8 Great Occasional Tables
Occasional tables are wonderful things. They’re the sprinkles on a cupcake, the period on a sentence, the final touch on a beautiful room. Here are eight eclectic options.
From McGuire, their Bracelet Drum Table is made of handcast brass and was designed by Barbara Barry ($3,095).
On the other end of the price spectrum is IKEA’s Lindved table ($19.99). Dress it up or down. It can live comfortably just about anywhere.
A little touch of Paris. Grange’s Ermitage table comes in lots of colors and wood finishes ( $1,500).
This side sophisticated number, James Table ($2,800) from Holly Hunt, reminds me of one in my fave interior design movie, The Holiday.
In the mood for something contemporary? Try Emeco’s Aluminum Side Table (starts at $300). It comes in 3 heights and several finishes.
Crate & Barrel offers the perfect little number. Their Clairemont Table is finished in antiqued bronze ($249)
If red is not your thing, Autobahn, built by De La Espada, offers their Pumpkin Table in a variety of finishes.
Last, but not least, any one of Tom Dixon‘s Spot Tables are, well, spot on. The base is cast iron, topped with a colorful, enamel top. You can find them at YLiving ($595).
I think my favorite, though it’s really hard to choose, is the French table from Grange. Tom Dixon’s Spot comes in close at number two. Which one would you take home?
ICFF: Design Hole’s Top Eight
There was lots to like at this year’s ICFF. Too much to pack into just one post. I’m starting with my favorites. Here are my top eight.
1. Siemon + Salazar
Glass lighting was everywhere. The California couple, Caleb Siemon and Carmen Salazar, stood out because of their beautiful use of color – combined with organic shapes.
Each of their pendant lamps is hand blown. They also make bowls and vases. Click here to find store locations. Click here to view their lighting collection.
2. Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon is one of my favorite designers, in general. I love his twist on the classic wingback chair. 
This offers a better view. The fabric is black velvet. But I’d prefer it covered in a wild, bold print.
3. Ochre’s Circular Mirror
This is a surprise. I didn’t expect to be quite so captured by this beautiful mirror from Ochre. I suppose its quiet simplicity makes it the perfect sophisticated thing.
4. Lizzie Allen
From sophisticated to whimsical. Lizzie Allen’s wallpapers and fabrics are fresh and new. Read more about her in my previous post.
5. Eve Design
My friend, Emily and I both loved these elegant, lively chandeliers from Eve Design. They’re handmade in white, silver and black. These offer some bling without being tacky. You can find them in the US here.
6. Ikea’s Stuga Rug
I loved IKEA’s large exhibit – especially this rug designed by Kazuyo Namura. It was inspired by how Northern African nomads make their rugs. 
Each year they weave a thin strip, where the length is defined by how rich the harvest has been. After several years they put the strips together and make a larger rug. The length and pattern changes depending how good or bad former years were.
7. J Good Design
More lighting. This time, J Good Design. Glass pendants were all over ICFF. A trend? Perhaps. No doubt I was attracted to their organic forms and beautiful colors. So the best of the bunch deserve a place on my best list.
Jeffrey Goodman is the artisan who creates lighting in his Greenwich Village, New York studio.
8. Jaime Hayon
Jaime Hayon created a series of candy jars for Baccarat. This is my favorite. I wish I had the $21,500 to buy one. Only 25 were made. Sigh.
Are these all contemporary? I don’t think we’d all agree that they are. What style do you prefer – contemporary or classic? Or do you see yourself as a little of both? I’m a little of both. How about you?
Hits from Salone del Mobile
I’m not in Milan this year – the hip can’t go. But the rest of my (and you) can still get a first look at the new stuff. Here are some of my favorites so far.
Tom Dixon’s Utility series.
Donuts, by Edward Van Vielt for Moroso.
Tailored Chair by Nika Zupanc for Moroso.
Lots more to come over the next few days. Stay tuned.
