Christopher Guy

Highly styled, beautifully executed, lushly designed! Having designed for some of the finest hotels, cruise ships, and luxury retailers in the world, as well as movie sets, Christopher Guy Harrison embodies refinement and sophistication, fusing classicism with modernism.

The signature end table; the lyrical ampersand form connects the legs with a seamless flourish.

Art Deco inspired, the figure-of-eight dining chair.


Quite the tete-a-tete, with signature Chris-x legs and rattan detailing.

The double door cabinet with mirrored frontage.

Hand-carved mahogany in ribbon form frames the tufted headboard.

Micro-bevelled mirror panes are surrounded by a gilded edge.

"The finest and most enduring designs tend to be simple in their execution." ~ Christopher Guy

Family Chairs - Design House Stockholm

The new Family Chairs Collection of traditional Swedish chairs drew me in with their clean lines and individuality. Designed by Lena Nordqvist for Design House Stockholm, it comes as no surprise this collection has already received an award for Excellence in Product Design. Every detail, right down to the horizontal spindles between the legs, offers each chair its own distinct style while the clean, minimalist aesthetic of the design provides a unifying collection. I'll take one of each please!

Flying First Class

The new French-inspired Pierre Collection from Hutton Home takes flight on the wings of sophistication and luxury. The wing chair symbolizes classic elegance and exudes a timeless sense of style and the Pierre Collection reflects that refined aesthetic.
The Baron (above left) offers a regal silhouette and generous seating to combine comfort, class and distinction. The flowing curves and twists of the Mustache (above right) lend a fanciful charm to a graceful design.
The allure of the Femme Fatale (above) lies in the relaxing comfort of a fainting sofa's inspiration and the strength of the solid posture of the back.

This extraordinary collection offers the quality, comfort and luxury that designer John Hutton is known for. The Hutton Home collection is available through David Sutherland Showrooms in Dallas, Houston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dania.

The Perfect Pair

I officially have a new favorite couple. Brad and Angelina are so yesterday – I'm all about Arthur and Pauline, two stunning new chairs from the Joe Ruggiero Collection by Miles Talbott. Separately, each chair exudes luxury and style.
Arthur (above), a cap arm lounge chair inspired by men's club chairs of London, is available in leather or fabric with or without nail-head trim.
Pauline offers the timeless sophistication of a barrel wing chair and is available in leather or fabric, with or without nail-head trim.
Paired together or featured separately these chairs will undoubtedly become the center of attention, attracting legions of fans, in any room they are in. The Gable Cocktail Ottoman (shown above) proves to be a perfect companion to the new "it" couple with its generous size and functionality. It is also available in fabric or leather, with or without nail-head trim.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

From the cheeky to the classic, there lies a hint of the beast within these charmers.

The only thing missing is the furry mane, but you can hear the roar of the Le Lion Stand in the Jacques Garcia Collection by Baker, making a powerful statement in blood red.




Let's continue our tour of the African veld with the iconic Tusk Table in the Bill Sofield Collection by Baker, it is especially interesting in silver gilt.



Antony Todd through 1stdibs.com has one-upped the Tusk by offering elephant heads carved to perfection in a 19th c. Anglo-Indian artifact.


Oly Studio has put a whole new spin on curling up with the dog by the fire. Their Ajax Armchair is certain to be your best friend, especially with the Ari Side Table holding your favorite drink.
Can you just picture this beast of a bench lurking in the shadows, one might think a werewolf had taken kindly to your secret garden, rather than Oly's Arthur.



Erica Brunson's Taylor Console seems as ancient as the legend of the unicorn, with the patina of age and the delicate legs of the mythical equine.



Might Dransfield & Ross's Abydos Bench and it's fearsome wolves have howled Cleopatra's enemies into submission?




One can almost hear the lush melody of the bird perching on the branches of this sweetly delicate accent table from Pier 1, and the reproduction of the Merit Oppenheim "Traccia" table through Eccola on 1stdibs.com is just missing a few feathers, but none of the charm.

Starting your own zoo is everyone's childhood dream, yes?