It’s rare for me to focus on a style rather than a single product but I do enjoy the challenge when asked how to pull all of these products together.Harlequin London have invited bloggers to do just that, which led me to look into the styles of Manhattan’s loft apartments and the 120 brands which Harlequin London represent. After looking through the collections I noticed that most styles are classical rather than contemporary or modern. Not always the case, so discovering a few brands which had distinct collections with modern styles was inspiring. Brands such as Lobmeyr, WMF, Saint Louis, Puiforcat (don’t ask me how to pronounce that), Kosta Boda and Christofle were all great companies who tick lots of boxes for me.Row 1: Powder Box by Puiforcat / Coffee pot, Art Déco 1937 by Puiforcat / Sugar Dandy XL clear glass by Kosta Boda Row 2: Initiales dinnerware by Puiforcat / Matrice Table Lamp by Saint Louis / Athens Spiral chandelier by Stefan Rath for Lobmeyr Row 3: Max and Moritz salf and pepper shakers by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF / Sous le Soleil dinnerware by Porcelaine Legle / Champagne cooler by Martin Szekely for Christofle I focused in on the styles that define Manhattan in the

early twentieth Century, Art Déco. This was a time when the Chrysler Building was built, the world’s tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. I love that New York beat it’s own record.“Art Déco in France found its American equivalent in the design of the New York skyscrapers of the 1920s. The Chrysler Building … was one of the most accomplished essays in the style.” John Julius Norwich, in The World Atlas of ArchitectureThis was a time when ‘new’ and ‘modern’ were exciting, leaving behind the designs which older generations had created.You can see the inspiration board on Pinterest for this style below… 72 Hours in London: Frieze & Beyond Tim Marlow’s Must-See Museum Shows: October First Look: Installing the Photographs Exhibition Pure Baltic: Art in Scandinavia Please Login or Register to Watch Live Interested in bidding online for this sale? click here to register for BIDnow. Already have an account?

Watch live auctions, manage your account, sign up for updates, share your favourites, create wishlists and more. Would you like to watch the live sale only or also participate in bidding? Online Registration to Bid is Closed for this Sale. Would you like to watch the live sale? Header Copy Goes HereSub-text goes hereThe intersection of art and design frequently raises many questions. Is art considered not inherently as important or valuable when it has a function? Or should it perhaps be considered even more important since it enhances the owner’s life on a daily basis on both a physical as well as emotional level. The answer to that question can be perused at the spring design auction at Christie’s tomorrow (June 10) where an impressive collection of modern masters from the 20th and 21st centuries are displayed.  I stopped by for a peek yesterday and wanted to share a few of the amazing pieces as they may not be available for public viewing again for quite some time.

The entrance to the preview is marked by a monumental Frank Gehry fish lamp study in paper. Almost impossible to shoot, the fish a recurring theme in Gehry’s work, is overwhelming in scale yet light and ethereal in form and structure. There are a number of incredible Lalanne works including François-Xavier’s “L’Ane de Pompadour” from 1973, below. From an edition of eight, the bronze donkey desk is a wonderful example of Lalanne’s playful and organic approach to art. chandelier e14042Their work represents the best of the blurred lines between fine and functional art.chandelier lydie Claude Lalanne’s iconic “Pomme Bouche” from 1975 is so charming and whimsical it would put a smile on your face every day.chandeliers ohrclips

And I can’t imagine a more lovely or timeless centerpiece than the Lalanne “Heron” from 2009 of gilt-bronze and votives of pâte-de-verre. Hervé van der Straeten is a favorite artisan among collectors as well as many interior designers. Two stunning chandeliers of his are featured in the auction. Astrolab, below, from 2007, in patinated bronze is strong and celestial, casting marvelous shadows, while Rosier, also from 2007, has a more delicate and earthy tone. Chairs is one of the largest and most varied categories in the auction, from Carlo Bugati’s highly decorative hand-painted parchment over wood side chair from 1902, to E. & SV. Olsen’s circa 1950 sheepskin wingback chair shown with Jean Prouve’s classic “Swing-Jib” wall light from the same era, to a pair of Marc Newson’s flowing biomorphic “Micarta” chairs from 2006 to a set of four Maurice Dufrene elegant Deco burl walnut chairs from 1920 with marvelous mother-of-pearl, ebony and fruitwood inlay detailing.

One of the showstoppers is the Fornasetti and Gio Ponti “Architettura” Trumeau from circa 1970. With highly decorative surfaces, its genius lies not only in the intricate patterns but in the innovative shape – like having a mini monument in your home. Another favorite cabinet is one from 2010 by Kam Tin, continuing the tradition of Yin Zing’s meubles bijoux. Made of pyrite stone and brass, its highly articulated sparkling surface assure its jewel-like appeal. This vignette features a trio of beauties. The Marc du Plantier desk was designed for Parisian fashion designer Jacques Heim in 1936. Executed in several different iterations, this example is of painted wrought iron with a leather top. The stately gilt bronze sconces are by Domique from the 1930s with classic French deco detailing and the mirror is French from the 40s with a very pretty verse églomisé design. With my tabletop obsession, I couldn’t resist including a wonderful 177 piece “Bayonne” Puiforcat flatware service designed in 1924 and produced sometime post 1973.