Tag: French Interiors

entry way with chevron floors, grey walls and vertigo pendant by constance guisset

In this entryway, the vertigo pendant lamp seems to welcome guests.

Every so often comes the case when a designer creates a classic.  Vertigo Pendant by Constance Guisset is one of those and it appears to have been around for a longer time.  It’s the kind of sculptural lighting that recalls a timeless style although it is a new design.  Its lines are visually strong, feel subtle and organic and I can only imagine how beautiful reflections it
creates on the walls and ceiling when lit up night time.  The pendant supposedly moves when the breeze touches it conveying a sense of freedom and rhythm. This is the kind of lighting fixture that can seamlessly be incorporated in any kind of style, however I’ve
noticed the it looks more cohesive when paired with furniture of neutral colors and pale walls.  Better yet if the walls have some molding on them.  The Vertigo Pendant
which is very light weigh, comes in two different sizes and in different finishing, has slowly become an Interior Designer favorite.  I like it more when it’s fixed to the ceiling rather
than hanging giving the pendant the appearance of an upside down hat.  A bit poetic, a bit fun, a bit young. In Europe you can buy it at Petite Friture.  In the US it is available at MoMa, 1stdibs and Finishing Design Shop.

dining room with modern chairs and vertigo pendant

In this room, the lamp adds to the beautiful composition of modern and old.

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It’s interesting to see how sometimes a home becomes sort of like the opposite of its owner personal fashion style.  Ines de la Fressange‘s Paris home is an example of this with its trademark pink walls and very feminine side that stand apart from her more masculine fashion style.   A very bohemian laid back atmosphere.

Ines de la Fressange dining room

A range of colorful dining chairs at the dining room.
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I posted Tino Zervudachi’s Paris Home back in February and recently found three more images of his Parisian home and wanted to share with you. This home is one of my favorites because the mix of modern and tradition. His elegant and masculine studio above is equally chic and elegant.

Tino Zervudachi's Paris Home, Tino Zervudachi via belle vivir blog

 

Tino Zervudachi's Paris Home, Tino Zervudachi via belle vivir blog

I love the interpretation of classic elements in modern space as above.  The Parisian home of Tino Zervudachi, partner at Milinaric, Henry & Zervudachi is a dream come true.  Full of interesting and classic furniture, modern art and top notch photography.  Just what the doctor ordered to everyone who wants to live with style and substance.  I’m a big fan of 1940’s furniture and looking at those Jansen pieces Tino Zervudachi has in his home makes me dream big time!  Enjoy!

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Fauteuil, a term not often used, refers to a French chair with under armrest open.  It usually has a patting on the armrest for comfort and it was mostly used in England where comfort first became more important than aesthetics compared to France. Below, a few modern versions of Fauteuils.

 Miles Redd upholstered this handsome Fauteuil in bright amethyst.

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