Archive for the 'Millennium Modern' Category
Antiques at Kips Bay, a New Trend?
Thursday, September 30th, 2010I have written about my impression of the design trend “D’decade”, Mid-century Modern. It probably hit its zenith several years ago at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House when the interior design trade exhibited its best talent in a classic mid-century designed apartment turned condo building, Manhattan House. As I remember that event, nothing could [...]
Millennium Modern, the Style of Contemporary
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010I have always tried to slice and dice a piece of furniture or decorative arts by associating a style and sub-style with the item. I find it’s a way to understand where the design was coming from and what influences made it adaptable. Chinese Chippendale seems as incongruous a combination of designs as faux-bamboo. Today’s [...]