AFA Summer 2018

Summer 76 www.afamag.com |  www.incollect.com Designing with the Times Featured Design Firm: Cullman & Kravis L ike the rest of us, many of our clients have a collection of family antique furniture that has been passed down through the generations. We love finding ways to incorporate these pieces into our clients’ homes in ways that feel modern and appropriate for today’s style of living. In fact, the juxtaposition of traditional and modern creates an alchemy of old and new that makes a home more personal and interesting. Pairing a traditional chest of drawers with a bold work of modern art, or placing an antique dining table under an angular contemporary light fixture can add dynamism to any space. Antiques also infuse a home with a sense of history and can enliven the environment with their charm and warmth. A beautiful antique can be the centerpiece of a room or a supporting player to a great work of art. The right mix of scale, line, and texture can transform an antique from classic to contemporary. A classical early-nineteenth-century Regency bench, with upholstered end bolsters and gilded elements, presents strong, clean lines and a depth of color that holds its own in concert with the bold contemporary infinity mirror. These two pieces are all that’s needed to make a strong statement at the end of a hallway. Photo by Eric Piasecki.