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Interiors
Namedropping
When it comes to home, home-grown names are the ones to drop.
American designer Michael Aram has joined the Waterford Crystal stable. His Jaipur collection includes fine bone dinnerware, crystal vases and traditional champagne flutes with a flat cut that feels heavy in the hand but never blingy. Plus, the vases in the collection are being made in Waterford. Available exclusively at the Waterford Crystal boutique in Brown Thomas, Dublin.
Make tea-time special with these hand-thrown glazed porcelain mugs, by Belfast-born ceramicist Derek Wilson. They are sold in pairs and come with a grey ceramic tray so they can look good when not in use. Price E88 for two. Available at Irishdesignshop.com
Irishman Brian Keaney’s Tonfisk Design is extending the range of its Warm series. The creations of the Finn-based company are included in the collections of several museums including Musee des Arts Decoratif in Paris. This salad bowl will be a talking point at most get-togethers. Available from Inreda at 71 Lwr. Camden Street.
Ottoman imperialists Mary Little and Peter Wheeler of US-based Bius Studio have designed ottomans as pieces of art. From Co. Down originally Little explained that their work has been shown in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Vitra Design Museum, Basel; Muse des Arts Dcoratifs, Paris; and Museo de las Artes Decorativas, Barcelona. Prices start from $2,250.00 for the Rocco, an unlimited edition. For more call 001 203 737 0861.
Based on original designs by artist and architect Patrick Scott and created in collaboration with RugArt this Leaf rug by Peter McCann is available in four colourways; yellow, blue, red and a striking graphic black and white. The hand-tufted, two metre square design costs €1,585 at Nofixedabode.ie.
Vanessa MacInnes’ new shop Industry is a haven of inspiring ideas for metal heads. She upcycles industrial furniture and is about to launch a range of in-house pieces designed by David Folan. Visit the shop at 5 Smock Alley, East Essex Street, D 2. Call 1 6139111 for more.
CRYSTAL GAZING
American designer Michael Aram has joined the Waterford Crystal stable. His Jaipur collection includes fine bone dinnerware, crystal vases and traditional champagne flutes with a flat cut that feels heavy in the hand but never blingy. Plus, the vases in the collection are being made in Waterford. Available exclusively at the Waterford Crystal boutique in Brown Thomas, Dublin.
