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The late 19th century marked the beginning of the modern furniture movement.
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The late 19th century marked the beginning of the modern furniture movement. The use of new materials, such as steel and plastic, allowed furniture makers to explore shapes that strayed from the ornate designs of previous years. Inspired by alternative forms, the pieces featured here provide a contemporary elegance that is suitable for any city retreat.[1] Laurie Beckerman Tête–à–Tête Rocker
Made from Corian, the Tête–à–Tête Rocker ($11,000) consists of
two attached, opposite-facing lounge chairs separated by a shared armrest and is
available in any color offered by Corian.
212.889.1287, www.lauriebeckerman.com
[2] Baccarat Black Angel Highball
Not commonly used in stemware, black crystal is the medium
chosen by Philippe Starck in his collection for Baccarat. The Black Angel
highball ($595) is part of a seven-piece glassware and vase collection called
Darkside.
800.777.0100, www.baccarat.com
[3] Cor Lava Sculptural Furniture
Studio Vertijet has created a line of formable furniture for
Cor that can be arranged in countless ways. Shown here is the Lava collection’s
chaise, floor mat, and foot stool ($7,324). A matching sofa also is
available.
305.531.0704, www.cor.de
[4] Dform Basket Saucer Lamp
Dform’s basket saucer pendant lamp is made from hand-assembled
birch and is available in 24- or 36-inch diameters ($1,706 to $1,976). The
layered surfaces take on varied shapes and patterns when lit and viewed from
different angles.
718.384.6887, www.dformdesign.com
[5] Giovanni Pagnotta Vortex Chair
Made from carbon fiber, Giovanni Pagnotta’s Vortex chair
($14,000) is part of a limited-edition collection and takes 80 hours to
complete. Each chair has a pearlescent finish and custom colors are available.
914.309.0720, www.giovannipagnotta.com
[6] Dakota Jackson
Arabesque Table Set
Named after the ballet position in which the body is supported on one leg, the
Arabesque cocktail table set ($9,642, shown in Azure) is crafted from maple and
also is available in Charcoal, Chalk, and Ruby.
212.838.9444, www.dakotajackson.com
