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In designer Michael DePerno’s master bedroom, a Samuel Marx lamp sits on a vintage leather-and-oak desk; the chair and throw are English, and the rug is a vintage wool jajim. 

In designer Michael DePerno’s master bedroom, a Samuel Marx lamp sits on a vintage leather-and-oak desk; the chair and throw are English, and the rug is a vintage wool jajim. 

In the office/guest room of an Susan Chalom’s New York City apartment, the French iron daybed dates from the early 19th century and the mohair throws are imported from Finland by Chalom; the Surf sconces are by Neil Poulton for Artemide. 

In the office/guest room of an Susan Chalom’s New York City apartment, the French iron daybed dates from the early 19th century and the mohair throws are imported from Finland by Chalom; the Surf sconces are by Neil Poulton for Artemide. 

In a library of a Manhattan duplex designed by Robert Couturier, the ’60s boomerang desk is by Maurice Calka, the vintage armchair and ottoman are by Walter & Moretti, and the rug is an 18th-century Agra.

In a library of a Manhattan duplex designed by Robert Couturier, the ’60s boomerang desk is by Maurice Calka, the vintage armchair and ottoman are by Walter & Moretti, and the rug is an 18th-century Agra.

Hallway designed by Allegra Hicks. Artworks by Donald Baechler, Anish Kapoor, and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the second-floor landing; the galvanized-metal stair railing was designed by Tom Dixon. 

Hallway designed by Allegra Hicks. Artworks by Donald Baechler, Anish Kapoor, and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the second-floor landing; the galvanized-metal stair railing was designed by Tom Dixon. 

Touetsu Studio’s Brushed Silver bowls are handmade by Japanese artisans. The dishwasher-safe porcelain pieces feature a shimmering metallic glaze that gives them a distinctive, weathered patina. Each bowl is 6.5” dia. x 3” h. and costs $58 at Sara Japanese Pottery. 212-772-3243; saranyc.com

Touetsu Studio’s Brushed Silver bowls are handmade by Japanese artisans. The dishwasher-safe porcelain pieces feature a shimmering metallic glaze that gives them a distinctive, weathered patina. Each bowl is 6.5” dia. x 3” h. and costs $58 at Sara Japanese Pottery. 212-772-3243; saranyc.com

Mar 05

Unique bespoke lighting sculpture by Rachel O’Neil.

Unique bespoke lighting sculpture by Rachel O’Neil.

Mar 04

Eclectic Texas bathroom, designed by Gwynn Griffith. A zinc bathtub and a tumbled-travertine floor in the guest bath; a marble platter atop an Italian base serves as a table.

Eclectic Texas bathroom, designed by Gwynn Griffith. A zinc bathtub and a tumbled-travertine floor in the guest bath; a marble platter atop an Italian base serves as a table.

The atrium pool of a Florida home, designed by Tom Scheerer, is lined with Azulejo Ceramica’s River Rock, the terrace is paved with terra-cotta tiles from Paris Ceramics, and the Moroccan lanterns are from ABC Carpet & Home. 

The atrium pool of a Florida home, designed by Tom Scheerer, is lined with Azulejo Ceramica’s River Rock, the terrace is paved with terra-cotta tiles from Paris Ceramics, and the Moroccan lanterns are from ABC Carpet & Home. 

In the living room of Malene and William Waldron’s New York home is an iron chandelier from Antiek hung with glass beads from Chandi, a Mexican painted iron chair, and a thrift-store sofa. 

In the living room of Malene and William Waldron’s New York home is an iron chandelier from Antiek hung with glass beads from Chandi, a Mexican painted iron chair, and a thrift-store sofa. 

Outdoor space designed by Jennie Abbott. The pergola features Dedon furniture from Janus et Cie.

Outdoor space designed by Jennie Abbott. The pergola features Dedon furniture from Janus et Cie.

In the living room of designer Robert Couturier’s Manhattan apartment, the oak-and-porcelain table is by Jacques Adnet and Maurice Savin, and the mirror is Louis XIV; a Louis XV armchair is upholstered in a Clarence House silk, an Egyptian throne serves as an ottoman, and a Turkish kilim is layered over a white rug. 

In the living room of designer Robert Couturier’s Manhattan apartment, the oak-and-porcelain table is by Jacques Adnet and Maurice Savin, and the mirror is Louis XIV; a Louis XV armchair is upholstered in a Clarence House silk, an Egyptian throne serves as an ottoman, and a Turkish kilim is layered over a white rug. 

The living room of decorator Gwynn Griffith’s home in Texas, features a John Dickinson plaster table, a wicker tub chair covered with a shearling throw, a French chandelier, and a Spanish cabinet; the wall of artwork includes paintings by Griffith, the floor lamp is by Flos, and the pine flooring is original

The living room of decorator Gwynn Griffith’s home in Texas, features a John Dickinson plaster table, a wicker tub chair covered with a shearling throw, a French chandelier, and a Spanish cabinet; the wall of artwork includes paintings by Griffith, the floor lamp is by Flos, and the pine flooring is original

The Marta sconce by Marjorie Skouras Design filters light through a slab of agate, available in neutral hues or jewel tones, such as dark blue. The wrought-iron frame, shown in gold leaf, also comes in painted and custom finishes. The sconce is 9” h. x 9” w. x 5” d. and costs $1,650. 323-469-3636; marjorieskourasdesign.com

The Marta sconce by Marjorie Skouras Design filters light through a slab of agate, available in neutral hues or jewel tones, such as dark blue. The wrought-iron frame, shown in gold leaf, also comes in painted and custom finishes. The sconce is 9” h. x 9” w. x 5” d. and costs $1,650. 323-469-3636; marjorieskourasdesign.com