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PLACE MIAMI; Street Smart Published: November 22, 2009 PHOTOS (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEFFREY SALTER)
Chalk it up to rising rents in the Miami Design District, or the proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), but the stretch of NE 125th Street between NE Seventh and Ninth Avenues has emerged as the latest hub for collectible midcentury design, earning it the nickname 20th-Century Row. Gary Rubinstein Antiques Rubinstein looks for pieces with a sculptural quality for his European-focused shop (1). He especially goes for midcentury Italian design, and his collection of lighting from the likes of Stilnovo and FontanaArte is superb. Nos. 859-861; (305) 891-7580 (305) 891-7580; garyrubinsteinantiques.com. Vermillion Susan Cutler restores, reupholsters and polishes nearly every piece of vintage furniture in her store (2). Look for pristine pieces from the 1940s to the 1980s, like Paul Evans stools and consoles and a Tomasso Barbi backgammon table. No. 765; (305) 893-7800 (305) 893-7800; galleryvermillion.com. Stripe Never mind the name -- a neutral, beachy palette dominates this shop (3) specializing in items made from natural materials. Driftwood lamps from the '50s sit alongside goat-skin-covered bar carts by Aldo Tura and a kidney-bean-shaped coffee table by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. No. 799; (305) 893-8085 (305) 893-8085; stripe.1stdibs.com. Visiona This 2,000-square-foot furniture store showcases the blue-chip designers of the mid-20th century, with standout pieces like a dining room set by Paul Evans and a pair of Erwine & Estelle Laverne tulip chairs. No. 771; (305) 926-2454 (305) 926-2454; visionamodern.com. Thomas Brillet Every three months, this shop receives a new shipment of pieces by midcentury French and Italian designers, including Gio Ponti, Jules Leleu and Jacques Adnet. Nos. 817-819; 305 981 3030 thomasbrillet.com.
The New York Times Street Smart Chalk it up to rising rents in the Miami Design District, or the proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), but the stretch of NE 125th Street between NE Seventh and Ninth Avenues has emerged as the latest hub for collectible midcentury design, earning it the nickname 20th Century Row..
Thomas Brillet Every three months, this shop receives a new shipment of pieces by midcentury French and Italian designers, including Gio Ponti, Jules Leleu and Jacques Adnet. Nos. 817-819; 305 981 3030 ; thomasbrillet.com. The New York times Style Magazine Travel 2009 . November 23 2009
DECEMBER 2007  © Roger Davies The New York designer works her magic at Honolulu’s most fashionable address.By Alex W. Barasch The great hotels of the world are always evolving, always moving with time. But the very best, like Hawaii’s legendary Halekulani—where Clark Gable once lounged beneath the courtyard’s kiawe tree, gazing out on the impossibly blue waters—surprise us by staying a step ahead. Opened in 1907 and spread over five oceanfront acres in Waikiki, the Halekulani, or "house befitting heaven," evokes the glamour of old Hawaii yet consistently makes changes to keep its look fresh and modern. The one-bedroom Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani combines the designer’s patented fusion of simplicity and elegance with striking head-on views of the island’s famous Diamond Head and the Pacific. The result is sensationally romantic. "In addition to being the halfway point between China and the United States, Hawaii holds a special place in my heart," explains Wang, whose parents fled to New York during China’s Communist revolution in the forties. "Almost twenty years ago my husband, Arthur, proposed to me in Hawaii, so what better place for me to create a suite?" Best known as the woman who injected style into bridal wear, whose couture evening gowns grace the shoulders of statuesque beauties on Oscar night, and who, more recently, has garnered praise for her fine jewelry pieces and home, gift, and bath collections, Wang is no stranger to interior design; she has worked on more than 20 homes for her closest friends and family. MirrorsWang placed mirrors strategically throughout the suite, including a large gold-framed version in the bedroom that faces the sweeping view of Diamond Head. She also opted for striking sunburst mirrors—both in the entrance and in the living room—that echo the suite’s sand, sea, and sun theme. Sourced from Vallauris, France, an artist town northeast of Cannes where Picasso once worked, these forties-era convex mirrors are called sorciers for their ability to transform reflections. The dramatic gold color and the unusual shape create a graphic—yet romantic—setting. Mirrors, $490-$980. At Thomas Brillet Antique Shop, 305- 981-3030.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Lately I am just obsessed with pineapples! Maybe it is because I miss the Gulf Coast, who knows? Whatever the reason, I am obsessed with some obsession sauce on the side! So here are a couple of things that have struck my fancy. To the left are a pair of simply, and ridiculously gorgeous Maison Jansen table lamps, available at Thomas Brillet Inc. Added interest: Used by Miles Redd in Shyama Patel's Manhattan flat, featured in the November 2006 Elle Decor. Although, now that I've told you where to find this pair don't sneak off and steal them from underneath me because I am saving up for them, I swear!
for more information or details ...Please co on page : LIGHTING / TABLE LAMPS
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
One of my all time favorite chairs is the ballroom chair. They have such grace and style, and most importantly, they can be moved around quite easily. These little gems are the perfect size and shape for all rooms- in the hall, against a wall in a living room, or in a dressing room especially. I am lucky enough to have a generous friend who gave me the classic, bamboo-style wooden ballroom chair with green and gold paint; it's perfect for my dressing table. The beauty of a wooden ballroom chair is that you can paint it to match your room. That said, if you really want to turn up the glamour, you might want to consider a vintage brass one- these are really quite elegant. And are you wondering why so many of these chairs are called "Chiavari" chairs? Well, I did too, and from what I have been able to determine, this style chair first originated in a town in Italy called Chiavari, where they are still manufactured today. (If anyone knows any additional information about this, please let us know!)
More brass ballroom chairs at Thomas Brillet
For more information or details Please go on Page : SEATING / SET OF CHAIRS / PAIR OF CHAIRS
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NOVEMBER 2008
TFTM And Dragonette: Jim Mchugh; Anticlopedia: Courtesy www.Anticlopedia.Com; Gallery Alain Marcelpoil: Courtesy Gallery Alain Marcelpoil; Modest Designs And Phyllis Morris: Billy Cunningham; Thomas Brillet: Courtesy Thomas Brillet Inc.; Hi + Lo Modern: Courtesy Hi + Lo Modern; Secolo 20: Billy Cunningham; Schumacher: Billy Cunningham; Bebop Antik: Courtesy Bebop Antik; Lerebours Antiques: Alec Marshall # 7 : Set of 4 chairs by Charlotte PERRIAND / THOMAS BRILLET Inc.
Discoveries by Designers Architectural Digest’s Editors Present Designers’ Sources Published December 2008 · next 7 of 12 Resort Ware For Les Arcs, a vast ski resort in the French Alps, Charlotte Perriand conceived the interiors and the furnishings. In the latter category were a host of pieces—from lighting to seating—that reflect her career-long interest in designing objects of simple materials and pared-down shape. Four chairs, $4,500, from the resort are at Miami’s Thomas Brillet. Thomas Brillet Inc., 817 NE 125th St. North Miami, FL 33161; 305-981-3030 www.thomasbrillet.com
TUESDAY AUGUST 14 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Today I'm writing about something that I know very little about- Maison Charles lamps. What I am certain about, though, is that they are some of the most stylish and witty lamps I've ever seen. In fact, I've included photos of Maison Charles lamps in some of my previous posts on lamps.
From what I have read on the web, La Maison Charles was founded in 1908 by Frenchman Ernest Charles. Working primarily with bronze, the Maison Charles artisans were known early on for their reproduction antique lighting and later, in the 1950s, for their fanciful lamps (like those below.) Based on what I've found on 1st dibs, I believe Maison Charles also created mirrors and small pieces of furniture.
The firm is still in existence today, and while their current offerings are quite glamorous, they don't compare to the lamps I've featured here. And if anybody has any additional information on Maison Charles (or needs to correct any information I have here), please do comment. I would very much like to know more about this illustrious design house.
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