Ethnic Chic
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 4/1/2007
Divergent cultures blend in this round-the-world tour, choosing only the most exotic and unusual to showcase. Fabulous floral, arabesque and medallion leitmotivs converge in a spirited cross-section of Asian and Middle Eastern style. Natural fibers, saturated shades and burnished metals unveil the path to enchantment by exoticism.
All prices are suggested retail
| Part of the Ottoman Collection, the CAS mirror is encased by swirling open relief work in antique gold ($199). |  |
Lattice fretwork details the Zhang desk from Four Hands, blending form and functionality with ease ($1,295).
Janelle Styles embroidered pillows draw the eye with tile patterns and bold blooms.
The oversize porcelain Canteen vase from Andrea by Sadek showcases a traditional, yet eye-catching exotic Chinese pattern ($198).
Aged crystal hurricane shades anchor the elaborate ironwork of Fine Art Lamps' optic chandelier, finished in a rich bronze-brown patina ($8,125).
Hand-tufted wool grounds the elaborate swirls and flourishes of KAS' Luxor rug ($499, 5×8).
Multiple votives illuminate with rustic elegance in Interlude Home's Hookipa leaf-shaped candleholders, crafted in rattan and aluminum.
Inspired by 18th century architectural elements, Palecek merges history and style in an abaca-framed plaque from the National Geographic Home Collection.
The Vietnamese Lady statues from Zodax exude streamlined grace in a slender, column-like design ($80 each).
The arching design of Wunderley's tooled metal and leather footstool evokes the stylized architecture of Morocco.
