This entire vignette ( desk, chair, art and accessories ) is available for $1995CAD.
Read on to find out more about each element of this curated vignette from our inventory or jump down to read about our 4 design lessons!
DESK Vintage oak and cane inset desk in good condition by McGuire with builtin in pencil tray in the middle drawer. Original antiqued brass drawer knobs. “New” solid oak top made from woods from a vintage dining table. Under this is white melamine ( original top. Very durable but cheapened the look ). New solid oak top finished in a custom Osmo Wood Wax ( steamed beech, pebble and birch ) 48W x 25D x 30.25H”
CHAIR Kravet linen chevron fabric ( available through designers ) and Rubiomonocoat finish ( pre colour Urban Grey and Havana Oil 2C ). New Chair made in Ontario with solid kiln dried maple frame. Professional comfy upholstery. 21W 20D 36H 19SH”
ART Vintage art with new custom made poplar frame finished in Osmo oil stain silver grey with Osmo Poly X matte top coat. 25 x 33.5”
Wall colour is one of my faves for walls and furniture! Benjamin Moore AF 700 Storm ( We love Benjamin Moore Scuff-X pearl )
4 DESIGN LESSONS from this Vignette
1-Vignettes need variation in texture, layers, interest through pattern, art or variation of colours and fresh flowers go a long way. Don’t get overwhelmed by an entire room. Take a photo of one vignette at a time and study it and think about what it needs ( multiple textures, colour, pattern, variation of height etc ). Yes, studying a photo of your room is often much easier to determine what it needs.
2-One design decision can cheapen or make luxe. Carefully consider each elements contribution to the whole. While this vintage McGuire desk is high end, the original owner must have preferred a melamine top for perceived durability. We think the new solid oak top made from a vintage dining table is more luxe and very durable using Osmo wood wax.
3-Small details can bring joy and organization! We love the builtin solid oak pencil tray and will be making some for other vintage desks that we have in inventory!
4-Hang art low enough so that it connects to the furniture below. Most people hang art far too high. I like the bottom of the art to be 4-8” above the furniture ( depending on various factors like will be primarily viewing it sitting or standing, how long the furniture piece is, will there be a head leaning back etc ).