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Wednesday
Apr102013

Sculptural Furniture

Diamond Cabinet from Boca do Lobo

Ever yearn for furniture that’s shaped more creatively like your jewelry? Tired of those boxy plain furniture pieces?  If you’re nodding yes, then we have the furniture for you!  As interior designers, we’re always on the lookout for the unique, and this sculptural furniture definitely break out of their box and catches your eye!

Above is Boca do Lobo’s Baroque interpretation of that coveted gemstone, the diamond. Finished in a glossy amethyst varnish, the Diamond cabinet flaunts faceted doors and sides, ending in gold-leafed lion’s head feet.  Below is the Manuel cabinet, gilded in copper leaf and styled in an ombre finish. The Manuel’s cubist surface reflects a city skyline and sits on top of turned mahogany legs. 

Manuel cabinet from Boca do Lobo

Robert Kuo designs very sculptural and organic furniture pieces.  Below, we have his Root dining table and stools, reminiscent of large tree roots and trunks. The base for the pieces is hand hammered and the stools are lacquered in a gold finish. 

 Root Dining table, courtesy of Robert Kuo

Root stools and Tree Trunk Dining Table by Robert KuoAlso by Robert Kuo, these O Table and Bench remind me of gold link necklaces. Beautiful!

O tables, courtesy of Robert Kuo 

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