Shape
Recently on a walk I noticed this pretty little flower on a tree and I thought it was such a beautiful and feminine shape… it got me to thinking about other things with this same shape.
The first thing I thought of was a chinese lantern.
Chinese Lanterns - Photo by Mike Richards
Lanterns of course made me think of lamps.
Vintage Marbro Company Murano Lamps from Swank Lighting
I also began to wonder what other things might take their cue from this shape.
Art Deco Burma Ruby Clip
Not only Jewelry but gowns from times past (oh, I wish we still dressed like this!)
From Mme. Demorest Mirror of Fashions
Lanvin evening dress 1924
And of course one can’t forget the vase.
19th Century Kutani Vase
When choosing furniture pieces for clients, shape is the most important aspect – it defines the style, and gives rise to all sorts of opportunities. Shapes inspire design as much as color or texture, and nature is the mother of that inspiration.
I love those flowers. What does it for me is how it comes in at the bottom. Tulip skirts, poufs, macarons, furniture legs in that shape — it is just sort of a sumptuous shape!
Sumptuous perfectly describes it!