2019 Design Lover's Gift Guide

DESIGN LOVER'S GIFT GUIDE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR "NICE" LIST

PHOTO COURTESY OF CIRCU

BRITTO CHARETTE SHARES GIFT IDEAS FOR 2019

FOR THE HOME

Our friends at BELLO SPAZIO know how to play. Choose one of the BADDY sculptures pictured here by designers Joe Velluto (JVLT) and Alberto Fabbian, or the RAFFA GIRAFFE by designer Giulio Iacchetti. Sculptures are available in multiple colors and material finishes.

For more information, please visit BELLO SPAZIO here.

From our friends at ARRAVANTI comes the ethereal artistry of BOMMA lighting. PHENOMENA, above, is available in a variety of colors.

For more information and to purchase, please contact the ARRAVANTI showroom at +1 305 576 0620 and visit their website here.

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TERRA PLANTER

Does the wintry weather already have you dreaming of milder climes? These indoor/outdoor planters from SARZA, a company specializing in South African designs, caught our eye.

Glass-reinforced concrete is the star of the modern TERRA planter (above).

Hand-assembled, the TUBER (left) is comprised of individual pieces of African Iroko that are bolted with stainless steel pins.

TUBER PLANTER

Contact SARZA here for more information and to order.

Triu Vase

Alessi Sugar and Cream Set

Vibrations Vase

Polished. Sophisticated. Perfect for entertaining. Our team loves these pieces from Switch Modern. You can purchase the vases (both designed by Rosenthal) and the sugar and cream set (designed by Marianne Brandt) on Switch Modern's website at switchmodern.com.

Last April, our trip to the Milan Furniture Fair included a stop at the famed FORNASETTI showroom. The unique and boldly-patterned furniture and accessories will be a conversation piece at your family gatherings.

For more information and pricing, please contact Ekaterina Tishchenko T: 0039.02.84.16.13.74 www.fornasetti.com

Sunset on Broughton Lane by David J. Kaminsky

Photographer DAVID J. KAMINSKY beautifully captures Savannah's sunset in this print that is derived from a one-pixel wide vertical section of a high resolution photo.

Kaminsky says the image "represents my exploration of a question I asked myself about three years ago. I wondered how much visual information I could remove from a high resolution photograph and still have an image that captured its original essence and feeling of place or object. Cartier-Bresson said 'In photography, the smallest thing can be a great subject.' I've tried to take him at his word."

To purchase, please contact David J. Kaminsky at 912.308.6404 and visit his website, http://www.davidkaminsky.com, here.

Gearing up for holiday entertaining? We found the KART TROLLEY BAR by Tonelli from our friends at Bello Spazio. We also love the modern AMON VASE (also by Tonelli) and the 5900 END TABLE by Pedrali.

For more information and to order, please visit Bello Spazio's website here.

FOR THE WORLD TRAVELER

Give the gift of travel AND unique design with a stay at ISLA ROSA. Located just off the coast of Colombia, this private luxury island home boasts 4 bedrooms, housekeeping, a butler, private boat/captain, gorgeous views, and more, One of our principals discovered this property and spent a few days basking in the tranquility and beauty.

For more information, visit islarosa.com.

Photo courtesy of Jack Hobhouse/Living Architecture

FOR THE KIDS

Photo courtesy of CIRCU

Nostalgia reigns supreme with this adorable bedroom collection from CIRCU. Available in light pink or blue, the BUN van contains a bed, desk, sofa, TV, and storage compartments. Ah, to be a kid again.

Van color and interior can be customized. 33,237 Euro. Contact circu.net for more information.

Photo courtesy of CIRCU

Grab your goggles and suitcase! Also from CIRCU, the Sky B Plane is here to inspire the pilot wannabe in your family, Plane's color and lettering can be customized. 19,730 Euro. Contact circu.net for more information.

FOR THE KID AT HEART

Calling all gamers. Perhaps the perfect antidote to screen time, this gorgeous shuffleboard, TERRA, from designers Massimiliano Maggio and Fabio Bronda, caught our attention. The 12 ft table features solid Italian beech wood, Italian walnut, and metal turnbuckle hardware. Accessories include four silver pucks, four gold pucks, stainless abacus scorer, table brush, and shuffleboard wax. Custom wood, LED lighting, and sound system available.

For more information, please visit: https://www.massimilianomaggio.com/

The elves at GEOFFREY PARKER are busy handcrafting board games for the entire family. From chess and checkers to Wizzrs and Monopoly, they have something for everyone on your list.

And for the ultimate in luxury gift-giving? The 60year-old company offers a custom leather poker set that is embellished with ÂŁ4.9 million pounds worth of precious gemstones. Yes, please.

FOR THE SWEET TOOTH

Even the grinchiest on your list will smile when you give the gift of DBAKERS in Miami. Our team has fallen in love with the stunning designs. The best part? They taste as wonderful as they look. Sadly, DBAKERS can't ship cakes--you can only enjoy those with pickup or local delivery--but their scrumptious macarons are available nationwide. Order the sweet confections here. You're welcome.

FOR THE ROMANTIC Absolutely any gift from Peruvian artist IVAN ROJAS TOVAR would leave us swooning, but we're especially fond of the sensuous lines and curves of these sculptures.

To purchase Tovar’s work, please email him at escultura_peru@hotmail.com.

You can visit his website here: www.ivanrojastovar.com and learn more on our blog.

Photo courtesy of Ivan Rojas Tovar

Photo courtesy of Ivan Rojas Tovar

Photo courtesy of Ivan Rojas Tovar

FOR THE BIBLIOPHILE

Perfect for your coffee table or guest room, this hand-bound limited edition collection of inspiring designs is a luxurious gift for design enthusiasts. $895. Available in hardcover from ASSOULINE.

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