Carved Pumpkin Faces

Carving by Ray Villafane, New York artist.

Iron Dining Orbs

Dark Grey Iron and Wire Orb - Two sizes
This is a very unique style of orb chandelier. The steel wires have an unusual design all done by hand in this beautiful orb shape. The four candles are suspended in the middle by an iron rod. All of the iron and steel is finished the same: a dark distressed gray with hints of silver.
Two sizes:  Large Orb - 31" across x 34" high;  Small Orb - 22" across x 25" high. See more of our new chandeliers at The Designer Insider Shop.

Wood Flooring?

The Nocchio Collection from Ann Sacks Tile!

This new tile collection offers a traditional and timeless design with the look of wood flooring. The attention to detail, coloration and subtle texture makes this the best wood flooring replica on the market. Another view below.

Shown here is Burnt Walnut. Also comes in Golden Oak, Antique Hickory and Yellow Birch.

All photos courtesy of Ann Sacks. To the trade.

Porta Romana Lighting

Featuring: Blossom Chandelier - This beautiful and unique ceiling light is made of hand forged metal with a cast crystal detail. May be ordered with or without crystals, shown here in White Gold. Also available in Decayed Silver. size: 30" high x 24" wide, lights are hidden at bottom of chandelier.

Made by Porta Romana of the UK. Sold through designers, to the trade.

Hand Blocked Wallpaper

Hand blocked wallcoverings are highly prized for their beautiful appearance featuring a subtle and softened design. Even the wood blocks are carved by hand and much of the beauty comes from the detailed forms and worn edges. This new collection from Schumacher is all hand blocked on durable surfaces that are suitable for modern and traditional interiors. See a few of our favorites below.

 


Katsura Stripe - This paper has a tiny floral print that is enhanced with a decorative paisley stripe. This pattern takes two separate wood blocks to create this panel stripe effect. The stripe can also be trimmed and used as a border. Colorways: Oyster, Delft, Water Blue and Aubergine.

Askandra Flower - This large paisley of foliage and flowers is printed with open spacing for a more modern approach. See the Aubergine/Cerise colorway below that is accented with Fuchsia and Metallic Gold.
Colorways: Pear/Water, Oyster, Aubergine/Cerise and Delft.

Askandra Flower in Aubergine/Cerise.

Greek Key Stripe - This timeless Greek Key pattern is block printed in a double striped pattern creating a classical look with a modern feel. Colorways: Navy, Water Blue, Straw, Tabac and Oyster.

Hope these beautiful photos of hand blocked wallcoverings will inspire you to use wallpaper in at least one area of your home. All photos are courtesy of Schumacher. To the trade.

Modern Rustic Black Chandelier

Modern Iron Chandelier with a Rustic Black Finish
This chandelier is a traditional round wheel style but with a modern flair. The all wrought iron chandelier has three main supports that connect with the chain. These supports holds the round frame from which the 8 candles jut out proudly. All of the eight lights are at the same height, several inches above the frame which keeps the modern look. The arms of the candles are squared as well as the support arms instead of the usual round which also adds to the modern feel. This iron fixture is then hand finished in a rustic black with a slight rough feel. Size: 37" across x 34" high. Item #C09670 at The Designer Insider.

Oyster Shell Chandelier!

Oyster Shell Chandelier
This medium sized chandelier is really special with its all shell exterior. The wrought iron frame is covered in oyster shells all by hand giving you the look you want in a shell chandelier. Notice the candle cups are also covered with shells in a unique way to show off the lights. No iron shows except for the chain and the ring that holds the chain. The chain is a distressed cream as well as the canopy. This chandelier has 5 lights at 60w each and is 27" across x 28" high, a perfect small dining room size!  Item #C09589 at The Designer Insider.

Kravet Couture Fabrics

Fabric: 31265-519.

Fabric left to right: 31275-5; 31222-19; 31327-3.

Fabric left to right: 31327-3; 31236-512; Java Ikat-512; 31297-3; 31245-613; 31202-10.

Drapery: 9315-540
Sofa: H4200-1; 30717-6
Pillows left to right: 31265-519; 31272-13

All photos courtesy of Kravet Couture. To the trade.

Large Pendants - Bronze or Nickel!

Two sizes in these metal pendants in two finishes! Choose a medium sized pendant or an extra large, then choose bronze or nickel.

Bronze or Nickel? These beautiful metal pendants with metal shades are perfect for dining or great rooms. Two sizes in two finishes. Choose Nickel or Bronze.
Medium size pendant - 30" wide x 50" high.
Extra large pendant - 39" wide x 56" high.

Click below for more information on each! See more pendants at The Designer Insider Shop!
GV991104 - ExLarge Bronze Pendant - 39" wide.
GV991712 - Medium Bronze Pendant - 30" wide.
GV991440 - Medium Nickel Pendant - 30" wide.
GV991711 - ExLarge Nickel Pendant - 39" wide.

Modern Glamour Wallcoverings

The newest collection from Schumacher features handcrafted and embossed wallcoverings that glimmer with metals and exotic materials. Subtle neutrals are enhanced with gold, bronze and silver. Glamorous surfaces for modern living spaces!

Raindrop Scroll - This is a dramatic pattern that is created with raised dots that make a large scale modern scroll. The background is hand dragged strie in metallicized shades. Gorgeous! Colorways: Amethyst, Pearl and White Gold.

Greek Key Sisal - This is the classic Greek key motif that is hand printed in a raised pattern against a textured natural sisal background. The mixture of matte versus shine gives this paper a dramatic and modern look. Colorways: Peacock, Jet and Silver.

Chevron Texture - This paper is made of raised diagonal stripes which are hand crafted. The surface is metallic in a range of four colorways:  Sable, Burnished Bronze, Mineral and White Gold.

Hopefully these photos will inspire you to use wallpaper in at least one special place in your home. All photos courtesy of Schumacher. To the trade.

Faux Bois Floor Lamps

One great floor lamp: two choices of color!
These beautiful lamps are all painted with a tree appearance. The base of the tree has a rendition of roots that holds the lamp erect. It is made of a resin then finished in a black/brown powder coat or a white powder coat. The shade is a round drum style that is a hardback and covered in a linen. Size: 71.25" high with a 22" wide shade. Item #GV880835 for the Black/Brown and item #GV881026 for the White.

Black/Brown Faux Bois Floor Lamp

White Faux Bois Floor Lamp.

See these and more at The Designer Insider.

New! Wood and Iron Tiered Chandelier

One of our newest chandeliers! This beautiful iron two tiered chandelier is perfect for higher ceilings at 51" high. the all iron frame is finished in a dark umber rust and the wood trim is washed and then added in bands around the outside perimeter. A wood tassel completes the look. Size: 33" across at the widest point x 51" high up to where the chain meets. In stock at The Designer Insider, item C09195.

Camengo Collections from Casamance

This is a view of two new collections from Camengo by Casamance. Above is the Carnet de Voyage Collection featuring a modern style Ikat fabric mixed with silks, velvets, embroideries and natural materials. Below is the Beauborg Collection that is refined and bright with a definite contemporary flair using stripes, curves and velvet chevrons. Notice the mix of fabrics on the windows!

All photos and fabrics courtesy of Camengo by Casamance.

Diamonds?

Diamonds are a girl's best friend! Well this is the closest we can come with this beautiful collection of Chase Hardware through B Berger. The Palladia Collection features metal rods and finials that comes in three finishes and features Swarovski inlaid crystals and trim. This beautiful line incorporates contemporary styling with elegant details in three of the finest metal finishes: Satin Nickel, Bronze and Satin Brass.

A beautiful crystal flower perched on the end of this Satin Nickel and Chrome mixed rod. This is the Petite Fleur in Satin Nickel. Gorgeous!

This is the Carat finial from Chase featuring the inlaid crystals shown here in the Bronze colorway on metal.

This is the Ellipse finial from Chase shown here in the Satin Brass. Gorgeous!

This is how the crystals are inlaid in the metal finials. Many more options are available in this line including ones without crystals. Contemporary and clean with a touch of elegance from Chase Company. All are to the trade through B Berger.

Leather Trim and Tiebacks

Is this a decorative belt for a new dress? Not on this blog! This is a beautiful collection of leather tiebacks for draperies from Ian Sanderson. We love this unique look that fits into rustic and modern interiors. Many styles are available that include patents, animal patterns, soft suedes, metallic leathers, textured leathers and soft leathers. Several colorways are also available in each style. See some of our favorites below!

This is the Buckle Tieback that comes in Chocolate, Earth, Ice, Mink, Noir, Oyster, Pebble, Saddle, Sand, Toast. This tieback comes also in the suede leather, textured leathers and metallics. Such a range of choices!

This is a photo of the Shaped Tieback in one of the metallic colors. It attaches by a ring at each end which is also available in different metals too. Metallic leathers available: Metallic Brass, Metallic Chrome, Metallic Gold, Metallic Gunmetal, Pearlised Bronze, Pearlised Graphite, Pearlised Quartz, Pearlised Silver.
The Shaped Tieback also comes in soft leather colors, suede colors and textured leather colors.

Other tiebacks available: Leather Rope Tiebacks, Strand Plait Tiebacks and Tab End Tiebacks. Above is an example of the Leather Fine Piping that comes in a multitude of metallic colors. Many more trim options in braids and piping all in leather are also there for the choosing!

Ian Sanderson is a "to the trade" company from the UK that is available around the world through designers. Contact your designer for more information.

Adjustable Lamps!

We have many new adjustable lamps for your desk or chest that make it easy to fit into your lifestyle. See our new category at The Designer Insider!

Adjustable lamps in brass, nickel or iron. Twelve great designs to choose from at The Designer Insider.

Hand Woven Fabric by Schumacher

Weaving Schumacher Fabric!

Introducing: Darya Ikat, colorway is Sky. This woven fabric is created by warp printing and hand weaving techniques. It is table printed using silk screens and then transferred to a loom where it is woven by hand. This process softens the bold look of the original design. Darya Ikat is a linen/cotton blend and features an exotic patterned stripe design. The color and weaving variations with each length of fabric are hallmarks of an authentic ikat.

Preparing for the loom.

Hand weaving on the loom.

Colorways shown above for the Darya Ikat pattern. Part of the Martyn Lawrence Bullard Collection for Schumacher.

New Clearance Items at The Designer Insider

New items added to our Bargain Bin! A few of our items are shown above. Go to our website to see all of the new additions on closeout. Chandeliers, Lamps, Pendants and Wall Sconces at The Designer Insider.

New Collection from Brunschwig and Fils!

Les Alizes is the new collection from Brunschwig and Fils with inspiring prints, embroideries, weaves and trimmings. Each of the designs were inspired by the convergence of Western and Eastern cultures. This is a very unique mix of bright palettes that will fit into many different styles of interiors. Gorgeous!

Drapery - Samarkand Cotton and Linen Print in Dusty Rose/Rust. Four other colorways available too.

Chair - Gulchihra Printed Velvet in Espresso/Berry. Two other colorways available.

Pillows from left:
Hyde Park Stripe in Primrose. Six other colorways available.
Zenobia Linen Print in Orange Spice/Mocha; three other colorways available too.

Sofa - Bellary Cotton Print in Aqua/Taupe. This fabric has its own border and it is used here on the sofa skirt. This fabric has four other colorways.

Pillows from right:
Hyde Park Stripe in Turquoise with Lala Tape border in Aqua/Chartreuse.
Bayberry Strie in Chartreuse. Eight other colorways available.

All photos courtesy of Brunschwig and Fils. To the Trade.

Best Selling Chandelier!

Distressed Gray and Gold Chandelier
This is the epitome of elegance without using crystals! The embellishments on this chandelier sets it apart from most others and lends just the right amount of detail to the form. This chandelier is all wrought iron with beautiful curves above the candles and an open basket feel below the candles. Very pleasing to the eye! The framework of this chandelier is finished in a distressed gray and then is highlighted with gold leaf for the extra punch. The leaves on the top of the chandelier as well as on the bottom all are finished in the gold leaf. The chain as well as the unique rope trim around the center, are all finished in the gold leaf too. What a unique combination! Size: 29" across x 34" high.  BEST SELLER!
In stock now at The Designer Insider, item #C09948.

Classic Cloth's Newest Designs

Two new favorites from Classic Cloth through Dessin Fournir!

Features: Beautiful soft colorways that are hand dyed, hand woven and hand block printed. A linen/cotton blend for softness and durability.

Kelvingrove Park
Colors from left: Soot; Pewter; Cafe au Lait; Slate; Dijon; Sage; Sherbet; Soft Chambray. Floral print with a small repeat: 6 1/2" v and h.

Virginia
Colors from the top: Cornflower; Coriander; Cardamon; Madder; Indigo; Chocolate. Small repeat of 4"v  x 4"h.

All photos courtesy of Classic Cloth and Dessin Fournir. To the trade.