In Greek mythology, Phaedra was a Cretan princess whose name translates to bright. From the luminaries at Bec Brittain Studio, comes the new Phaedra collection, an exploration of form and light. The sleek lines of triangular prisms paralleling those of their oval chambers allows the dimensionality of the refracting units to pop. Once illuminated, the dynamic tension between the prisms and their elegant encasements produce graceful patterns and shadows like a captivating aurora cast across the night sky. 

Versatility was top of mind when Bec designed this collection, and as a result it ranges from attention-commanding larger fixtures to more subtly sophisticated sconces. Inspired by the beauty of fresnel prisms developed by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel in the early 19th century, Phaedra exudes a certain majesty we have come to love and expect from the studio.

Phaedra Horizontal
Phaedra Chandelier 41
Phaedra Sconce 23",24"
Phaedra Chandelier 19
Phaedra Pendant 22",23"

Notes

Available in standard and specialized finishes.
Lead time: 16 weeks

The Radial Bed by Brooklyn-based woodworking studio KWH was first conceptualized for a Colony interiors project spotlighting designers in the co-op. It first made its debut in what feels like a lifetime ago: 2016. Founder Kai-wei Hsu was inspired by Jean Michel Frank’s exquisite straw marquetry practice; here it adds a distinct yet subtle radiance to the formidable foot and headboard. The bed’s arched edges further contribute to its simple elegance and the general craftsmanship focused attention to detail KWH has come to be known for.

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Standard Materials: White Oak
Dimensions: 85"L x 81"W footboard, 54" Headboard

Hiroko Takeda is paying attention. The acclaimed textile artist harnesses her phenomenological observations in her extraordinary, painterly weavings. Through her hand-looming process, she achieves harmony in contrasting materiality which asks the viewer to question their understanding of what a textile can and might be. Monotype’s diaphanous sheen evokes the properties of metal while its layered pattern injects a sense of motion. This polarity informs not only our experience of the piece, but perhaps of ourselves as well.

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Standard Materials: Monofilament, Cotton, Linen and Kid Mohair
Dimensions: 23" x 34"W

Project: Union Square Loft, 2021
Interior design by Colony.  Architecture by Worrell Yeung.
Photography by Brooke Holm. 
Read more on Architectural Digest. 

Rhode Island based designer Meg Callahan of M.Callahan Studio is known for her textile works that focus on the beauty and complexity of construction. These custom commissioned  Shaw Drapes are fashioned using a Korean piecing technique called Bojagi or Pojagi. Bojagi are traditional Korean wrapping cloths with varied use, from weddings to Buddhist rites, in keeping with the belief of  some folk religions that wrappings safeguard good luck.

Meg describes the process of adapting this technique for drapery as one where, “Fabric pieces are patchworked together, seams are folded over into themselves and sewn to lock in the edges. This style of seam-work creates an opaque 'line' where the fabrics are joined much like leading in stained glass windows and produces a two-sided fabric. When hung as a curtain, the changes in opacity from fabric to seam are emphasized.”

The resulting hangings, like the drapes pictured here in the home of a dear friend, are highly individual site-specific commissions. The Shaw Drapes filter natural light while adding an ethereal texture to the room. 

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Custom, site-specific installation. Please reach out for inquiries.

Ginger Gordon and Alexis Tingey, founders of Alexis & Ginger, suffused their Ode Collection with foregone moments, embedding a reverence for history in their thoroughly modern designs. The silhouette of the New Morning Side Table is inspired by the motion of detailed stitching and features an optional Mother of Pearl inlay on striking India Ink dyed Ash. Designed with the same architectural base as the New Morning Side Table, a domed upholstered seat tops the Because the Night Stool. The trio is completed by the Draped Side Table with its meticulously hand-carved waves impressively invoking the curves of falling fabric. 

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Draped Side Table
Standard Materials: Walnut, India Ink Dyed Ash, Bleached Maple
Dimensions: 16"W x 23"L x 19"H
Lead time: 12-16 weeks, (1) available in stock

New Morning Side Table
Standard Materials: India Ink Dyed Ash, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Dimensions: 14"W x 14"L x 19"H
Lead time: 10-14 weeks

Because The Night Stool
Standard Materials: India Ink Dyed Ash, COM
Dimensions: 13"Ø x 17"H
Lead time: 10-14 weeks, (1) available in stock