Top Flights Interest in statement staircases is on the rise. A look at eight masterpieces of the genre.
The Collector
All About Yves French forties furniture has never been hotter—sweet vindication for dealer Yves Gastou, for whom it has been a lifelong passion
Ming Dynasty The furniture and objects of this period rule the world of Chinese antiques right now, their understated beauty meshing brilliantly with contemporary taste
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Ancient Wisdom Designer Patrick Naggar's forte is melding allusions as diverse as Pharaonic Egypt and Classical Greece in a thoroughly contemporary way
Worldly Goods
Command Performance Turn on the lights, make the coffee, raise the shades. The only thing a computer-run home won't do for you is walk the dog.
Loving Arms An appreciation of the humble armchair, the most versatile piece of living room furniture.
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Departures Editor in Chief Richard David Story introduces the wildest innovations in contemporary luxury, airing on Plum TV®. The segments will be broadcast during Connections with Jennie Saunders beginning August 23. View programming schedule
