Chic Mod
By Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 10/1/2005
Contemporary design gets a groove on with a hip, funked-out vibe equal parts reminiscent of the '60s and '70s. Fashion-savvy and composedly chic, this trend borrows a bit from the over-the-top glamour of Hollywood Regency. Utilizing geometric shapes as building blocks for knockout style, the overall key is immaculate tailoring, repetitive elements and an exquisite sense of proportion. Op Art-dizzy prints, sleek materials (wood, shell, lacquer), and a generous serving of white ensure this look is as cool and collected as can be.
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1 House Parts' Scandinavian bust imparts classical overtones with artsy flair, finished with three separate washes for greater depth ($100). eLink 588
2 Sophia, Shine's hand-blown glass lamp, opts for optic enchantment with a contrast linen barrel shade ($960). eLink 636
3 The Rug Market's hip rug achieves edgy, contemporary status with a series of repeated motifs. eLink 647
4 Indo Puri's slick and streamlined Kun table connotes instant chic with smart geometric tailoring, ivory lacquered base and removable mother of pearl tray top ($1,500). eLink 575
5 Polished and stylized, the Kingpin candlesticks from Arteriors are a throwback to a groovier era ($80). eLink 525
6 Finished in tobacco, Majestic Mirror's transitional mirror merits a second look with a snappy chain link frame ($295). eLink 503
7 Upholstered in vanilla silk, Rags' three-panel screen with nailhead trim showcases Hollywood Regency influences with its modish geometric patterning ($2,500). eLink 630
8 Tomasini's new Buckingham bedding ensemble spins silk into an exquisitely textured and timelessly chic affair ($4,980). eLink 652
9 Shown in Savoy Crimson Velvet, the Brentwood Settee from Barclay Butera Home grounds a room with its nostalgic circular shape, tufted back and all-around bench cushion. eLink 514
10 Protea and Bird of Paradise mix in a highly sculptural bouquet from Atrium Foliage, complemented by a sleek black wave vase. eLink 544


























