2008-05-19-marquetry1.JPG2008-ICFF-CHI2008-05-chiicff.jpgFrom the UK, O'Hare & D'Jafer were at ICFF showing ultra decorative, patterned pieces. Traditional materials used in unusual ways is one of the hallmarks of their style - a marquetry chest shown in front of a matching wood panel...

2008-05-19-chandelier.JPG...leather chandeliers (!) and a folding screen of the thinnest wood panels encased in acrylic (our favorite piece at the booth).

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The work by designers Stephen O'Hare and Mevlit D'Jafer could be considered to be the antithesis to streamlined, minimlist modern, but would be a fine accompaniment to a home filled with more hard edge pieces. The look is luxe, a bit exotic and dramatic; very memorable statement pieces.

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