Rugs, lighting are stars of contemporary show
By Carole Sloan -- Home Accents Today, 6/1/2006
Craft approaches to accessory and lighting design, an abundance of chandelier innovations and an array of rugs that far surpassed the breadth of previous years, were highlights in the non-furniture segments of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held at the Javits Convention Center here last month.
In home textiles, decorative pillows — especially those with unique trims or whimsical looks — were among the favorites.
By far, the rug category offered some of the most sophisticated designs as well as creative innovations in construction, with many of the introductions carrying the appearance of wall art. And across the category, price appeared to be no object in keeping with the design and quality levels of the product.
Pleating came to the forefront in lighting designs as well as in fabric and paper treatments that were featured as accessories or as wall or window hangings.
Black and white continued as the major color statement, except in the pavilion organized by Cosmit, the Italian furniture and home furnishings group where bold bursts of color held sway.
Thick polyester rope is used as the wrap for this chair from Edra. eLink 605
Marimekko makes a bold statement with a new black-and-white cotton print on a sleek sofa. eLink 603
Classic Murano glass is featured in a series of ceiling fixtures showing the material in clear designs and multicolor at La Murrina. eLink 594
Stacking plexiglass baskets with removable lids in a bevy of colors are highlighted at Kartell. eLink 600
Anne Kyyro Quinn uses the origami technique in her new pillow collection with linen trim on wool felt. eLink 597
Emma Gardner creates a contemporary garden with Joy, a hand-tufted wool rug from India with lots of depth and texture. eLink 595
Cappellini featured a signed, limited edition of the Knotted Rouge chair, which was designed by Marcel Wanders 10 years ago. eLink 606
Porcelain in black or white is shaped as petals and layered by Jeremy Cole to create dramatically shaped ceiling fixtures. eLink 599
Wool felt is used as the base for a collection of wall coverings or window coverings at Isolyn that uses flowers with magnet backs to create extemporaneous designs. eLink 601
Reclaimed, sustainable kirei was applied to a white laminate for this series of cabinets from Iannone-Sanderson. eLink 604
