Design

In the past we've brought you many posts focusing on just one color of items from 1stdibs. Relaxing blues , calming greens and even dramatic black and white , just to name a few. And while we love the look that pops of one color bring to a space, there's something to be said for the drama that a piece sporting multiple colors can bring. We've gathered a few interesting pieces, furniture and accessories, that don't fit into any one color category: 1) Hand-Painted "Proust" Armchair by Alessandro Mendini This 2009 piece is amazing! More like a painting than a piece of furniture, this handpainted chair incorporates a wide number of colors in a wonderful, eye-popping pattern that really catches the attention. We just love the feel this would bring to a space, though it is pricey! Price: $41,938 Dealer: Paris 2) Swedish Kilim This Mid 20th Century Sweedish Kilim is described as "a Kilim with a modern twist." Already known as great way to bring exotic colo...

Thanksgiving is just right around the corner and if you find yourself the host of a gathering at your home, you might be wondering right about now how you'll be dressing that table. Never mind traditional tablecloths and place mats, we've found five interesting accessories that when used alone (or even paired with one another) will make a Thanksgiving table arrangement to remember! Though, we should say, we think these items would go great with a traditionally decked out table, too. 1) A grouping of Michael Lax ceramics These would work best with a dark-colored table or tablecloth, in order to enhance the contrast between these ceramic pieces and what they're sitting on. Place fruits, nuts, flowers, plants or other interesting items in these pieces to create a dynamic arrangement! Price: $895 Dealer: Kerson 20th Century Design 2) Pair of William Spratling Silver Cuff Bracelets Instead of boring old tea light and candleholders this Thanksgiving, why not accompany your candle...

We've posted about great-looking wood pieces we've seen on 1stdibs before. We just love the warmth, texture, variety and colors that exist within the large body of wooden furniture work out there. You know what we also love? Its versatility. Able to be carved, cut, molded, shaped and assembled, wood is the go-to material for those creative designers looking to stretch the limits of furniture design, and for artists and sculptors who need a material that can transform into their vision. We've gathered some fun wood pieces that prove wood's versatile nature: 1) Monumental Couple of Hand Carved Hippos When we first thought that these hippos were only regularly-sized accessories we were impressed by them, but now we just can't get enough realizing just how huge they are! We love that they retain a warmth and character that you just wouldn't see from something made out of another material. Price: $2,800 Dealer: Palm Beach Antique and Design Center 2) Marionettes How ...

We really loved what Verner Panton , this week's designer influence, had to say about chairs: "sitting should be funny—like playing—an experience". In honor of his unique perspective of sitting, we've decided to round up a few other types of seats that could be confusing, or at the very least an adventure. 1stdibs must have been inspired by Panton this week too, as we found a good bunch of crazy-looking seats: 1) China Evergreen Granite Chair No. 3 It's hard to tell if this piece by Max Lamb is a sculpture or a chair, but it is indeed something you can use as a seat. Whether it's comfortable or not, we're not sure, but we know you'd better like the place in your room you choose to put it---you probably won't be able to move it very easily! Price: contact dealer Dealer: Johnson Trading Gallery 2) Studio Simon Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup Can Is it soup? Is it pop art? No it's a stool! You might just succeed in confusing your guests for a mom...

The cold weather is now taking its hold on the southern part of the country (not that we're complaining) and we're only just realizing this officially means the end of summer and warm weather. While we love the fall and winter there's something special about the memories that come from the summer. If you've been missing summer as well, why not infuse your interiors with a little seaside inspiration? These fun accessories will have your room feel like a sunny beach house all year long! 1) Mosaic Tile Bench From Buenos Aires, Argentina this large-scale bench made of multicolored glass tiles depicting sea creatures is from the 1960s, and while it's a bit loud, it's also wonderful! How fun would this be to have in an interior? We love it! Price: $8,500 Dealer: Bush Antiques 2) Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs by David Barret Okay these amazing chairs aren't specifically seaside or beach themed, but you can't deny they look like two giant seashells! These could ...