A bit of Forewarning: This post is a bit large - but then again, so is the Continent.
I'm talking Africa.
After much deliberatiion as to whether or not to post this Blog in 2 segments I decided to keep
it as one as I feel it really shows the magnitude of the amount of inspiration and beauty that
eminates from this country. So grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and enjoy the trip where
the colors are sublime, the animals magical and the textures divine - you'll be sure to see why
this continent is one of the greatest sources of inspiration for modern design!
Victoria Falls
Flat Woven Chevron Rug
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An amazing tablescape would be insanely easy on a table like this. I'd incorporate the above oversized 1940's Kyn Ceramic Hippo with some great books, a piece of abstract sculpture and maybe a tall modern Hurricane.
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Abstract beaded napkin holders from Dransfield & Ross
African Kuba cloth is an ancient African tradition of raffia cloth weaving. Above is an example of just how beautiful it looks upholstered.
INSANELY taltented surrieliest artists - Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne. Their constant inspiration? Nature and Animals - Needless to say many of their exapmples originated from here.
This Cameroon Juju hat seems to have been able to encompass all the subtle colors from these shots of the Victoria Falls
So stunning! An African necklace created by Ferouz Allali in Togo in partnership with the Togo Business Woman.
From the African Sculpture Garden
Love the wall treatment - Love the votive placement!
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Pair of Lalanne Lamps
The iconic 1967 Yves St. Laurent "African " Collection
(The sculpture is by Bryan Nash Gill)
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Great inexpensive East African Sandals from Black Malaika
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Masai Fabric
West African Bamileke Table
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An incredible colloboration between an Italian furniture company and Various African artists
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Ugandan Baskets woven from trash bags
1960's John Dickinson Tables
Masai Beads
Another example of Yves St. Laurent's African Collection
Vintage 1967 Abstract
Ferouz Allali Beaded Necklaces
Another example of Masai Fabric
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Rhino Chest clearly inspired by Lalanne
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One of the Chicest Interior Design Styles is "The Modern Ski Chalet".
I attribute this look to the 1963 Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn Film
"Charade". It's very French, very Modern, and verySexy. If you watch
& listen to the amazing graphic of the Film Intro below, then scroll down
further, I believe you'll be completely inspired by this gorgeous look as well!
The town where "Charade" was filmed: Megeve Haute-Savoie - The French Alps The exterior - very traditional. The furnishings and fashion - very modern.
Bold Graphics and a lot of Black and White are keys to achieving this look. The fabric above, as well as the bedroom below fit right in.(Contact us for further information re: the fabric)
Slipper chairs are very smart. They're a wonderful way to increase seating while adding a ton of style to any room. This chic little slipper chair above works beautifully with the "Modern Ski Chalet" style and is the definition of warm and modern combined. (Contact us for further information)
In terms of lighting - You can't be more modern or graphic than
this Alexander Calder/Serge Mouilles influenced chandelier. (Contact us for further information)
A fantastic graphic screen would serve as perfect sculptural background behind a streamlined pepper white sofa.
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Go big & bold with Art choices here.
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This dining table epitomizes the " Modern Ski Chalet", and when paired with the much more casual chair below, it's positively stunning!
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Love that this Chalet's roof doubles as a ski slope....
A modern riff on the antler pendant!
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In terms of flooring? Texture's the star here. Both the shag below and the knotted wool at top are excellent examples.
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Audrey Hepburn In "Charade"
Blankets, an obviously important accessory - especially in cold climates. These mohair blankets are perfection.
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Artist: Kenneth Noland
This fireplace is just an another excellent example of how well traditional mixes with modern.
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Add Red, Blue, or Green to the Black and White color scheme? You'll get a gorgeous, sophisticated and pleasant surprise.
Sconces with the same feeling as the chandelier.
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These blankets are from Bestmade Co.
Skis hung like art
To me the perfect chair for the "Modern Ski Chalet" look is Hans Wegner's iconic mid century Papa Bear Chair. Here it is upholstered in Black and Blue.
The brass keeps it's sleek frame modern and warm - now look how amazing it looks next to the indigo cable knit! (Contact us for further information)
The "Futura" - a 1968 Prefab Ski Chalet. Unfortunately only 96 were made as it closed up shop when the 1973 Oil Crisis hit.
An example of how lovely the combination of black, green & white can be.
