Hand hammered by master craftsmen in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico—a region historically known for its coppersmithing—Thompson Traders’ Palla sink is endowed with texture and dimension, bringing a touch of class to any bathroom. $599, through Modern Plumbing, Berlin.
Available now at Axel Interiors, Avram Rusu Studio’s elegant Link pendant features a handblown glass shade, a multitude of chain link finishes and two sizing options. Shown here with polished brass links and a smoke finished shade. Price upon request, through Axel Interiors, Norwalk.
These hand-printed fabrics are part of the A Kook Milieu collection—a collaboration between Kelly Behun Studio and Barneys New York—and are now on display at a pop-up shop in the latter’s New York location. $325, through Barneys New York.
After three years of development, this fall, Hästens launched the latest iteration of its flagship bed, Vividus. Entirely handcrafted, the slumber center’s magnum opus takes four craftsmen more than 300 hours to create, but it’s worth the wait. The bed keeps the spine perfectly straight, releases tension points, absorbs moisture and is made to specifically fit each individual customer. $140,000, Greenwich.
The Mazandaran collection from Nasiri Carpets was inspired by a weaving technique discovered in the north-western mountains of Iran. Expressive and colorful, the pieces are handcrafted from virgin wool and natural dyes. The result is a rug that blurs the line between art and floor covering. Starting at $7,000.
Part of Juliska’s Quinta Cork collection—the entirety of which is hand carved in Portugal—the Quinta Natural Cork ginger jar is a welcome companion to the fall season, brining a warm, rustic vibe to any table setting; available in two sizes, 17.5-inch (shown here) and 11-inch. $295, Stamford.
The handmade Charleston sconce from Oomph is a modern interpretation of Colonial-period sconces seen in Philadelphia’s Carpenters’ Hall. A polished-nickel back allows for soft, reflective light and is available with a polished brass or nickel arm. $2,095, Greenwich.
The marble Panama tile from Kreoo—hand carved by artisans in Vicenza, Italy—draws inspiration from the Panama Hats of South America. The woven design is crafted with brass or wood tubes, and is available in more than 24 finishes. Price upon request, through Bender, Norwalk.
O’Hara Studio’s Spruce occasional tables are hand sculpted and finished to imitate conifer cones from the alpine forest. Wooden layers of imbricate plates are overlapped and offset to create the design that honors its inspiration. Available in three sizes and finishes (16-inch, espresso finish shown here). Price upon request, through A. Rudin.
Old Mill Road Tables works closely with clients to design and handcraft one-of-a-kind tables—discussing the size, type of wood used, color and finish. The table shown here was made from a hand-forged iron frame with a 1.75-inch solid California Black Walnut top. Price upon request, Bridgeport.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Farrow & Ball’s hand-printed Gable wall covering, part of its new 1940s inspired collection, depicts a scene from days of yore—ploughed fields, picket fences, farmyard animals. $230 per roll, Westport.
This article appears in the November 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).