Global Classic
Kara Cox -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2006
Traditional tastes take an unexpected journey to exotic parts combining classic styling with well-traveled details. While the look stays grounded with classic accent furniture and an antique-inspired rug, splashes of spice colors and medallion patterns pull from Islamic design. Look for warm metals like brass and bronze to add a glowing spirit while cool green and blue balance things out with a timeless touch.
The graceful Mississippi Bench from Alicia Stanley & Company showcases the simplicity of the tall slatted back by topping it with delicate curving lines ($1,500). eLink 510
Moser’s stylized Bamboo Collection interprets a natural shape in opulent green and topaz crystal goblets and pitcher ($100 to $600). eLink 597
Austin’s Tenerife Plate from the Ceramic Collection uses glazed ceramic to combine warm spice tones in an earthy palette highlighted by a decorative metal stand ($162). eLink 624
From Abbyson’s Isabella Collection of hand-knotted Tibetan wool and silk rugs, the blue and gold tones of the traditional design are created with pure vegetable dyes for natural but elegant presence ($2,199, 6x9). eLink 504
Belle Fleur keeps the focus on the tropical floral with a clean glass cube filled with coral granite and a blooming phalaenopsis orchid in chic white ($85). eLink 515
The Adeline pillows from Aubergine Home Collection offer simple styling in pale green and brown silks refined with a delicate floral pattern. eLink 509
A glass sunburst mirror strikes a balance between classic and exotic with a simple metal form embellished with turquoise glass from The Bradburn Company’s Elizabeth Marshall division ($465). eLink 625
Old World Design fuses a handpainted porcelain lamp and an Eastern philosophy with a relief flower design that creates an eye-catching pattern ($220). eLink 588
The Iverness armoire from Sterling Industries blends traditional design with global detailing from copper paneled doors and nail head trim ($1,400). eLink 613
L’Objet encapsulates a pink champagne-scented candle in fine porcelain featuring a gold base, rim and elephant topper redolent of the grandeur of the Indian subcontinent ($140). eLink 626
All prices are suggested retail.
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