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It’s July, and the heat may well have chased you inside to enjoy the cool comfort of your home. What better time than now to look around and plan for ways to inject new style and life into the spaces that surround you.
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Maitland-Smith clients know a few well chosen, unique accessories can spark fresh interest in a room, accentuate a space and enliven or alter its look and feel in remarkable ways. Most importantly, accessories add the details that distinctly express your style and personality and differentiates your home from any other. |
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| product spotlight |
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| Warm Burnished Honey Burl Flat Screen TV Cabinet |
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The bold scale of this flat screen TV cabinet is underscored by the visual appeal of the large size of its parquetry decorated cabinet doors and the impressive base supports.
The inspiration for this antique derives from the William and Mary period in England
(1690-1705).
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| Napoleon Brown Finished Chest of Drawers |
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The curvaceous lines of the case and the refined cabriole legs are typical features found on European furniture made before 1785.
Notable details include the hand cut and inlaid mother of pearl marquetry decoration of the drawer fronts.
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| Antique Light Mahogany Mixed Veneer Parquetry Box |
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The inspiration of this antique light mahogany parquetry veneered box is the coffer shaped boxes of the Italian Renaissance. This medium box is hand crafted in our own workrooms.
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| curator's chronicles |
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The Timeless Traditions of
Marquetry and Parquetry |
BY HOWARD SHATTUCK
As we recently shared in the celebration of our nation’s freedom and independence, we should also take time to tip our hats to the German and Dutch. Why? We can’t help but celebrate their grand 17th century exportation of marquetry and parquetry, both examples of a highly regarded traditional furniture craft process commonly known as inlay. We eagerly await your discovery of Maitland-Smith’s beautiful interpretations of these fine traditions.
You may have seen floral or arabesque patterns in furniture pieces that captured your eye.
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| trend watch |
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| Textures |
Neutral colors combined with warm woods and natural elements offer a relaxed retreat to living spaces this season, without sacrificing beauty and style.
A mixed media of materials and designs adds extra interest and dimension to any room, with textures playing a key role in defining this year’s rule of thumb: Anything goes! |
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