Film Noir
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 6/1/2007
The latest looks evoke the sultry, yet tailored perfection of vintage black and white films from the '30s and '40s. Glamorous and streamlined at once, the smoky, moody palette plays up the inherent elegance of sharp-as-a-knife lines and equally elegant materials such as crystal, crocodile and alabaster. Maximum drama comes close to the silver screen with the addition of modern accessories, steely metallics and splashes of siren red.
All prices are suggested retail
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NDI plants geraniums in a natural rock bed, encased by a pristine contemporary glass vase ($298). |
Vellum's black crystal goblets and plates evoke a sleek Deco sensibility in stark simplicity ($48 to $77).
Croc-patterned frames shimmer in silvery hues from Arte Italica, adding a modern stamp to a timeless favorite ($54 to $220).
A chrome criss-cross frame updates the classic drinks trolley from Adesso ($170).
Sheer silk envelops Daniel Stuart Studio's glamorous Elise chandelier, circling lavish tiers of crystal baguettes ($1,800).
Striking silhouetted blossoms star in Paragon's set of nine prints, calling forth the cinematic drama of black and white films ($22 each).
Muse Group's dream-worthy Fiaba bed linens hint of serene slumber in rice-patterned Egyptian cotton ($2,450).
Stylized vintage patterning embellishes Oriental Accent's golden geometric box, referencing the '30s and '40s.
From Michael Aram's Fairy Tale Collection, lifelike thorn-stemmed bowls spotlight nature in stainless steel.
Ovals of alabaster contrast against antique brass detailing, giving Decorative Crafts' lamp delightful retro appeal.
Style-laden ottomans perform double duty as luxe serving trays, with removable crocodile-printed leather cushions from Art Dreams Home ($96, cushion; $96 base).
