Monday, May 23, 2011

The Melrose Project

This past week for work, I stopped by a great space called...


The Project is a collaboration of showrooms, dealers and artists and is installed with both antique and contemporary furnishings, fine art and one of the more amazing, well-editted rug collections I have seen. The space has a minimalistic antique aesthetic, which makes it feel fresh and almost contemporary, rather than crusty (as my old boss and dear friend might say about antiques in typical executions). If you are on the West Coast, it is worth a visit.

Several vignettes of the space...












A few of my favorite pieces...
A deconstructed take on this 19th century French sofa with basic white muslin upholstery - see the open burlap back two images above.
Italian Neogothic Bronze Chandelier



Quistgaard rosewood & suede armchairs - 1950s



Danish Falcon Sling Chair - 1950s



Scullery table from an English Estate - circa 1770


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2 comments:

Jamie @ charmingly ordinary said...

This looks like a seriously inspiring place! We really can't wait to come visit you guys...

May 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Aubree said...

@charminglyordinary - pretty please come visit!!!

May 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM

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