In this episode, the fine line between obsession and madness, illustrated in a piece of furniture.⬬
Diamonds in the Rough
The venerable Abel and Mary Nicholson House is one of the most pristine examples of an early Anglo-American building. ⬬
Books: Unsung Heroines
Women Architects at Work: Making American Modernism (Princeton University Press) is deeply researched, fastidiously documented, keenly intelligent, and utterly fascinating—a revelation, really. ⬬
Museums: Set in Stone
The Princeton University Art Museum is reopening to much fanfare, with its beloved Mallorcan stone carvings in the spotlight.⬬
Perspectives: My Italian Renaissance
A young artist retraces the museum excursions of his childhood and what led to the rebirth of his love for the arts.⬬
The Obscure Connoisseur – Part I
An old friend’s will instructed that his amateur photography, thousands of slides that he took over the years, be delivered to another friend he was confident was qualified to archive the trove for the ages. ⬬
Jewelry: Poetic Astronomy
The legendary firm of Van Cleef & Arpels looks to the heavens for inspiration.⬬
Patina and Provenance
Designer Charlotte Moss on the charm of antique chairs and how the spirits of their collectors linger. ⬬
Haute Take
A world of couture comes alive in the collection of editor Hamish Bowles.⬬
Books: Purely Décoratif
Esteemed in his time, Ruhlmann was not only the leading French designer of objects in the style, but also an ensemblier, both designing and curating interiors.⬬