WHAT IS LONDON'S BEST KEPT DESIGNER SECRET? SOANE
With an eye towards architectural details and inspiration from 18th, 19th, and 20th Century originals, the brilliant Lulu Lytle and antique dealer Christopher Hodsoll started Soane, a custom furniture company in 1997. Utilizing the superb craftsmen in England, the British made collection of furniture, lighting, accessories and fabrics become instant classics-- the antiques of tomorrow. Their understated customer - first approach has made loyalists of the likes of David Easton, Michael Smith and McMillen. I first visited their 50 Pimlico Road shop over ten years ago, at the urging of my mother, Nancy Marcantonio of NHM Interiors. She said I have never seen anything like it, and boy, was she right. The line, with over 500 designs, merges unique stylistic influences and handmade craftsmanship in an unlimited array of finishes and customization, bringing the best of Britain to you.
Their pieces work in a variety of settings-- from minimalist to Art Deco
A sampling of Stylebeat favorites...
Chic alert! The Orb Mirror has large circles around the border
The diminutive Fireside Chair is a slipper chair, what more do I have to say? Love it
The Rout Chair in shocking blue on blue upholstery
In a word, the Campaign Chair is perfection
The Crillon Dining Chair in the softest leather
The Blower Chair you can sit in for hours and still be comfy
The generous Vendome Sofa with tight back and loose cushions
The Blower Banquette with channel upholstery
The Yacht Chair in high lacquer will make you yen for a mega yacht
The Jurassic Lamp references a Chinese pottery shape
A classic scallop shell in a new way. The Small Shell Wall Light comes electrified. Maybe a candle is more your style. Nothing looks as good as a candlelit room.
The ladylike Petal Sconce is charming without being saccharine sweet
The Roman Lamp in a verdigris finish takes it back to ancient times
The Grissini Lamp has 70's flair in antiqued silver
The Nereid Dressing Table with hidden drawers in the scallops and Stool
The Large Halma Man in resin is like candy for your sofa
The glossy and glam deco - inspired Scroll Bracket Console
I find round dining tables make conversation easier. The Fox Dining Table in an elegant mid Mahogany finish
Bring the party to any room in the house with the Nureyev Trolley with side rails
The Abacus Table has a clean line in an ebony finish
The Cavaletti Desk of forged iron has a leather top, an x base and 3 drawers for ample storage
The Stag Table of hand wrought iron adds a masculine feel for a den or entryway
The Hexagonal Side Table with glass top takes its cue from great Roman aqueducts
The Folding Card Table for betting big and winning big
The Rattan Console is a longtime fave, the playful silhouette makes me smile
Handsome and tailored, the Park Avenue Desk was inspired by a 1930's original
Their pieces work in a variety of settings-- from minimalist to Art DecoA sampling of Stylebeat favorites...Chic alert! The Orb Mirror has large circles around the borderThe diminutive Fireside Chair is a slipper chair, what more do I have to say? Love itThe Rout Chair in shocking blue on blue upholsteryIn a word, the Campaign Chair is perfectionThe Crillon Dining Chair in the softest leatherThe Blower Chair you can sit in for hours and still be comfyThe generous Vendome Sofa with tight back and loose cushionsThe Blower Banquette with channel upholsteryThe Yacht Chair in high lacquer will make you yen for a mega yachtThe Jurassic Lamp references a Chinese pottery shapeA classic scallop shell in a new way. The Small Shell Wall Light comes electrified. Maybe a candle is more your style. Nothing looks as good as a candlelit room.The ladylike Petal Sconce is charming without being saccharine sweetThe Roman Lamp in a verdigris finish takes it back to ancient timesThe Grissini Lamp has 70's flair in antiqued silverThe Nereid Dressing Table with hidden drawers in the scallops and StoolThe Large Halma Man in resin is like candy for your sofaThe glossy and glam deco - inspired Scroll Bracket ConsoleI find round dining tables make conversation easier. The Fox Dining Table in an elegant mid Mahogany finishBring the party to any room in the house with the Nureyev Trolley with side railsThe Abacus Table has a clean line in an ebony finishThe Cavaletti Desk of forged iron has a leather top, an x base and 3 drawers for ample storageThe Stag Table of hand wrought iron adds a masculine feel for a den or entrywayThe Hexagonal Side Table with glass top takes its cue from great Roman aqueductsThe Folding Card Table for betting big and winning big
The Rattan Console is a longtime fave, the playful silhouette makes me smile
Handsome and tailored, the Park Avenue Desk was inspired by a 1930's original