I was going through some old magazines last night and saw some really amazing grand pianos. Not being able to find the same ones (the magazine was dated BI – Before Internet) I started on some research to discover some interesting pianos – something that isn’t actually given much thought in the general design scheme – well, a piano’s a piano – yes, but if you can find a really cool designer piano that will make a statement on its own and could actually be considered a work of art in itself and constitute a focal point in a room lacking an obvious one, and match your interior style, well I speak no more. Take a look at these fabulous pieces from SAUTER…..my research continues…..have you seen any unusual and/or beautiful pianos? do you know of any other cool pianos? let us know!

Living in Greece I didn’t have any immediate need to visit the NYDC website. However, while doing some research yesterday I came across their site and was blown away by the mouth-watering choice of beautiful, top quality items I found. I couldn’t resist adding some of my first choices which include items from Cote France, Henredon, Brueton, Century Furniture, Kravet, Hickory Chair, Profiles, Barton Sharpe, Michael Tavano & McGuire…..I think you’ll agree that the items here are bursting with colour – something I love in interior schemes, even if the overall scheme is whites or a neutral palette I can’t resist adding a hot (or cool) accent to add some punch……oh please let me go shopping!

This piece of fabulous painted furniture is by Thomas Hoffman of www.tomscompany.com. You can also see more of his work at www.fontana-geschenkideen.de/galerie/tom/tom2005/tom2005

‘Se’ is a London-based company producing stunning, eye-catching furniture and lighting products. I can just imagine the following pieces together in a chic, glamourous Setting.

The “New Life Armchair & Sofa”add softness and elegance reminiscent of 1930s glamour.
“I Only Have Eyes For You” is so true of this stunning coffee table. A work of art in itself. Made of stainless steel and cut by water laser polished to a high shimmer

Chic Chandelier “We are all made of Stars” Black lacquered aluminium cones, Gold leaf interior 80cms diameter

Chic Floorlamp “Young Tree Lamp” Black lacquered aluminium lamp, Gold leaf interior 1,66m tall x 41 x 54cms wide
“Have me” desk chair in a choice of leathers and either polished stainless steel frame or lacquered steel.

I just love this fun circular bookcase designed by Roderick Vos for Dutch company linteloo. It will be on show at the salone del mobile this April. The bookcase can be spun around like a carousel to access the books at the back. I can see this being used in bookstores but also as a fun, original element in the corner of a living room. I’d like to see this in different colours too like black, red or fushcia to match other colour schemes.

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