We spotted sophisticated coastal-themed products that work anywhere, some great candlesticks, and cool designs from Italy and Brazil.
Sea & Soul Nautical Chart Art handcrafts 3D nautical wood maps of shorelines and coastal communities around the country as framed art, clocks, tables and other décor. This serving tray with a boat-cleat handle can do double duty as wall art using the built-in keyhole hanger.
Blue Pheasant‘s Ambrose glass candlesticks are hand-blown in the Czech Republic in a great color combo of bottle green and amber. Sold in sets of three, they make “such a pretty statement,” said Global Sales Director Pam Burke.
Shelly’s Shells repurposes oyster shells from the restaurant industry into these beautiful lamp finials. Fragments of real feathers or flowers, or images cut from rice paper cocktail napkins, are modge-podged onto the shell and lacquered. The brand made its industry debut in the Diana White & Associates showroom.
The Officina Ultra collection of unglazed porcelain vessels from Ginori 1735 stand alone, stack or accommodate an insert that can hold an LED light or fresh flowers. A wooden lid can also act as a stand underneath. The decorative and multifunctional collection was designed by eight interns who were encouraged to create without limits.
Minpin resembles a robot but is based on the characters from the Roald Dahl story “Billy and Minpins,” tiny creatures who live in trees. Designer Matteo Cibic came up with the design for Brazilian company St. James. It is made out of nickel-plated brass with bendable arms and legs of woven tan and cream leather.
