The kitchen features a wide Corian countertop and Bertoia stools. The polished ceramic flooring is from Céramique Décor in Québec.
The kitchen features a wide Corian countertop and Bertoia stools. The polished ceramic flooring is from Céramique Décor in Québec.
In Roanoke Park, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, architect Matthew Hufft designed a home for his family that drew on the surrounding traditional homes. In the kitchen, Bertoia barstools are tucked under a custom honed-granite two-level kitchen island by a local company, Carthage Stoneworks. Hufft’s team designed and built the larch cabinets. The appliances are by Thermador.
In Roanoke Park, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, architect Matthew Hufft designed a home for his family that drew on the surrounding traditional homes. In the kitchen, Bertoia barstools are tucked under a custom honed-granite two-level kitchen island by a local company, Carthage Stoneworks. Hufft’s team designed and built the larch cabinets. The appliances are by Thermador.
For a 1,500-square-foot condo in the Meatpacking District, Reddymade Design reconfigured the space to merge the kitchen, dining room, and living room into an open-plan arrangement. In the kitchen, the island unit is a modular piece by USM with a Vermont Black slate countertop. The Harry Bertoia stools are from Design Within Reach. The backsplash features Delft tiles, and the stove and range is Bertazzoni.
For a 1,500-square-foot condo in the Meatpacking District, Reddymade Design reconfigured the space to merge the kitchen, dining room, and living room into an open-plan arrangement. In the kitchen, the island unit is a modular piece by USM with a Vermont Black slate countertop. The Harry Bertoia stools are from Design Within Reach. The backsplash features Delft tiles, and the stove and range is Bertazzoni.
Along with the interior design’s emphasis on natural light, Montalba also wanted a minimalist look. That sense of “timelessness,” as he says, is achieved with help from the Bertoia counter stools in the kitchen.
Along with the interior design’s emphasis on natural light, Montalba also wanted a minimalist look. That sense of “timelessness,” as he says, is achieved with help from the Bertoia counter stools in the kitchen.
Collage, designed by Stephen Ormandy: “The design was influenced by the floating nature of lily pads and the opportunity to combine individual sculptural shapes into a cohesive useful object”.
Collage, designed by Stephen Ormandy: “The design was influenced by the floating nature of lily pads and the opportunity to combine individual sculptural shapes into a cohesive useful object”.
You would be hard pressed to find an issue of Dwell without a Bertoia barstool or chair in it. Launched in 1952, the industrial-strength steel seat is a modern classic without drawing too much attention to itself. $747
You would be hard pressed to find an issue of Dwell without a Bertoia barstool or chair in it. Launched in 1952, the industrial-strength steel seat is a modern classic without drawing too much attention to itself. $747
Dan Pacek, left, and John Roynon prepare cocktails at their 12-foot “display island” in the renovated kitchen of their home in New Jersey. The couple bought handles matching those on their Thermador refrigerator and used them on a set of pantry doors, one of which conceals the steps to the basement.
Dan Pacek, left, and John Roynon prepare cocktails at their 12-foot “display island” in the renovated kitchen of their home in New Jersey. The couple bought handles matching those on their Thermador refrigerator and used them on a set of pantry doors, one of which conceals the steps to the basement.
The almost-entirely tallowwood kitchen is custom. Muuto pendant lights, bar stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a Vola faucet, and a ceiling fan by Beacon Lighting finish the room.
The almost-entirely tallowwood kitchen is custom. Muuto pendant lights, bar stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a Vola faucet, and a ceiling fan by Beacon Lighting finish the room.
A 12-foot “display island” gives this kitchen programmatic function—food and drinks are prepared here; cooking and cleaning are consigned to the back—and helps make it a welcoming space, whether homeowners Pacek and Roynon are entertaining or simply enjoying time to themselves. The soft green hue adds an inviting touch.
A 12-foot “display island” gives this kitchen programmatic function—food and drinks are prepared here; cooking and cleaning are consigned to the back—and helps make it a welcoming space, whether homeowners Pacek and Roynon are entertaining or simply enjoying time to themselves. The soft green hue adds an inviting touch.
Prolific midcentury designer Harry Bertoia experimented with jewelry throughout his career. "He did more detailed things with his jewelry, because it is smaller scale and more easily manipulated," his daughter Celia says. "Also, his jewelry is quite playful in a way that neither the chairs nor the sculpture is."
Prolific midcentury designer Harry Bertoia experimented with jewelry throughout his career. "He did more detailed things with his jewelry, because it is smaller scale and more easily manipulated," his daughter Celia says. "Also, his jewelry is quite playful in a way that neither the chairs nor the sculpture is."
The Bristol stool on the second story landing is by Modern Home.
The Bristol stool on the second story landing is by Modern Home.
A pivoting glass door leads from the second-story kitchen to an elevated terrace and onto the lawn. The Mezzadro stools are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
A pivoting glass door leads from the second-story kitchen to an elevated terrace and onto the lawn. The Mezzadro stools are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
A pin by Harry Bertoia.
A pin by Harry Bertoia.
Reproductions of Bertoia's jewelry, like this ring design, can be purchased at harrybertoia.org.
Reproductions of Bertoia's jewelry, like this ring design, can be purchased at harrybertoia.org.
Bertoia did much of his experimentation with jewelry while he attended Cranbrook in the 1940s. "I think the jewelry was really his foundation and his learning process, to get the understanding of metal that he needed," Celia says. Some of the pieces appear to be precursors to his later work. "There were some brooches that were wire, like wire cages with pebbles inside, or gems. And in some ways those remind me of the chairs, because of the wire construction," Celia says.
Bertoia did much of his experimentation with jewelry while he attended Cranbrook in the 1940s. "I think the jewelry was really his foundation and his learning process, to get the understanding of metal that he needed," Celia says. Some of the pieces appear to be precursors to his later work. "There were some brooches that were wire, like wire cages with pebbles inside, or gems. And in some ways those remind me of the chairs, because of the wire construction," Celia says.
"Some of his brooches look little creatures," Celia says. "He did all kind of sculptures like that, too, that suggested something organic or something alive. You couldn’t quite tell what it was, but looked very natural. I would say that the jewelry and the sculptures both have that."
"Some of his brooches look little creatures," Celia says. "He did all kind of sculptures like that, too, that suggested something organic or something alive. You couldn’t quite tell what it was, but looked very natural. I would say that the jewelry and the sculptures both have that."
"Metal was in his blood," Celia says of her father's natural aptitude with the material. "He had a real affinity toward metal and knew the qualities of each type of metal and alloy and as he learned how to create jewelry, he learned more about the qualities of metal."
"Metal was in his blood," Celia says of her father's natural aptitude with the material. "He had a real affinity toward metal and knew the qualities of each type of metal and alloy and as he learned how to create jewelry, he learned more about the qualities of metal."
German Artist’s Mike Meiré’s version of the Artek Stool 60 gives the iconic stool some pop. $390
German Artist’s Mike Meiré’s version of the Artek Stool 60 gives the iconic stool some pop. $390
Michael Robbins, a craftsman who works from a former wool mill in the Hudson Valley, is one of the local highlights. For a full list of exhibitors and more details, visit fieldandsupply.com. We recommend perusing andnorth.com to discover other things to see and do in the area.
Michael Robbins, a craftsman who works from a former wool mill in the Hudson Valley, is one of the local highlights. For a full list of exhibitors and more details, visit fieldandsupply.com. We recommend perusing andnorth.com to discover other things to see and do in the area.
Swell by Dutch designer Rachel Griffin features a production methodology that ensures that each piece is a one-off—the foam fills the fabric, acting as a binder between material and frame. The foam expands differently each time, creating a unique piece every time.
Swell by Dutch designer Rachel Griffin features a production methodology that ensures that each piece is a one-off—the foam fills the fabric, acting as a binder between material and frame. The foam expands differently each time, creating a unique piece every time.
KAKTUS STOOL

This sturdy stool is inspired by the delicate filigree of the Staghorn Cholla cactus. Designed by the architect and co-founder of Artecnica Enrico Bressan, the Kaktus stool is a contradiction in form: lightweight aluminum gives the appearance of airiness and fragility but is entirely weight-bearing.
KAKTUS STOOL This sturdy stool is inspired by the delicate filigree of the Staghorn Cholla cactus. Designed by the architect and co-founder of Artecnica Enrico Bressan, the Kaktus stool is a contradiction in form: lightweight aluminum gives the appearance of airiness and fragility but is entirely weight-bearing.
Nendo's Su stool range for Emeco, made of anodized aluminum, untreated wood, and concrete.
Nendo's Su stool range for Emeco, made of anodized aluminum, untreated wood, and concrete.
Completely Dusty by benandsebastian was built to infuriate the cleaner with grooved walnut latticework and leather bindings designed to harbor dust (Shown here on top of its display case).
Completely Dusty by benandsebastian was built to infuriate the cleaner with grooved walnut latticework and leather bindings designed to harbor dust (Shown here on top of its display case).
Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60

In lieu of a coffee table, three of these stackable stools were grouped together. $308
Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 In lieu of a coffee table, three of these stackable stools were grouped together. $308
BUBBLE STOOL

Designed by Objekten’s CEO and Co-founder Alain Berteau, the Bubble Stool is an innovative accent piece. Instead of being filled with foam or other fillers like traditional poufs, the Bubble Stool is filled with air. The lack of material filler makes the Bubble Stool an environmentally friendly choice that can be adjusted easily for comfort. The ultra light Bubble Stool is easy to move and store when not in use. *Monkey not included.
BUBBLE STOOL Designed by Objekten’s CEO and Co-founder Alain Berteau, the Bubble Stool is an innovative accent piece. Instead of being filled with foam or other fillers like traditional poufs, the Bubble Stool is filled with air. The lack of material filler makes the Bubble Stool an environmentally friendly choice that can be adjusted easily for comfort. The ultra light Bubble Stool is easy to move and store when not in use. *Monkey not included.
Sawkille Black Walnut Stool and Black Ash Basket, made from black ash and cassein paint, $800 and $1,580, respectively.
Sawkille Black Walnut Stool and Black Ash Basket, made from black ash and cassein paint, $800 and $1,580, respectively.
Purple walls contrast with stone masonry and introduce a modern sensibility.
Purple walls contrast with stone masonry and introduce a modern sensibility.
The updated kitchen features a bright white palette. The countertop is Caesarstone's Blizzard surface and the stools are Crate and Barrel. The range hood is Futuro, the refrigerator is LG, and the dishwasher is Bosch.
The updated kitchen features a bright white palette. The countertop is Caesarstone's Blizzard surface and the stools are Crate and Barrel. The range hood is Futuro, the refrigerator is LG, and the dishwasher is Bosch.
The couple’s ten-year-old twins have connecting rooms next to a play space furnished with Aalto stools, a table from Artek, and a Nanna Ditzel rattan hanging chair purchased at Interstudio.
The couple’s ten-year-old twins have connecting rooms next to a play space furnished with Aalto stools, a table from Artek, and a Nanna Ditzel rattan hanging chair purchased at Interstudio.
The kitchen takes on a gallery feel. “I’ve got art on the kitchen counter. I really want to say to people, ‘Don’t take art so seriously,’” says Montague.
The kitchen takes on a gallery feel. “I’ve got art on the kitchen counter. I really want to say to people, ‘Don’t take art so seriously,’” says Montague.
The main rooms include an art nook.
The main rooms include an art nook.
Architect David Anand Peterson designed the custom millwork and shelving in Montague’s kitchen. The stainless steel island is by Bulthaup. The stools are vintage and were designed by Erik Buck. Montague was thrilled to spot the same ones 

adorning Don Draper’s apartment in 

the latest season of Mad Men.
Architect David Anand Peterson designed the custom millwork and shelving in Montague’s kitchen. The stainless steel island is by Bulthaup. The stools are vintage and were designed by Erik Buck. Montague was thrilled to spot the same ones adorning Don Draper’s apartment in the latest season of Mad Men.
After his successful chair designs for Knoll, Harry Bertoia dedicated his time to artistic pursuits. One of his ongoing projects was a series of kinetic sculptures consisting of metal rods, which he began in the 1960s. When the rods strike one another, they produce an ethereal, mesmerizing, and sometimes haunting sound. The thickness, height, and placement of the rods alters the resonance and Bertoia experimented with different configurations to produce varying effects. He defined Sonambient as the sound environment created by these tonal sculptures. (Watch this video to hear them in action.)
After his successful chair designs for Knoll, Harry Bertoia dedicated his time to artistic pursuits. One of his ongoing projects was a series of kinetic sculptures consisting of metal rods, which he began in the 1960s. When the rods strike one another, they produce an ethereal, mesmerizing, and sometimes haunting sound. The thickness, height, and placement of the rods alters the resonance and Bertoia experimented with different configurations to produce varying effects. He defined Sonambient as the sound environment created by these tonal sculptures. (Watch this video to hear them in action.)
Bertoia housed many Sonambient sculptures in a barn near his home. His daughter Celia fondly recalls exploring the space. "Harry always told people he saved the best ones for the barn," she says. "When I was in high school, my girlfriends and I would sneak into the barn. We’d go running around in there and bang on all the different sculptures and just have a cacophony of sound in there—oh, it was fabulous! The whole concept is to have a sculpture that is not only visually pleasing but it’s auditory and tactile. If you were standing on the floor and all these pieces were toning you could even feel the vibration in the floor. It got in your whole body."

"In the barn, because there were so many of them there, it created this amazing aura and mood, almost spiritual," Celia says. "It would affect people differently: A jet pilot comes in there and he thinks it sounds like roaring planes. A group of nuns came in the barn and they said it sounded like church bells chiming. Each person interprets it in his or her own way."
Bertoia housed many Sonambient sculptures in a barn near his home. His daughter Celia fondly recalls exploring the space. "Harry always told people he saved the best ones for the barn," she says. "When I was in high school, my girlfriends and I would sneak into the barn. We’d go running around in there and bang on all the different sculptures and just have a cacophony of sound in there—oh, it was fabulous! The whole concept is to have a sculpture that is not only visually pleasing but it’s auditory and tactile. If you were standing on the floor and all these pieces were toning you could even feel the vibration in the floor. It got in your whole body." "In the barn, because there were so many of them there, it created this amazing aura and mood, almost spiritual," Celia says. "It would affect people differently: A jet pilot comes in there and he thinks it sounds like roaring planes. A group of nuns came in the barn and they said it sounded like church bells chiming. Each person interprets it in his or her own way."
Being able to stow away extra seating is a necessity for small space entertaining. These lightweight Spin Stackable Stools stack up in a rainbow spiral for easy storage.
Being able to stow away extra seating is a necessity for small space entertaining. These lightweight Spin Stackable Stools stack up in a rainbow spiral for easy storage.

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