Wednesday, December 23, 2009

This Week's Top 5 Favorite 1stdibs Items: Calming and Neutral Grays!

With the holidays officially in full swing (and very nearly over), you and your eyes might be needing a break from all the hustle and bustle of holiday decor. From bright reds and greens to shiny golds and silvers to busy patterns and textures, this season is all about delighting and assaulting the senses. Rather than bombard you with more of those bright colors and patterns, we thought we'd share a great group of soft, calming, neutral grays. You could pair these with this season's hottest holiday colors, or with your existing decor!

1) Magnificent Curved Sofa by Ico Parisi
This Italian couch from the 1950's is not only a gorgeous gray color (upholstered in Rose Cumming silk velvet with grey silk piping) but it's also a wonderful shape with a gently curved high back and flared arms. The color would calm but the shape would grab its own attention!Price: contact dealer
Dealer:
Todd Merrill Antiques

2) Eero Saarinen For Knoll Womb Chair And Ottoman
This is the iconic Womb Chair created by Eero Saarinen for Knoll that is upholstered in its original silver-gray Knoll velvet with chrome finished steel bases. We love how classic and recognizable this chair and ottoman is, and love the light silver/gray color!
Price: $4500
Dealer:
Metro Retro Furniture

3) Botanical Photograph Print
This gorgeous photograph print is in black and white, and subsequently, a beautiful array of grays. We love the soothing neutral colors but also the natural, interesting subject matter.
Price: $3,600
Dealer:
Monument

4) Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort
We're in love with this chair for its interesting space-age shape but also for its creamy, good-looking gray color. Though this chair might not fit in every space, we think it's hip and would love to see it as the focal point in a room!
Price: $7,800
Dealer:
ModeModerne

5) Colonial Ebony Mirror
Though this mirror is technically an ebony black color, we can't help but feel it's just a really dark gray color in disguise. Add to the rich color this mirror's gorgeous colonial details, and you have one stunning place to check your appearance!
Price: $17,600
Dealer:
Guinevere Antiques

Don't forget to check out the rest of this week's listings from 1stdibs, where you can find more fabulous, one-of-a-kind show-stopping pieces, as well as a number of other great pieces!
 

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