Classic and contemporary converge in this seductive ode to opulence. Streamlined shapes, teardrop motifs and a bit

of animal print are thrown into relief with glorious gold. Pops of scarlet and turquoise glam up a black base, pulling it all together with 24-karat panache.

LAMP Designed by Mark Abrams for Oriental Accent, the diminutive Zebra Club lamp goes for the glamour with gilded hard-ware and chic patterning ($169).

MIRROR Alternating gold and black glass tiles create an arresting visual frame to The Bradburn Gallery's circular mirror from the Elizabeth Marshall division ($999).

TABLES From Aura Designs by Artmax, the Two-Piece coffee table juxtaposes smart modern shapes with delicately tapered, antique-inspired legs ($599).

TABLETOP Scalloped ceramic sets off Arte Italica's signature medallion dinnerware to perfection, lavishly embellished in 24-karat gold ($54 to $99).

SCONCE Ceramic leaves fan out with gleaming golden pleats in Austin's graduated sconce set ($125, set of two).

CHAIR Crafted of European beech, the Lexington wing chair from Interlude Home blends lush upholstery with suave, smooth lines.

VASES Glossy gold adds a whole new dimension of luxe to the earthy, basketweave-embossed vases from Cole River.

RUG Inverted raindrops bring a bold contemporary stance to Chandra Rugs' traditionally crafted, Tibetan Aadi wool design ($845, 5x7).

PILLOWS Lacy, ethereally fragile seafan and other natural motifs bedeck Aviva Stanoff's luxury-laden velvet and silk-backed throw pillows ($275 each).