Everyday SD showroom inspires designers and architects to create experiences that shine. Sparking creativity and innovation for 70 years. Faustine Bar Shine by S.H.O, priced at $18,800. To-the-trade only. Schwartz Design Showroom I 203.817.0433 I schwartzdesignshowroom.com.
Looking like an irresistible array of gourmet candies, this rare colored sapphire and diamond bracelet is as sweet as it gets. Steven Fox Jewelry I 203.629.3303 I stevenfoxjewelry.com.
Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, the undulating shape of each Aalto piece alludes to the untamed shorelines of Finland’s thousands of lakes. Design: Alvar Aalto for Iittala, 1936. Vase priced at $115. The Glass House I 203.594.9884 I designstore.theglasshouse.org.
Charles Arnoldi, Jimi, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches. Deck your halls with this signature work by celebrated contemporary artist Charles Arnoldi. Drawing inspiration from nature and architecture, Arnoldi blurs the boundaries between painting and sculpture in this abstract multi-canvas assemblage. Heather Gaudio Fine Art, New Canaan I 203.801.9590 I heathergaudiofineart.com.
Found in the entryway of Bender in Norwalk is the Constellation chandelier from the Allegri division of Kalco. Inspired by the chandeliers at Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, it is one of the most iconic fixtures in lighting. Other sizes, finishes, and variations available. Prices range from $622-$6,140. Bender I 203.847.3865 I bendershowrooms.com.
Large scale bergere, circa 1900s, beautiful carving details, with refinished frame and new upholstery. Priced at $3,250. La Grange de S. I 917.678.3861 I lagrangeds.com.
MacKenzie-Childs Blooming Champagne Flutes, 11.25 inches tall. Priced at $80 each. Available at Lux Bond & Green I 203.629.0900 I lbgreen.com.
This article appears in the December 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).