ARTFUL CURVES
AFTER A FEW YEARS OF SHARP EDGES, THE CURVY FURNITURE TREND IS BACK, AND IT’S OFFERING MORE THAN JUST AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN.
The beauty behind the mid-century modern trend extends beyond its sleek and shapely surface: It’s intelligent by design. Not only do rounded shapes and arcs offer a visual resting point for the eyes, they provide a psychological function that never goes out of style: to make us feel calm and safe. As open as it appears, the curvy design is also not one to steal the thunder from its more angular counterpart. In fact, eye-catching pieces, like the Tulip chair or curved credenza, complement existing geometric shapes and bring a balance of modern and feminine to any room. Bold, brilliant and beautiful, you could say that the trend of curves is not a trend at all: It’s a work of art, and it’s not going anywhere.
DIVAN 190 DAYBED
From French designers Pierre Bénard, Augustin Deleuze and Nina Rose (of Pierre Augustine Rose), the Divan 190 daybed is part of a curved collection described as nothing short of “generous and voluptuous.” The Divan’s calming, natural tones complement its inviting shape, which is supported by solid oaks legs and upholstered by Pierre Frey fabric. Elegantly framing each side of the curved Divan is “Eole Lampadaire”: an adjustable, sculptural light suspension crafted in white acrylic Jesmonite plaster with an artisanal finish. Taking inspiration from Greek mythology, Eole is referred to as the “keeper of the winds;” pierreaugustrose.com
SAARINEN TULIP ARMCHAIR
The award-winning Saarinen Tulip seating collection consists of an armchair and an armless chair, with swivel or fixed base, all available with either an upholstered seat cushion, or fully upholstered inner shell with seat cushion. The swivel stool with an upholstered cushion completes the collection; $2,230-$2,624; dwr.com
TERRAZZO SOFA
This unique sofa, inspired by Ubald Klug’s eclectic design, features an artfully layered look that resembles a topographic map. Crafted from supportive foam and upholstered in an easy to care for vegan leather material, it can be used on its own or paired in multiples to create a larger sitting space. Available in left and right facing; black or white; $5,298; Barcelona-designs.com.
