DESIGN
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HEAVY METAL
Materials like copper, steel, iron and brass mix beautifully with most decorating styles, so it’s a safe choice and will evolve as your preferences change. Each of these pieces are from local Manhattan and Brooklyn stores.
BY KATE BIDINGER
Teardrop credenza. Polished brass handles and legs, a stunning anchor to a gallery art wall. $2195 White Furniture Tribeca, Chelsea, East Village, Midtown East, Williamsburg whiteonwhite.com
Florence sofa. Cotton velvet, brass legs. Sleek lines and only 73” long: NYC apartment-friendly or perfect for an office. $1950
Organic Modernism Chelsea, Flatiron, Midtown East, Tribeca, Williamsburg organicmodernism.com
Barstool, cherry wood and bended steel. Sculptural and minimal, fitting for a modern kitchen. $595
The Red Threads Nolita theredthreads.com
Cocktail table. Reclaimed wood and iron. Rustic yet modern, and you won’t be covering up your gorgeous rug. $1180 Canvas Chelsea and SoHo canvashomestore.com
t Resident August 2013