Tag Archives: maison gerard

mastering modern alabaster lighting: stephen downes

Modern alabaster lighting is perfect for today’s high-end contemporary living, although traditionally, it’s more associated with Art Deco. Recently, I visited NYC Jewish Museum’s show on the work of 20th century icon Pierre Chareau. This inspired me to look into … Continue reading →

nyc pied a terre renovation by richard rabel interiors + art

This stylish NYC pied-a-terre project was completed for a power couple in the art and museum worlds that hired my studio, Richard Rabel Interiors + Art, to re-envision, renovate and decorate what was once Paul Newman’s 450 sq./ft. pre-war bachelor crash … Continue reading →

the rolls royce of silver sculpture

British silversmith Kevin Grey recently caught my attention when I stumbled across his silver sculpture at Maison Gerard in New York City. Whenever I have the opportunity to do so, I try to incorporate silver sculpture into my projects. I … Continue reading →

leleu furniture – the postwar years

Leleu furniture has been at the pinnacle of good taste since the 1920s when it became synonymous with the exquisite sophistication of the Art Deco movement. The atelier was founded by Jules Leleu (1883-1961), a French provincial furniture designer who … Continue reading →

richard rabel: a 1930s Dallas home renovation (before and after)

Richard Rabel Dallas home Renovation Dining Room

The independent town of Highland Park sits inside the Dallas city limits and is an upscale neighborhood known for its lovely mansions and manicured lawns (plus it’s 30 miles/hour speed limit that can drive you crazy!). It’s also the home … Continue reading →

the wonderful design world that is maison gerard

The photo shows the entrance to the booth flanked by 2 Thomas Boog bronze and shell decorative panels. The oval mirror and sculptural shelf are by Carol Egan and the sculpture cubes are by Basque artist Zigor. Several weeks ago, … Continue reading →

the international antique show lands in new york

With pomp and ceremony, the 25th International Fine Art & Antique Dealer’s Show opened last night in New York and it turned out to be quite a party. Indeed some of NY’s top antiques collectors and their decorators/advisors were milling … Continue reading →