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The Journal x John Brooks | August 2026

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JOURNAL 08 // 20 26

X JOHN BROOKS


DESIGN BY TRACY MORRIS DESIGN


FOR FOUR GENERATIONS GENERATIONS AND COUNTING, AND COUNTING, FINE FURNITURE FINE FURNITURE HAS BEEN HAS BEEN SOMETHING OF SOMETHING OF A RUDIN A RUDIN FAMILY FAMILY AFFAIR. AFFAIR. FOR FOUR

BENCH BENCH MARK MARK


SOME FAMILIES PASS DOWN RECIPES. THE RUDINS PASSED DOWN A TRADITION OF FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP. FOUR GENERATIONS LATER, THAT INHERITANCE IS STILL EVIDENT IN EVERY PIECE MADE IN LOS ANGELES. SPRINGS ARE TIED, UPHOLSTERY TUFTED, FINISHES APPLIED, AND PATTERNS MATCHED BY HAND — TIME-HONORED TECHNIQUES THAT HAVE LONG DEFINED THE FAMILY'S WORK. THE FURNITURE FEELS REMARKABLY AT EASE IN THE PRESENT, EVEN AS IT CARRIES GENERATIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WITHIN IT. ITS FORMS CONTINUE TO EVOLVE WHILE THE STANDARDS BEHIND THEM REMAIN UNCHANGED — A FAMILY LEGACY DEFINED NOT SIMPLY BY HOW LONG IT HAS ENDURED, BUT BY WHAT EACH GENERATION HAS CHOSEN TO CARRY FORWARD.


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DESIGN BY GHISLAINE VIÑAS


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DESIGN BY HSH INTERIORS


DESIGN BY LINDSAY GERBER INTERIORS


DESIGN BY KARA ADAMS INTERIORS


for peter dunham, The most compelling rooms rarely belong to a single place, period, or point of view.

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PETER DUNHAM HAS BUILT A CAREER AROUND THE BEAUTY OF THE MIX. SINCE LAUNCHING HIS EPONYMOUS TEXTILE AND WALLPAPER COLLECTION IN 2003, THE LOS ANGELES–BASED DESIGNER HAS DRAWN FROM A WORLD OF REFERENCES: HISTORIC DOCUMENTS, OLD RUGS, WORKS OF ART, VINTAGE BOOKS, AND PLACES ENCOUNTERED ON HIS TRAVELS. THAT CURIOSITY HAS BECOME A SIGNATURE. PATTERN, COLOR, AND TEXTURE MOVE EASILY ACROSS CULTURES AND ERAS, GIVING HIS DESIGNS A RICHNESS THAT FEELS COLLECTED RATHER THAN COORDINATED. THE COLLECTION IS UNMISTAKABLY DUNHAM, BUT ITS POINT OF VIEW IS NEVER THE ONLY ONE IN THE ROOM.


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DESIGN BY STUDIO MEGHAN EISENBERG


DESIGN BY LAUREN NELSON DESIGN


DESIGN BY JASE SULLIVAN


VALERE WALL LIGHT, VAUGHAN

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LIGHTING THAT BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN FUNCTION AND ART LIGHTING THAT BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN FUNCTION AND ART

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[01] AQUITAINE SCONCE GRAND, COUP STUDIO [02] LECLERC SLIM SCONCE, JONATHAN BROWNING STUDIOS [03] CAMELIO, JULIUS AND SCALLOP SHELL WALL LIGHTS, PORTA ROMANA [04] JOY SCONCE, DRAGA & AUREL FOR HOLLY HUNT (AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR SCOTTSDALE SHOWROOM) [05] MIDAS SCONCE, FISHER WEISMAN [06] BODIE SCONCE, MARK ALBRECHT STUDIO [07] PHASE, STUDIO BEL VETRO [08] PAMBADAN SCONCE, ALEXANDER LAMONT [09] PIETRO SCONCE, PAUL FERRANTE


PATTERN PLAY // Nikita, Pierre Frey

ART’S SUMMER IN SANTA FE HAS BEEN ONE OF GOOD BOOKS, GOOD FOOD, AND PLENTY OF INSPIRATION: PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE HOUSE, EXPERIMENTING IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE GRILL, WANDERING THE GALLERIES ALONG THE PLAZA, AND BECOMING VERY WELL ACQUAINTED WITH THE MOLE DE TAMARINDO AT FIESTA OAXACA. FEELING INSPIRED, HERE’S WHAT HE’S LOVING RIGHT NOW.

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SHORT LIST SHORT LIST ON THE NIGHTSTAND // Worth losing sleep over

TAKE A SEAT // Emma Chair, Bright


AT THE TABLE // CANNELLINI BEAN + GRILLED TUNA SALAD WITH GIARDINIERA A warm-weather favorite from The Italian Summer Kitchen: grilled tuna, creamy cannellini beans, briny giardiniera, and plenty of good olive oil. Serves 4–6. Invite friends. YOU’LL NEED 1½ lb. fresh albacore tuna 3½ cups cooked cannellini beans 2 cups chopped giardiniera ½ red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup flat-leaf parsley Extra-virgin olive oil Salt + black pepper TO MAKE Grill the seasoned tuna over medium heat until seared, about 2 minutes per side. Break into large pieces and toss with the beans. Dress generously with olive oil and a splash of giardiniera brine, then finish with onion, giardiniera, parsley, and black pepper. Short on time? Swap the grilled tuna for two cans of high-quality oil-packed tuna.

CENTER OF ATTENTION // R2/D2 Coffee Table, Berman Rosetti


THE THE CALENDAR CALENDAR THE NEXT THE NEXT CHAPTER CHAPTER // // SALT LAKE CITY OPENING GRAND CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR SHOWROOM — AND THE PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND DESIGN COMMUNITY THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE. OPEN HOUSE, 10 AM–7 PM · 2927 S HIGHLAND DR

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AROUND THE AROUND THE SHOWROOMS SHOWROOMS // // LABOR DAY HOURS. OUR SHOWROOMS WILL CLOSE AT 1 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, AND REOPEN SEPTEMBER 8.


CASAMANCE EXPLORES THE EXPRESSIVE POSSIBILITIES OF WALLCOVERING THROUGH NATURAL MATERIALS, ARTISANAL CRAFT, AND A DISTINCTLY FRENCH POINT OF VIEW.


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THERE IS AN ALCHEMY TO THE WAY CASAMANCE APPROACHES THE WALL. NATURAL FIBERS ARE WOVEN, EMBROIDERED, AND APPLIQUÉD; SUBTLE SHIFTS IN COLOR AND FINISH RESPOND TO THE LIGHT. DRAWING FROM LANDSCAPES AND DECORATIVE TRADITIONS, THE FRENCH HOUSE CREATES WALLCOVERINGS THAT FEEL AT ONCE ELEMENTAL AND REFINED. MORE THAN A BACKDROP, EACH BECOMES PART OF THE ARCHITECTURE OF A ROOM — A QUIET REMINDER THAT WHAT SURROUNDS US CAN BE AS MEANINGFUL AS WHAT WE PLACE WITHIN IT.


1 | Sandra Jordan introduces Prima Alpaca Velvets, bringing exceptional softness and enduring performance to the brand’s signature natural fibers. Offered in eight nuanced hues, the collection lends a rich, tactile luxury to interiors meant to be lived in.

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2 | The English countryside shapes Thorp of London’s new collection, translating Norfolk’s sweeping skies, coastlines, and wildflower fields into

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pattern and color. Tonal nuances capture the character of the region through a distinctly English decorative lens. Available through our Scottsdale showroom

3 | Inspired by the luminous lure of the anglerfish, Refractory’s Esca series captures the mysterious glow of the deep sea. Cast glass and mineral surfaces play with light and texture, translating an otherworldly phenomenon into sculptural form. 4 | What began as a private commission for Natasha Baradaran’s husband becomes the Bobby Sofa, a new expression of comfort without compromise. Generous proportions and thoughtful details invite you to sink in, stretch out, and stay awhile. 5 | Playful geometry takes a sculptural turn in Berman Rosetti’s new Tic Tac Toe Side Tables. Round and square silhouettes combine tactile surfaces with artful proportions, balancing a sense of whimsy with refined craftsmanship. 6 | The expressive spirit of the 1970s finds new rhythm in Resonance, George Spencer Designs’ latest collection. Bold color, graphic pattern, and sumptuous surfaces channel the era’s energy, while contemporary performance brings its nostalgic influences into the present.

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