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Matthew Fisher
A gallerist and artist's
moody
tribeca apartment
“I want to live with the objects that speak to me the loudest. Those are the pieces that I build collections around.”
In Matthew Fisher's sanctuary in the city, different periods and styles mix with ease. A touch of Art Deco here, a nod to ancient Greek and Roman architecture there—and throw in an authentic American midcentury reissue, just to add a bit of contrast.
An authentic vintage reissue of the Symmetric Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb, first designed in 1962, contrasts with the high-gloss lacquer of custom cabinetry in the study.
Above, the tailored form of the Ambroise Sofa in camel velvet.
“When you contrast materials, it allows them to speak to one another and create a whole new story,” Fisher says.
A trained sculptor, Fisher notes that the legs of the Journey Stool remind him of Giacometti's bronze casting work.
The shelter-style wingback headboard of the Jackson Bed in sage green velvet ties in perfectly to the historic Woolworth Building's crown, visible just outside the window.
Aurora James
A fashion designer's dreamy
laurel canyon cottage
Aurora James' home is a study in creativity, and it all begins in her home office. When she’s not traveling the world to collect both inspiration and precious objects, her space is a shelter where ideas can bloom and energy can be recharged.
A hand-carved wood and marble desk sits comfortably with the Steen Østeergard-designed Klub Chair and vintage-inspired Fiora Rug. Each equally special, none competing for attention.
“This is where I go to get inspired and recharge my creativity. It's my treehouse tucked away in the hills.”
Two of James’ signatures: nature and pattern play, evident here in the wood Koa Side Table and Olson Chair, upholstered in a crane print velvet exclusive to CB2.
“This side table feels like it's just plucked from nature and carved. I love that perfection in imperfection.”
Alvin Wayne
An interior designer's
experimental haven in Queens
“I'm not afraid to swap things out. Just because it's there today doesn't mean it has to live there forever.”
When Alvin Wayne is designing for clients, it's all about their needs and wants. So in his own space, he gives himself full freedom to play, which is readily apparent in his personality-filled home in Long Island City.
The honed Torrento marble Babylon table and sheepskin Bozzi ottoman provide a natural contrast to a vintage 1970s glass and chrome coffee table.
The 1970s are back in Wayne's bedroom, thanks to the drama of the Cantar bed's ruched headboard, warm wallpaper and a pop of Yves Klein Blue.
“I was drawn to the ruching of the velvet. I love the way that the texture plays off of the wallpaper.”
Living with objects sometimes means not being precious about them. Here, Wayne has displayed a Basquiat skate deck in his kitchen, illuminated by the Gigi Polished Stainless Steel Floor Lamp.
“The Socca Bench is the perfect size for that gallery feel. So someone can sit here and take their shoes off, or they can sit here and admire the art.”
