Trend: Animal Prints
-- Home Accents Today, 4/1/2008
Animal prints reach the height of fashion this season, bestowing pizzazz with the utmost of ease. While look-at-me prints abound, there's also a plethora of patterns that introduce a subtler, yet equally sophisticated effect. Neutral, streamlined accents anchor these certifiably chic offerings for a look that only dabbles on the wild side. — Tracy Bulla
Glazed ceramic scales replicate the look of snakeskin in Frederick Cooper's organic lamp, finished with wave motif shade and wood mounting.
Lotus leaves shape the base of Sarreid's elegantly turned out veneer table ($781).
The Parkcrest Mirror from CAS creates a tantalizing modern mix of metallics with shimmering copper-shaded mirrored frame ($258).
Clean, elegant lines complement the versatile Meurice sofa, upholstered in Zig Zag Espresso cotton from C.R. Laine ($1,759).
Hand-tufted of 100% over-twisted wool, the Serengeti giraffe rug by Momeni recolors the African outback with a fashionable twist.
Honeyed neutral shades play up the Snow Leopard finish of Jardin en Fleur's Diamond and Oval Ming chairs, blending stylish and stylized in these ultra-chic seats ($650 each).
From Antiques by Zaar, the four-panel screen (circa 1880) shows off the natural wood tones and intricate carving with a wax finish ($3,200).
Hand-painted zebra updates Butler Specialty's French-inspired design, featuring dovetailed drawer and adjustable shelves ($799).
Voluminous swirls of tobacco and black echo the stripes of a zebra in Mila Brown International's Impression Centerpiece plate ($455).
