covet
Some objects are static only by definition—a pesky confinement beloved
by the literalists. The Kvet light is one. Bohuslav Horak’s vital, verdant burst
takes only slightly honeyed poetics of the botanical world and deliquesces
into a structure of lacquered metal and bohemian mouth-blown glass. It is
a sublime dichotomy of soft and strong. A pivotal figure in the avant-garde
European design culture of the late 1980s on, the designer is a master of
metal arts. And possibly a romantic. This piece from his Metal Garden series
was made for the progressive studio Anthologie Quartett. To the trade, + 49
(0)547 294 090 anthologiequartett.de; to view, bodahorak.com
The home, no matter how vast, has a very full dance card. Seating,
lighting, a superb bimonthly interior design magazine—space is
limited even for the essentials. This exceptional Peacock rug is to
become a permanent addition, as compelling and dazzling Art
Nouveau-luscious hand-knotted carpets are so impossible to come
by. Designers Stephen O’Hare and Mevlit D’Jafer are the ingenious
creators of this enticing vision. It is as if Halley’s Comet arrived bedecked
in couture (the real kind) with a bottle of champagne. Spectacular.
To inquire, O’Hare & D’Jafer, + 44 (0) 20 7987 3946 ohare-djafer.com
One wonders if a piece of furniture by Vladimir Kagan could
ever really go incognito. The perfect extravagance of curve, the
certainty of line and proportion—immediate clues tracing back
to the creative mastermind. This past spring, the industry luminary
opened a new showroom (his first in 25 years), which features 20
new pieces created from mid-century designs. The arousing Swan
Tri-Symmetric sofa with rich alpaca mohair velvet and a sinuous
maple body is looking ever so conspicuous. To the trade, Vladimir
Kagan Couture, 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY
212.689.0730 vladimirkagancouture.com
