These fresh takes on familiar silhouettes show that traditional materials and the craft of furniture making are always in style.
Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet by Stately Homes
Classic chinoiserie is interpreted through a European lens. Its octagonal moldings, brass escutcheons and pairing of long and short doors with wavy, seedy glass are inspired by pieces dating from 1760s England, and bring to mind historic treasures from stately houses and palaces. Baker-McGuire Furniture, 415.861.8866
Reclaimed Elm Sawhorse Coffee Table
Handcrafted from solid reclaimed elm timbers, this piece (shown here in Black Elm finish), features rough-hewn planks, which are hand-selected, planed and sanded, atop a classic A-frame base. Meticulously handcrafted, each piece is unique, owing to the variations in the wood. Starts at $1,395 at RH, 628.266.2040
Bridgers Sofa
Antique British seating gets a modern update. Tailored by hand over a hardwood frame with engineered panels. Comes with two pillows. Fabric upholstery options make this sofa a versatile piece — from pastels and prints for a vintage style, to a neutral hue for a modern look (such as Camby Indigo as shown here). $3,850 at Ethan Allen, 415.924.8507
Harper Sofa by Stickley Furniture
Refinement and comfort pair well in this new interpretation of a classic silhouette with scooped English arms and chic five-inch tapered legs, shown here in Alameda Tradewind leather and dark maple finish. Available through Sunrise Home. Inquire at 415.456.3939
Anissa Wing Chair and Ottoman by Quintus
If the expression “put your feet up” and furniture design had a baby, it would be this pairing. The wing chair features a high back headrest, loose lumbar cushion and curved back with wings. Features a wood frame in oak (as shown) or walnut, and for upholstery COM (customers own material). Made at the manufacturer’s workshop in Los Angeles. Net price $4,480 (chair) and $1,580 (ottoman) Available in the Bay Area through De Sousa Hughes, 415.626.6883
Lisa Boquiren is an architecture and design aficionada who provides brand strategy for creative businesses. She has overseen rebranding initiatives at EHDD Architects and the San Francisco Design Center, and she creates convergent conversations on A+D, and presents, at the American Institute of Architects’ San Francisco and Los Angeles chapters. Photo by Thomas Heinser
