Photo courtesy of Kelly WearstlerKelly Wearstler's home accessories collection for Bergdorf Goodman Decorative Home is brass heavy.
Brass is back. The warm metal, whether with a patina of age or bright and new, can add a mellow golden hue in the way silver, nickel and chrome can't. With a nod to Kelly Wearstler, who opened the door for more, today's brass is sexy and suave. Whether you are going for 70's Italian, Studio 54, or 80's redux, the glint of brass adds a glamorous glow.
Photo courtesy of FlairFlair Home Collection has a Vintage French Screen with teal and gold lacquer that is the tops.
Photo courtesy of OlyAmelia, a bombe chest from Oly is wrapped in brushed brass. Place it in a front hall as a statement piece or in a living room with a pair of great lamps on it.
A small drinks table from Jayson in brass with an x base and cut corners is just the spot for something small. Place it next to a sofa or by a cozy chair for some luxe gleam.
Photo courtesy of Jayson Home and GardenSpindly brass wall flowers have a fun slinky - like movement to them that will make you smile. Available through Jayson Home and Garden.
Photo courtesy of Made GoodsLinks of polished brass make this light and airy lidded box from Made Goods a gorgeous decorative element.
Hammered brass box and vase from Studio A has grooved texture that gives it the metal a softer look.
Photo courtesy of Urban Electric CompanyThe Travers sconce, designed by Amanda Nisbet for Urban Electric, mixes brass, etched glass and cherry wood for a subtle shadow play.
The stunning Baroque Lamp with high relief swirls from Laura Kirar for Arteriors is a little bit art deco a little bit disco.
Dwell for Global Views spiky ball is the sort of decorative object every coffee table should have. Consider it the modern day equivalent of the Moravian star Albert Hadley loved to use.
Brass and ebony iron accents make this mixed material orb with large studs an object of interest. From Dwell for Global Views.
Photos courtesy of Global ViewsMake a tablescape even better with a piece that has a bit of height. Marble and brass in this dynamic piece from Dwell for Global Views has a Brancusi feel.
Tom Dixon created The Etch Pendant for DWR out of digitally cut and etched brass. It casts a radiant glow.
Photo courtesy of Made GoodsA dodecahedron in gold ceramic from Made Goods has many facets that all look great. From a bookshelf to a side table they are unusual additions.
Perch on this spun gold garden seat from Waylande Gregory or use it for a side table, whatever purpose it suits, it will be gorg.
I've always loved brass, and I never let a trend dictate whether or not I use it in my home. I also have some accesories that are silver, and I like those, too. It just depends on what it is. That being said, I'm glad to see that Kelly Wearstler jumped on the brassy bandwagon with this line. Now, maybe some of these young girls I see on blogs will quit spraypainting (as I cringe) good brass pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the report. I like the tray with brass edges and the screen below.
Great post. Very informative. The screen from Flair is very nice indeed ! Flair is very well edited. And being a sculptor I really like the small sculptural pieces. Have a great week ! ~best
ReplyDeleteso glad to see brass is back..it is a nice change from all the oil rubbed bronze of the past decade. we wrote about this as well and hope to use more brass in our fixtures.
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I Love all the brass pieces featured. That lamp is to die for. Thanks for sharing!
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