Stayin’ Alive
With the 70’s as inspo, Mid-Century Modern goes a few steps further intro retro territory.
In Howard Elliott’s Amber glass candle holder, the Dark Walnut-stained base gives us wood paneling vibes, complemented perfectly by the orange bubble glass. www.howardelliott.com
From Justina Blakeney’s new collection for Loloi, P0632 has a funky, boho-inspired design in those classic retro colors. This shag pillow is made from 100 percent polyester, making it both durable and soft. www.loloirugs.com
Eurofase’s Tela pendant looks right at home in a retro room but the frosted LED lights give it a modern update. Available in both white and gold. www.eurofase.com
No shag? No problem. Surya’s Harput area rug is machine-made with a medium pile. The vivid teal and orange palette on the gray background makes a retro mod statement. www.surya.com
Velvet Midnight drapes over Gus Modern’s sofa. Its graceful arms, French-seam detailing and loose cushions give a look that’s both timeless and contemporary, and the leg finishes can be customized in either gold or black. www.gusmodern.com
John-Richard’s Celtic ottoman measures 37 inches in diameter and wears a printed teal fabric. A metallic gold sheen covers the swirling pattern. www.johnrichard.com
Woven by a tribe in the Philippines and naturally dyed with vegetation, flowers and seeds, Made Goods’ Emily box set has a textured rattan on the outside and suede on the inside. The deep colors blend in tie-dye-like fashion. www.madegoods.com
Sloping arms and a slight wing on the back create a unique profile for Arteriors’ Beck chair. The Citron leather upholstery looks luxurious on the curvy silhouette and against the splayed Dark Walnut legs. www.arteriorshome.com
Back in Matte Black
Matte Black swept through Lightovation, standing up to gold as the favorite finish. But as these products show, it’s not just for lighting.
The Era linear LED sconce from Justice Design Group makes a statement in Faux Alabaster with a Matte Black finish. This is offered in both 20-inch and 30-inch styles, with an array of shade and finish options to choose from. www.jdg.com
The Rylann fixture from Capital Lighting embodies transitional design, updated silhouettes and vintage-inspired details. Its graceful, swooping arms mimic a dome form. www.capitallightingfixture.com
Safavieh’s Azizi stone top side table fits nicely next to a contemporary sofa. Its smooth white top is paired with three sleek tiers finished in Matte Black and a chic, shimmering gold. www.safavieh.com
Circles overlap to create a layered effect on Crystorama’s Arlo mini chandelier. The iron material comes finished in either
Light Matte Black or Light Antique Silver. www.crystorama.com
A retro flush mount, Greer from Canarm features a metal geometric cage design, enhanced by the Matte Black finish. Vintage bulbs complete the industrial look. www.canarm.com
A modern take on the farmhouse style, the Tae suspension fixture from LBL Lighting combines a Matte Black finish with Aged Brass sockets. The exposed, hanging bulbs bordered by a thin bar add depth and fascinating lines to the silhouette. www.lbllighting.com
The Evoke mirror from Quoizel has thousands of rhinestones faceted around a minimal Matte Black frame, adding instant glamour to even the simplest of spaces. www.quoizel.com
Matte Black accents like this circle webbed bowl from Regina Andrew Design add dark contrast without overdoing it. www.reginaandrew.com
Easy Being Green
Pantone’s Greenery was only the tip of the iceberg — newly introduced variations are gray-tinged and understated in comparison.
Each Porto tray from Jamie Young is truly one-of-a-kind. Made of organic materials, the tray is handmade and hand-fired, which means no two look the same. Finished in Pistachio. www.jamieyoung.com
The Titan range from Original BTC took inspiration from designs of the 1940s, frequently seen in factories and industrial units of the period. There is an optional etched glass visor which helps prevent glare and provides a softer, more diffused light. www.originalbtc.com
The high-resiliency foam cushioning of Abbyson’s Felice velvet chaise provides comfort and support, while the tufting detail completes the sophisticated look. The dried hardwood frame is durable and adds to the classic appearance of the chaise. Shown here in Olive. www.abbyson.com
Ambella Home’s Roades chair features an exposed solid Beech wood frame with softened curves and amorphic shapes. The attached back folds over the top back rail and is trimmed with welt. www.ambellahome.com
In Stylecraft’s WM22502 wall art, green becomes the focus while blue and orange add sudden pops of bright color. www.stylecraftonline.com
The green in KAS’ Whisper rug provides an earthy feel to the abstract style. Hand-tufted in China and made of a fine quality wool blend. www.kasrugs.com
A retro-inspired modern design, the Murphy floor lamp from Adesso shows in an Antique Brass finish, accented with a beautiful jewel-toned green glass. A coolie-shaped shade is made of an off-white threaded fabric, adding a touch of organic texture to the look. www.adessohome.com
