Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A Perfect Pair: Russel Wright Dining Chairs and Vintage Murano Lamps!

While covering the great industrial and furniture designs of Russel Wright yesterday, we particularly enjoyed a set of dining chairs he designed. Though we normally feature a lounge chair or a credenza for our Perfect Pair series, we think these chairs will work just perfectly with a great pair of Swank Lamps!



Wright’s set of four chairs by for the Conant Ball company in 1935 was part of the "Modernmates Collection" he produced. We really fell in love with the modern and organic feeling these chairs give off. Though the chairs feature a simple shape, the curve of their profile is quite powerful. The upholstery is a fresh and neutral light gray, and the seat is placed on four substantial and blond-colored wood legs. Our favorite parts are the three subtle button tufts in the crease of the seat.



These pulegoso-winged Murano lamps in coke bottle green by A.V.E.M. are rare because you don’t often see vintage Murano glass in this color. The pattern and clarity of the glass is also unique: you can clearly see the tiny trapped air bubbles from the pulegoso process. There aren’t too many air bubbles, though; the glass condition is still a crystal clear. The shape of the lamps features a simple curved form, but also with a subtle swirling. The solid wood bases have been refinished in a gold lacquer and are four inches in height.

We love the combination of these Swank Lighting lamps and the Wright dining chairs. The color of the lamps goes well with the chairs not just because of its complement to the upholstery, but because the color is similar to the sort of color palettes that Wright often used. Both the lamps and the chairs feature simple shapes, but with dynamic outlines and subtle, surprising details. Don’t feel like you would only be able to use the chairs in a dining room; we think they’d make great side chairs in a living room, too. And paired with these Swank vintage Murano lamps they’d be unstoppable!

I'm Dreaming of a White (and Green) Christmas

I've noticed I have a real love for Green and White and now that the holidays are full upon us, what better chance to show you some of my finds! Plus, as I'm heading out of town yet again, I'm still not able to decorate our home and it's so disappointing!

First up, a bit of rustic decor. Despite the cool tones of silver and green, these rooms are warm all over.
I LOVE this family's home... and when I saw their portrait, it all made sense.
Weisen Family from Country Living

Another couple with three dogs! (they just need to foster one more and it'd fit our mold).

More "rustic" holiday decor (doesn't this make you want a country getaway for the holidays!?)


More love fromCountry Living- Scandanavian style




Don't forget about the entryway....
A little Martha via Willow Decor


Aha! Is that a white tree I spy!? I lived in Houston, Texas during my childhood and yearned for a white tree but my mom was vehemently opposed.

Even LL Bean is in on the action.
Winter White Holiday Fir Centerpiece

Love the white and green against the gray here in designer Mary McDonald's dining room...



via Veranda
And speaking of getaways... how about a little Coastal green and white?
Suspend wreaths from windows to welcome the season and your holiday guests.
Bring in more color by wrapping packages in coordinating paper and hanging wreaths with generous lengths of ribbon.
Attach a large sea star to the top of the wreath instead of a bow for a statement-making front door.
Very little green in the last two, but I LOVE these and had to include them!
Pair translucent and silver accessories with a sea-inspired fixture for glamour and elegance.
It’s a festive touch that especially shines against minimalist decor.

TONS more examples out there but I must run or I will miss my flight! Have a great day!!

--Emmie
 

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