Postmodern
Story by Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2005
Illustrations by Joan Baldwin
Modern and classic converge, bringing the best of both worlds to this highly livable style. Classical elements are reinterpreted and refined to suit present-day palates, while crisp and cool contemporary is infused with an invigorating spirit. Pure white and silver offset the modish, retro-hip appeal, accentuated by a few carefully placed, brilliantly bold bursts of color. Fleur de lis, beading and quintessential antique designs undergo a neoclassic overhaul, resulting in a delightfully fresh, fun aesthetic.
Inspired by antique French designs, the Four Hands dining chair is the perfect fusion of classic-meets-contemporary elegance ($290). eLink 555
Whimsical elephants bring abstract flair to Silk Splash's decorative pillows, featuring original hand-drawn art ($21 to $24 each). eLink 608
Torre & Tagus' crackle-glaze ceramic plates loosely interpret the shape of leaves, furthering the organic concept in a verdant hue of moss green ($6 to $15). eLink 617
Glossed with the slick finish of mercury, Vintage Verandah's Metropolitan lamp reinvents traditional elements with a pristine silk shade ($170). eLink 624
Quintessentially classic fleur-de-lis take a modern stand with a spick-and-span coating of bright white from Hickory Manor House ($195). eLink 539
Finished in a rich espresso, the teak Hemisphere chest from Sweet Smiling Home crafts a cutting-edge sensibility with sleek hard-ware detailing and simple styling ($1,420). eLink 611
The contemporary version of jewelry for the home, strands of brushed nickel beads create a chic shade in Nova Lighting's floor lamp ($218). eLink 587
Part of the Kathy Ireland Home Collection by Labs, crisp architectural lines are showcased in sophisticated, warm style ($179). eLink 563
A hint of the psychedelic informs Surya's attention-seeking floral rug with lush, retro appeal ($399, 5 × 8). eLink 610
Swirling, abstract bands of color evoke the open sea in Istile's Oceanaria vase ($70). eLink 549
All prices are suggested retail.
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