Natural Wonder(6)
Natural Wonder
Plechaty says that the Indonesian furniture that Kandis brought to the interiors is the most stylish example of Asian design she’s ever seen. She equally admires Kandis’s connection with the Balinese. “Kandis had an intuitive response to the culture when she was there,” the designer recalls. “She arrived home with an open heart and mind. She had found an inspiration that connected her to the raw material.”
This corner of the living room is occupied by antique Javanese chairs. Pillows echo the red hue of the art above.
Sources:
Floors (reclaimed Jati Manise Teak); table and rattan chairs (antique, Indonesian): San Juan Ventures, 847/234-2908.
Chandelier (“Avignon’’/Mecca Silver): Niermann Weeks, 212/319-7979, niermannweeks.com, trade only.
Drapery: Randolph & Hein, 800/844-9922, trade only.
Slipcover fabric for bench and bench pillow (“Mahalia’’#7430, discontinued): Bergamo Fabrics Inc., 914/665-0800, trade only.
Red pillow (“Panache,’’ discontinued): Carleton V, 212/355-4525, trade only.
Black-and-white pillow (“Big Riga’’); art: owner’s collection.