Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Burnished Gold

Normally, I don't go for gold tone finishes on home furnishings and fixtures. Something about gold metals and gold-painted furniture seems too opulent for most settings outside Versailles and ends up looking out of place in your average modern-day home. However, I came across this biomorphic console table from Baker in the latest issue of Elle Decor, and I think it's mesmerizing.

Staring at this table, I want to climb inside the magazine so I can touch it. The organic "biomorphic" curves remind me of Henry Moore sculptures, Noguchi coffee tables, and Joan Miró paintings. Is it just me? Is anyone else inexplicably drawn to this table? For the record, I'm sure this console would also stand out next to my vintage/CB2/Ikea living room decor, but in a really good way.

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2 comments:

  1. MinnieSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    I think it's always good to mix it up a little to keep things from getting too predictable. There's something about all the curves and hidden crevices that's appealing about this table, which is more like a piece of sculpture. Not sure I'd want to place a can of Coke on it!

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  2. My Owl BarnSeptember 24, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    It does look like a beautiful sculpture. I am afraid to look at it's price.

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