SITTING PRETTY | The innovative Bloom chair is surprisingly comfortable, thanks to the rounded silhouette that wraps around you. The design is available with wooden or metal legs with a clear or colored polycarbonate shell that is perfect for kitchen or dining rooms. $444, Calligaris, through Jensen Lewis, NYC, 212-434-0990, calligaris.us.
VELVET VIBRANCE | Wow, a jacquard velvet from Dedar alternates a cut and loop pile velvet with a plain cotton ground to create the Japanese “matsukawabishi” pattern, pine bark. The line’s six bright colors pack a punch. Through Jerry Pair and Associates (T), D&D, 212-546-9001, dedar.com.
SHAPE SHIFTER | Geometry is center stage with this set of serving pieces. Designed by Clara von Zweigbergk, the Kaleido trays can be layered and mixed in graphic arrangements—no Pythagorean theorem required. $16–$78, Design Within Reach, Westport, 203-227-9707, Stamford, 203-614-0787, dwr.com.
TABLE TALK | Wrap your table in the Interlude Dancing Loops pattern from DVF. This new design sports graphic appeal. $25–$160, through Bloomingdales, White Plains, NY, 914-684-6300, bloomingdales.com, dvf.com.
WONDROUS WINKS | Hugo Boss is expanding its contemporary Boss Home collection with a new line for fall, Windsor Grey. Paying homage to the brand’s luxury menswear line, the bedding collection is sleek and sophisticated for the modern home. $70–$600, through Bloomingdales, White Plains, NY, 914-684-6300, bloomingdales.com, hugoboss.com.
SLEEK SILHOUETTE | This pedestal table’s hourglass silhouette is sleek and feminine in glossy black. The Parigi by Studio Catoir is built to last in limewood with a solid sycamore top. $1,335, Ligne Roset, NYC, 212-253-5629, ligneroset.com.
HEY STUD | Inspired by the vintage design of metal fighter planes, Phillip Jeffries’ latest relief pattern, Aviator, will take your walls to new heights. To create the wall covering, a pattern of small nail heads is hand-screened atop a ground of metallic paper, available in six colors. Through Holly Hunt (T), D&D, 212-755-6555, phillipjeffries.com.
DISK JOCKEY | Two colors of laser-cut polyester ribbon form an open network of curving lines in Pollack’s Mix Tape. A water-soluble ground dissolves in finishing, leaving the single line of stitching to hold the dramatic fabric together. Available in two colorways, shown in Camel and Charcoal, D&D, 212-421-8755, pollackassociates.com.
MODERN MASTER | Vladimir Kagan is one of the pioneers of modern design; his early pieces are coveted by collectors. His latest designs for Ralph Pucci are tomorrow’s classics. Tri-Symmetric Sofa, NYC, 212-633-0452, ralphpucci.net.
CYBER SEAT | Perfect for cuddling up with your laptop, Roche Bobois’ Blogger armchair is upholstered in corrected-grain leather with a nubuck finish. The padded seat and back maximize comfort. $3,718, NYC, 212-889-0700, roche-bobois.com.
A-DOOR-ABLE | SA Baxter’s project-ready line is finished to order in a two- to four-week lead-time. The alluring style of Suite 9504 pays homage to the arts-and-crafts movement. Starting at $225, SA Baxter (T) NYDC, 212-203-4382, sabaxter.com.
This article appears in the November 2012 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).