the modern sybarite https://richardrabel.com/the-modern-sybarite/ fresh perspectives on art + design for today's interior Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:55:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.1 richard rabel interiors in architectural digest https://richardrabel.com/richard-rabel-interiors-in-architectural-digest https://richardrabel.com/richard-rabel-interiors-in-architectural-digest#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:55:00 +0000 https://richardrabel.com/?p=8774 I’m thrilled beyond words to announce the publication of a recent project by Richard Rabel Interiors in Architectural Digest!!! Above all, heartfelt thanks to my clients and friends for the opportunity and their trust. Thanks also to the wonderfully talented … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/richard-rabel-interiors-in-architectural-digest/feed 0 mastering modern alabaster lighting: stephen downes https://richardrabel.com/modern-alabaster-lighting-stephen-downes https://richardrabel.com/modern-alabaster-lighting-stephen-downes#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:00:21 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=8119 Modern alabaster lighting is perfect for today’s high-end contemporary living, although traditionally, it’s more associated with Art Deco. Recently, I visited NYC Jewish Museum’s show on the work of 20th century icon Pierre Chareau. This inspired me to look into … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/modern-alabaster-lighting-stephen-downes/feed 5 with thanks to the franklin report https://richardrabel.com/franklin-report https://richardrabel.com/franklin-report#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:00:49 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=8065 About one month ago I got a call from the Franklin Report saying they had been hearing great things about my recent work and were wondering if I was interested in having them write a review of my Studio.  For a moment … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/franklin-report/feed 2 modern glass that inspires: baldwin guggisberg https://richardrabel.com/modern-glass-baldwin-guggisberg https://richardrabel.com/modern-glass-baldwin-guggisberg#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:00:12 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=8041 Modern glass vessels help bring freshness to a room that heavier sculpture and flat art can’t always do. Recently a dear friend brought to my attention the inspired glass works of American-Swiss artists based in Wales: Baldwin Guggisberg. I’m so … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/modern-glass-baldwin-guggisberg/feed 6 abstract art in south africa: maja marx https://richardrabel.com/abstract-art-in-south-africa https://richardrabel.com/abstract-art-in-south-africa#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:00:08 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=8024 Maja Marx (b.1977) is a contemporary proponent of abstract art in South Africa. The WHATIFTHEWORLD Gallery in Cape Town recently introduced me to her work. The solo exhibition called Glare – mostly oils on linen – is a collection of … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/abstract-art-in-south-africa/feed 1 Dream of Venice – Architecture https://richardrabel.com/dream-venice https://richardrabel.com/dream-venice#comments Tue, 17 May 2016 10:00:01 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=8004 Dream of Venice Architecture is the second book in the series edited by JoAnn Locktov that shares the enchanting beauty of the city. Like her first book Dream of Venice – where Locktov collected short essays from people who have … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/dream-venice/feed 3 object of desire: rexhill park credenza https://richardrabel.com/rexhill-park-credenza https://richardrabel.com/rexhill-park-credenza#comments Tue, 10 May 2016 10:00:11 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=7915 Today I’m going gaga over the Rexhill Park credenza. Based in upstate New York, Rexhill is exactly the type of company ALL designers should be supporting – the local family owned firms that are the bedrock of our industry. The … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/rexhill-park-credenza/feed 1 straw marquetry chic in the works of violeta galan https://richardrabel.com/straw-marquetry-violeta-galan https://richardrabel.com/straw-marquetry-violeta-galan#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:00:24 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=7806 Today’s object of desire is the striking, straw marquetry inlayed, Revelry drinks cabinet by Violeta Galan for London firm Lawson Robb. The firm commissioned the Romanian born artist to create this fantastic piece of shimmering chic. To me straw marquetry looks … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/straw-marquetry-violeta-galan/feed 1 Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse https://richardrabel.com/sothebys-designer-showhouse https://richardrabel.com/sothebys-designer-showhouse#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:17:21 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=7773 If some of you are not on SoMe (social media), you probably do not know I was invited to participate in the Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse at their international headquarters in New York City.  I was asked to do the entry … Continue reading →

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]]> https://richardrabel.com/sothebys-designer-showhouse/feed 3 matt connors: in search of casual minimalism https://richardrabel.com/matt-connors-nyc-contemporary-artist https://richardrabel.com/matt-connors-nyc-contemporary-artist#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:00:13 +0000 http://richardrabel.wpengine.com/?p=7758 American contemporary artist Matt Connors has an uncanny ability to reference the great artists of the last century while still creating unbelievably vibrant and unique works. Working in New York City, Connors is gaining recognition as one of Art + … Continue reading →

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