Styles and trends: Contemporized coral
Coral see
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 6/1/2009
Float away on a stylized reef chock full of organic chic. Whether free-flowing and ethereal or boldly modern, it's all the more stunning in graphic black and white.
All prices are suggested retail.
Glossy lacquer ups the attitude of Gail DeLoach's coral salad servers, boasting a chic, modern vibe ($128). Coral and assorted treasures from the sea cast an ultra-glamorous spin on Currey & Company's voluptuous Grotto console.
Surrounded by shimmering silver, artfully reproduced coral almost appears to sway underwater in Made Goods' hand-painted mirror ($2,800).
Designed by Emma Silvestris for Alessi, the Mediterraneo bowl pays contemporary homage to the sea where some of the world's most precious coral is found ($75 to $96).
Free-form coral motifs create an exquisitely detailed porcelain tulipiere from Legend of Asia ($300 to $450).
Bamboo coral cascades from a wrought iron frame with lavish abandon in Marjorie Skouras Design's lacquered chandelier ($7,700).
Moth Design's slender, sculpted lamp renders the coral form wildly organic and ultra-contemporary.
Sculptural toppers transform Arteriors Home's glass designs from simple to stunning ($129 to $179).
Lacy sprigs of coral load up Bongenre's melamine plate with an extra helping of style ($12 to $15).
Coral gemstones branch across Ankasa's purist pillow with a gossamer-spun hand.
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