Archives: September 2013

richard rabel: interiors + art – a new professional website

I’m happy to announce today the debut of my professional site richard rabel: interiors + art. It comes as a natural next step after several years of flying solo, which as any business owner will tell you is a lot, a … Continue reading →

Gessi: the art in organic architectural bathroom design

When I first meet with new clients, they always ask what I can do for them – and I tell them I can help with everything including the bathroom sink! Never forget that a truly well finished home takes … Continue reading →

exquisite classical chinese furniture at sotheby’s

Classical Chinese furniture – simple, clean with geometric lines and graceful curves – has been the rage in China since at least the 16th century. The same descriptions can also be noted for the Art Deco and modern furniture I … Continue reading →

the last photos of Marilyn Monroe to cause collector feeding frenzy

Photography is one of the hottest trends in collecting today, and it’s not hard to see why. Freeman’s auction house in Philadelphia is getting the fall season off to a great start with their sale on September 10th. Here, just … Continue reading →

LampsPlus – shopping for modern residential lighting

Shopping for contemporary lighting is one of the hardest things to do because there is overwhelmingly so much dreadful stuff out there. So I’m always looking for interesting sources. One of my favorite things to come out of a MODENUS … Continue reading →

shimmering contemporary italian pendant lights

Hidden in the southern neighborhoods of Milan is a gem of a lighting showroom that every designer should know. For here live the sparkling creations of Lolli e Memmoli. Designers of luxuriously organic modern chandeliers, their creations dazzle upon entry … Continue reading →