Monthly Archives: February 2009

Art Deco

By Decorati | Published: February 28, 2009

The Art Deco style, which was popular from 1925 until 1939, derived its name from a design exhibition held in Paris in 1925-the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes.

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The Recession’s Silver Lining: Art Quality & Availability Improve

By Decorati | Published: February 27, 2009

David Wojnarowicz’s photograph from his 1977-79 series “Rimbaud in New York,” captures the current art market climate Here is another insider look at the art world from Decorati guest blogger and Art Advisor, Emily Waldorf of ArtsEtoile. This week, Emily looks on the bright side of current economic news with some advice for art lovers. [...]

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Renovating a Classic 1920’s Mediterranean Mansion

By Decorati | Published: February 26, 2009

Over the years I have learned that it is important to have a mixture of both construction as well as design projects. This keeps your mind stretched because you have to constantly shift gears in your head to go from one discipline to another. One of our newest projects is the restoration of a magnificent [...]

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Kneedler|Fauchere Expands in its 61st Year

By Decorati | Published: February 25, 2009

View of the Moorcourt Cabinet and the Trestle table For those of you who aren’t familiar with the San Francisco market, the Kneedler|Fauchère showroom at the SF Design Center is an industry icon.  After celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008, it continues to grow, most recently opening a 10,000 sqft expansion in the South side of [...]

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Thomas Jayne: A Calming Sense of Age

By Decorati | Published: February 24, 2009

By Donna Sapolin When New York-based interior designer Thomas Jayne speaks it is with erudition and civility—two qualities on which he places a great deal of emphasis but, which, in times of slipshod manners and diminished historical awareness, might be regarded as throwbacks to another era. However, much like the environments he shapes, his values [...]

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Take the Floor

By Decorati | Published: February 24, 2009

These fabulous floor lamps will take center stage in any room. Shane Decorati Founder Contact me © shane for Shane’s Studio, 2009.

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Founder Q&A: Tough Budget Questions

By Decorati | Published: February 22, 2009

Here are two questions I was asked recently and their answers.  Please feel free to comment. Question 1:  Our designer charges 35% above designer net price.  We are thinking of negotiating a better rate with her, given the economy.  What do you think? My Answer:  I know a lot of designers, and while the profession [...]

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A Visit to the Maison-Objet Trade Fair in Paris

By Decorati | Published: February 19, 2009

Twice a year (in September and January) the vast convention complex known as Villepinte around 20 minutes north of Paris gets filled with furniture, fabric, and design manufacturers from around the globe. Maison-Objet is literally translated from French as: House-Object. The whole experience is sort of a cross between the furniture shows held twice a [...]

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Decorati Featured in Town and Country Magazine

By Decorati | Published: February 19, 2009

Check out Decorati in this month’s Town & Country Issue, p. 83

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My Fabulous Kyle Bunting Rug

By Decorati | Published: February 18, 2009

Check out the above stunning rug Kyle Bunting made for me for a client a few years ago.  The piece took center stage in the apartment and was featured in Interior Design magazine.  As soon as I began working on the rug with Kyle, I knew I was in good hands.  Not only was he [...]

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