The Journal x John Brooks | July 2025

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JOURNAL T H E

MADAME

A BOLD TRIBUTE TO MODERN PARIS ART DECO

INFLUENCE AND UNMISTAKABLE FRENCH SOPHISTICATION

MISIA’S LATEST COLLECTION EXPLORES THE INTERPLAY OF TEXTURE AND TONE. AIRYVOILES, SCULPTURAL EMBROIDERIES, AND EXPRESSIVE SILKS SUGGEST MOVEMENT, WHILE BOUCLETTES AND RICH, SATURATED HUES GROUND THE PALETTE IT’S A STUDY IN CONTRAST - LIGHTAND WEIGHT, SOFTNESS AND STRUCTURE - IMBUED WITH THE EFFORTLESS SOPHISTICATION OFTHE PARISIAN MAISON.

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THE NEWEST CHAPTER IN MISIA’S IN&OUTDOOR STORY PAIRS GEOMETRYAND TEXTURE IN QUIETLY LUXURIOUS FORM. SCULPTED JACQUARDS, CRISP STRIPES, AND FINELYWOVEN MICRO-PATTERNS EVOKE THE ELEGANCE OF NATURAL FIBERS - REIMAGINED THROUGH A HIGH-PERFORMANCE LENS ENGINEERED TO WITHSTAND THE ELEMENTS WITHOUT COMPROMISING TACTILITY OR SOPHISTICATION, THE COLLECTION BRINGS AN EFFORTLESS SENSE OF REFINEMENTTO INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES ALIKE, SEASON AFTER SEASON.

FOR OVER 80 YEARS, THIS FAMILYOWNED ATELIER IN UPSTATE NEW YORK HAS SETTHE STANDARD FOR AMERICAN-MADE FURNITUREPRODUCING TIMELESS DESIGNS WITH PRECISION AND CARE. AS ONE OFTHE LASTVERTICALLY INTEGRATED FURNITURE MAKERS IN THE UNITED STATES, BRIGHT’S AESTHETIC IS ONE OF REFINED RESTRAINT. CLASSIC FORMS ARE SHAPED BYA MODERN SENSIBILITY, AND GROUNDED IN TRADITION EACH PIECE - WHETHER A SCULPTED ARMCHAIR, TAILORED SOFA, OR ARCHITECTURAL BENCHEMBODIES A QUIET CONFIDENCE, DESIGNED NOTTO DOMINATE A SPACE, BUTTO ELEVATE IT.

BRIGHT’S APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY IS AS INTENTIONAL AS ITS DESIGN. FROM RESPONSIBLY SOURCED HARDWOODS TO ECOCONSCIOUS ADHESIVES AND LOWVOC FINISHES, THE BRAND BUILDS WITH AN EYE TOWARD LONGEVITY IN BOTH CRAFTSMANSHIPAND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.

IN A DESIGN WORLD OFTEN DRIVEN BY NOVELTY, BRIGHT STANDS AS A STUDY IN PERMANENCE. THIS IS FURNITURE AS A SLOWART: CONSIDERED, COMPOSED, AND CRAFTED WITH A DEEP COMMITMENTTO INTEGRITY THE RESULT IS MORE THAN PRODUCTIT’S ENDURING DESIGN WITH SOUL.

BYAMB DESIGN

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[1] BODIE DESK LAMP X MARK ALBRECHT STUDIO [2] WREN TEAR DROP LAMP X ROSE

TARLOW [3] PAGLIA LAMP X ALEXANDER LAMONT [4] ATOLL X LIAIGRE [5] SHOREHAM TABLE LAMP X VAUGHAN [6] BARNACLE LAMP X PORTA ROMANA [7] GIRARDOT TABLE LAMP X JONATHAN BROWNING STUDIOS [8] INGOT LANTERN X HOLLY HUNT STUDIO [9] MIDAS TABLE LAMP X FISHER WEISMAN [10] ESCA TABLE LAMP X REFRACTORY

K E T T A L K E T T A L

ALONG THE CATALAN COAST NEAR BARCELONA, KETTAL HAS SPENTTHE PAST SIX DECADES RESHAPING THE LANGUAGE OF OUTDOOR DESIGN. WHAT BEGAN IN 1966 AS A SMALL ALUMINUM WORKSHOP HAS EVOLVED INTO A GLOBAL DESIGN HOUSE - WHERE ARCHITECTURE, CRAFT, AND INNOVATION CONVERGE BENEATH OPEN SKIES.

STILL FAMILY-OWNED, KETTAL BRINGS MUCH OF ITS COLLECTION TO LIFE BY HAND IN ITS SPANISH ATELIER, FUSING INDUSTRIAL PRECISION WITH ARTISANAL NUANCE THROUGH VISIONARY COLLABORATIONS WITH PATRICIA URQUIOLA, JASPER MORRISON, DOSHI LEVIEN, AND OTHERS, THE BRAND HAS INTRODUCED SCULPTURAL, EXPRESSIVE COLLECTIONS THAT FUSE FURNITURE AND ARCHITECTURE INTO A UNIFIED LANGUAGEELEVATING OUTDOOR SPACES INTO IMMERSIVE DESIGN DESTINATIONS.

AS THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING CONTINUE TO BLUR, KETTAL LEADS THE WAY IN CREATING REFINED ENVIRONMENTS THAT ECHO THE RHYTHM OF THE NATURAL WORLD SUSTAINABILITY IS WOVEN INTO EVERY DETAILFROM MINDFUL MATERIALS AND ENDURING PERFORMANCE TO A DEEP COMMITMENT TO LONGEVITY HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE AND INHERENTLY MODULAR, EACH PIECE INVITES THE FREEDOM TO SHAPE OPENAIR SPACES WITH THE SAME NUANCE AND INTENTION AS INTERIORS.

1 | Rooted in mid-century charm and ancient influence, Luxor channels the mystique of Egypt through a modern lens This four-piece collection from George Spencer Designs unfolds in rich textures and intricate weaves - each design a tactile tribute to the enduring beauty of the past.

2 | Rose Tarlow unveils the Coquille Collection - a refined study in softness and subtlety. This newest offering captures the delicate interplay of color, texture, and light, with a palette that drifts from sunwashed melons to moody twilights.

3 | With sculptural curves and an effortless swivel, the Giorgio Chair reflects Natasha Baradaran’s signature blend of laid-back luxury and architectural elegance. Handcrafted in LA with rich upholstery and a sleek wood base, it brings refined movement and quiet glamour to any space N E W , N O W 4

4 | A fresh take on the classic stripe, Ôvvio from Templeton blends soft texture with tailored rhythm Its earthy, coastal palette brings a sense of effortless sophistication to both modern and traditional interiorsrefined, timeless, and inherently versatile.

5 | Summer Soirée, the latest collection from Phillip Jeffries, captures the glow of golden hour with wallcoverings that blend artisanal textures, metallic accents, and refined fringe - an elegant, tactile ode to the natural beauty of summer Available through our Scottsdale showroom

6 | A striking dialogue of form and texture, Mod IV by Atelier Agahzadeh channels midcentury modernism through an architectural lens Its bold geometry transforms luxe materials into a sculptural focal point - bringing clarity, structure, and enduring artistry to contemporary spaces.

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