Dessin Fournir Sutcliffe Center Table: Calling it Palmer Hargrave Cabot Swing Arm Sconce: An-
the quintessential Dessin Fournir piece, Shemwell lauds other addition to the Dessin Fournir family, the Cabot
this table, measuring 72”dia x 29.5”h, as both versatile Swing Arm Sconce from Palmer Hargrave is highly cus-
and beautiful. “With almost limitless custom capabili- tomizable, allowing a designer to mold the piece howev-
ties, this table has been used for a variety of purposes er they require. “Like all Palmer Hargrave sconces, the
from small center table to a double-pedestal dining table Cabot lends itself beautifully to customization. We have
that seats 18,” he remarks. The piece has a sunburst-pat- seen this sconce customized from 45 inches in length up
terned top with classic lines and a number of usage pos- to 100 inches and used as a chandelier,” explains Shem-
sibilities. The table is a top seller in all Dessin Fournir well. The piece measures 9.6”w x 19”h, with a projec-
showrooms, as it is the perfect combination of function- tion of 45 inches.
ality and style. Sandra Oster of Sandra Oster Interiors in Greenwich,
Edward Lobrano of Edward Lobrano Interior Design, Connecticut, is enamored with the customizable capa-
Inc. in New York has sourced this table for several suc- bilities of the Cabot. “The Cabot Swing Arm Sconce
cessful projects and even uses one as a conference table came to the rescue on a particular job I was designing. I
at his office. “It is elegant and the perfect marriage be- needed a dramatic and spectacular way to light a stone-
tween a traditional Georgian table and a stylishly con- topped bar, as my problem was that the ceiling above the
temporary one,” commented Lobrano. “I don’t think bar top was two-stories high. The Cabot Sconce, which
there is a chair that doesn’t look terrific with this table. could be affixed to the back wall of the butler’s pantry,
It continues to impress me with its ability to work in any allowed me to reach over the bar and illuminate the sur-
environment,” he says. face in the most beautiful way,” recounted Oster.
Porter Teleo Wall Coverings: Porter Teleo is a line Bordoni Leathers: Cecilia Bordoni’s handcrafted
of hand-printed wall coverings created by artist Kelly leather is made in Bologna, Italy, using the same time-
Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran. The wall tested methods that have forged countless numbers of
coverings are created using handmade techniques such leather creations for generations. Bordoni is the epitome
as wood blocking, painting and chine-collé. These hand- of fine Italian leather and is recognized in the industry
printed wall coverings have been causing a stir since for its attention to detail. “Bordoni’s work embodies the
Dessin Fournir started representing them, states Shem- true spirit of Italian craftsmanship. The patterns are sub-
well. “The designs incorporate the best of high design lime and the colors are rich and varied,” relates Shem-
and fine art, presenting a bold, distinctive color palette well. “This is truly a one-of-a-kind product,” he adds.
with a refined aesthetic,” he remarks. David Mullman of Mullman Seidman Architects in
Ellen Hamilton of Hamilton Design Associates in New York was an instant fan of the luxurious leather
Brooklyn, New York, covets Porter Teleo wall cover- after seeing it in person. “The Bordoni leather is a
ings for their ability to make a small room seem excit- very special product that is only available here in New
ing and relevant. “When I saw the Porter Teleo papers York,” said Mullman. “When Dessin Fournir showed us
for the first time I was stunned by a few things. They the leathers we immediately wanted to use it as a wall
are designed to have a spatial effect, transforming your panel. Fortunately, our client loved it too and we used it
perception of a two-dimensional surface and changing over a console in the foyer to great effect. We treated it
the dimensions of the room – the quality is very evident as a piece of art and it is the centerpiece of the foyer,”
in this product,” she commented. he reveals.
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