Tiny, resolute German-born cafe owner Magdalena Åström is very much aware of the fact that Konditori Valand, in Stockholm’s “Surbrunnsgatan”, is a national treasure. Her Swedish husband Stellan designed the interior himself in 1954, and absolutely nothing has been changed since then: the dark beautiful “Royal Boards” covering the walls, well used tables and chairs made of teak, a unique black stonefloor imported directly from Italy.
JLT thought I might enjoy this Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair in walnut with black vinyl upholstery. He was right. 31 1/2" x 29 1/2" x 29 1/2" and on auction from Rago.
But there are less expected pieces too, like his extensive collection of Artemide lighting, including a Tizio, Tolomeo, and the avant garde Boalum which coils like a luminescent snake on the floor. The Rosendahl monkey with the prankster's look and the light colored belly has transformed kids' rooms into jungles and sparked dreams of far-away places since 1951 when it was designed by Kay Bojesen.
I haven’t seen anything quite like this sofa currently on eBay. ... They’d make a nice set for someone looking to create a room sans the more obvious classics.
True to the original pieces in structure and materials, the miniatures are precision-crafted, making them a thoughtful gift for a furniture lover or design professional. ...They not only fulfil the financial purpose of contributing to the Museum's budget, but also serve as ideal demonstration pieces within the context of academic studies or skilled trades.
Our family takes an annual summer trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. The Coles clan has expanded to such a size that we require several separate accommodations. One of this year’s...
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