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Jamie Herzlinger

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:28:00 +0000

Our favorite David Sheflin, recently introduced us to the lovely interior designer Jamie Herzlinger. While looking through Jamie's beautiful portfolio of work, it is clear she has a natural sense of working texture, geometry and graphic lines into a space.

We're also finding her blog to be an interesting read, chock full of practical design advice. We love her take on how to bring out the best in your floors, ceilings and walls --and future clients, take note, she's a licensed general contractor to boot! A peek at Jamie's past projects below.

Interior of the amazing Hollywood Regency-style Casa Blanca house she designed and oversaw construction herself! Check out the video on this house here.

Jamie's own home (Solano house) is an exemplary example of her beautiful aesthetic.

photos via www.jamieherzlingerinteriors.com

New in Shop: A rosewood by any other name

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:43:00 +0000

The guys have a very definitive eye, and know exactly what they like. I love popping by the shop and seeing pieces from disparate sources, come together under their collective aesthetic. They have a real respect for wood, and know how to bring it back to life. Vintage rosewood, in particular, often makes an appearance in the collection. By pure coincidence, these pieces came together on the floor. Rosewood case goods? Yes, more please...

Danish glass & rosewood cabinet (pair), c.1970's. Look at those curves! No hard angles here.

And by contrast, a pair Danish rosewood chests. c.1960's, fully restored. Serious and substantial.

And here's a lesson in How to get your Don Draper on 101. Floating rosewood credenza on chrome base. c.1960's, Canada.

photos: Antoinette Celes

Stanlee Gatti

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Just got back from a nice NYC trip. Lots of interesting things to see, and happened to bump into the talented Stanlee Gatti while flexing our retail therapy muscles. It was a thrill to run into one if our favorite people.

photos via Haute Living & Pat Johnson

Although he is best known for creating grand aesthetic experiences for countless events, we find his installation at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers, very poignant.

One: An Earth Installation (2007)

photos: cbcastro

Only a tiny drop of his prolific event design.

photos via www.stanleegatti.com

photos via Laurie Arons Blog

It's a goldie, but goodie...

noreply@blogger.com (caramimi) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:03:00 +0000

The clink of the chips, from the poker dogs at the beginning, cracks me up every time!

Palmer Weiss in Lonny Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:54:00 +0000

We love to see how our pieces live. Beautiful design periodical Lonny Magazine features interior designer, Palmer Weiss's home in their latest issue. We love her mix of high style, color, warmth and most importantly comfort.

Check out Lonny Mag's lovely interface online for the full story here...

Monument vintage bisque cockatiels on mantle, and bamboo-frame chair in foreground.

Monument brass x-frame bench. A nice mix of hard and soft here.

Thank you for the shout out!

Florence + the Machine

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:57:00 +0000

James recently turned us onto Florence and the Machine. We're really into their soulful-retro sound, and who doesn't love blue gogo girls with beehive ponytails?

Florence + the Machine - Dog Days Are Over

Monument at Gump's

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:14:00 +0000

We have some lovely pieces displayed at Gump's San Francisco. Hollywood Regency MCM glam meets Asian design. Gorgeous! If you're in the city, please stop by Gump's to check out all their beautiful things.

See more photos in our Facebook album, and become our friend!

Front entrance with a peek of some of our pieces upon entry.

Nanna Ditzel armchair.

Nanna Ditzel armchair - detail.

Widdicomb black lacquer desk.

Asian-modern brass frame armchair.

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings armchair, Italian gilt mirror and Dorothy Draper red chest.

Dorothy Draper chest

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings armchair

Mastercraft desk & armchair.

Dunbar Armchair

Stiffel white ceramic crackle-glaze & brass lamps.

Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair & ottoman.

Pale periwinkle Blenko vase.

Italian bar trolley by Eugenio Girli for Tecno, Milan.

Dorothy Draper chest & Asian-modern brass frame armchair.

Asian-modern brass frame armchair.

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Co. room divider with Blenko green bottle on shelf.

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Co. coffee table, one part of the room divider in previous photo.

White Asian-modern lacquer console, with glass brass-bamboo legged coffee table.

Italian case glass bottle with black stopper.

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin club chair in gunmetal leather.

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin club chair in gunmetal leather (full frontal)

Stiffel blue ceramic crackle-glaze & brass lamp.

Very yummy-looking Widdicomb double dresser! (previously posted)

photos: Antoinette Celes

Some light visuals are in order

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:01:00 +0000

Non-committal stuff for the eyes while we piddle about with life.

New in Shop: Smoke gets in your eyes...

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:13:00 +0000

By pure coincidence, both these new pieces take on smoky connotations in both look and name, respectively. I love a good play on words.

Pair of smoked glass Stemlite Lamps - possibly the sexiest pair of lighting within a 20-mile radius. So smoky and glossy, it makes the mind wander... c.1960's >> more info

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair - another Danish classic to sink into --although cigar not included. So warm & cozy. Beautifully restored teak & oak frame, reupholstered in the softest, pale grey Maharam felt. c.1950's >> more info

photos: Antoinette Celes

How do I look?

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:04:00 +0000

I must say, I'm amazed!

New in Shop: Widdicomb Dresser

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:06:00 +0000

The guys outdid themselves with the restoration of this c.1940's Widdicomb dresser. Completely restored & refinished in a Salzburg blue lacquer paired with a stained mahogany in bittersweet chocolate. The light shining off the finish is just gorgeous, with all that brass hardware standing at attention --reminiscent of a vintage military coat. Stunning isn't it? (More info in our 1stdibs shop)

photos: Antoinette Celes

SF20 San Francisco Modernism Show 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:55:00 +0000

The SF20 Modernism Show opens this week! Come check it out, and stop by our booth and say hello. Hope to see you there!

SF20 San Francisco Modernism Show 2010
September 16-19, 2010
Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center

Open to the public
Friday & Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Sunday: noon - 5pm
www.sf20.net

Living Contemporary

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 +0000

This auction has ended, but let's admire the beautiful pieces (and grand space) from this Paris-based collector, shall we? (via Wright)

Living Contemporary: a private Paris collection from Wright on Vimeo.

Highlights from Living Contemporary: a private Paris collection from Wright on Vimeo.

Vintage Danish Design via Monocle

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:46:00 +0000

Monocle magazine creates some really wonderful podcasts. I enjoy their culture, world news and business coverage, but most especially love their eye on design. They do short, succinct stories that really pique your interest.

It's a treat to see the interior of Finn Juhl's home in this clip. You can catch a glimpse of his iconic Chieftain chair, at 2:33, we featured in a previous post. Understated design that evokes power! Check out more photos of the master Juhl's home at The Mid-Century Modernist.

And now more eye candy! Some beautiful Danish pieces in our shop.

Early Arne Jacobsen Armchairs

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman

Hans Wegner Rosewood Credenza

Beep Beep

noreply@blogger.com (caramimi) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Spotted this little cutie parked right outside our front door. Instant smile-maker!

Notice the leather straps to buckle down the hood? Vintage details + cute overload!

Wiki Mini

Countdown to Mad Men

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:45:00 +0000

Some observations...

Mad Men Season 4 premieres tonight on AMC, 10/9c. (Mad Men official site)

Harnessing the power in a block of wood

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

and then some.... The beautiful work of sculptor, furniture-maker and "wood whisperer" Alma Allen.

Turned stools from blocks of Eastern Oak.

Sculpted pieces of wood and stone. Modern primitive...

Coffee tables

More coffee tables. The organic meets almost a pop-art sensibility.

Walnut credenza power!

all photos via Alma Allen

Sometimes less is more

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:35:00 +0000

1. Dieter Rams.

2. 10 principles for good design.

(via Freddy Anzures, dj, master mix-maker and the awesome designer of our cool logo)

Snow White's coffin

dryers

radio

Toogood is too good

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:17:00 +0000

Wow, what a portfolio! The beautiful, surreal stylings of Toogood Studio. I tip my proverbial hat to this London-based studio founded by creative powerhouse, Faye Toogood. (Read her profile on Sight Unseen)

photos via Toogood Studio

Mark Mahoney x YSL Homme: No Way Back

noreply@blogger.com (caramimi) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:53:00 +0000

via HypebeastTV: Yves Saint Laurent and director Ari Marcopoulos present No Way Back, a short film representing the vision of Yves Saint Laurent Creative Director Stefano Pilati's 2011 Spring/Summer collection. The short film focuses on influential tattoo artist Mark Mahoney and his Hollywood institution, the Shamrock Social Club.

More Mahoney...

The Daily Jhuzz: Mediterranean blue

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:33:00 +0000

This warm, Sunday sun has us thinking of azure waters, white-washed walls and a hefty serving of gold jewelry against bronzed skin. Share the fantasy...

The Daily Jhuzz: Gilt Hollywood Regency mirror, Asian modern lacquered console table, c.1960's Murano lamps, brass jack, Blenko large vase, Blenko sun decanter, Italian glass decanter, and c.1950's stools with new upholstery.

John Lautner: infinite space, diamonds, espionage and a dash of The Dude

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:29:00 +0000

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts never fails to surprise me with their wonderfully curated shows. This time, their screening room will host Something From Nothing: Films on Design & Architecture, a film supplement to their upcoming TechnoCRAFT gallery exhibition. Featured films will cover design, architecture, motion graphics, and craft.

The film that really caught my eye was INFINITE SPACE: The Architecture of John Lautner. Sometimes a name cannot be put to a face --or in this case a house-- but in regards to John Lautner, his design has certainly become a part of pop culture --particularly in film & video. You're probably already familiar with his work, even if his name doesn't ring a bell. Lautner's homes have provided the backdrop to a myriad of films, from blockbuster franchises, to comedic cult-flicks. I even like that his Sheats-Goldstein house creeps into hip-hop music in Snoop Dogg's "Let's Get Blown video (although all that pool thrashing makes me nervous!)

And lest we not forget the MCM-centric drama A Single Man, in which Lautner's Schaffer house sits quietly amongst the trees as the other main, yet silent, character.

INFINITE SPACE: The Architecture of John Lautner trailer

Screening: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 2 pm
info & tickets

The Elrod house vs. Bambi, Thumper & 007 in Diamonds Are Forever; followed by a more sobering house tour below.

The Sheats-Goldstein house featured in the Coen Brothers cult-classic The Big Lebowski --in this case Il Grande Lebowsky. This home conveys modern, California-cool in any language.

house tour

More info: John Lautner Foundation

Beat the heat

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:09:00 +0000

It's hot!!! Keeping it light & airy.

Fringe Studio at Zinc Details Showroom

noreply@blogger.com (Monument) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0000

The very talented Fringe Studio have collaborated with creative friends on a beautiful furniture line, now on view at Zinc Details in San Francisco. Their work will be showcased for two months, so check it out while you can.

Locally Grown, Fresh from Fringe
FRINGESTUDIO
Zinc Details Showroom
2410 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Event info

An example of their gorgeous Forest Table below.

Forest legs made by John Kolkka, claro walnut top worked by Thomas Wold.

The Mid-Century Modernist

noreply@blogger.com (caramimi) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:07:00 +0000

Stephen Coles aka Stewf, a longtime Flickr friend and typeface fiend, recently launched a beautiful redesign of his blog, The Mid-Century Modernist. Lots of eye candy for us MCM enthusiasts, and a nicely laid out Gallery section of ebay listings --smart design!