Covet
After much cajoling and the tender reassurance of You Tube tutorials, the paper whites finally
bloomed. Nature never tires of these mind games, but patience is rewarded with good taste: Riviere,
a collection of hand-tendered accessories, lighting and luxuries, features the exquisite, purposeful
method of Italian craftsmanship. While “lifestyle” products sometime become overly manicured
follies, this line holds onto its quintessentially Italian tenet—beauty in everything. Frequently
sought after for custom pieces to furnish private yachts and planes, Riviere offers refined
Macassar trays with hand-braided leather and nickel handles, quilted taupe boxes with plexi lids,
rich woven napkin rings, suede and bamboo details—all worth the wait. To purchase, Nest Casa,
1020 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 305 672 9611 nestcasa.com; to view, rivierestyle.it
Simple designs often humble elaborate
endeavors. The work of Khai Liew elevates
this premise, lending a studied authorship
to his work. A specialist and conservator of
early Australian furniture, the Adelaide-based
designer imbues a sense of history and
authenticity into his series. Each bespoke
piece is made by hand in a workshop
hosting the expertise of artisans shaping all
manner of natural materials. The Oratunga
screen took five weeks for one cabinetmaker
to craft. Ripples of Canadian rock maple
intimate a slower pace befitting the piece’s
inspiration: the Flinders Ranges in South
Australia, where an undulating expanse of
mountain peaks and valleys has unfolded over
centuries. For information, + 61 88362 1076
khailiew.com
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