Wednesday, August 25, 2010

NYIGF: AU COURANT, AU NATURALE

Nature inspired accessories are always in vogue...aren't these Chippendale influenced pendant lights beautiful?
Some of my favorite pieces from the Gift Fair brilliantly combine natural elements with a modern aesthetic.
Hundreds of tiny shells from the Phillipines make up this spectacular chandelier from Made Goods.
Rough burlap and printed old feedbags bring a bit of country chic to living room decor.
Loopy rattan and a single incandescent bulb blend modern form with simple, natural materials.
Spectacular shell mirror from Made Goods-quite the show piece!
Beautifully hand crafted pottery in naturalist illustration prints from Laura Zindel integrates the Arts and Crafts movement with industrial design. 

5 comments:

Hamptontoes said...

I've had my eye on the Made Goods mirror since the last show! Isn't it a stunner in person...perfect for a "beachy" area!

Kelly Frances Dunn said...

I love it all, but could do without the bugs in the last photo! Everything looks so great, I'm afraid I would think they are real every time I looked at them! Naturally beautiful :)

Unknown said...

Barbara, you have an amazing eye (no surprise there!). I love burlap, rattan, all things with texture. And, I love it mixed in with more formal elements. It's all in the mix!

xo Elizabeth

Anonymous said...

Love the pair in the first photo. Beautiful!

xo

Unknown said...

Love the feedbags and the prints in the first photo! What fun! XX!