{"id":426229,"date":"2025-04-25T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T17:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=426229"},"modified":"2025-04-25T14:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T18:49:51","slug":"1stdibs-50-2025-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/1stdibs-50-2025-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Large-Scale Art Makes a Dramatic Statement in Rooms by 1stDibs 50 Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/fifth-avenue-residence-new-york-ny\/388962\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-950x746.jpg\" alt=\"In the living room of a Manhattan apartment by David Kleinberg, a white color scheme allows a meditative abstraction by Y.Z. Kami to speak volumes.\" class=\"wp-image-426982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-950x746.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-446x350.jpg 446w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-120x94.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-768x603.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-1536x1207.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m-1188x933.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/FLagnese_Kleinberg_Eshani_LRoom_070621_283_26m.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Francesco Lagnese<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the bright white living room of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/fifth-avenue-residence-new-york-ny\/388962\/\">Manhattan apartment<\/a> with interiors by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/david-kleinberg-design-associates\/\">David Kleinberg Design Associates<\/a>, a pared-down color scheme allows a meditative painting by Y.Z. Kami to speak volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe palette was deliberately arranged to be quiet so that the art could generously grace the space,\u201d says Kleinberg, who collaborated with architect Stephen Wang and the homeowners in honoring the bones of the classic prewar apartment while upgrading it for modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clients, a Connecticut-based couple of Persian ancestry, are avid collectors of contemporary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/iranian-art\/\">Iranian<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/art\/period\/mid-20th-century\/\">mid-20th-century art<\/a>, which plays a key role in the home\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kami piece is complemented by a bronze <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/ingrid-donat\/\">Ingrid Donat<\/a> coffee table inspired by tribal tattoos, as well as a custom crescent-shaped sofa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/seating\/armchairs\/style\/art-deco\/\">Art Deco\u2013style armchairs<\/a> and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/angelo-brotto\/furniture\/\">Angelo Brotto<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/esperia\/furniture\/\">Esparia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/lighting\/table-lamps\/sassone-angelo-brotto-esperia\/id-f_36476562\/\">Sassone glass table lamp<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/gaspare-asaro\/\">Gaspare Asano<\/a> that brings color shine to the neutral space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 1971 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/alexander-calder\/art\/\">Alexander Calder<\/a> mobile suspended nearby balances motion and stillness, its dark color providing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/yin-yang\/\">yin-yang<\/a> counterpoint to the room\u2019s overall lightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/miami-surfside--miami-fl\/367022\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-950x713.jpg\" alt=\"For the bedroom of a Miami condo, Formarch drew inspiration from local mid-century-modern traditions and the ocean beyond.\" class=\"wp-image-426997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-950x713.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1-1244x933.jpg 1244w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miami_bedroom1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Max Burkhalter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the bedroom of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/miami-surfside--miami-fl\/367022\/\">beachfront Miami condo<\/a>, Sean Webb and Brent Leonard, coprincipals of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/formarch\/\">Formarch<\/a>, drew inspiration from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/miami-modern-mimo-architecture\/\">local mid-century-modern traditions<\/a> and the ocean beyond the tall sliding-glass doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe set out to design a peaceful, contemplative space that feels connected to the Miami coastline \u2014 something that nods to the natural calm of the landscape while also inviting a sense of introspection,\u201d Leonard says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Untitled 3<\/em>, an oil painting by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/gayatri-gamuz\/art\/\">Gayatri Gamuz<\/a>, hangs above the platform bed, reflecting the sea, sky and horizon outside \u2014 although its colors invert reality. \u201cIt set the mood with its soft abstraction and tonal restraint,\u201d the designer notes, \u201cin a way that feels effortless and intentional.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The space features custom white-oak side tables and a Formarch x Sacco rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International vintage pieces include a 1960s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/bertomeu-and-cia\/furniture\/\">Bertomeu &amp; Cia<\/a> Brazilian-modern armchair, a 1970s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/bergboms\/furniture\/\">Bergboms<\/a> Swedish brass floor lamp with a rattan shade and a 1960s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/bonacina\/furniture\/\">Bonacina<\/a> Italian rattan side table, all sourced from 1stDibs. A pair of cobalt-blue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/midcentury-scandinavian-ceramic-lamps\/\">Scandinavian ceramic lamps<\/a> provides deep contrast within the light palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/victorian-era-san-francisco-ca\/383122\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-713x950.jpeg\" alt=\"When updating a Victorian house in San Francisco, Geremia Design crafted a sitting room that does double duty as a gallery space.\" class=\"wp-image-426985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-713x950.jpeg 713w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-263x350.jpeg 263w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-90x120.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10-700x933.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geremia_VictorianEra_10.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Mariko Reed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When updating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/victorian-era-san-francisco-ca\/383122\/\">Victorian house in San Francisco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/geremia-design\/\">Geremia Design<\/a> crafted a sitting room that does double duty as a gallery space. Positioned just off the main entry, it is designed to flexibly accommodate the family\u2019s growing art collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe placed the artworks with that in mind, starting with large-scale pieces to set the tone and scale while leaving enough flexibility for the collection to evolve and rotate over time,\u201d says the firm\u2019s principal, Lauren Geremia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A commanding black-and-white abstraction by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/adam-fuss-1961-british\/\">Adam Fuss<\/a> pulls the eye upward, emphasizing the high ceiling and historical detailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe art helped us draw attention to the verticality of the space,\u201d Geremia explains. \u201cIt adds drama and also an emotional, tactile layer to the experience of walking into the home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To facilitate viewing the artworks, seating and tables were kept centered and open, enabling easy conversation and a smooth flow between the adjoining bar, dining room and main living area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/living-divani\/furniture\/\">Living Divani<\/a> sofa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/john-lubberts-and-lambert-mulder\/furniture\/\">John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder<\/a> walnut chair and blue Stahl + Band side table rest on or near a wine-hued rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe goal,\u201d Geremia says, \u201cwas to create a warm and cohesive foundation with a clear point of view while still leaving room for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/greenwich-village-new-york-ny\/382092\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-950x633.jpg\" alt=\"The standout work in Shawn Henderson's New York apartment is Ich Halte Dich Fest Halten II, 2018, by Tesfaye Urgessa, hung prominently against the blanched brick.\" class=\"wp-image-426979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/DA595B5D-9A92-427E-A720-351902CF6D9B.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/greenwich-village-new-york-ny\/382092\/\">Greenwich Village abode<\/a>, designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/shawn-henderson-interior-design\/\">Shawn Henderson<\/a> set out to create what he describes as \u201cthe feeling of an elevated loft.\u201d He painted the exposed-brick walls white to amplify the light and emphasize the art. \u201cThe use of colorful and large-scale art makes the space feel gallery-like,\u201d Henderson says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standout work is <em>Ich Halte Dich Fest Halten II (&#8220;I Hold You Fast&#8221;<\/em>), 2018, by Ethiopian artist Tesfaye Urgessa displayed prominently against the blanched brick. \u201cI chose this piece because I loved the story it told, and the composition just spoke to me,\u201d the designer says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He layered in a mix of custom and vintage furnishings, including a Shawn Henderson x Rupp Studio sofa and table lamps, reproductions of 1930s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/seating\/club-chairs\/origin\/danish\/\">Danish-style club chairs<\/a>, a 1960s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/erling-viksjo\/furniture\/\">Erling Viksj\u00f8<\/a> coffee table and a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/robsjohn-gibbings\/\">T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/widdicomb-furniture-co\/furniture\/\">Widdicomb<\/a> Parsons end tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Marc Phillips area rug and drapes composed of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/schumacher\/\">Schumacher<\/a> fabric with Wesley ticking further cozify the industrial space. When it comes to choosing art, Henderson advises, \u201cbuy what you love, and don\u2019t be afraid to mix it up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/our-home-upstate-amenia-ny\/384302\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-950x687.jpg\" alt=\"For their country house in New York\u2019s Hudson Valley, Britt and Damian Zunino, of Studio DB, took cues from Charles and Ray Eames\u2019 famous Case Study House #8.\" class=\"wp-image-427000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-950x687.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-484x350.jpg 484w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-120x87.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-1536x1111.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2-1290x933.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Studio_DB_Amenia_NY_48466-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Matthew Williams<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/our-home-upstate-amenia-ny\/384302\/\">country house in New York\u2019s Hudson Valley<\/a>, Britt and Damian Zunino, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/studio-db\/\">Studio DB<\/a>, took cues from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/charles-and-ray-eames\/furniture\/\">Charles and Ray Eames<\/a>\u2019s famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eamesoffice.com\/the-work\/case-study-house-8\/\">Case Study House #8<\/a>, incorporating modular volumes and glass expanses that provide a seamless connection to the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The living room especially reflects the Eames influence, in its use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/material\/natural-fiber\/\">natural materials<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/more-furniture-collectibles\/textiles\/\">vintage textiles<\/a> and potted plants, all overseen by a monumental collage by the artist collaborative Ghost of a Dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wanted the space to feel layered, warm and grounded \u2014 an effortless mix of modern design and soulful materials,\u201d says Britt. \u201cThe large-scale piece by Ghost of a Dream brings that balance to life. Its geometric composition adds structure, while the tactile, almost quilted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/original-collage-art\/\">collage<\/a> texture softens the space and echoes the natural surroundings just beyond the glass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The artwork, composed of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/antique-postcards\/\">postcards<\/a> arranged in a repeating diamond pattern, holds personal significance for the couple. Its creators are affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wassaicproject.org\/\">Wassaic Project<\/a>, a nonprofit artist residency cofounded by Damian\u2019s sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt has a strong visual rhythm but also a handmade sensitivity that resonates with the natural palette and vintage textiles throughout the room,\u201d Britt says. \u201cWhat we love most is how it feels at once contemporary and timeless.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seating area contains a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/lucidi-pevere\/furniture\/\">Lucidi Pevere<\/a> slat-back Yak sofa, a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/milo-baughman\/furniture\/\">Milo Baughman<\/a> lounge chairs from 1stDibs reupholstered in a vintage indigo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/guatemala-textile\/\">Guatemalan textile<\/a>, a Costela sofa by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/carlo-hauner-and-martin-eisler\/furniture\/\">Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler<\/a> and a purple daybed from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/abc-carpet-and-home\/\">ABC Carpet &amp; Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/josh-greene\/\">Josh Greene<\/a>\u2019s Loma coffee table, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/dowel-furniture\/?\">Dowel Furniture<\/a>; a mid-century <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/eero-saarinen\/furniture\/\">Eero Saarinen<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/knoll\/\">Knoll<\/a> side table; and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/bddw\/\">BDDW<\/a> credenza provide surfaces on which to set a drink or a book. A cream <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/nordic-knots\/\">Nordic Knots<\/a> rug ties it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLet the art be the anchor and lean into it,\u201d Britt says. \u201cIt defines the focal point and informs the palette without competing with the furniture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/palm-beach-palm-beach-fl\/372492\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-950x675.jpeg\" alt=\"Jessica Schuster placed a slash-like painting by Sterling Ruby in the foyer of a Mediterranean-style home in Palm Beach as a study in contrasts.\" class=\"wp-image-426991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-950x675.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-493x350.jpeg 493w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-120x85.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-768x545.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-1536x1091.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415-1314x933.jpeg 1314w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/J.Schuster_OceanTerrace_415.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Douglas Friedman<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/jessica-schuster-interior-design\/\">Jessica Schuster<\/a> envisioned the foyer of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/palm-beach-palm-beach-fl\/372492\/\">Mediterranean-style home in Palm Beach<\/a> as a study in contrasts. \u201cI wanted to create a sense of sculptural calm and refined drama in this entry space,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The designer sought to enhance the organic sophistication of the swirling plaster staircase and arched passageways by bringing in just a few bold pieces. The vivid painting by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/sterling-ruby-1972-american\/\">Sterling Ruby<\/a> introduces a sharp counterpoint to the space\u2019s natural materials and hues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis piece struck me with its dynamic movement and richness of texture,\u201d Schuster says. \u201cThe slashing lines and saturated colors \u2014 red, gold, black and teal \u2014 contrast beautifully against the soft plaster walls. It pulls your gaze instantly and anchors the space emotionally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furnishings like a suede-upholstered sofa by Khaled El Mays, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/nilufar-gallery\/\">Nilufar Gallery<\/a>; a classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/jean-charles-moreux\/furniture\/\">Jean-Charles Moreux<\/a> center table; and a contemporary Leo Sentou side table were chosen to introduce varied silhouettes without visually cluttering the vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLarge-scale works can set the tone for an entire space,\u201d Schuster says. \u201cWhen art feels like it belongs in the architecture rather than just being placed there, it creates magic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/northern-california-ca\/374462\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-950x644.jpg\" alt=\"A cinematic Oscar Murillo painting in a NoCal kitchen by Nicole Hollis. \" class=\"wp-image-426988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-950x644.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-517x350.jpg 517w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-120x81.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166-1377x933.jpg 1377w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hollis_Faxon_166.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Douglas Friedman<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the expansive kitchen of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/northern-california-ca\/374462\/\">contemporary Northern California house<\/a> designed by architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/introspective-magazine\/tom-kundig-working-title\/\">Tom Kundig<\/a>, interior designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/nicolehollis\/\">Nicole Hollis<\/a> embraced what she calls \u201cthe serenity of minimalist design.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working within the home\u2019s epic scale, she focused on elemental materials \u2014 bronze, marble, oak and plaster \u2014 to create a space that feels both muscular and touchable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cinematic canvas by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/oscar-murillo\/\">Oscar Murillo<\/a>, from the homeowners\u2019 collection, adds expressive energy to the otherwise hushed decor. \u201cI personally like the boldness and colors in the painting that activate the room,\u201d Hollis says. \u201cUsing large-scale works in a space can signal a sense of confidence and a certain fearlessness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchen features custom bronze shelving by Hollis and Kundig, along with bespoke bronze hardware and a marble island countertop. White-oak casework, white marble surfaces, burnished-limestone flooring and a hemlock-wood ceiling create a sturdy framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/molly-kidd-studio\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-713x950.jpg\" alt=\"Molly Kidd placed a rustic vintage bench below a striking canvas by Lori Primrose in her Oregon country home.\" class=\"wp-image-426970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-713x950.jpg 713w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/240822_TLenz_MollyKidd_Salem25417.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Tim Lenz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/molly-kidd-studio\/\">Molly Kidd<\/a> \u2014 formerly of Light and Dwell and now principal of her own studio \u2014 embraces a philosophy of \u201cquality over quantity, and a balance of vintage and new\u201d in her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/molly-kidd-studio\/\">family\u2019s new house in the Oregon countryside<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the hallway off the living room, she placed a vintage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/seating\/benches\/style\/rustic\/\">rustic bench<\/a> below a striking canvas by Lori Primrose, conceived to melt into its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen selecting art for my hallway, I couldn\u2019t find the perfect piece on the market, so I commissioned one by Lori Primrose,\u201d Kidd says. \u201cI wanted an abstract painting that was textural and full of depth. I sent her four of the paint colors from throughout my home to incorporate in it. It feels deeply personal and meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramics from a local antique store and a glass vase from Hein Studio round out the vignette, demonstrating Kidd\u2019s instinct for combining handmade, collected objects in intentional ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/bryan-osullivan-studio\/projects\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-950x633.jpg\" alt=\"A light installation by Robert Irwin fills one wall in the main gathering space of a Bel-Air manse designed by Bryan O\u2019Sullivan.\" class=\"wp-image-426994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIPR-Bryan-OSullivan-Studio-St-Cloud-Photographer_-James-McDonald-70.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by James McDonald<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A light installation by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/robert-irwin-1928-american\/\">Robert Irwin<\/a> fills one wall in the main gathering space of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/bryan-osullivan-studio\/projects\/\">ultramodern Bel-Air manse<\/a> designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/bryan-osullivan-studio\/\">Bryan O\u2019Sullivan<\/a>, who was brought in to instill a sense of intimacy in the expansive architecture and create distinct zones for lounging and socializing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O\u2019Sullivan selected a mix of 1970s furnishings \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/charpentier\/furniture\/\">Jacques Charpentier<\/a>\u2019s steel-and-leather lounge chairs, a chrome-and-glass table by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/francois-monnet\/furniture\/\">Fran\u00e7ois Monnet<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/de-sede-snake\/\">de Sede Snake sofa<\/a> \u2014 arranged to maximize the bucolic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Items from the 1960s, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/dieter-rams\/furniture\/\">Dieter Rams<\/a> hi-fi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/george-nakashima\/furniture\/\">George Nakashima<\/a> lamp and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/osvaldo-borsani\/furniture\/\">Osvaldo Borsani<\/a> table, mingle with more-recent creations, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/raphael-navot\/furniture\/\">Raphael Navot<\/a>\u2019s Moon sofa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/draga-and-aurel\/furniture\/\">Draga &amp; Aurel<\/a>\u2019s blue-resin-and-concrete bench and Based Upon\u2019s Fragmented Crack coffee table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur clients themselves were a huge source of inspiration for this project,\u201d O\u2019Sullivan says. \u201cThey\u2019re a bold and adventurous couple with impeccable taste. So, it was really important that this was reflected in the design \u2014 and their personalities came through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/connecticut-residence-ct\/383332\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-760x950.jpg\" alt=\"Jose D\u00e1vila\u2019s Untitled (Femme d\u2019Alger XI) jazzes up the study of a late-19th-century Connecticut house with interiors refreshed by Clive Lonstein.\" class=\"wp-image-426976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-760x950.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-280x350.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-96x120.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714-746x933.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clive-Lonstein-Washington-CT23714.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by William Jess Laird<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jose D\u00e1vila\u2019s <em>Untitled (Femme d\u2019Alger XI)<\/em> jazzes up the sumptuously layered study of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/connecticut-residence-ct\/383332\/\">late-19th-century Connecticut house<\/a> by architect Ehrick Rossiter, with interiors colorfully refreshed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/clive-lonstein\/\">Clive Lonstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe intention was to craft a space that felt immersive and dynamic \u2014 where art is not just an accent but an integral part of the design narrative,\u201d Lonstein says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2016 archival pigment print is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/russian-matryoshka-dolls\/\">Russian <em>matryoshka<\/em> doll<\/a> of references: It is a distillation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/roy-lichtenstein\/\">Roy Lichtenstein<\/a>\u2019s 1963 <em>Femme d\u2019Alger,<\/em> which is a riff on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/pablo-picasso\/\">Pablo Picasso<\/a>\u2019s 1954\u201355 series \u201cLes Femmes d&#8217;Alger,\u201d itself inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/eugene-delacroix\/art\/\">Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix<\/a>\u2019s 1834 painting <em>The Women of Algiers in their Apartment (Les Femmes d&#8217;Alger)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis piece was selected for its striking composition and ability to hold its own within a richly colored space,\u201d Lonstein explains. \u201cThe contrast of structured lines against the softer organic elements in the room creates a compelling visual tension.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The homeowners are collectors of furniture as well as art. Top-notch designs here include a ca. 1960 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/carlo-hauner\/furniture\/\">Carlo Hauner<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/forma-brazil\/furniture\/\">Forma Brazil<\/a> lounge chair, a 1972 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/greta-magnusson-grossman\/furniture\/\">Greta Magnusson-Grossman<\/a> coffee table and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/luigi-scremin\/furniture\/\">Luigi Scremin<\/a> cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLet the artwork be a defining focal point,\u201d Lonstein advises. \u201cWhen using large-scale pieces, ensure they have room to breathe. 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