VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 5 • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2006
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VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 5 • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2006 |
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Brown Jordan Brunschwig & Fils Drawing again on the kaleidoscope of 19th–century color, “Kadiri Striped Taffeta” provides an elegant, versatile accent. Come and see Brunschwig & Fils exciting collection! Cowtan & Tout Donghia Texturally refined with a hint of raw elegance, Donghia’s latest textile ARTISANAL makes a bold statement. Handcrafted in India and woven from Tussahsilk, the fabric offers a gutsy hand with a soft, subtle shimmer. The Donghia textile team has done it again…designed a useable and luxurious new collection of outdoor/indoor textiles. The Playa collection includes four patterns inspired by the motifs and elements of beach culture—saturated colors, vibrant stripes and the luxury of the plushest beach towels. DSA Associates Duralee |
Ebanista Edward Ferrell/Lewis Mittman Fabricut at J. Lambeth Farrow & Ball Grange Hines & Co.
Hinson & Company
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Continental Cloth is a rough-hewn dimensional fabric. Lightly calendared, softly defined, non-rigid diamonds sparkle against a matte finished background in a 2.25” repeat. Woven in France of 38 percent cotton, 31 percent linen, 31 percent viscose, this sturdy upholstery fabric has withstood 40,000 rubs on the martindale test. Colorways are extremely inviting…beige, turquoise, brown, green, red and off white.
Raphael Chenille, an exclusive Hinson fabric, is comprised of monochromatic tone-on-tone interlaced squares in beige, green, sage or tan. Colorways also include a single dramatic contrasting black and tan. Its scale reinforces the design. Carefully delineated squares are woven of chenille. They have a lovely velvety hand and subtle sheen…squares are woven against a ribbed bouclé background for visual impact. Chenille is a mainstay in the ever-evolving Hinson collection. Raphael Chenille adds sophistication and style. Holly Hunt Houlès In October, Houlès introduces another jeweled collection, Venezia. The Venezia is a Murano inspired glassware collection of contemporary and fashion tiebacks made of hexagonal glass and satin beads. Please stop by the showroom to see the entire new collection! J. Lambeth
The new fall collection from small Scottish company Voyage is full of vibrant color and flair worth viewing! Patterns bear character and design reminiscent of the retro floral designs of the 1950’s. Hartmann & Forbes, known for their use of environmentally sensitive products launches the Papyrus–Weave Collection. These weaves are comprised with a modern interpretation of designs from thousands of years ago including Himalya, Pharaoh, Zen, Tartan and many more. Each texture is woven from natural jutes and pulp fibers and is hand finished. The collection also includes the Naples series of wall coverings, which adds a soft and organic quality to walls while complementing the natural window coverings.
From Watts of Westminster’s Archives: CLODDOCK—created in the spirit of the English Arts & Crafts movement with attention to quality and stylization, woven on an organic linen ground. Jayson Fifteen |
Julia Gray Kravet Fabrics
Lee Jofa
Michael-Cleary
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Niermann Weeks Odegard
Pindler & Pindler The Rist Collection Robert Allen/Beacon Hill
The latest Color Book collection from Beacon Hill features dynamic constructions that redefine luxury in transitional patterns and modern treatments of traditional designs. Introduced are five trend-forward color stories, which harmonize beautifully with one another: Canary Green, a warm, yellow-infused green; Clementine, an updated take on coral; Glacier Blue, a light spa |
blue; Petal, a delicate pink that hovers on the edge of cream, and Rhubarb, a rich red which anchors the group. All of the hues are pure and clear in tone, beautifully accentuating designs including kimono-inspired florals, puckered damask frames, needlepoint-style weaves and luxurious solids. To view the exquisite collection of upholstery fabrics, please visit Robert Allen | Beacon Hill. F. Schumacher & Co. Stark Carpet/Old World Weavers WILLEM SMITH
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reflects the passions of this period. The paisleys of Northern India and Kashmir inspired “Fawkes,” an explosion of joyous color and exotic motifs. A rare paisley, “Fawkes” is a uniquely open design, a free and exuberant expression of the artist’s distinctly avant-garde personality. 
Da Vinci, an elegant mid-scale renaissance design in ‘Brocatello’ construction, is a high relief brocade jacquard with a satin pattern on silk ground. The subtle variation of color in the background adds an antique feeling. 
Jewelry for the Wall, an incredible glass-beaded surface material is now available in even more exiting incarnations. Maya Romanoff continues the Bedazzled in Relief program, a process that involves taking any piece of artwork or design, in any original format, and creating a custom mural by “bedazzling” it in chosen colors, sizes and layout of beads. Equally brilliant, the Bedazzled Bijou, is a covering of large glass beads artfully arranged in a traditional marquetry design. The non-beaded background enhances the reflectivity of the glass beads. 
Circular appliqués in contrasting neutral colors have been stitched to the base cloth for a hand-made appearance. ARTISANAL is available in two colorways: Natural and Bleached. 
China to the west through open trade of silk, spices, and other precious materials while bringing people of different cultures together. Silk Road is a collection of seven color books of silk designs in patterns and colors that range from transitional to traditional with an emphasis on sophistication. 
Chippendale and brought to the United States by Lewis Mittman in 1965. This exciting and timely design has been reintroduced and is being premiered in white lacquer at the Edward Ferrell/Lewis Mittman Washington Design Center showroom. 
Several other featured patterns are “Wilmette,” an exotic floral vase on a silk douppioni, “Gosnell,” an elegant paisley crewel, and “Monticelli,” a cut-velvet floral scroll embroidery on a silk douppioni. Featuring a broad color palette ranging from soft greens and blues, to golds and browns, to maroons and bright pinks, these versatile fabrics work for a myriad of projects, and will be sure to complete any room scheme. 
Grange is excited to introduce the new collection Provencal. The rich colors and sunlight of Provence have inspired many artists and travelers—this warm palette can be found in the finishes of the new Provencal collection. The furniture in this collection is finished using traditional techniques, and is available in a variety of colors. Provencal reflects a way of life that embraces the delights, warmth and passions of this region. Come see this new collection arriving in September. 
The new John Hutton includes elegantly lined sofas and chairs, as well as linear case pieces which combine contemporary flair with a classical foundation producing truly original designs. Soft curves and unique materials such as Makore, make these pieces classic and clean. Visit the new Holly Hunt entrance gallery in September. 
and a glass bead tassel fringe—all in 16 rich and radiant jewel inspired colorways. 
Unique sale at Julia Gray! No need to hunt! You’ll find an additional 30 to 50 percent off at Julia Gray. As they make room for new inventory, you’ll discover antique chandeliers, antique lamps, selected floor samples, artwork and Italian import furniture at remarkable prices. This is a rare and irresistible sale. If the piece fits…you’ll bring home a treasure. 
fabric collection, Lee Jofa introduces a sequel line, SOLARIUM II, this fall. Where the mood of the debut collection was subtle and quiet, the current collection is full of joie de vivre and color. The theme is By-the-Beach, with allusions in both imagery and palette to the tropical leisure of holiday hot spots like St. Tropez and Palm Beach. Fresh linen whites meet up with aquatic blues, reef pinks and corals, sapling greens, and bronzed sand tones in a range of easy colloquial stripes and checks and charming scenic prints. 
Reflections of the fall become clear with mirrored furniture. Two mirrored side tables and a glamorous bed bridge the gap between modern and traditional styles. All are finished in Venetian silver leaf. 
Pindler & Pindler’s Signature Exclusive Stripes with Style collection includes five modern silk blend stripes in cutting-edge colorations. These designs are practical as well as fun; many of the stripes meet 45,000 double rubs. 
Discover all the introductions at Rist like the new Mark Christopher collection of upholstery and the dazzling Art Deco pieces in Burr Elm and Bronze from Restall Brown and Clennell. 
Silk stripes take on new character when inspired by classic screen actresses including Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren—from fine lines to bold strokes, stripes have never looked so glamorous! For a different look that is still a showstopper, consider Damask Library, a beautiful collection of hand printed wallcoverings in soft neutrals and rich colorations, accented by metallic, transparent and gloss effects. Nonwoven and natural textured grounds create surface interest in these statement damasks. Please visit Schumacher to view these and other exciting new textiles. 
Stark Wallcovering introduces Americana, a unique collection of hand-painted scenic murals that showcases historical moments, patriotic themes, national monuments and landscapes of the United States. Scenic murals have regained importance within our interiors. Rich in artistry and detail, they serve as works of art that make dramatic interior statements. Our passport to the world, scenic murals have always focused on 18th and 19th century Europe and Asia, never before featuring America. Inspired by the absence of American murals and our country’s rise in patriotism, Stark Wallcovering has developed Americana—the first collection of American scenic murals. Two designs launch this exciting collection, Presidential Parade, a “birdseye” view of a parade’s fanfare and Lincoln’s Washington, a panoramic view consisting of nineteen panels from our Capitol’s surround (shown-panel one). Coming on the scene are new designs including murals of Indian reserves, Western Prairie land, the American South, as well as Boston Harbor. Americana joins the ranks of European and Asian scenic murals at Stark Wallcovering, together offering a perfect package for creating a room with a view. See the scenic panel in The Washington Design Center entry for the month of October. 