{lace blows off its dusty past}

Forget grandma’s lacy dollies and café curtains; lace has upped the style anti this Summer appearing in fashion collections from Alberta Ferretti, Oscar de la Renta and Dolce & Gabbana.

Outside the fashion world, interior designers are following suit and combining antique floral lacework patterns with contemporary design to create modern silhouettes that speak to childhood memories.

Clockwise from top right:

• NATURAL FLORAL LACE CHAIR, designed by Jennifer McGarigle. This handmade piece is constructed using Venetian lace, clear Lucite, and silk upholstery. Available in natural, black and white, $2,400.00, Floral Art.
• NOOK Chair from Melbourne-based designer Henry Sgourakis. For pricing contact designer directly.
• “LACE-WORK” SWING CHAIR designed by Rome-based Angelo Tomaiuolo is currently just a design concept. To be the first to know when this great design makes it into production keep an eye on the product design section on Angelo’s website.

1 LACE C32 Chandelier by Charles Loomis.

2 LACE FENCE by Dutch Design House Demakersvan, combines the ancient craft of lace making with an industrial chainlink fence. I love it’s use here, as a banister on a staircase at Hugo Boss. Custom designs available exclusivley through Droog in the USA

3 CONCRETE LACE designed by Doreen Westphal, is made from ultra high performance concrete, suspended by steel cable. Wow – gorgeous! Euro 1500.00 ($ 2130.00) per panel (approx. 125″H x 30″ W). Custom sizes available.

4 Handmade from soft Bangladeshi Hemp the circular MARIGOLD RUG from fairtrade company Armadillo & Co, AU$450.00 ($470.00) (H 52″ x W 72″).

1 BLACK LACE SIDE PLATE produced by Wonkiware in a small studio in George, on the southern coast of Africa. Each clay piece is shaped by hand by local craftsmen, $29.00, The Conran Store.

2 The LACE VASE by Esque evokes the antique feel of the Orient in a modern silhouette. (D 4″ x H 18″), $2200.00, Velocity.

3 QUEEN ANNE LACE pottery bowls by Brooklyn-based artist/designer Kristen Wicklund. Contact designer via her website. Her RING PILLOWS would make a perfect wedding shower gift and are available through Forest Clearing at Etsy.

4 Beveled glass LACE COASTERS by Fringe Studio (D 4″), set of 4 $45.00, Rain Collection.

Blow off lace’s dusty past and embrace these playful modern designs that will bring texture and feminine balance to your interior design scheme.

Would you like to see this trend will take hold?

Cheers!