All That Glitters

"Another facet of the style provided a shimmering counterpoint to all that saturated lacquer and patterned upholstery: Iridescent and reflective surfaces - from gold leaf to patinated bronze, textured steel, tinted glass, and even resin - cropped up in everything from chandeliers to chairs. All that shine seemed to hint at a sense of optimism, or at least a desire to counter the moodiness of the dominant palette with a lighter touch."

"Taking pride of place in New York-based Twenty First Gallery's display, French designer Nathalie Ziegler's Milano Chandelier diffuses light through its many iridescent and sandblasted glass elements. Loosely reflecting the contour of an elaborate neoclassical pendant lamp that one might expect to find in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, the almost pixel-like form is very much the sum of its parts. The interlocking and overlapping pieces were first handblown and then meticulously cut to form before being collaged together."

"Presented by London's Charles Burnand Gallery in what was arguably the fair's best booth, JG Neukomm's Abditio Cabinet is an armoire with four mirrored glass doors that fold over each other like artichoke petals. But to call them "mirrored" is an oversimplification; this isn't an '80s artifact, but something that looks much more organic. The glass layered over the mirrored sheets is uneven and bubbly, causing them to shift"

Interiors leaned moody and dramatic, featuring deep burgundies and chocolate browns across residences, members' clubs, stores, and offices. Elaborate millwork anchored densely floral wall coverings and intricately laid tile floors. Oversized armchairs and tables gleamed in dark-toned woods with textured details, marquetry, and other flourishes, reflecting a restrained Art Deco revival at the Salon Art + Design gallery fair. Iridescent and reflective surfaces, including gold leaf, patinated bronze, textured steel, tinted glass, and resin, provided a shimmering counterpoint on chandeliers, chairs, and other pieces. Nathalie Ziegler’s Milano Chandelier uses many iridescent, sandblasted, handblown glass elements collaged together. JG Neukomm’s Abditio Cabinet features four folding mirrored glass doors with uneven, bubbly overlays.

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