypnotic spiraling thread flourish. 7″ dia. x 17″ h. with a 6′ chain, available in other finishes, $650. juliska.com
The 300-year-old Venetian textiles company Mario Bevilacqua uses fragments of antique velvets, brocades, and gilded metal trimmings to create these coats of arms, inspired by 17th-century Italian family crests. 4.5″ w. x 6″ h., available in other sizes, from $275 each. bevilacquatessuti.com
Looking for wallpaper with that extra je ne sais quoi? Try the hand-painted silk Hirondelles from Fromental for Lalique, which can be adorned with 18 karat gold– dusted crystal dahlias and swallows. $1,750 per square yard; Lalique crystals, from $335 each. fromental.co.uk
With its tufted Chesterfield-like form and sparkling bullion trim, this Theodore sofa from Jayson Home has plenty of fringe benefits.
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87″ w. x 41″ d. x 27.5″ h., $6,195. jaysonhome.com
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Event producer extraordinaire Bronson Van Wyck (whose New York apartment is featured on page 106) chronicles the best of his many fetes in his vivacious first book, Born to Party, Forced to Work. $80. phaidon.com
Part of a new John Derian + Chilewich collection, this TerraStrand placemat is a reproduction of the 1935 Shogher Baghdoyan watercolor Cloudy Day. 18.5″ w. x 12″ h., $40. chilewich.com
The New York interior designers Carrier and Company teamed up with Circa Lighting on these handrubbed antique-brass fixtures.
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This Brutalist-inflected oak, resin, and brass Frank cabinet by Michael Berman for Kravet can serve as extra storage or an architectural bar, depending on your needs.
The tufted Phileas armchair by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset is reminiscent of the seating on vintage trains, like the banquettes on the Orient Express.
42″ w. x 21″ d. x 70″ h., available in other finishes, $16,600. kravet.com
36″ w. x 39″ d. x 37″ h., available in other sizes, $3,415 as shown. ligne-roset.com
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From left: Cadence Medium Waterfall chandelier, 24″ w. x 24.5″ h., $4,349; Cadence Small sconce, 7.5″ w. x 11″ h., $519; Hastings Medium floor lamp, 10″ w. x 55″ h., $1,089. circalighting.com
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Known for his contemporary take on Italian craftsmanship, ROBERTO COIN derives most of his creations from Vicenza, the city in which both he and his company’s headquarters currently reside. Each work of art is the result of a comprehensive journey to capture unique cultural influences echoing both future projections and past relics . ◆
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COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT PALAZZO DUCALE RING IN 18K ROSE GOLD WITH BLACK AND WHITE DIAMONDS, 0.15CTS., $1,300 PALAZZO DUCALE EARRINGS IN 18K ROSE GOLD WITH BLACK AND WHITE DIAMONDS, 0.35CTS., $1,980 PALAZZO DUCALE RING IN 18K WHITE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, 0.04CTS., $1,150 A MASTERPIECE OF GOTHIC STYLE, THE DOGE’S PALACE sets itself apart through its grand stature
and innovative use of geometric figures. Harnessing the chiaroscuro marble and stone decoration that is typical of Venetian architecture, ROBERTO COIN’S PALAZZO DUCALE COLLECTION features contrasting combinations of black and white diamonds and polished and brushed gold to achieve the same effect. Much like the landmarked palace, the jewelry designer’s collection of necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings appear delicate and simple on the surface. Yet, upon closer examination, the embellished details are intricate and complex. Twisted gold thread frames each shape to comprise a collection that is a wealth of luxury. ◆
PALAZZO DUCALE NECKLACE IN 18K ROSE AND WHITE GOLD WITH BLACK AND WHITE DIAMONDS, 4.64CTS., $19,500 PALAZZO DUCALE DROP EARRINGS IN 18K WHITE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, 0.11CTS.,$2,250 PALAZZO DUCALE WIDE BANGLE IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, 1.09CTS., $13,500 PALAZZO DUCALE WIDE RING IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, 0.48CTS., $4,300 PALAZZO DUCALE BRACELET IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, 0.34CTS., $5,100
Signature Touch As with all Roberto Coin designs, each piece is “signed” with a small ruby casted inside, in direct contact with the skin of who wears it. This magical signature, surrounded by an antique halo of legend, represents the message of good wishes that Roberto Coin dedicates to his passionate clientele. ◆
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CARPETS In the 11 years since founding her beloved fashion label, Mary Katrantzou has earned a loyal following for her dazzling, often digitally designed prints. Perhaps less known is her deep love of interiors, which she studied at London’s Central Saint Martins. Katrantzou returns to that passion in her first collaboration with the Rug Company, featuring seven hand-knotted creations. The floral styles echo designs from her fashion collections, while abstract patterns showcase her delicate restraint. From $4,800 each. therugcompany.com 52
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Sunray Pink. Framis. Bluebell Daydream. Two looks from Katrantzou’s spring 2018 runway.
WELCOME TO OUR HOLIDAY COLLECTION OF THE BEST HOME AND ENTERTAINING GIFTS.
THE ART OF SHARING This Mood limited-edition flatware set for six celebrates the friendship of Pharrell Williams and French chef Jean Imbert. The lacquered shell depicts the pair serving their friends and family, illustrating the art of sharing while embodying Christofle’s relaxed elegance. The word “Share” in Pharrell’s own handwriting is engraved on the handle of each piece of flatware. This set is created to be shared.
CHRISTOFLE Pharrell Williams x Jean Imbert Mood flatware set, limited edition of 500, $2,900
CANDLE WITH CHARACTER A scented candle with a lively blend of citrus, rose, and geranium notes is housed in this whimsical vessel of handpainted ceramic.
DOLCE & GABBANA Candle, $695
PAIR WITH PERSONALITY This Italian mouthblown glass carafe is a fun way to serve wine, water, or any other beverage to your guests.
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ESPRESSO, ANYONE? A state-of-the-art appliance meets colorful Italian aesthetics inspired by the Sicilian cart-painting tradition.
DOLCE & GABBANA x SMEG Sicily is My Love espresso machine, $1,500
BED BLANKET Wrap yourself in this luxurious mohair-blend throw inspired by colorful artwork.
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DESK STATEMENT Collectors are sure to love this intriguing new design from Versace by Rosenthal.
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TEA FOR TWO A lighthouse design brings additional charm to a stackable porcelain tea set. Both mugs, teapot, and lid stack into one tower.
VISTA ALEGRE Pharos teapot and two mugs, $695
NOW SERVING An intricate pattern renders this gold and white porcelain plate from Italy a refined gift for anyone.
RICHARD GI NORI 1735 E X C L U S I V E Magnifico
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RETRO BARWARE Create the feel of a 1930s cocktail bar in your home with Art Deco–style crystal from the Vinyl Collection.
VISTA ALEGRE Clear crystal double old-fashioned glass, each $90, clear crystal highball glass (not shown), each $90, black glass ice bucket with stainless steel handle, $175, black porcelain tray, $235, and E X C L U S I V E black glass decanter with clear crystal topper, $395
A FLORAL VASE The iris is symbolic of wisdom, courage, and admiration, making this vase a gift you can be sure will be cherished.
MICHAEL ARAM E X C L U S I V E Black Iris Collection rose bowl vase, $350
READ ALL ABOUT IT This quintessential compendium for fashion aficionados showcases 100 iconic signature looks from the House of Chanel.
A S S O U L I N E Chanel: The Impossible Collection, $895
TRAY CHIC Add dramatic dimension and shine to your tabletop with this distinctive serving tray with a gleaming finish.
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CONVERSATION PIECE Painted in 21 different colors of enamel, this unique skull figurine is adorned with Swarovski crystal flowers and 18-karat gold.
JAY S TRO N GWAT E R Skull, $4,200
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Explore form and function with the Living in Geometry collection. Transforming simple shapes into art, this new collection of wallcoverings features precise yet approachable prints softened by visual movement and welcoming textures. innovationsusa.com 2. LUXE HOME
The Dacor Kitchen Theater Showroom celebrated its opening at LuxeHome, the world’s largest collection of premier boutiques for home building and renovation, on the first floor of theMART in Chicago. LuxeHome boutiques are all open to the public and trade to discover, experience and shop six days a week. luxehome.com
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Spanning sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and storage units, Poliform QuickShip Program offers a selection of furniture for each room of the home with a significantly reduced delivery time in North and Central America. poliform-quickship.com
Roche Bobois and Style Editor, Parker Larson kicked off the summer season with a cocktail party. Over 170 guests attended the soirée to celebrate the heritage of the brand and strong partnership throughout the years. roche-bobois.com
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TOTO held an exclusive preview of The House of ELLE DECOR, our 30th anniversary model apartment at 108 Leonard. A-List Designer Neal Beckstedt and architect & interior designer Jeffrey Beers, hosted a private tour for 20 people from the design, development and hospitality worlds. Guests enjoyed a seated dinner prepared by celebrity chef Renee Blackman in the stunning 4,100 square foot apartment. toto.com
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THE 2019 WINNERS
ELLE DECOR INTRODUCES THE TOP TALENTS OF THE YEAR. WRIT TEN BY CHARLES CURKIN
International Design Awards (EDIDA) were inaugurated by the 25 international editions of ELLE DECOR to celebrate the work of the world’s greatest design talents. This year, the U.S. edition is recognizing American excellence across 14 categories, from interior designer and young design talent of the year to furniture, tabletop, fabric, lighting, and more. Next April, editors in chief from across the ED universe, from France to China, will gather in Milan to vote on the world’s best design winners. Here, with MGallery as our official partner, we present the 2019 honorees representing North America.
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STEPHANIE GOTO The Manhattan-based designer creates sleek interiors for hot restaurants like Aldea. Now she’s branching out, designing art exhibitions for the new Pace Gallery in New York and the Caesarstone Experience Center in Georgia. STEPHANIEGOTO.COM
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to capture what Archibong calls the “interplay between heaven and earth.” DESIGNBYINI.COM
THOMAS O’BRIEN This quintessentially American interior and home-furnishings designer—founder of New York’s Aero Studios—is debuting his most extensive collection yet for Century Furniture this fall. It runs the gamut from sofas and chairs to side tables and bookcases. AEROSTUDIOS.COM 4
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RALPH PUCCI Pucci, America’s ultimate design curator, recently added the late Paul McCobb to his all-star portfolio, with a focus on the midcentury modernist’s Symmetric chairs and sofas. RALPHPUCCI.NET 6
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INI ARCHIBONG The California native born to Nigerian immigrants launched his second furniture collection with Sé last spring at Milan Design Week. The pieces incorporate bronze, marble, and wood
AERIN and FRANCES PALMER Lifestyle guru Aerin Lauder joined forces with Connecticut potter Frances Palmer on a stunning new hand-thrown dishware collection inspired by ancient Greece. AERIN.COM
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KERRY JOYCE and VOUTSA We couldn’t choose just one winner this year. Los Angeles interior designer Kerry Joyce added Samarkand, a superb collection of reversible ikat dots, to his beautifully curated fabric line. In New York, artist turned textile upstart George Venson— founder of Voutsa—expanded his collection with off-kilter, trippy prints like Curtain with Evil Eye.
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AMUNEAL CEO Adam Kamens continues to push the boundaries of his family’s Philadelphia-based custom-fabrication company, especially in the kitchen. Have you ever imagined cooking in a room that’s almost completely encased in brass? Thanks to Amuneal, it’s now worth considering. AMUNEAL.COM
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PHILLIP JEFFRIES The New Jersey–based maker of luxurious wallcoverings reached new heights this year with Flight, a dynamic, realistic vision of majestic cranes soaring high among the clouds. PHILLIPJEFFRIES.COM
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KELLY WEARSTLER The star California designer has a striking collection of fixtures for Circa Lighting, and the latest
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TROY SMITH This is the edgy Canadian furniture designer’s year, with the introduction of his most sophisticated work yet. The Wave bed, with its wildly undulating headboard in onyx and crocodile, definitely makes a splash. TROYSMITHDESIGNS.COM
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KYLE BUNTING and ABIDEMI OLOWONIRA Known for creating the original decorative hide rug, Kyle Bunting ups his game again with the richly hued Element series, a collaboration with Nigerian-born sculptor Abidemi Olowonira that takes its inspiration from angular shapes and forms. KYLEBUNTING.COM
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JANUS ET CIE For Janice Feldman, the woman behind Janus et Cie, thoughtful design has always been priority number one. Her new Pivot daybed— with wheels on the bottom—is a case in point. JANUSETCIE.COM 14 B AT H R O O M
BRIZO When Brizo tapped sculptor Christopher Shannon to put a new twist on its iconic Vettis faucet, no one expected it to be with concrete. The material brings Brutalist flair to the bathroom. BRIZO.COM ◾
VOUTSA: ANNIE SCHLECHTER; JOYCE: ANDREA FISCHMAN; JEFFRIES: GEORGE SCHALLER; SMITH: JASON HARTOG; BUNTING: CHRIS WEEKS/ WIREIMAGE; FELDMAN: SEAN Z ANNI/PATRICK MCMULL AN/GET T Y IMAGES; OLOWONIR A: ABIDEMI ART STUDIO; BRIZO: NILS ERICSON
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We have spent the last three decades showcasing the best homes in the world. Now, on the occasion of our 30 th anniversary, we proudly unveil one of our own.
Circa Lighting, Élitis, Elizabeth Sadoff Art Advisory, Farrow & Ball, Mansour, Minotti, Neal Beckstedt Studio
W H ITN E Y RO BI N SO N ED ITO R IN CHIEF
To celebrate, ELLE DECOR enlisted A-List d e co r at o r N e a l B e c k s t e d t t o d e si g n Th e House of ELLE DECOR—an ac tual residence that embodies the st yle and finesse of the projects we feature in the ma ga zine. The penthouse apar tment is located at 108 Leonard, a new luxury residential conversion in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood with development managed by Elad Group.
Aero Studios, Circa Lighting, Élitis, Elizabeth Sadoff Art Advisory, Farrow & Ball, Ligne Roset, Mitchell Denburg, Neal Beckstedt Studio, Sonos
Aero Studios, Christian Liaigre, Circa Lighting, Edelman Leather, Farrow & Ball, Mansour, Neal Beckstedt Studio, Ralph Pucci International
B U I L T I N T H E L A T E 19 T H C E N T U R Y A S T H E N E W YO R K L I F E I N S U R A N C E B U I L D I N G, 10 8 L E O N A R D WAS O R I G I N A L LY D E S I G N E D BY T H E LEGENDARY ARCHITECTURE FIR M M C K I M , M E A D & W H I T E, W H O A L S O CRE ATED G R A N D CENTR A L TER M I N A L A N D T H E O R I G I N A L P E N N S Y LVA N I A S TAT I O N . T H E B U I L D I N G ’ S I TA L I A N Photography by Alison Gootee
RENAISSANCE REVIVAL-ST YLE FACADE I S L I S T E D O N T H E U.S. N AT I O N A L REGISTER OF HISTORIC PL ACES. JEFFREY BEERS, AN ARCHITECT KNOWN FOR HIS HOSPITALIT Y INTERIORS, WAS TAPPED TO TR ANSFOR M THE BUILDING I N TO A CO N D O M I N I U M W I T H M O R E T H A N 16 0 R E S I D E N C E S . Circa Lighting, Élitis, Forbes & Lomax, Neal Beckstedt Studio, Scavolini, Sonos
Neal Beckstedt Studio, Pace Prints, Sonos
Circa Lighting, Élitis, Elizabeth Sadoff Art Advisory, Neal Beckstedt Studio, Pace Prints, Phillip Jeff ries, Ralph Pucci International, Samuel & Sons
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Playing off the rich history of the building, my objective was to showcase a home that seamlessly blends modern and traditional. A carefully curated assemblage of furniture, textiles, and punches of color were the ingredients that transformed the space into a unique home that’s sophisticated and old world, yet also youthful and casual. NEAL BECKSTEDT DESIGNER
Circa Lighting, Scavolini
Circa Lighting, Elizabeth Sadoff Art Advisory, Mansour, Mitchell Denburg, Molteni&C, Neal Beckstedt Studio, Phillip Jeffries
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Amuneal, Christian Liaigre, Circa Lighting, Élitis, Elizabeth Sadoff Art Advisory, Farrow & Ball, Mansour, Molteni&C, Neal Beckstedt Studio
THE SPONSORS WHO MADE THE HOUSE OF ELLE DECOR POSSIBLE INCLUDE: 108 Leonard, Christofle, Circa Lighting, Élitis, Farrow & Ball, Forbes & Lomax, Ligne Roset, Mansour Rugs, Michael Kors Collection, Minotti, Molteni&C, Phillip Jeff ries, Scavolini, Sonos. Partners who also added stunning elements include: Aero Studio, Amuneal, Consortium Arts, Edelman Leather, Elizabeth Sadoff Art Advisory, Liaigre, Mitchell Denburg, Pace Prints, Ralph Pucci International, and Samuel & Sons.
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Dining by Design WITH A SEXY CROP OF TABLES TO CHOOSE FROM, WE TURNED TO INDIA HICKS AND MARTIN BRUDNIZKI FOR ADVICE ON SELECTING THE BEST ONE FOR YOUR SPACE. < INDIA HICKS is a former model turned designer and entrepreneur. Based in the Bahamas, she is the author of Island Style and is working on a new book about entertaining.
MARTIN BRUDNIZKI > is an ED A-List interior designer whose projects include Annabel’s club in London and his latest, Baur’s restaurant at Zurich’s Baur au Lac hotel.
DIAPO BY RENÉ BOUCHARA 126″ w. x 47″ d. 29″ h.; $3,650. roche-bobois.com x
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What do you look for in a dining table? INDIA HIC K S: I ask the question, Is it something I plan to use for family or for entertaining? My preference is to have a smaller table. If I have guests, I’ll slide a piece of plywood over the surface and cover it with a tablecloth—that way I can have 16 friends for dinner. MARTIN BRUDNIZKI: It has to be 28 to 30 inches tall, which is the right height. That’s most important. Is a dining table among the first or last pieces of furniture you select for a room? IH: I cheat because I live in the Bahamas, so I eat outdoors a lot, but in general a dining table is one of the first things on my list. MB: It always comes first. What’s the best material for a dining table to be made of? IH: Wood. I like the softer materials—they’re more inviting. MB: It depends on the room. I’m doing a dining table right now in onyx. I have
also had them made in marble, limestone, and metal. The ones I put in the Rose Room at Annabel’s have mirrored tops. And the best shape? IH: A rectangle is an easier table to fill. If you’ve got a big group, a round table won’t feel as cozy because the distance becomes greater the larger the circle. MB: But if you have a small dining room, the table should be round and 48 inches in diameter, an intimate size. For a bigger dining room, it should be rectangular. Vintage or brand-new? IH: I prefer vintage. Nowadays, you can find something well priced and beautiful at auction. I like tables from the Regency period—they come with a huge amount of intrigue and history. MB: I like both new and old. It’s entirely dependent on the mix of the other elements in the room. But I will say the home HICKS: BRIT TAN GOETZ; BRUDNIZKI: LUCA MAR ZIALE. FOR DETAILS, SEE RESOURCES
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TRUTH IN DECOR ATING is about your story and your life. If everything is new, then it reads a bit plastic. Chairs or benches? IH: Benches are good because you can accommodate more bottoms. But don’t put them on both sides because if you have a 90-year-old mother, she won’t want to sit for long without back support. She would need a real chair. MB: If I had an apartment on Park Avenue, I wouldn’t have a bench. If it’s a rustic house, a bench could work. It’s a very informal way of dining. Aesthetically, what was the best era for dining tables? MB: I love Art Deco dining tables, like the ones by Paul Dupré-Lafon, for the beauty of their geometry. How often should someone use their dining table? IH: I have five kids, and I find it’s important that we meet around the table either for lunch or dinner. That’s when the table becomes the heart of the home. MB: You should use every space you have every day. Real estate is expensive, so get maximum use out of it. Who from history would you most like to have seated at your table? IH: Amelia Earhart. She must have been fascinating to be that courageous. Also, if she were at my table, she wouldn’t be missing, which would be extra surprising. MB: Cecil Beaton, because he was such a polyglot; he devoured culture and had great style. How do you set your dining table? IH: I do everything. For certain occasions, I like to have it very formal with white starch napkins. For others, I prefer to use paper throwaway napkins. I like to change it up. Be adventurous! ◾ 68
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The Brick Gym Vincent Van Duysen.
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AND EIGHT THINGS HE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT. BY VANESSA L AWRENCE It can be tempting to classify Vincent Van Duysen as both a minimalist and the epitome of modern Belgian aesthetics based on his beautifully pared-down work (and his Antwerp home base). But the architect and interior designer vehemently defies such labels. “I’ve always been very individualist. I don’t like when people categorize me within such definitions,” says Van Duysen, who is the creative director for the Italian firm Molteni&C. “It’s too easy and commercial.” A self-described “kid of postmodernism,” he got his start as an assistant to Aldo Cibic, the Italian cofounder of Memphis, before working with fellow Belgian designers Jean-Jacques Hervy and Jean de Meulder. Over the past 30 years, he has brought his signature, quietly elegant use of natural materials and earthy tones to a dizzying array of projects, including the KaDeWe department store in Germany and residences across Europe and Asia. This fall, he inaugurates a Los Angeles showroom for Molteni&C. “I have always been inspired by archetypal forms of furniture and the pureness and essence of a space,” he says. “I aim to create places that calm the senses. Anything you could call excess, I want to throw it away and do without.” vincentvanduysen.com
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glazed ham in a crunchy, sweet, and spicy crumble, composed of a medley of seasonal notes—pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, dried corn kernels, piquant
Aleppo pepper—that make the dish even more dramatic and satisfying. When choosing the right ham, don’t overthink it. Find one with the level of smoke and saltiness that suits you and pick a size that covers the number of people at your party, with some padding to ensure there are leftovers. (Fun fact: Day-old baked ham is heaven in eggs Benedict.) For this dish, we used an eightpound lightly smoked bone-in ham, but if you enjoy cooking an impressively mammoth piece of meat, it’s safe to go bigger than that. And if you don’t want to make the commitment to a whole ham—or you don’t eat pork—the glaze and topping here would work just as nicely on a pair of smoked turkey breasts or even astride a roast chicken. We don’t have a tradition of making hams in my restaurants, but this year I’m serving this as a holiday meal for the staff at each location. What could be more satisfying and mark the season better than this exquisitely plump beauty? I await the answer with a week’s worth of leftovers. ◾
FESTIVE HOLIDAY HAM FOR THE GLAZED HAM 1 8 lb. bone-in ham 2 cups honey 2 cups brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 5 cloves, whole 2 T Dijon mustard 2 T butter, salted Salt PUMPKIN-SEED CRUMBLE 1 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped Dried corn on a Richard Ginori plate. The other china is by Mottahedeh, and the marble bowl is by Terrain.
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2 tsp. parsley, washed and chopped Salt and pepper 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and remove the middle rack so that there is only one remaining on the bottom. Unwrap the ham and pat it dry. Using the tip of a sharp knife, score the ham by making shallow 1⁄3-inch diagonal cuts across the surface. Place the ham in a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil; bake in the oven for about 1½ hours. 2. Meanwhile, in a small pot,
combine the honey, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, mustard, and butter. Heat until all of the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer. Season with salt. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, freeze-dried corn, pink pepper-
corns, Aleppo pepper, orange zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; set aside in a dry place until ready to use. 3. Take the ham out of the oven, remove the aluminum foil, and sit the ham up so that you can access all around it. Glaze and return to the oven, glazing and rotating the ham every 15 minutes for another hour or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 160°F. 4. When the ham has
reached the proper temperature, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes. Then glaze the ham one last time and roll it in the pumpkin-seed crumble. Slice the ham as desired and serve the additional pumpkin-seed crumble on the side.
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NO STONE UNTURNED STEVEN GAMBREL BRINGS CANDY-COLORED DRAMA—AND HIS MOST KILLER KITCHEN YET— TO A REVIVALIST MANSE OUTSIDE CHICAGO. BY NANCY HASS 96
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The ďŹ eldstone facade of a suburban Chicago house designed by architect R. Michael Graham, with interiors by Steven Gambrel. OPPOSITE: In the stair hall, the spiral staircase has a custom walnut handrail with burnished-steel balusters. The vintage amber glass pendant was purchased in Paris.
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architect R. Michael Graham was asked to design a grand, traditional house in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suburbs for an aesthetically fearless couple who had together built an esteemed real estate empire, he knew one thing: It could not be a pale period imitation. There were already too many of those around, teardowns replaced with poorly executed, ostentatious mansionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lots of square footage with little soul or taste. From their years in the business, the clients understood what it meant to be respectfully committed to a project of such scale, and they knew what cut corners looked like; they were too sophisticated to
The library’s custom banquette is in a leather by Holly Hunt and topped with pillows in Sabina Fay Braxton velvets. The circa-1940s mirror-glass cocktail table is French, the brass ceiling lights are by Charles Edwards, and the curtain is of an Hermès fabric. The painting is by Alan Davie, and the 1930s alabaster amphora is from the End of History. OPPOSITE , FROM TOP: In a powder room, the sink and floor are in Onyx Fantastico marble, and the vintage faucet was salvaged from Bunny Mellon’s Manhattan townhouse; the sconce is by Blackman Cruz, and the hand-painted wallpaper is by Gracie. In the husband’s office, the armchairs, in Romo and Lee Jofa fabrics, and ottoman, in an Edelman leather, are all custom; the brass pendants are by the Urban Electric Co., the 1960s faux-bamboo side table is from Avery & Dash, and the painting is by Albert Irvin.
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In the kitchen, the polished nickel, hardwood, and glass cabinetry and island are custom, and the range and hood are by Officine Gullo. Hanging from the ceiling, which is clad in glass tiles by Urban Archaeology, are eight circa-1930 C.F. Otto MĂźller ceiling lights and a pendant designed by Gambrel for the Urban Electric Co.
accept a compromise. “I was aware from the beginning that I wanted to create something 100 percent real,” says Graham, who took his inspiration from the early20th-century Anglo-American country houses that the architectural firm Mellor, Meigs & Howe designed outside Philadelphia. “Every detail is as it might have been built when houses were made like that.” The couple, who arose from humble beginnings and are now in their 60s, had, over the years, taught themselves a great deal about interior design and art to complement their knowledge of construction. While they wanted the house to have the sort of graciousness, ABOVE: The Sub-Zero refrigerator (left) has custom panels to
match the kitchen’s cabinetry. The barstools are by Palecek, and the counter is in Breccia Capraia Verde marble. The custom flooring is oak that has been fumed, ebonized, and waxed. LE F T: The sink, also made from Breccia Capraia Verde marble, has Kallista fittings, the custom Roman shades are of an Alessandra Branca fabric, and the curtains are of an Osborne & Little sheer. The sconces are by Besselink & Jones. E L L E D E C O R 101
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fine-bore craftsmanship, and proportion one might have found during the era that F. Scott Fitzgerald conjured, the wife did not want the residence to seem like a gilded museum stocked with antiques or to feel like just another safe, neutral-hued estate. To that end, Graham introduced them to Steven Gambrel, a New York designer and ED A-Lister well known for blending classic calm with pulse-racing color and deliciously wild, expressive gestures. “There really couldn’t be a more perfect place to do what I like to do,” says Gambrel, who marveled early on at how far down into the details the homeowners had let Graham drill. “When you have a house like this, where every stone, every corner is honed to perfection, and collaborative clients who have confidence, you can take the interiors to an incredible depth.” Gambrel, who trained as an architect, regards color with an almost incantational fervor, an instinct that is on vivid display in the 16,000-square-foot residence. A master of blues especially, he combines shades and intensities in ways that seem utterly fresh; among his signatures are upholstered pieces with as many as three or four different fabrics, each adding dimension. From the vast formal dining room, with its glossy Dutch-blue walls and custom Louis XV–style chairs with backs upholstered in a lime-green ikat, to the violet-lacquered bookshelves of the wife’s office, his palette adds levity and light to the opulent surroundings. But Gambrel also understands that the eye needs to rest. And thus, the rooms alternate between richly stimulating and airily tranquil. The calm living room, for example, has paneled walls striated with pale blue-gray tones, the family dining room is in shades of silver, and the master bedroom is awash with variations of taupe, frost, and wheat. Conversely, below ground there is a vast entertainment area with a private bowling alley—a nod to the couple’s sense of fun—where the walls are upholstered in a bloodred velvet. “I wanted there to be a feeling of transformation as you go through the house,” the wife says. “I think design can evoke emotions, and I wanted to have the full range here.” Like many significant early-20th-century houses (as well as the Irish and English castles that inspired 102 E L L E D E C O R
In the dining room, the custom rosewood table and chairs are by Dune, the Irish consoles are George II, and the custom chainlink mirrors are from Harbinger. The gilt-wood chandeliers are vintage, the rug is by Stark, and the curtains are of a Jim Thompson silk with Zuber trim.
The master bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterworks bathtub is encased in Breccia Capraia marble. The polishednickel vanities are custom, the sinks are by Kohler, the ďŹ ttings are by Lefroy Brooks, and the Art Deco chandelier is French.
them), this one is configured around a long gallery— painted in a vigorous teal—to showcase a lifetime of art collecting. The couple favors midcentury British painters, but they also treasure the works they bought as art neophytes in the early years of their marriage, mostly in Paris’s Clignancourt flea market. Gambrel urged them to mix the more modest works with the distinguished ones. ABOVE: In the master bedroom, the custom bed is upholstered
in an Edelman leather with trim from Lee Jofa and dressed with Leontine Linens sheets and a Garnet Hill silk coverlet. The oak bench, François Daneck nightstand, and Griff sofa, in a de Le Cuona velvet, are all custom. The chandelier is by Niermann Weeks, the 1950s lamps are from the End of History, and the silk wallcovering is by Phillip Jeffries. The curtains are of a Zinc Textile print, and the painting is by Ivon Hitchens. For details, see Resources.
Every house has one room that embodies its spirit most essentially, and while that is often a living area or a bedroom, in this case it is the kitchen. For many elaborate homes with bold decor, such spaces are the Rubicon that owners cannot cross. But here, the couple dove in joyously and with abandon: Their kitchen could stand as Gambrel’s dernier cri. Its ceiling and walls are covered in handmade glass tiles in shades from aquamarine to jade; fumed, ebonized, and waxed oak floors are custom cut in an Escher-like pattern; and the centerpiece is a vast exhaust hood enameled in forest green. Even Jay Gatsby might have balked at such daring, but the effect is monumental and intoxicating. “I’m not going to say it didn’t take some convincing,” recalls the husband, “but every day I’m glad we said yes.” ◾ E L L E D E C O R 105
LIFE OF THE PARTY FOR EVENT PLANNER EXTRAORDINAIRE BRONSON VAN WYCK, HOME IS A SOARING MANHATTAN LOFT FILLED WITH TREASURES—AND THE BEST FESTS IN TOWN. BY JESSE KORNBLUTH PRODUCED BY PARKER BOWIE L ARSON PHOTOGR APHS BY PERNILLE LOOF
The living room of Bronson Van Wyck’s loft in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, which he designed with the architects Ben Bischoff, Oliver Freundlich, and Brian Papa. A pair of custom sofas are covered in a Claremont silk linen, and the leather-and–brown velvet sofa is vintage. The terra-cotta lion was purchased at auction, the cocktail table is from Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and the pendant is by Jamb. The “tree” in the corner is a laurel branch that Van Wyck wired with silk weeping willow leaves. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is by Chris Levine, and the artwork below it is a vintage Air France route map.
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publish a 250-page, photo-driven book called Born to Party, Forced to Work (Phaidon), but do not for one second think he is a Lost Boy desperate to recapture the gritty glamour of Studio 54. It is true that he built a ruin of a Doric temple inside an abandoned iron-smelting factory on Mykonos last year and hosted a “Homeric Ball” for 400 friends in celebration of his 44th birthday. It may be more to the point that Van Wyck sent his guests a reading list of books about Greek gods and goddesses so they could prepare to be heroic. Duran Duran performed. The party ended at dawn. It was a spectacular event—but that’s true of every party in the book. The event planner with a client list that starts with A-list socialites and rapidly ascends to corporations and billionaires was Dionysus that night. That was a rare exception from his norm. His family’s idea of a first summer job for him was to have him pull red-rice plants from the sweltering fields of their Tuckerman, Arkansas, farm. He was educated at Groton, alma mater of several generations of Roosevelts. At Yale, after 108 E L L E D E C O R
The dining room’s table once belonged to the British regiment that guarded Napoleon during his exile on St. Helena. The chandelier is by High Style Deco, the map was purchased at auction at Christie’s, and the table is set with vintage malachite obelisks and pagodas. Vintage gilded weather sculptures hang above the doorway. The walls were hand-painted in a trompe l’oeil gray plaster effect by Van Wyck and artist Tony Colandreo, and the parquet flooring is fumed white oak.
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LE F T: A hallway is sheathed in mattress
ticking repurposed from a party tent. The sconces are by High Style Deco, the kilim is vintage, and most of the black-and-white photographs were taken by Van Wyck. BE LOW: In the kitchen, the custom island is clad in salvaged pine, the range and hood are by Electrolux, and the pot rack is by Urban Archaeology.
he hosted his first party—a tribute to Edie Sedgwick, the doomed Andy Warhol superstar—a friend gave him a copy of Edie: American Girl, and said, “You need to read this before you become this.” He got the message and photographed the 1992 election for the Clintons before spending a year as protocol aide to Pamela Harriman, the U.S. ambassador to France. He became an event planner by accident—a friend needed help with her wedding, and Van Wyck, his mother, and his sister pitched in. Ex hausted but excited, they launched a business built on the simplest, yet most difficult to execute,
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BRONSON VAN WYCK idea: hospitality, which they define as “helping people make other people feel good.” Two decades later, Van Wyck & Van Wyck and its sister company, Workshop, have almost 50 employees between them. “The scent in the room, the texture of the tablecloth—90 percent of what we do isn’t noticed by guests, and yet it elevates their experience,” he says. This also applies to his home, a former tae kwon do studio in an 1883 Western Union building overlooking Madison Square Park that he noticed because “it was between my old apartment and my shrink.” He gutted the 2,400-square-foot space, created an apartment with two hallways that are 100 feet long, and, with a friend,
Van Wyck in the library with his Labrador retriever, Cat. The vintage sofa is upholstered in a saddle blanket. The 18th-century mirror is a family heirloom, the ladder is by Putnam Rolling Ladder, and the chandelier is by High Style Deco.
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RIGHT: The master bath’s custom tub is in Tempo Verde Luchensa marble from Walker Zanger. Framed pages from a botanical book hang between the windows, the papier-mâché donkey head is Mexican, and the walls are in Benjamin Moore’s Spring Bud. BE LOW: In the guest bath, the walls are clad in terra-cotta tiles by Mosaic House, and the shower fittings are by Newport Brass.
began to paint. Sixteen tints later, the color of the living room walls makes you feel as if you are inside a cloud. Piles of books on furniture announce that a serious reader lives here. There is also a massive piece of unusual art: a map of England, with numbers linked to entries in a royal diary. How did Van Wyck separate it from the royal family? “David Linley, the furniture designer and 2nd Earl of Snowdon, was selling artifacts at auction to pay death duties,” he explains. “Three months later, the royal archivist called: ‘We hear that you have the map.’ I said, ‘And you have the diary.’” The map overlooks a Regency dining table that expands to seat 26. It, too, has provenance: the British officers’ mess on St. Helena. Must you even ask if Napoleon dined on it during his exile there? (He did.) Beside it is a window with wooden doors that connects the dining area to the kitchen. If it seems too small for food service, it’s because it was a folly, created for the cat. That pet, now dead, has been replaced by a dog named Cat. Corporate events are corporate investments. Hosts of private events often replay them on social media. When Van Wyck entertains at home, there’s no publicity, but the bottom line is the same: “Once the guests know you care, you’ve got them.” So lighting matters. A different scent in each room matters. Just the right amount of romance matters: “A party without sensuality is tea, and no great night starts with a cup of tea,” Van Wyck says. And perhaps a gift. I was not allowed to leave our conversation without a bottle of 21 Seeds, a sipping tequila— he’s an investor—and a copy of Less, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Andrew Sean Greer. Good spirits and spirited thoughts: These are Van Wyck’s signatures. ◾
In the master bedroom, the custom leather headboard is by Kemble Interiors. The bed is dressed in linens from Dea and topped with a vintage throw from Nepal. The bedside table (right) is by David Linley, the tea-stained damask wallcovering is custom, the 18th-century giltwood chandelier is Italian, and the artwork is by Walton Ford. For details, see Resources.
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OUTSIDE CHANCE HOW DOES KELLY WEARSTLER CELEBRATE HER FALL BIRTHDAY? IN TYPICAL SCORPIO FASHION, WITH A LIVELY OUTDOOR FEAST. BY VANESSA L AWRENCE
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A Kelly Wearstler in the garden of her Beverly Hills home next to her Ebell table, price upon request, and Fairfax chair upholstered in District, $4,425. ABOVE RIGHT, CLOCK WISE FROM LEF T: Christiane Perrochon blue bowl, $100; Kelly Wearstler Acolyte catchall, $795; Christiane Perrochon teacup, $185, bowl, $100, and dessert plate, $145; Morgan Peck Chimney vase, $625; Kelly Wearstler Studded vase, $795; Heath Ceramics Coolade cup, $420 for set of two with pitcher; TableArt Vista highball, $50, and water-buffalo spoon, $80 for set of four; Christiane Perrochon vase, $410; TableArt Otto flatware, from $23 per piece, and Rustic napkin, $30; Morgan Peck Shape plate, $265; Michael Verheyden serving tray, $370; Alex Marshall Urban salad plate, $42; and Vincent Grand d’Esnon resin mushrooms, $210 for set of six. For details, see Resources.
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obvious choice for a fall dinner. Then again, Scorpio (October 23–November 21) is not a sign known for run-of-the-mill ideas. Deeply intense and passionate, Scorpios also tend toward contradiction and moodiness, qualities that can prove very appealing when woven into the aesthetic of a tablesetting. Kelly Wearstler, who has designed homes for Cameron Diaz and Gwen Stefani and is herself a Scorpio, harnessed these sentiments in this bountiful, layered tableau. She created this stunning setup in the garden of her Southern California home, but even those living in less temperate climates can reference her use of autumnal hues and sculptural shapes. “During the fall, I incorporate more dark metals, horn, and textured linens into my tablesettings,” says Wearstler, who collaborated with her developer husband, Brad Korzen, on the new Santa Monica Proper Hotel. “For this scene, I imagined an intimate family gathering in a garden with shades of gold paired with orange and yellow hues, infused with dark moss and purple.” ◾ E L L E D E C O R 115
In the living room of Patricia Greene Isen and Robert Isenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manhattan apartment, which she designed with Daniel Romualdez, the sofas are by RH, Restoration Hardware, the custom Karl Springer cocktail table is by Matthews & Parker, and the side tables are from Roost. The sheep-wool rug is from Tita Flying Carpet, the sculpture by the window is by Pierre Malbec, and the painting above the mantel is by Walton Ford. 116 E L L E D E C O R
WORLD CLASS GLOBE-TROTTING RETAIL GURU PATRICIA GREENE ISEN CREATES A COOL AND COLLECTED HOME ON MANHATTANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UPPER EAST SIDE. BY VANESSA L AWRENCE PRODUCED BY CYNTHIA FR ANK PHOTOGR APHS BY SIMON UPTON
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bring their work home with them, spiritually or otherwise, despite prevailing wisdom that they should leave it at the ofďŹ ce. But when Patricia Greene Isen enthuses about the ways in which her professional life pervades the Manhattan apartment she shares with her husband, Robert, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with good reason: For 16 years, she was the globe-trotting director of special projects in the home division at Anthropologie. These days, she helps her sister-in-law Tory Burch with her home collection. As such, the geode sconces and crystal chandelier in her dining room are by Robert Ogden, a good friend who designed lighting for Anthropologie. The African shield in the corner of the living room was picked up on a work trip to the south of France. A custom console in the foyer is by Julian Mayor, an artist she discovered while at Anthropologie. And the china on the
In the kitchen, the range is by Wolf and the countertop is in Paonazzo Grande marble. The vintage Axel Einar Hjorth table and chairs were purchased at auction, the dishes on the table are by Tory Burch, the wall and floor tiles are by Mosaic House, and the pendants are by Natalie Page for BDDW. OPPOSITE , FROM TOP: The dining room’s custom chairs have slipcovers in a Jasper floral, the custom tablecloth is of a Lisa Fine Textiles print, and the chandelier and sconces are by Robert Ogden; a Jackie Nickerson photograph and a set of 17th-century paintings by Pieter Casteels hang on walls sheathed in a Christopher Hyland mohair, with wainscoting painted in Benjamin Moore’s Shady Lane. Isen in her living room.
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My mother said, ‘If this “apartment speaks to you, buy it. And if it doesn’t speak to you, buy it.’ PATRICIA GREENE ISEN
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kitchen table and the blanket on the master bed are by Tory Burch (for whom Robert is the chief legal officer and president of corporate development). “Everything in this apartment is a journey from our travels and my work life,” explains Isen, who also worked at Bloomingdale’s and Calvin Klein earlier in her career. “I was lucky to be exposed to all of these things constantly.” There is yet another way in which work intervened—happily—in the creation of Isen’s abode. In 2015, when she and her husband were empty nesters, they decided to move from Philadelphia, where they had raised their now-adult sons, Thomas and Charles, to New York. She enlisted the help of her mother, Betsy S. Green, a top broker at Douglas Elliman for 35 years. Green found them a three-bedroom apartment in a century-old building on the Upper East Side that had been owned by William Salomon, a partner at Salomon Brothers who died in 2014 at age 100. “My mother said, ‘If this apartment speaks to you, buy it. And if it doesn’t speak to you, buy it,’ ” recalls Isen with a laugh. The apartment had the old-world, Parisian-style charm that the couple sought, so they bought it. While overhauling the black 1950s linoleum kitchen—now tiled in handmade glazed white terra-cotta—and the bathrooms, Isen (who currently also works with her mother as a real estate broker) collaborated with a friend, the architect and designer Daniel Romualdez, on realizing her vision of a comfortable, textured home. A sheep-wool rug picked up on an antiques trip to Antwerp grounds the living room and is paired with vintage cornstalk sconces and a Walton Ford painting. The original moldings in the library are lacquered in a high-gloss aubergine, which offsets artworks by Rose Wylie and David Benjamin Sherry. For the dining room, Isen wanted what she calls “an ugly green.” The walls are covered in a moss-colored mohair, with wainscoting to match. “It was all based on emotion,” explains Isen of her intuitive approach, which also compelled her to keep a few objects from the apartment’s former inhabitant. A tortoise cocktail table now serves as a bench in the master bedroom, and two oval embroideries rest on a table in the library. “I always believe you should keep something from the previous owners,” she says. “It feels like the right thing to do.” ◾ 120 E L L E D E C O R
The library’s armchairs are in a Designers Guild linen, the curtains are of a Carolina Irving Textiles stripe, and the Moroccan rug is from Breuckelen Berber. The artwork (left) is by Rose Wylie, and the photograph is by David Benjamin Sherry. OPPOSITE , FROM TOP: In the master bedroom, the bed is dressed with Matouk linens and a Tory Burch blanket, the custom sofa is in a Zimmer + Rohde stripe, and the photograph is by Malick Sidibé. A guest bath has a sink and fittings by Waterworks, a mirror by RH, Restoration Hardware, and walls clad in tiles by Mosaic House. For details, see Resources.
WITH LUXE INTERIORS, NEW SUITES BY FRENCH DESIGN SUPERSTAR JACQUES GRANGE, AND TROPICAL LANDSCAPING BY MADISON COX, THE CHEVAL BLANC HOTEL ON THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF ST. BARTS IS THE ULTIMATE WINTER ESCAPE. BY SA M ANTHA SWENSON
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Sailing yachts anchor off the coast of St. Barts near the Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France resort. This fall, the LVMH-owned hotel debuts an expansion after substantial renovations following 2017â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hurricane Irma, including new interiors by Parisian designer Jacques Grange and landscaping by Madison Cox. OPPOSITE: A small plane lands at Gustaf III Airport on St. Barts.
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The pool overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Beach towels—in the hotel’s signature blush-pink shade—are rolled atop sun beds. OPPOSITE: In a beach suite—one of 19 new suites debuting this fall—Grange combined vibrant patterns, rattan furniture, and warm woods. Furnishings and decorative objects from across the globe—including leather Walker Zabriskie ottomans from Bali and a handcrafted Colombian vase—infuse the space with the sense of a collector’s home. The walls are clad in bleached larch, the nightstands are custom by Grange, and the rug is Tibetan wool.
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to the Maison, the main hotel at the Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France resort. In his redesign of the hotel’s interiors, Grange incorporated West Indies architectural elements with a contemporary sensibility. Last year, Cox created a new tropical garden for the resort, replete with fruit trees, palm trees, and bougainvillea. Grange also redid the facade to reflect the island’s Creole architecture and designed its new custom balustrades. LE F T: The hotel nestles on a quiet bay beside Flamands, one of the island’s most pristine beaches. 124 E L L E D E C O R
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room of the beach suite, the rattan chairs are by Serena & Lily, and the cocktail table is by Delphine Messmer. The sofa, ikat pillows, and desk were designed by Grange. Outside, a private inďŹ nity pool overlooks the water. RIGHT: Cheesecake with berries is served at the hotel. For details, see Resources.
RESOURCES Items pictured but not listed are from private collections. TRUTH IN DECORATING PAGES 66–68: India Hicks, indiahicks
.com. Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, mbds.com. SHOWCASE PAGE 71: Fabric: Amoir Libre in Orient,
dedar.com. PAGE 72: Wallpaper: Levante in
Bianco, flatvernacular.com. PAGE 74: Wallpaper: Avant in green/
black by Kelly Wearstler, leejofa.com. Wallpaper: Turritella in Bathyal, flatvernacular.com. DANIEL’S KITCHENS PAGES 92–94: Daniel Boulud of
Restaurant Daniel, danielnyc.com. Plates: Richard Ginori, richardginori 1735.com; Mottahedeh, mottahedeh .com. Cup: Mottahedeh. Marble bowl: Terrain, shopterrain.com. Silver tray: Match, match1995.com. Glass: Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlaurenhome .com. Phone case: Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com. Tall glass: Baccarat, baccarat.com. Butter dish and sugar bowl: Royal Copenhagen, royalcopenhagen.com. Lidded jar: Frontgate, frontgate.com. Fabric: Dedar, dedar.com.
fabric: Alessandra Branca, branca .com. Curtains fabric: Osborne & Little, osborneandlittle.com. Sconces: Besselink & Jones, besselink .com. PAGES 102–103: Dining table and chairs: Dune, dune-ny.com. Mirrors: Harbinger, harbingerla .com. Curtains fabric: Jim Thompson Fabrics, jimthompsonfabrics .com. Curtains trim: Zuber, zuber .fr. Rug: Stark, starkcarpet.com. PAGES 104–105: Bathtub: Waterworks, waterworks.com. Sinks: Kohler, us.kohler.com. Fittings: Lefroy Brooks, lefroybrooks.com. Headboard fabric: Edelman Leather. Headboard trim: Lee Jofa. Sheets: Leontine Linens, leontinelinens.com. Coverlet: Garnet Hill, garnethill.com. Nightstand: François Daneck, francoisdaneck.com. Sofa fabric: De Le Cuona, delecuona .com. Chandelier: Niermann Weeks, niermannweeks.com. Lamps: The End of History. Wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com. Curtains fabric: Zinc Textile, zinctextile.com.
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Interior design: Steven Gambrel, S.R. Gambrel, srgambrel.com. Architecture: R. Michael Graham, Liederbach & Graham, Architects, liederbachand graham.com. General contracting: Timm T. Martin Company, ttmcompany .com. Landscaping: Craig Bergmann, Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, Inc., craigbergmann.com. Lighting consultant: Nathan Orsman, Orsman Design, Inc., orsmandesign.com. Upholstery: Dune, dune-ny.com. Window treatment: Mark David Interiors, markdavidinteriors.com. PAGES 98–99: Banquette fabric: Holly Hunt, hollyhunt.com. Pillow fabrics: Sabina Fay Braxton, sabinafaybraxton .com. Light fixture: Charles Edwards, charlesedwards.com. Curtain fabric: Hermès, hermès.com. Lamp: The End of History, theendofhistoryshop .blogspot.com. Sconce: Blackman Cruz, blackmancruz.com. Wallpaper: Gracie, graciestudio.com. Armchairs fabrics: Romo, romo.com; Lee Jofa, kravet.com. Ottoman fabric: Edelman Leather, edelmanleather .com. Pendants: The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com. Side table: Avery & Dash, averydash.com. Artwork: Albert Irvin, albert-irvin .com. PAGES 100–101: Range and hood: Officine Gullo, officinegullo .com. Glass tiles: Urban Archaeology, urbanarchaeology.com. Pendant: The Urban Electric Co. Refrigerator: Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com. Barstools: Palecek, palecek.com. Sink fittings: Kallista, kallista.com. Shades 126 E L L E D E C O R
Interior design: Bronson Van Wyck, Van Wyck & Van Wyck, vanwyck.net. Contributing interior designer: Celerie Kemble, Kemble Interiors, kemble interiors.com. Architecture and general contracting: Made Design/Build, designbuildmade.com. PAGES 106–107: Sofa fabric: Claremont, claremontfurnishing .com. Cocktail table: Rose Tarlow Melrose House, rosetarlow.com. Pendant: Jamb, jamb.co.uk. Photograph: Chris Levine, chrislevine .com. PAGES 108–109: Chandelier: High Style Deco, highstyledeco .com. PAGES 110–111: Sconces: High Style Deco. Range and hood: Electrolux, electroluxappliances .com. Pot rack: Urban Archaeology, urbanarchaeology.com. Ladder: Putnam Rolling Ladder Co., putnamrollingladder.com. Chandelier: High Style Deco. PAGES 112–113: Marble: Walker Zanger, walkerzanger .com. Wall paint: Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Wall tiles: Mosaic House, mosaichse.com. Shower fittings: Newport Brass, newportbrass.com. Headboard: Kemble Interiors, kembleinteriors .com. Bed linens: Dea, deafinelinens .com. Bedside table: David Linley, davidlinley.com.
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Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com. PAGES 114–115: Table and chair: Kelly
Wearstler, kellywearstler.com. Bowls, teacup, and dessert plate: Christiane Perrochon, christianeperrochon .com. Catchall: Kelly Wearstler. Vases: Morgan Peck, morganpeck.net; Kelly Wearstler; Christiane Perrochon. Cup: Heath Ceramics, heathceramics .com. Highball glass, flatware, and napkin: TableArt, tableartonline.com. Plates: Morgan Peck; Alex Marshall Studios, alexmarshallstudios.com. Serving tray: Michaël Verheyden, michaelverheyden.com.
Designers Guild, designersguild.com. Curtains fabric: Carolina Irving Textiles, carolinairvingtextiles.com. Rug: Breuckelen Berber, breuckelen berber.com. Photograph: David Benjamin Sherry, davidbenjaminsherry .com. Blanket: Tory Burch. Linens: Matouk, matouk.com. Sofa fabric: Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde .com. Sink and fittings: Waterworks, waterworks.com. Mirror: RH, Restoration Hardware. Wall tiles: Mosaic House.
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Interior design: Patricia Greene Isen. Architecture: Daniel Romualdez, Daniel Romualdez Architects, 212-989-8429. PAGES 116–117: Sofas: RH, Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Cocktail table: Matthews & Parker, matthews andparker.com. Side tables: Roost, roostco.com. Rug: Tita Flying Carpet, titacarpet.com. PAGES 118–119: Range: Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Dishes on table: Tory Burch, toryburch.com. Tiles: Mosaic House, mosaichse.com. Pendants and dishes on shelves: BDDW, bddw.com. Dining chairs slipcover fabric: Jasper, michaelsmithinc .com. Tablecloth fabric: Lisa Fine Textiles, lisafinetextiles.com. Chandelier and sconces: Robert Ogden, rtolighting.com. Photograph: Jackie Nickerson, jackienickerson .com. Wallcovering: Christopher Hyland, christopherhyland.com. Wainscoting paint: Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. PAGES 120–121: Armchairs fabric:
Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, chevalblanc.com. Interior design: Jacques Grange. Landscaping: Madison Cox, Madison Cox Associates, madisoncox.com. PAGES 124–125: Ottomans: Walker Zabriskie, walkerzabriskie.com. Chairs: Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com. Cocktail table: Delphine Messmer, delphinemessmermosaique.com.
CORRECTIONS
In the “Elle Decor 30 Rules to Live By” story in the October 2019 issue (page 80), decorative painter Mark Giglio’s contact information and location were incorrect. He is based in New York City and can be reached at 212-431-8926. In the Toolbox story in the October 2019 issue (page 114), the price for the Ressource Peintures paint was misstated. The correct price is $100 for one liter of Yves Klein undercoat and one liter of Yves Klein paint.
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Sleight of Hand THIS FORNASETTI TABLE IS NOT ONLY STRIKING IN APPEARANCE— ITS BUILT-IN CONVEX MIRROR IS SAID TO WARD OFF EVIL SPIRITS. PRODUCED BY PARKER BOWIE L ARSON
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Barnaba Fornasetti’s Magic table. Each month, ELLE DECOR asks an artisan to create a unique item for us. At the end of the year, these pieces will be auctioned off to benefit the charity of each maker’s choice.
Since ancient times, convex mirrors—sometimes referred to as witches’ eyes—have been regarded as charms to ward off evil and negative energy. This aptly named Magic table, designed by Barnaba Fornasetti, features an emerald-lacquered surface with four hands framing a raised convex mirror at its center. The mysterious, one-of-a-kind piece was made by hand in the Milanese atelier founded in the 1950s by Barnaba’s father, Piero Fornasetti, whose fantastical designs for furniture and decorative objects—often employing enigmatic images of hands—have become iconic and highly collectible. More than just a conversation piece, this whimsical table has a certain talismanic quality. “Tradition has it that if you position a convex mirror in front of the window,” the designer says, “then any witches, on seeing themselves deformed, will be scared and fly away.” Talk about eye-catching. —Samantha Swenson fornasetti.com
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