Perspectives • Wish List
LARA TOMLIN
What are some things you’d love to use in a project?
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Joao Stefanon, Boston Joao Stefanon moved from Brazil to California as a schoolboy. Shortly afterward, he visited Disneyland for the first time. “When we walked through those gates, I couldn’t even speak,” he remembers. That childhood experience became the basis for what he calls his “nothing is impossible” approach to design. While the interiors he creates may be less fantastic than Cinderella’s castle—in fact, simplicity is a hallmark of the work of his firm, JFS Design Studio— he still finds magic in the process. “The spaces I design are a balance between dream and reality, creating an artistic presence of reality,” he says. “A successful design hints at a conversation, flirts with ones intellect and emotion.” His favorite design elements illustrate his fondness for simplicity and elegance.
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1 Lando Shelving Unit “This unique handmade piece captured my attention and made me smile. The sophisticated play of textures, shapes and materials represents a whimsical, surreal juxtaposition of elements I simply adore. The cerused oak shelves contrast with the lustrous hand-shaped and hand-glazed porcelain vases to create an understated elegance perfect to accent any space as storage or as a room divider.” FROM LANDO, WWW.MADEINLANDO.COM, AVAILABLE THROUGH JFS DESIGN STUDIO, BOSTON, (617) 292-6299, WWW.JFSDESIGNSTUDIO.COM
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2 Chesney’s Sculpted Fire Dogs “Great design is balancing detail and edit. Most of us don’t consider the inside of a fireplace as an area to design. But the artistic simplicity of these fire dogs—in cubist-like design with a polished silver-tone finish—will give the fireplace a chic glow.” FROM CHESNEY’S, WWW.CHESNEYS.CO.UK, AVAILABLE THROUGH JFS DESIGN STUDIO
3 Two’s Company’s Tea Light Candle Holders “These stylish candle holders are a set of three crystal containers designed to accent a table setting with beauty and style. Each cylinder is reversible, allowing you to use it to hold a candle or flowers. Use one side for a classic tapered candle, or flip the container and use the other side with a more casual votive. Both sides work as a vase for single stems or as a reservoir to hold flower peddles. Simply elegant.” FROM TWO’S COMPANY, WWW.TWOSCOMPANY.COM, AVAILABLE AT ICON GROUP, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 428-0655, AND FDO GROUP, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 737-2800, WWW.FDOGROUP.COM
4 Louis Side Chairs by Six Inch “These chairs in rubberized upholstery are a wonderful way to bring a cheerful accent to a space. Mixed or matching around a dining table they are sure to strike up conversation; at a desk it will inspire you to sit and work; in a background area it brings a smile and beckons you to explore.” FROM SIX INCH, WWW.SIXINCH.BE, AVAILABLE THROUGH JFS DESIGN STUDIO
5 Opuzen’s Wool and Linen Metallic Sheer Fabric “There is a wonderful casual sophistication to Opuzen’s soft wool and linen metallic fabric, made exclusively for the company in Switzerland. Simple indeed, it’s versatile enough to be used for drapery and upholstery or as the perfect accent fabric for pillows or bedding.” FROM OPUZEN, WWW.OPUZEN.COM, AVAILABLE THROUGH JFS DESIGN STUDIO
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