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Outdoor Fabrics from Sunbrella

2012-05-23T10:23:00.003-04:00

Robert Allen Designs is introducing outdoor fabrics for the contract trade. This is the first Sunbrella Contract collection which is a landmark for the contract textile industry. The designs are bright and playful and feature stripes and solids in 70 beautiful colors. Use these fabrics for a contract commercial setting or in your own home too for years of lasting beauty. The fabrics feature the sturdy construction and easy cleanability of Sunbrella.

Fabrics from left to right:
Boca Linda in Island Breeze
Boca Linda in Desert Oasis
Fiesta Key in Tropicale
Fiesta Key in City Sunset
Polo Beach in Indigo
Boca Linda in Sun Drenched
Boca Linda in Calypso

All of this collection of Sunbrella is sold through Robert Allen, to the trade.

Industrial Metal Pendants

2012-05-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

Two unique industrial styled pendants! Rustic and unrefined lighting for loft and modern living!

Industrial Layered Metal Chandelier
This unique chandelier is very industrial and rustic in design and finish. The round chandelier has three layers of small rectangular metal sheets that makes up the body of the chandelier. Each metal sheet hangs by a hook from rings of iron above to create the look. The sheets of metal are finished in a gray with plenty of rust and rustic coloration to add to the aged metal look. This all metal pendant is finished in a medium gray with lots of rust and distressing for the aged raw metal look. Size: 23" wide x 30" high. Item C09822 at The Designer Insider.

Industrial Turbine Pendant Light
This pendant light was inspired by a wind turbine with its unique design and finish. This tubular shaped pendant has openings all along the sides with an industrial machine look. The round shape is only 10" across and 23" high. This all metal pendant is finished in a medium gray with lots of rust and distressing for the aged raw metal look. Follow this industrial chic trend with this new pendant! Item C09861 at The Designer Insider.

Dwell Studio Fabrics by Robert Allen Design

2012-05-18T09:57:00.001-04:00

Dwell Studio's Newest Fabrics!

Top to bottom:
Triple Weave in Toffee
Shifted Stripe in Mineral
Freja in Amethyst
Stria Waves in Mineral

Distressed Black Flush Ceiling Mount Lights

2012-05-17T08:48:00.000-04:00

Two great new flush mount lights for foyers, smaller dining, bedrooms and hallways!

Distressed Black Ceiling Chandelier with Gold Accents
This transitional pendant styled flush mount ceiling light has a two toned finish with a design that fits into many settings. This light is perfect for shorter ceilings for foyers, hallways and smaller dining. The round cage style design holds four lights suspended in the middle from the center rod. This light is all open design with the iron framework finished in a black with gold distressing but the curved cage supports and candle cups all finished in a mix of gold, silver and bronze. A beautiful two toned combination. Size: 22" across x 16" high up to the canopy. This light can hang lower using matching chain. Item C09902 at The Designer Insider.

Distressed Black Shaded Pendant Flush Mount
This beautiful ceiling mount pendant has some extra details that makes it special. The chandelier styled candles hang from the center and are suspended under the shade. The metal shade is a larger size and is finished underneath in antique white for maximum glow. The light is all finished in a distressed black with gold light brushings including the candles, shade and frame of the pendant. This light can be hung also with the chain. Size: 18" across the round wide shade x 14" high up to the canopy. Item C09900 at The Designer Insider.

Seashell Ceiling Light

2012-05-16T09:25:00.000-04:00

Seashell lighting has reached a new level. This beautiful ceiling mount light is perfect for hallways, bedrooms or smaller foyers. This light joins our other chandeliers to create a whole seashell collection. All handmade with natural shells and white coral like application over iron.
Seashell Flush Mount Light - C09898
Seashell Draping Chain Chandelier - C09681
Seashell Elegant Dining Chandelier - C09590

See more seashell and oyster shell lighting and mirrors at The Designer Insider.

Industrial Steel Large Pendants

2012-05-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

Two pendants to choose from for your modern or industrial space! Larger sizes for dining or center of a room.

Industrial Steel Pendant with Black Distressing
Size: 22" across x 21" high. Hammered and distressed steel finish.
Item C09782 at The Designer Insider.

Blackened Industrial Steel Pendant
Size: 28" across x 23" high. Distressed and blackened larger size for dining.
Item C09781 at The Designer Insider.

Talara Collection by Nina Campbell

2012-05-14T08:02:00.000-04:00

This beautiful collection of fabrics has been inspired by the ancient civilizations of the Andes. These woven fabrics are named after the coastal region and port city in north western Peru. Nina Campbell sold through Osborne and Little.

Drapes: Celendin
Left pillow: Talara Chenille
Right pillow: Valdivia
Settee Cushion: Paracas

Chair fabric: Celendin
Back pillow: Talara Chenille
Front pillow: Valdivia

Left pillow: Paracas
Right pillow: Celenden
Sofa: Talara Chenille

To the trade , through Osborne and Little.

Kitchen Pendants

2012-05-11T08:00:00.000-04:00

This trio of glazed ceramic pendants will fit into just about any room style. Bright glazed ceramic with distressing and crackling mixed with black details. Yeah! Choose: Mustard, Red or Ivory.

Mustard Ceramic Glazed Pendant - Item C09785 at The Designer Insider.

This pendant has a cone shaped shade in a glazed ceramic with crackling and distressed edges. The addition of the satin black details and the unique black rods makes this pendant even more special. Use in multiples or alone over an island. Size: 10" wide across the bottom x 13" high. Choose Mustard, Red or Ivory.

Red Ceramic Glazed Pendant - Item C09786 at The Designer Insider.

Ivory Ceramic Glazed Pendant - Item C09787 at The Designer Insider.

Antiqued Gold Mirror

2012-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Here it is! The mirror we see in antique shops that is usually out of our price range. A gold leaf mirror in a simple style that is heavily antiqued with the rounded corners that are so popular today. The antiqued glass just adds more to the overall design. This mirror should be used as an accent piece as the glass will not work well as a vanity mirror. An all distressed gold leaf mirror with antiqued glass at an affordable price! You can find more information at The Designer Insider, item UT05025.
Size: 36" high x 24" wide.
Price: $455.00, shipping is free.

Spanish Colonial Furniture

2012-05-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

Spanish Colonial Sideboard
This beautiful credenza has cultural character in style and finish. The dark finish is enhanced by the mix of rustic dark and light Anhico veneers featuring a Flemish star pattern inlay in each of the four doors. The four drawers above the doors provides additional storage. Notice the straight lines on this unique piece and that the top has tight planks. The chest has been distressed in all the right places to give a time worn look. Size: 84" long x 14" deep x 40" high. See this chest and more at The Designer Insider, item C03072.

Glass Topped Iron Tables

2012-05-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

These two tables are a beautiful example of iron that has been twisted to form a rope design. The unique tables shown here in a console and also one in a cocktail style are hand made in iron with this beautiful twisted design and ending with iron tassel details. Table finish: Distressed gold with silver and black details for a rustic look.

Glass Topped Gold Rustic Iron Console
This console table is a half moon that is perfect for a foyer or hall. Size: 37" long x 22" deep x 31" high. Click here for more information on this table at The Designer Insider, item #C04122.

Glass Topped Gold Rustic Cocktail Table
We love the design of this cocktail table in a curved free form style. Size: 34" long x 17" wide x 19" high. Click here for more information on this table at The Designer Insider, item #C04123.

A Schumacher Linen Print

2012-05-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

We wanted to showcase this fabric due to the unique colorways and unusual design. This fabric is adapted from a twentieth century French printed textile that was inspired by a woven tapestry pattern. The linen has been tumbled for a soft drape making it perfect for draperies and upholstery. Notice the three bright colorways and the vibrancy of this fabric! Colorway above: Tapestry. Fabric by Schumacher.

Pattern: Matura Linen Print
Large repeat: 26.75" H x 35.75" V
Fabric: 100% Linen
Colorways: Aegean, Greige and Tapestry.

Colorway: Aegean.

Colorway: Greige.

Fabric by Schumacher, to the trade.

Narrow Rectangular Iron Chandeliers

2012-05-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

Need a slimmer chandelier? These are perfect for narrow dining tables, islands and even long hallways. Two sizes in one great finish: French Black.

Elongated Narrow Iron Chandelier
This chandelier is more narrow than most at just 5" wide but longer too at 61" long. All iron with a French Black finish which is black with slight gold distressing. Notice the black candles too! Five lights at 60w each with a total of 81" height. Click here for more on this chandelier from The Designer Insider, item C09811.

Petite Narrow Iron Chandelier
This is the smaller version of the above at just 36" long but with a height of 79" and with three lights. Perfect for narrow hallways, small islands or smaller rectangular dining. Click here for more on this chandelier from The Designer Insider, item C09810.

A Schumacher Classic Print

2012-05-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

Pattern: Chenonceau
This fabric is 100% linen and has a repeat of 13.5" H x 22" V. This beautiful print from France has the perfect combination of birds and plants in a modern design even though it was reproduced from an antique printed textile. And the best thing is that it comes in eight colorways in linen and five colorways in wallpaper. This would be a great large print to build your room around. We have showcased a few of the colors for you. Colorway above: Coral.
Colorways in linen: Sage, Fawn, Aquamarine, Charcoal, Coral, Buttercup, Aloe and Sky.
Wallpaper colorways: Sage, Fawn, Aquamarine, Charcoal and Bisque.

Colorway: Buttercup.

Colorway: Sky.

This fabric is part of the Schumacher 2012 Spring Classic Print collection. To the trade.

Wood Wall Sconces in Three Styles!

2012-05-02T06:19:00.002-04:00

Three new unique wall sconces all in wood!

Washed Wood Sconce with Tassels
This beautiful curved wall sconce is all wood with decorative wood tassels and beads. The washed wood appearance has a slightly distressed and natural appearance. Two lights in a larger sized sconce at 30" high x 17" wide. Matches our chandeliers C09256 and C09798. Click here for more info on this wall sconce at The Designer Insider, item C05109.

Wood Orb Wall Sconce
This new styled wood wall sconce is a half orb shape to complement the matching orb chandeliers, C09015 and C09133. The wood sconce has a steel frame that provides the support for the curved wood slats. A slightly washed and aged appearance for a great patina. Two candles on a 20" high x 16" wide sconce. Click here for more info on this unique orb sconce at The Designer Insider, item C05095.

Rustic Boxed Wood Wall Sconce
This boxed wood sconce is a natural rustic and unrefined framed design. The wood is left in the natural state and is rough and rustic. A single candle of iron reflects off of an iron backplate. Medium sized at 14" high. Click here for more info on this unique boxed wall sconce at The Designer Insider, item C05094.

Suzanne Tucker Home

2012-05-01T07:30:00.000-04:00

A new fabric from one of our favorite designers!
This beautiful fabric is from Suzanne Tucker Home, one of the leading interior designers of today. The above pattern, Kiku, is a very intricate design depicting staggered chrysanthemums and lotus roundels with interlocking arabesques on heavy linen. This is a reinterpreted pattern from a 19th century futon cover. The tea stained linen fabric looks beautiful with vintage and antique pieces. Another winner from Suzanne Tucker Home!

Colorways from left to right: Aubergine, Sapphire and Jade. Medium repeat of 6" x 10.75" on 100% heavy linen.
All photos courtesy of Suzanne Tucker Home, to the trade.

NEW! Iron Linear Chandelier

2012-04-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

The chandelier everyone wants! This popular iron linear chandelier is perfect for an island, rectangular dining table or narrow foyer. The all hand forged iron is hammered and then finished in a satin black. Size: 40" long x 22" deep x 32" high. Click here for more info from The Designer Insider, item C09816!

Schumacher's New Stripes!

2012-04-25T06:45:00.001-04:00

Beautiful woven stripes blends the textures of natural yarns into gorgeous colors inspired by the earth, sea and sky. This collection includes classic ticking stripes, awning stripes and bold jazzy stripes. These fabrics are for indoor only. See more of the Sea Island Collection at Schumacher!

Sea Island - Blue

Sea Island - Green

Sea Island - Red

Modern Iron Chandeliers - Oval or Round

2012-04-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

Modern Iron Chandeliers!
One modern style in two great chandeliers. Choose oval or round! These chandeliers are made of the typical elements but with a more modern flair. The all iron chandeliers consist of a larger candle ring and candle holders in a round large tubing that has been shaped in an oval or round. This gives it the more modern look.

The oval chandelier above has 16 lights and attaches with iron rods to the ceiling. Size: 37" long x 23" wide x 26" high up to where the double rods attach. See this chandelier and more at The Designer Insider, item C09812. Finish: Dark bronze with slight gold distressing.

The round chandelier has 12 lights and attaches to the ceiling with a single iron rod. Size: 30" across x 26" high up to the single rod. See this chandelier and more at The Designer Insider, item C09813. Finish: Dark bronze with slight gold distressing.

Schumacher Outdoor Fabrics

2012-04-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

Beautiful outdoor geometric fabrics are here! This line of fabrics from Schumacher features an array of patterns and colors that are inspired by the French Riviera. Woven in acrylic, these fabrics are mildew resistant, stain repellent and lightfast. Perfect for indoor heavy use and for outdoors too.

This graphic chevron pattern is Antibes Chevron shown here in Oxford Grey. This pattern is a large scale in a tightly woven acrylic. Available in sophisticated shades of Navy, Driftwood, Oxford Grey and Jet.
The umbrella fabric is the Cannes Awning Stripe that is available in Denim, Oxford Grey, Jet and Driftwood. This stripe is a perfect companion for the chevron pattern.

This unique geometric weave is Tortola shown here in Oxford Grey. This beautiful pattern was inspired by intricate designs found in basketweaving and adds a wonderful texture to your furniture. Comes in five colorways: Oxford Grey, Kiwi, Marine, Rattan and Driftwood.

Go to F Schumacher to see all 14 patterns in an array of shades perfect for your outdoor space!

White Marble Lamps - Two Styles

2012-04-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

What goes with everything in the new traditional or modern home? White marble lamps! We are offering two styles: a square or round base all in beautiful white marble that will make any room special. Both lamps have a hand carved marble base in a honed white. A clear crystal base and finial has been added to "kick it up a notch"!

Round White Marble Lamp
This lamp is shorter than the square at 31.5" high. Click here for more information on the GV991906 lamp at The Designer Insider.

Square White Marble Lamp
This is the taller of the two at 35" high. Click here for more information on the GV991907 lamp at The Designer Insider.

Kravet Modern Fabrics

2012-04-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Kravet does it again! Their new Modern Novelty Drapery Collection features unique sheers, embroideries and many more novelty type fabrics. Pictured is pattern 3521-16, a linen/poly weave with circle cut-outs that are in a row up the bolt. The embroidered details around the circles just makes this fabric more beautiful. See more of this collection at Kravet.

Fabrics for Children

2012-04-18T09:16:00.002-04:00

This wonderful collection from Lulu DK is perfect for the sophisticated child! This collection features eight prints and six embroideries on cotton grounds. The colorways are a beautiful mix of pastels and bright colors which is well suited to the theme of the designs.

Fabrics for Children:

Parade (elephant print) - A colorful parade of elephants printed on crisp white cotton. Shown here in Multi, also comes in Punch/Pink Lemonade and Blueberry/Ocean. Large repeat of 20"v x 26"h.

Star - Large bright star print on 100% cotton. Large repeat of 36"v x 27"h. Colorways: Sunshine (seen here), Coral or Sky.

Skittles (monkey fabric) - This fabric has a spattered paint embroidered design. Two coordinating colors are mixed in a random dot pattern on 100% cotton. Comes in Punch/Coral or Blueberry/Sky.

Butterfly - This bright print is 100% cotton with a large repeat of 32"v x 27"h. This is the only colorway: Multi.

Fabrics left to right:

Lolllipop - A multicolored embroidered design from Lulu's own hand painted art! Large repeat of 30"v x 25"h on crisp white cotton. Colorways: Turquoise/Leaf (shown here) or Punch/Turquoise.

Sailboat - A regatta of sailboats against a blue sea in a large repeat design. Printed on soft cotton at 36"v x 27"h. Colorways: Sky (seen here) or Turquoise.

Twix Tape - This decorative tape is the perfect border for the prints and embroideries in this collection. The crosshatched design is embroidered on a white cotton ground. Width is 3.5" for the border. Colorways: Turquoise/Leaf (seen here); Punch/Turquoise; Blueberry/Sky; Pink Lemonade/Punch.

Jungle Jubilee - This charming embroidery features whimsical animals and birds. A large repeat of 30.5"v x 25.25"h on a cotton/viscose blend. Colorways: Leaf (shown here); Punch; Sky; Blueberry.

All of these beautiful fabrics are by Lulu and can be found at F Schumacher. To the trade.

Lighting Collections

2012-04-16T10:42:00.001-04:00

We now have "COLLECTIONS" of lighting for you in our The Designer Insider Store! Groupings of lights are now available to help you match your lighting for chandeliers, sconces, pendants and lanterns. How easy! One of our examples below is our RUSTIC BRONZE IRON COLLECTION. See more at The Designer Insider.

Beautiful Turquoise Beaded Lighting

2012-04-13T06:55:00.002-04:00

Turquoise Beaded Empire Chandelier
This gorgeous chandelier is the perfect color for adding a touch of turquoise to your space. This beautiful new chandelier features an Empire style and design all made of captivating turquoise and jade polished glass. The fixture is all iron finished in bronze with gold accents. The hand finishing process used on this chandelier brings an air of depth and richness to the overall design. This chandelier has four lights and the width is 22" across at the widest point x 33" high up to the bottom of the single chain. Beautiful! Matches the unique sconce seen below, C05087.
See this chandelier and more at The Designer Insider, item #C09770.

Turquoise Beaded Wall Sconce
This beautiful matching wall sconce can captivate a room with its vivid colors and design. Two lights at 60w each. Size: 16" high x 10" wide x 5" deep from wall. Matches the unique chandelier above, C09770. See this sconce and more at The Designer Insider, item #C05087.