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Annecy Sofa by Vladimir Kagan (Photo Courtesy Carpenters Workshop Gallery)
After working for esteemed Lovetto Design in Naples, L.A. DeRiggi recently branched out with his Hudson Park Interior Design. Here, L.A. curates curving, sensual pieces that bank on natural materials for spaces that welcome prolonged conversations.
Annecy Sofa by Vladimir Kagan (pictured above)
This sloped sofa was one of the last pieces Vladimir Kagan released before passing in 2016. The furniture designer is known for his revolutionary work in the 1950s, with innovative, ergonomic furnishings that bank on organic shapes and sculptural forms. “Everything [Vladimir] creates is so inviting and sexy and functional,” L.A. says. The designer loves the Annecy Sofa for its subtle balance of masculine and feminine energies, as depicted in its dark wood armrest and buttery soft fabric.
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Blonde Drinks Cabinet by Christopher Kurtz (Photo Courtesy Sarah Myerscough/James Harris)Blonde Drinks Cabinet by Christopher Kurtz
While this floating cabinet appears to be melting off the wall, you can rest assured the handcarved tulipwood piece is fully capable of storing your prized bottles and glassware. “It piques your curiosity until it’s open, and you see what’s inside,” L.A. says. The designer suggests balancing the sculptural statement furnishing in a room with clean lines and soft upholstery to play up the cabinet’s fluid form. “This piece is exactly what you want in a drinks cabinet—it sets the tone when you’re gathering around it because it’s so playful,” L.A. says.
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Infinity 16 by Atelier Alain Ellouz (Photo Courtesy Atelier Alain Ellouz)
Infinity 16 by Atelier Alain Ellouz (Photo Courtesy Atelier Alain Ellouz)
Infinity 16 by Atelier Alain Ellouz
L.A. sees alabaster lighting making its way into mainstream furniture design, and the designer points to Atelier Alain Ellouz’s pendants as a gorgeous example of the trend. The ancient material was used for window screens and stained glass before it made its way into sculptures and, eventually, lighting. “It’s a serene material that comes to life when it’s lit,” L.A. says. Leather straps contrast with soft, sloping stone for a modern take on organic materials. Part of the Infinity collection, Infinity 16 builds on previous models with a three-part loop that emits a dreamy, inviting glow.