One of my favorite things

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Suzanne Kasler

Suzanne Kasler

Suzanne Kasler

I have saved all of these pictures into my inspiration file for one reason: the Baltic console by Niermann Weeks. There is something so exquisite about the carvings; they remind me of Celtic knots.

Baltic console by Niermann Weeks.

Niermann Weeks is a custom furniture maker, so they can make virtually any modification to the original design. Here is a baltic console inspired cabinet.

It is quite striking in black and gold.

The Quatrefoil

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I have always loved the quatrefoil shape, which is composed of four equal lobes. Historically, the quatrefoil pattern is common in Gothic and Moorish architecture.

Quatrefoil window Chiswick, England. Look at the gorgeous colors in the brick...the orange and blue together.

Niermann Weeks Quatrefoil Armoire

Thomas Pheasant for Baker - Gothic Lantern with quatrefoil pattern

Ironies Lattice Table.

Ironies also makes a gorgeous quatrefoil style mirror called the 'Araby' mirror.

Walker Zanger makes a beautiful collection with quite a few quatrefoil shapes called 'Avignon' - it is worth looking at.

Quatrefoil balcony, Venice

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Beautiful mirrors

I love mirrors - here are some of my favorites

Century Furniture - 779-233 mirror (above)

Dessin Fournir - Otley Mirror (above)

Dessin Fournir - Graham Giltwood Mirror (above)

Bernhardt - Moorish Round Mirror (above)

Niermann Weeks - Beaton Mirror (above)

Hickory Chair - Delphine Mirror with Murano Chest (above)
Hickory Chair - Scallop Mirror from the Mariette Himes Gomez collection (above)

Bungalow 5 Calista Mirror

Ironies also makes some beautiful mirrors, but I do not have images to post.

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Lamps that inspire me

Here are some beautiful lamps...enjoy!

Objet insolite Diego lamp


Niermann Weeks Caronia lamp...love this one!

Mattaliano Poillerat lamp - like a sculpture.

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