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Style Watch: Natural Attraction
Stressed out by a high-tech world, people are finding calm and serenity in nature. At the recent High Point Market there were many new designs that featured natural elements and nature-inspired themes.
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The Twiggy pendant features intricately crafted branches of cast brass in a light Antique Brass finish and 12 LED alabaster glass globes in 3000K. Buds in solid alabaster are sprinkled throughout and further reflect the light. The chandelier measures 26″ high x 55″ wide.
The Waterborne ring chandelier, shown in a brass finish, is illuminated by integrated LED on the exterior ring in a way that highlights the decorative elements inspired by the Lotus leaf in graduated sizes. Each floral disc is etched to provide greater depth and is replaceable.
The shapes of the leaves on the Dixter Brass chandelier – inspired by teak trees in India – are made of aluminum in an Antique Brass finish. The broad teak tree leaves are ideal for covering the six bulbs, which reflect against the leaves for a golden glow. The delicate look of the metal realistically resembles the actual leaves, complete with irregular edges that provide an artisanal feel.
Straw marquetry is on full display at Jonathan Charles, which dramatically increased its lighting assortment this market. The Terra Cylindrical table lamp wraps its column in straw marquetry laid in a chevron point to point, with the pattern running as a continuous zigzag around the circumference. The Natural Straw finish leaves the strands to shift between matte and satin as light passes over them. A polished stainless steel shade and matching disc base provide aesthetic balance.
The Terra Vertical wall sconce features that same straw marquetry. At the center of its backplate, the strands fan outward so the pattern catches light differently down the height. The Natural Straw finish keeps the material pale and lightly reflective, with a soft glow across the strands. A rectangular fabric shade shields the light source while leaving the marquetry lit above and below.
Two sizes of Hula pendants and the Petal Cove chandelier are among the new designs pairing hand-woven jute with iron frames. For the Hula’s dome-shaped shade, layers of jute fibers are meticulously arranged to form a thick, fringed trim along the rim. A metal cap in a brass finish integrates with the sculpted, jute-wrapped top handle.
The tiered silhouette of the Petal Cove chandelier is comprised of undulating layers that cascade downward to mimic the look of a blooming flower. The fixture is offered in two contrasting finishes that highlight the natural fibers: Sugar, made from white cotton for a light, ethereal presence; and Brown Sugar, spun from rich jute to evoke earthy warmth and organic depth.
Designed by Fisher Weisman, the Fairoaks series includes this tiered chandelier shown in the Antique Gild finish. The overall height is 99 inches high with a fixture height of 25.75 inches and a width of 35.75 inches.
The basket version is shown in the Old White finish and has an overall height of 119.5 inches, a fixture height of 45 inches and a width of 38 inches. The fixtures in the Fairoaks series can be ordered in either the Antique Gild, Old White or Natural Rust finishes.
The Corbett brand debuted a Jadeite chandelier of loosely draped strands of hand-strung coco shell beads and a canopy in a Vintage Gold Leaf finish. Cascading in swags, the natural beads evoke an earthiness while also highlighting intricate craftsmanship. The design can be ordered as a 9- or 13-light chandelier version.
The Stamford pendant series, comprised of laminated capiz shell tiles layered like overlapping scales, is offered in one- and three-light sizes. Due to the iridescent nature of the material, the fixture produces a soft, diffused light.
Part of Quorum’s Cristal Collection, the Anastasia chandelier features distinctly shaped glass that brings elements of texture and visual dimension to a contemporary aesthetic.
The Privet basket chandelier is layered with two-tone concave circular metal pieces that shape its sculptural frame. This damp-rated, six-light fixture measures 32.5″ high x 35.38″ wide.
The Quartz Flower table lamp evokes an unmistakable floral motif with its branches of antique brass rising from a marble base to support the natural quartz flowers.
Dancing Butterflies – available in a table lamp and floor lamp version – boasts hand-textured individual brass butterflies in a dense, layered arrangement that simulates flight.
A white marble base anchors the presentation. The butterflies can be ordered in either a Nickel or Champagne finish.
The Aged Botanical II S/2 wall art features traditional antique botanicals with a modern interpretation. The pair of exclusive giclees are framed without matting in a Champagne Gold rubbed finish on the moulding. They measure 21″ high x 17″ wide and have a glass front.
The Leaves on Mirror I by artist Liz Jardine for The Studio brand is an exclusive mixed media on antiqued glass that is embellished with hand-painted touches. Framed in a 1.25-inch step profile in Antique Silver Leaf wood with an Aged Gold wash, this wall art is framed without glass and measures 40″ high x 25″ wide.
The Delicious Monster pendant is inspired by the Philodendron Monstera plant found in Coastal parts of South Africa. Designed and hand-made in the South African studio of Xavier Clarisse, each piece is crafted from locally sourced vegetable-tanned leather. A stainless steel frame supports the flat leather fronds. It measures 38″ diameter x 19.25″ high and is UL-listed for dry locations.
The Blade wall sconce celebrates the form of leaves and petals in the tropical foliage of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Craftsman Xavier Clarisse has translated these natural shapes into sculptural sconces made from locally sourced, vegetable-tanned leather. The leather has been treated using a specially developed technique to strengthen the material to ensure durability while the dyes and finishing process are internationally certified to be free from harmful substances. The leather is embossed to achieve a sculpted and perforated form using a traditional press and folded to create a leaf-like shape. It measures 25″ high x 7″ diameter and is UL-listed for dry locations.
Inspired by clustered coral formations, the Coral Leaf Oval mirror features an intricate white frame that offers an organic, sculptural quality and an airy texture. It may be hung horizontally or vertically. It measures 23″ wide x 33″ high.
The 35″-high Veda buffet lamp features a slender Antique Brass-plated iron stem for a clean, tailored silhouette. Small horizontal arms extend beneath the shade for a subtle architectural detail. A bold floral drum shade in earthy shades of green, blush, ochre, and brown completes the design.
