Monday, August 10, 2009

5 Favorite 1stdibs Items: Calming Shades of Green!

We've given you some ideas on how to create a fresh and modern space using a gorgeous array of white hot furniture and accessories. While a room like that would result in an exciting and bright space, it might not be as calming as you would like. If you are looking for ways to add a relaxing feel to a space, may we suggest the many shades of green? Scientifically proven to increase the sense of calmness in a space, there are many ways to bring green in to your existing decor!


1) Oak and Green Sofa by Hans Wegner
What a great olive green this sofa comes in. Also featuring a sleek 1950s design, this green would anchor a room and also help you relax not only with its color but also with its comfort!
Price: $4,500
Dealer:
Baxter and Liebchen


2) Telechron American Skyscraper Clock
This adorable clock features a soft, mint green color and fabulous Art Deco details. Placed on a tabletop in your living room, you'd get a great peace of mind from glancing over at it---as well as the time! It also turns out that the green color of this product is the rarest color its available in. Relaxing and a deal!
Price: $1,500
Dealer:
Modernism Gallery


3) Set of 4 Eero Saarinen dining chairs The great thing about the green color is, you don't have to stick to just solid fabrics. Patterned fabrics in all the shades of green can be quite relaxing too! Just like this great pair of side chairs.
Price: $4,500
Dealer:
reGeneration


4) Marbro Company Vintage Murano Lamps
This pair of gorgeous glass lamps comes in one of our favorite greens: Emerald. This pair of lamps also proves that calming greens need not be restricted to pastel versions. These lamps would add a great bit of calm to a corner or room.
Price: $6,750
Dealer:
Swank Lighting

5) “Untitled, New York” by Ronaldo de Juan
Don't forget about art when looking for a medium for your green color. Art is a great way to add splashes of green to a room, even if you don't have any other green yet! And while a green piece of furniture might stick out, green art will always look good!
Price: contact dealer
Dealer:
Le Trianon
 

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