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As New Yorkers, we have a special relationship with Black people. Where others might see darkness, death, or general apocalypse, we see power colors that allow us to dress effortlessly from day to night. Colors are always elegant, never go out of style, and there are plenty of options to suit every budget and closet. But now, in a surprising development for spring, this color is appearing everywhere in home decor.
Mid-century modernists have always embraced black leather in a very tailored way. These pieces, such as the Eames Lounge Chair, the Corbusier LC4 Chaise longue, and Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair, are still in production and more popular than ever. More recently, black has featured prominently in Rick Owens' monolithic furniture designs. All of the aforementioned works require a comma price commitment and may be too much of a risk for those dipping their toes in these inky waters.
But luckily, we've rounded up some more wallet-friendly back-to-black options. So you can try it out at home before you get into noir in earnest.
Plates are a great place to incorporate black. They are made by Taiki Takashima, a Japanese craftsman whose family has been making pottery in Kyoto since 1965. Beautiful and weighty, all the hoods have a detail that his stylist loves: scalloped edges. Bonus: If you have to take pictures of every meal you make, black makes a gorgeous backdrop for your food.
This dual tray debuted in 2014 and has clearly aged extremely well, thanks to some clever design by the legendary Jasper Morrison. The top shelf swivels while the bottom tier doesn't, and the uses are endless, from food service to jewelry storage.
James Klein and David Reed have been handcrafting gorgeous ceramics in New York for over 20 years. Their latest creation is the hanging porcelain “Alpejo” pendant, inspired by the architecture, music and spirit of Rio de Janeiro. Authentic stealth He not only creates drama, but is also handcrafted and can be customized in color, length, and shape. Standard combinations of 24-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch lengths start at $1,400. But if you're feeling refreshed or just want something that no one else has, you can inquire about custom combinations, lengths, and multiples that include curtains.
Last year, Herman Miller began offering the iconic Eames Turned Wood Stool in an ebonized ash finish. The design world rejoiced. A classic, sculptural piece whose uses are limited only by your imagination, it ages well. The stool comes in four shapes, all with concave tops and bottoms, so you can decide which end is up.
Animal print is considered neutral in the fashion world. Leopards will always be the queens of the urban jungle, but the docile zebra is becoming increasingly popular. Namely, the Matouk x Schumacher Zebra Palm Beach Towel. The pattern is an elegant mash-up of tropical leaves and zebra stripes, woven in luxurious white cotton terry, giving it a hand-woven look. Believe please. You can use this on a daily basis even if you are not near the beach.
If you find the filtered water pitcher design a little damp, we recommend checking out Lifestraw Home right away. This sleek design comes in seven colors and is said to be the only water purifier that eliminates lead, microplastics, PFAS ('forever chemicals') and over 30 other contaminants, plus bacteria and parasites. your tap water. (Don't worry, it retains healthy minerals like magnesium and potassium.) If you're an avid traveler and you're concerned about water quality, try one of the brand's popular individual water bottles before heading out on your next adventure. You can also get . .
While we're on the topic of practical items, let's also talk about shower heads. It's a super easy way to upgrade your bus experience and comes in a number of matte black options as well. Jolie goes one step further with a filtered showerhead that “removes chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants from shower water, improving skin, hair, and health.” The internet (and some of our editors) love it, saying it helps reduce her dry scalp, red skin, frizzy hair, and allergy issues. She also has a nice stable spray and is available in three finishes.
You can thank the pandemic for the emergence of small, portable lamps with designs you won't regret years from now. Called the Multi-Light, it is the work of Danish architect and interior designer Louis Weisdorf, who originally made his debut in the 1970s as a pendant with a shade that could be manipulated to direct light upward or downward. Did. The same goes for the small indoor-outdoor table model shown here.
This is one of IKEA's best-selling tables, and for good reason. Made of powder-coated steel, the top of the tray can be removed for serving and clean-up. Although it is technically an indoor table, it is very light and can be easily moved outdoors. Available in four colors, including the limited edition trendy red, and priced to encourage multiple purchases.
Tarmo Likki clearly has a sense of humor. The Finnish designer created this fly his fly swatter in the 1980s. Made from black or tan leather and sustainably harvested birch. It definitely helps keep winged pests away, and it looks great on the wall when they're not, and I think it might have some alternative uses as well.
Combining stainless steel and resin handles to create tableware may seem unremarkable today, but it was considered revolutionary in 1975 when David Mellor debuted this design. Ta. Mellor may not be a household name, but its IYKYK way has earned it a cult following among design enthusiasts. His take on Provençal tableware made in the English countryside seems as fresh today as it did 49 years ago. Even better, it's dishwasher safe.
Although officially labeled as gin glasses, these Scandinavian-designed “Oslo” stems are believed to be a misnomer. First, although popular, gin is not the first liquor that comes to mind in that part of the world. Secondly, these elegant glasses designed by Anton Studio are definitely the perfect vessels for a variety of drinks besides gin, with or without alcohol. And what's even better, this two-piece set of his is available with noir or clear frosted stems.
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