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David Netto, On Design
David Netto doesn’t have a signature style. “I come at every project with respect for the architecture,” he says “I -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – P is for…
Parcel gilt Parcel gilt is a term used to describe silverware or furniture, parts of which are gilded, such as -
A Conversation with Designer Brian McCarthy
A Room is Like a Cocktail Party, and all the Pieces Merely Guests 2020 has made designer Brian McCarthy grateful. -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – O is for …
Object de vertu Objets de vertu (roughly translated as “precious objects”) are tiny decorative pieces noted for their fineness of -
Antonio Martins, Looking Forward
Having lived in ten cities on four continents, Antonio Martins’ design aesthetic is shaped by a unique world view influenced -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – N is for …
Nacre Nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl, is the basic substance secreted by oysters and mollusks to form the inside of -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – M is for …
Majolica In different periods of time and in different countries the word majolica has been used for two distinct types -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – L is for …
Lacca Contrafatta Lacca Contrafatta (also termed Lacca Povera) was developed to imitate the appearance of costly, scarce, and fashionable high -
At Home with Designer Ellie Cullman
Ellie Cullman has made her mark in the design industry for over three decades, having co-founded her iconic firm, Cullman -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – K is for …
Kalaga A Kalaga is a heavily embroidered appliqué tapestry made of silk, flannel, felt, wool and lace against a background -
The Alphabet of Art & Antiques – J is for …
Jabot pin A jabot pin is a brooch with a bejeweled motif at either end. It is pinned in such -
At Home with Designer Gary Hutton
Gary Hutton’s 40-year career in design has earned him the moniker “the Dean of West Coast design”. A born and