Todd Merrill Booth - Niamh Berry Light Sculpture - The focal point of the booth was Niamh Berry's light sculpture, "Walking." The Irish artist creates fine light sculptures and furniture, from a variety of materials.
Erin Sullivan aligator cast in bronze - Erin Sullivan's alligator piece is cast in bronze.
Laminar sculptural console made from 400 american black walnut veneer - This sculptural console by Fish is called Laminar and uses almost 400 pieces of American Black Walnut veneer. It is said to be inspired by marine life, although some people also see the image of a crawling man when they look at it.
One piece console from wood resin and bronze - Fish's Untitled Bronze 2 "One Piece" Console uses the wood, resin, bronze, and squid ink dye to texturize and enhance the piece.
Berthelot Setting - Souvenirs Maritimes - Berthelot's bench, "Souvenirs Maritimes", 2015, is an example of how his work focuses on merging function and beauty.
Parisian Gallery Diane de Polignac - undulating cubes - The undulating cubes and pointed legs contribute to a feeling of water and perhaps sea creatures.
La Nonchalante, 2015 by Berthelot - La Nonchalante, 2015 by Berthelot. The pale wood and curves of the lounge give the impression that the piece is a living organism.
The skins of the Pirarucu from French artisans - The skins of the Pirarucu -- also called an arapaima -- are applied to the seating by French artisans.
The skins of the Pirarucu from French artisans - back of the sofa - The back of the sofa is made of vertically assembled bamboo, which contributes to the organic look.
Soft and Fluffy Acorn Chair - So soft and fluffy, you can;t help but want to sink into these chairs. The Campana brothers have also created a bolotas sofa in purple that is especially modern.
Recycled Rattan Shelf - The "detonato" has a freijó wood structure with transparent nylon weave and a patchwork of reclaimed thong wicker.
Stacked marble console with smooth curves - All smooth curves, yet far from orderly, this marble piece is certainly one of a kind.
Campana Bros table from bent brass - The Campana's Fitas Table, made of bent brass.
Wexler leaf bench top - Here the artist uses even damaged leaves for the casting, which only enhances the organic nature of the piece.
bronze seats by Gregory Nangle from the Weller Gallery - While from the exterior, the indoor/outdoor piece is all bronze, the inside presence a visual delight.
Interior Nangle benches - color gradation - Each piece has a different color gradation, and with the varying light from different angles, reminds the viewer of dappled sunlight on the leaves.
Wexler round armoire from Japanese wood - Made of a special Japanese wood, the grain is the first thing you notice upon inspection.
Wexler armoire close with mica windows - Instead of glass panes, Hurewitz uses mica to serve as windows into the display area of the armoire.
Seomi booth design art - Seomi International "captures the values of Korea’s naturalistic aesthetics and artisanship." It "intends to supercharge the new movements in Korean design that are combined with originality and practicability in harmony."
Stone chairs from Choi Byung Hoon - Artist Choi Byung Hoon created these very organic furnishings.
Seomi tables featuring pictures - Pictured left is BADA-131210-04 and Brown & White Object (With Blue Dot) is on the left.
Seomi pearlized round table - This pearlized series of furnishings and decor is called "From the Glitter."
Seomi pearl table close - Her "From the Glitter" Table sloped inward toward the center and is topped with glass.
Seomi wall shelf - The same series includes this wall piece that opens to reveal a black lacquered shelf.
Seomi corner with lighting fixtures - Her From the Glitter series also includes table lighting fixtures.
Seomi console made from luxteel, aluminium, wood and glass - PHENOMENA 2015-0001 by Kim Sang Hoon is made of Luxteel, Aluminum, Wood and Glass.
Seomi leg closer - The undulating strips in the legs of his console bring interest to an often neglected area of this type of furniture piece.
Seomi lace head wall art
Adelmann Cherry Bomb wall lighting system - Adelmann's Cherry Bomb wall lighting system is further highlighted with the metallic draping, which added interest to the brass tubing that creeps across the walls.
Ammann Stools
Ammann stool based in Torino - Based in Torino, Italy, Nucleo is a collective of artists and designers directed by Piergiorgio Robino.
Ammann inside the stool art - Inside the resin of the square bench, you can see one side of a round stool.
Ammann dining table Wood Fossil - Wood Fossil Table 01, from 2013, highlights the wooden legs with a purely resin table top.
Ammann Dining Setting the legs - Setting the legs into the resin magnifies the grain and imperfections of the wood, adding interest.
Ammann Table paired with tree study - Here the table is paired with Tree Study #03 - Impossible Tree, 2015, by Wolfs + Jung.
Ammann Cubes
Ammann cubes blue - The pieces are available in different "stome" types and colors. This is Lapislazuli.
Ammann silver chomp stainless steel - Titled Gold Brick NO. 1, the table is made from stainless steel.
Glass Coffee table from Patrik Frederikson - Swedish born Patrik Frederikson and British native Ian Stalled (are known for their avant-garde design objects, furniture, and interiors.
Dame Zaha Hadid - Liquid Glacial Chair - One of the UK's biggest architects is Dame Zaha Hadid. This "Liquid Glacial" chair is so ethereal it looks as though it might melt away.
Dog scultpures - Fox Cub 2 - Sculpture 'Fox Cub 2', 2015 is made of Ceramic, stainless steel, and enameled wire.
Hieronymus Bosch’s triptych Garden of Earthly Delights Mirror - This mirror is created with the same concept, but each square is painted with a section of Hieronymus Bosch's triptych Garden of Earthly Delights. The color variations are delicate and subtle, making the ceramic pieces look at a distance ike flowers.
Barford’s jeweled monkey hangs from a large chandelier - Barford's jeweled monkey hangs from a large chandelier in this kitchsy lighting fixture.
Furniture pieces gilded - Some pieces we saw were gilded -- either partially or entirely -- in crushed stone. This occasional table is coated in crushed pyrite.
The DeLorenzo Gallery Table - Crush pyrite adorns this small table as well, creating a glittering piece that would work in a casual or formal environment.
Crushed stone dip - Cut larger than the crushed stone for the fully gilded pieces, the reflective surface it gives a humble table is no less attractive.
Crushed stone dip close - Here is a close-up of the larger stone pieces.
Crushed stone coffee table - This coffee table features crushed stone on the legs, as well as on top, as a decorative element.
Crushed stone cocktail close - A closer view of the stone use, which tourmaline and less sparkly.
Crsuhed stone coffee legs - The stone coating give the coffee table legs added interest and heft.
Jeff Zimmerman’s wall hung Splash - Jeff Zimmerman's wall hung "Splash" sculpture is made of 17 pieces of hand-blown baking soda glass.
Jeff Zimmerman’s wall hung “Splash” Closer - A closer look reveals the bubbles in the glass, which add to the character and dimension of the piece.
Glass casting and blowing to create his unusual forms. - Wolfe's work, represented at The Salon by R & Company, uses glass casting and blowing to create his unusual forms.
Nikolai and Simon Haas Gold Touch Stool - Nikolai and Simon Haas started as stone carvers and are now known for a variety of original furniture designs and objects. This is their Unique Hex stool, rendered in brass.
Christian Wasserman Lights - Swiss born Christian Wasserman creates these modern yet somehow homey designs. We could easily see his "Dodecahedron" chandelier hanging over the family dining table.
Grajales splash table - Created in bronze, this coffee table would be the focal point in any interior design.
Puddle series is still dramatic - Even in smaller renditions, the Puddle series is still dramatic.
Gallery Red top tables
Gallery petrified table colors - The myriad colors in this piece are all basically neutral, lending it to endless possibilities.
Gold Drape chair - Cloth - Marina Karella's "The Gold Cloth" is a gorgeous piece of art.
Gallery Mosaic Table
Dutko Gallery - The gold screen shown here would be a an elegant element in any room.
Dutko coffee table - saving space - Pergay's "Two-Seat Tambour Table" was created in 1968 of Stainless steel.
Dutko Bench Katsu Hammanaka - The lounge by Katsu Hammanaka is the perfect piece to pair with a larger piece of wall art.
Dutko bench close texture - The texture of the frame is stunning.
Bar Cabinet 2015 by Master woodworker David Exner. - Bar Cabinet 2015 by Master woodworker David Exner. He calls his works “the antiques of the future.”
Modern Gallery Credenza - The clever angles of this cabinet presented by the Modern Gallery make it fun while being a substantial piece of furniture.
Soda tab chair - Clare Graham's Pop Top side chair, from 2000 is an attention getter. Not just a whimsical piece, it is functional seating.
Soda tab chair close - A closer view of the pop tabs that make up the chair.
Retro remarcable stone table - A remarkable stone table is right for any living space.
Retro setting stone table
Retro nailed armoire - The armoire is covered in vinyl, which in the 1940s was called art leather.
Retro mailhead closeup - Here's a closer look at the nailhead detail, which is a very distinctive feature of the piece.
Chastel Marechal wall decor
Fibonacci 2015 by Sebastian Brajkovic - Fibonacci, 2015, by Sebastian Brajkovic garnered a lot of attention in pre-show stories and Salon reviews. It is patinated bronze, silk embroidered upolstery by Jean-Francois Lesage, presented by the Carpenters Workshop Gallery.
Robber Baron Buffet - Limited Edition Robber Baron Buffet, 2013, is made of polished and patinated bronze, with 24K gilding.
Spectacular wall piece for big space - Have a big space? This spectacular wall piece might be for you. The lines of the piece, reflected on the wall, increase the complexity of the visual.
Wall hanging Hals - Gjertrud Hals "Insula," 2006, is made of metal threads and fibers. It was presented by the Galerie Maria Westergren of Paris.
Artist Sidsel Hanum Bowls - Artist Sidsel Hanum created these bowls, whose openwork is visually engaging.
Lohmann fan sculpture - Lukacsi's "Blue Fan", 2015, was Winner of the Gold Prize at the International Exhibition of Glass Kanazawa, Japan in 2011.
Patrick Denom Lips Sofa - Talk about whimsy! The Patrick Derom Gallery exhibit included this awesome sofa made to look like lips.
Kroo sconce lighting fixture - Jacques Biny's wall sconce, 1950, is produced by Luminalite from black lacquered metal and brass, with a white perspex lampshade.
Kroo lighting display - A variety of floor lamps illuminate one section of the display area.
Koro Unusual glass console - The unusual console, includes a pneumatic position for support and as a design element. Called "Shelf," from the man machine collection (2014) of Konstantin Grcic , it is a limited edition of eight pieces.
Game on Tables Limited Edition - The "Game On" tables are Limited edition of 20 numbered and signed pieces, available in black lacquered ceramic or copper lacquer.
The Salon Art + Design 2015 was the fourth edition of the high-end fair and it did not disappoint, with gorgeous retro furnishings and stunning new modern decor pieces. At either end of the spectrum, the show offered art for life.
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View in galleryThe focal point of the booth was Niamh Berry’s light sculpture, “Walking.” The Irish artist creates fine light sculptures and furniture, from a variety of materials.
The Todd Merrill Studio presented a number of pieces that are not only unique in appearance but in also in artistic process. Whether as a visual addition to the home or as a functional piece, they were all very appealing.
View in galleryErin Sullivan’s alligator piece is cast in bronze.
Either as a stool or a small table, Erin Sullivan’s sculptural furniture features realistic features of organic subjects. She uses the lost wax method, often used by jewelers, to create her striking pieces.
View in galleryThis sculptural console by Fish is called Laminar and uses almost 400 pieces of American Black Walnut veneer. It is said to be inspired by marine life, although some people also see the image of a crawling man when they look at it.View in galleryFish’s Untitled Bronze 2 “One Piece” Console uses the wood, resin, bronze, and squid ink dye to texturize and enhance the piece.
Another artist featured in the show by the Merrill Studio is Marc Fish. The UK artist and furniture maker created these console pieces. From a distance they appeared to be made of a metal, but on closer inspection, they look like carved wood with an amazing grain. In fact, they are made through micro-stock lamination and cold carved. The appearance of the grain comes from the nearly 100 wood layers that, manipulated into shape, hand-carved, and then sanded until smooth.
View in galleryBerthelot’s bench, “Souvenirs Maritimes”, 2015, is an example of how his work focuses on merging function and beauty.
Parisian Gallery Diane de Polignac presented some lounge chairs and a bench from Quebec-based artist Gildas Berthelot. For us, the sinuous lines of the furniture are a perfect counterpoint to the abstract art.
View in galleryThe undulating cubes and pointed legs contribute to a feeling of water and perhaps sea creatures.View in galleryLa Nonchalante, 2015 by Berthelot. The pale wood and curves of the lounge give the impression that the piece is a living organism.View in galleryThe skins of the Pirarucu — also called an arapaima — are applied to the seating by French artisans.View in galleryThe back of the sofa is made of vertically assembled bamboo, which contributes to the organic look.
Friedman Benda presented an entire living room of pieces from Humberto and Fernando Campana, who are famed Brazilian designers. This Pirarucu Sofa, 2014 is made from the tanned skins of the Pirarucu, which is one of the world’s largest fresh-water fish in the amazon.
View in gallerySo soft and fluffy, you can’t help but want to sink into these chairs. The Campana brothers have also created a bolotas sofa in purple that is especially modern.
These are the ‘bolotas’ armchairs created in 2015, which consist of sheep’s wool pillows covering a stainless steel structure with ipê wood. “Bolotas” means “acorns.” The ‘detonado’ modular bookshelf, also released in 2015, has particular visual interest thanks to its unique angles and textures.
View in galleryThe “detonato” has a freijó wood structure with transparent nylon weave and a patchwork of reclaimed thong wicker.View in galleryAll smooth curves, yet far from orderly, this marble piece is certainly one of a kind.
This marble console in the Friedman Benda booth was a stunner. The artfully stacked layers of stone, each separately carved, make for a real statement piece.
View in galleryThe Campana’s Fitas Table, made of bent brass.View in galleryHere the artist uses even damaged leaves for the casting, which only enhances the organic nature of the piece.
We were particularly taken by these bronze seats by Gregory Nangle from the Wexler Gallery. Made of individually cast winter hazel leaves, the benches and an accompanying chair have many visual surprises.
View in galleryWhile from the exterior, the indoor/outdoor piece is all bronze, the inside presence a visual delight.View in galleryEach piece has a different color gradation, and with the varying light from different angles, reminds the viewer of dappled sunlight on the leaves.
The gradation of the colored patina on the inside of Nangle’s works features various shades of green, yellow, orange and brown.
View in galleryMade of a special Japanese wood, the grain is the first thing you notice upon inspection.
We were drawn to this small armoire because we love round wooden pieces. The skill required to manipulate flat, angular wood into a beautiful rounded furnishing is very special. Philadelphia artist Michael Hurwitz, who created this piece, is represented in several public collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
View in galleryInstead of glass panes, Hurewitz uses mica to serve as windows into the display area of the armoire.View in gallerySeomi International “captures the values of Korea’s naturalistic aesthetics and artisanship.” It “intends to supercharge the new movements in Korean design that are combined with originality and practicability in harmony.”
View in galleryArtist Choi Byung Hoon created these very organic furnishings.
Sculpted from black granite, the “Afterimage” outdoor stools are minimalist and eminently functional. The table, which goes by the same name, is made from black lacquer on red oak, with natural stone.
View in galleryPictured left is BADA-131210-04 and Brown & White Object (With Blue Dot) is on the left.
These glazed ceramic pieces can function as art objects or occasional tables.
View in galleryThis pearlized series of furnishings and decor is called “From the Glitter.”View in galleryHer “From the Glitter” Table sloped inward toward the center and is topped with glass.
Artist Kang Myung Sun is known for using the traditional craftsmanship used for lacquer work inlaid with mother-of-pearl in innovative ways. According to her statement, she seeks to show the natural aspects of her works. This table is Mother-of-pearl, Korean lacquer on wood layered with linen, red clay, and charcoal.
View in galleryThe same series includes this wall piece that opens to reveal a black lacquered shelf.
The inside is just as finely crafted as the outside.
View in galleryHer From the Glitter series also includes table lighting fixtures.View in galleryPHENOMENA 2015-0001 by Kim Sang Hoon is made of Luxteel, Aluminum, Wood and Glass.
Artist Kim Song Hoon was “was barely out of school when his Phenomena screen became just that, a phenomenon. Made of undulating horizontal strips of wood, the room divider both separates and brings two spaces together’: according to his bio. Here. he has extended the concept to the unusual “Phenomena” console.
View in galleryThe undulating strips in the legs of his console bring interest to an often neglected area of this type of furniture piece.
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The Salon Art+ Design presented its share of home decor accessories and art pieces. This work by Joana Vasconcelos is a ceramic horsehide covered with lace. She takes everyday objects and materials and its them into new, complex works. She “frequently incorporates crafts like knitting and crochet into her art, as well as common Portuguese household items like ceramic figures,” says her statement.
View in galleryAdelmann’s Cherry Bomb wall lighting system is further highlighted with the metallic draping, which added interest to the brass tubing that creeps across the walls.
German’s Amman Gallery presented a range of pieces, but these from Studio Nucleo were most interesting! The Italian studio has developed a method to capture antique wooden pieces, such as these stools, inside resin. The resulting furniture is visually engaging and very useful.
View in galleryBased in Torino, Italy, Nucleo is a collective of artists and designers directed by Piergiorgio Robino.
It is fascinating to see how Studio Nucleo can encase the separate parts in resin to maintain the bench shape.
View in galleryInside the resin of the square bench, you can see one side of a round stool.View in galleryWood Fossil Table 01, from 2013, highlights the wooden legs with a purely resin table top.View in gallerySetting the legs into the resin magnifies the grain and imperfections of the wood, adding interest.View in galleryHere the table is paired with Tree Study #03 – Impossible Tree, 2015, by Wolfs + Jung.
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These amazing cubes, which are seating, tables and art all in one are also by Studio Nucleo. Again using epoxy resin the artisans create these “Stone Fossil” pieces with various pigments.
View in galleryThe pieces are available in different “stome” types and colors. This is Lapislazuli.View in galleryTitled Gold Brick NO. 1, the table is made from stainless steel.
This amusing cocktail table is by Chinese-born designer Shi Jianmin.
View in gallerySwedish born Patrik Frederikson and British native Ian Stalled (are known for their avant-garde design objects, furniture, and interiors.
The David Gill Gallery showed pieces from UK designers such as Fredericton Stallard. Made from acrylic, this “Gravity” coffee table seems to be a moment in time, like water stopped mid flow.
View in galleryOne of the UK’s biggest architects is Dame Zaha Hadid. This “Liquid Glacial” chair is so ethereal it looks as though it might melt away.View in gallerySculpture ‘Fox Cub 2’, 2015 is made of Ceramic, stainless steel, and enameled wire.View in galleryThis mirror is created with the same concept, but each square is painted with a section of Hieronymus Bosch’s triptych Garden of Earthly Delights. The color variations are delicate and subtle, making the ceramic pieces look at a distance ike flowers.
The Salon was not without its whimsical pieces as well. These animal sculptures by Barnaby Barford are an unusual take on several levels. The artist is know for using mass-market and antique porcelain figurines, and then altering them by removing and adding elements, and by repainting them.
View in galleryBarford’s jeweled monkey hangs from a large chandelier in this kitchsy lighting fixture.View in gallerySome pieces we saw were gilded — either partially or entirely — in crushed stone. This occasional table is coated in crushed pyrite.
The DeLorenzo Gallery presented a range of works by the AMOIA studio, highlighting tables enhanced with crushed stone.
View in galleryCrush pyrite adorns this small table as well, creating a glittering piece that would work in a casual or formal environment.View in galleryCut larger than the crushed stone for the fully gilded pieces, the reflective surface it gives a humble table is no less attractive.
If total gilding is too much for your style, tables like these are “dipped” in crushed stone.
View in galleryHere is a close-up of the larger stone pieces.View in galleryThis coffee table features crushed stone on the legs, as well as on top, as a decorative element.View in galleryA closer view of the stone use, which tourmaline and less sparkly.View in galleryThe stone coating give the coffee table legs added interest and heft.View in galleryJeff Zimmerman’s wall hung “Splash” sculpture is made of 17 pieces of hand-blown baking soda glass.
Kentucky native and glass sculptor created this wall art piece, which drew you into the R & Company both from across the room. Whether you have modern decor, contemporary or more traditional, his “Splash” sculpture would be a focal point.
View in galleryA closer look reveals the bubbles in the glass, which add to the character and dimension of the piece.View in galleryWolfe’s work, represented at The Salon by R & Company, uses glass casting and blowing to create his unusual forms.
U.S. artist Thaddeus Wolf uses non-traditional glass techniques to create his works. He often uses a glass molding process where each mold can only be used once. He later colored glass and then carves into it to reveal the different hues.
View in galleryNikolai and Simon Haas started as stone carvers and are now known for a variety of original furniture designs and objects. This is their Unique Hex stool, rendered in brass.View in gallerySwiss born Christian Wasserman creates these modern yet somehow homey designs. We could easily see his “Dodecahedron” chandelier hanging over the family dining table.View in galleryCreated in bronze, this coffee table would be the focal point in any interior design.View in galleryEven in smaller renditions, the Puddle series is still dramatic.
Wow is all we can say to Stefan Bishop’s “Puddle” coffee table presented by the Cristina Grajales Gallery.
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The light that filters through the colored glass tops of these tables makes parts of the metal base below glow with red light. Beautiful indeed.
View in galleryThe myriad colors in this piece are all basically neutral, lending it to endless possibilities.
Petrified wood makes for a stunning table top.
View in galleryMarina Karella’s “The Gold Cloth” is a gorgeous piece of art.
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View in galleryThe gold screen shown here would be a an elegant element in any room.View in galleryPergay’s “Two-Seat Tambour Table” was created in 1968 of Stainless steel.
The Dutko gallery showed some beautiful art as well as stunning furnishings, such as this coffee table by Maria Pergay. The Romanian-born artist based in Paris, is known for her innovative use of stainless steel.
View in galleryThe lounge by Katsu Hammanaka is the perfect piece to pair with a larger piece of wall art.View in galleryThe texture of the frame is stunning.View in galleryBar Cabinet 2015 by Master woodworker David Exner. He calls his works “the antiques of the future.”View in galleryThe clever angles of this cabinet presented by the Modern Gallery make it fun while being a substantial piece of furniture.View in galleryClare Graham’s Pop Top side chair, from 2000 is an attention getter. Not just a whimsical piece, it is functional seating.View in galleryA closer view of the pop tabs that make up the chair.View in galleryA remarkable stone table is right for any living space.
A wide variety of antique pieces were presented by Modernity, which specializes in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by important Scandinavian designers.
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This grouping from Modernity shows a range of pieces: The table by Torbjorn Agdal, among the most prolific post-war Norwegian designers, now among its most famous, chairs by Swedish designer Elias Svedberg, and the armoire by German maker Otto Schulz.
View in galleryThe armoire is covered in vinyl, which in the 1940s was called art leather.View in galleryHere’s a closer look at the nailhead detail, which is a very distinctive feature of the piece.
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Galerie Chastel-Maréchal’s display included these stunning mirrors by renowned French artist, jeweler, and designer Line Vautrin. ’The artist’s jewels and sculpted objects defined Parisian Neo-Romantic chic.
View in galleryFibonacci, 2015, by Sebastian Brajkovic garnered a lot of attention in pre-show stories and Salon reviews. It is patinated bronze, silk embroidered upolstery by Jean-Francois Lesage, presented by the Carpenters Workshop Gallery.View in galleryLimited Edition Robber Baron Buffet, 2013, is made of polished and patinated bronze, with 24K gilding.
Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery was showing some amazing pieces, including this Robber Baron Buffet. It is a “deconstructive, neobrutalist” piece, said the gallery representative. The center part which shows the coal is surrounded by the opulent gold doors that open to reveal shelving. The juxtaposition of the two is a political statement on wealth, she added.
View in galleryHave a big space? This spectacular wall piece might be for you. The lines of the piece, reflected on the wall, increase the complexity of the visual.View in galleryGjertrud Hals “Insula,” 2006, is made of metal threads and fibers. It was presented by the Galerie Maria Westergren of Paris.View in galleryArtist Sidsel Hanum created these bowls, whose openwork is visually engaging.
The The Lohmann Gallery booth had so many beautiful art accessories and vessels for the home that it was difficult to choose what to show you. The pieces range from abstract and freeform to sleek, smooth and mesmerizing.
View in galleryLukacsi’s “Blue Fan”, 2015, was Winner of the Gold Prize at the International Exhibition of Glass Kanazawa, Japan in 2011.
Glass artist Laszlo Lukacsi, laminated, ground, and polished reflective glass to make this stunner. Viewed from different angles, the visual of the fan details changes and moves.
View in galleryTalk about whimsy! The Patrick Derom Gallery exhibit included this awesome sofa made to look like lips.View in galleryJacques Biny’s wall sconce, 1950, is produced by Luminalite from black lacquered metal and brass, with a white perspex lampshade.
Galerie Kreo, which has been open in Paris since 1999, focuses on producing new pieces in collaboration with the world’s most relevant contemporary designers. At The Salon they showed some modern lighting fixtures and some new furnishings.
View in galleryA variety of floor lamps illuminate one section of the display area.View in galleryThe unusual console, includes a pneumatic position for support and as a design element. Called “Shelf,” from the man machine collection (2014) of Konstantin Grcic , it is a limited edition of eight pieces.View in galleryThe “Game On” tables are Limited edition of 20 numbered and signed pieces, available in black lacquered ceramic or copper lacquer.
Modern home decor for the sports lover? You bet? The “Game On Side Table” features the iconic lines of a basketball. signed by Jaime Hayon, it is produced by Galerie kreo.
This year’s Salon exhibits offered many different options for just about every taste. The art and furnishings were very livable, even if not necessarily affordable for most. Regardless, viewing and studying high-end offerings like these can help refine your decor choices and offers a breeding ground for ideas.