Category Archives: Design

Behind the Candelabra (Designer)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Barry

I recently purchased a pair of mid-20th-century ceramic candlesticks at End of History that were designed by Sascha Brastoff, a name I wasn’t familiar with. Research revealed that Brastoff (1918-1993) was an extraordinary multi-talent—ceramist, metal sculptor, and jewelry designer, ballet dancer, drag performer, movie … Continue reading →

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My Funny Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Barry

La Bocca, the famous red-lips sofa design dates back to 1936. It was designed by Salvador Dalí. Influenced by the Dada and Surrealist movements, Dalí based the design on the lips of Mae West. The sofa relates to Dali’s paintings … Continue reading →

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House of Flowers

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Barry

I had a beautiful dinner the other night with award-winning garden writer Jack Staub and his partner, landscape, floral, and event designer Renny Reynolds, at their home near Palm Beach. Fellow guests included Lou Tyrell, artistic director of the Theater at … Continue reading →

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