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Athena Calderone just dropped a new collection with Crate & Barrel and it is SWOON-WORTHY indeed. This gorgeous collection holds 132 items in total, each representing the true essence of EyeSwoon — featuring some items similar to those in Athena’s home. It was difficult, but I narrowed down the top 5 items I love from the Crate & Barrel x Athena Calderone collection below:
1. L’UNION FLOOR LAMP
A moment of inspiration inspired Athena Calderone to unite a woven shade with a 1950s lamp base purchased at Paris's renowned Les Puces flea market. The result is our L'Union floor lamp—a dramatic, elegant and contemporary solution to brightening up corners or providing a sculptural focal point to any room. We love the sinuous arc of the lamp's tube from the minimalist tripod base and the jaunty dangle of the perfectly tapered rattan shade.
2. RELIC PEDESTAL
The classically inspired Relic pedestal table conjures up images of manor halls filled with artifacts showcased on stately pedestals. The refined woodworking showcases the natural beauty of wood in the cathedral grain of frame panels and the end grain of the crown and foot molding—all enhanced by a weathered driftwood finish. Alone or topped with a vase, prized sculpture or petite lamp, the pedestal table adds vertical interest to a room corner or hallway.
3. REVIVAL PETITE SIDE TABLE
Based on a 1950s side table that Athena Calderone rescued from the trash and restored, the Revival side table mixes materials and textures with off-beat elan. Carved rim detailing animates the post-shaped legs of solid oak. The wood's light ivory ceruse finish harmonizes perfectly with the beige and brown tones of the round travertine top and mini shelf inset in a round stretcher made of hand-forged and hammered steel.
4. RUINS TABLE LAMP
Like an abstract sculpture or the remains of a long-gone structure, our Ruins lamp makes a dramatic play of light and shadow. Made of textured stoneware, the cream base unites two intersecting forms with an open void in between that creates an intriguing balance of positive and negative space. A pleated taper shade in natural linen contrasts with clean lines and crisp pleats. Perched on a console table or sideboard, the eye-catching lamp provides a sculptural focal point to a living room or entryway.
5. Angolare Sectional Sofa
Low, modern and modular, our Angolare sectional collection takes inspiration from 1970s German and Italian furniture design. Comprising an armless chair flanked by corner chairs, the three-piece sectional stays low to the ground with sculptural, cushioned seating that's soft yet supportive. Plush-to-the-touch faux mohair in dusky basil green is luxe looking with surprising durability, while self-welting and button-tufting bring a bit of angularity to the sectional's curved contours in line with Athena's love of juxtaposition.
BruceGlen s/s 2023
The Wild Wild West of Colorful Fun
BruceGlen S/S 2023
“In large part inspired by our move to the Wild Wild/WOW WOW West!”
BruceGlen S/S 2023
“We are aliens in a strange new land looking for peace. and found a new home” — BruceGlen
Set in New York at the Tribeca 360, the identical twin designers, Bruce Glen, showcased a uniquely colorful approach to their recent move to California. Using the signature BruceGlen color and metallic leathers — this season was a mix of romantic florals and neon prints to capture the desert climate and year-round summer of California. The collection’s western edge was inspired by a thrifted cowboy shirt, from there little details such as a cactus necklace, fridge on jackets, and ruffles sleeves come into play.
Zimo S/S 2023
Dedicated To Those Who Immigrated Around The World In 1990’s
Zimo S/S 2023
“Exaggerated ruffle hems and Mexican-style patchwork symbolizes a blend of different cultures while Latin-inspired elements embodying stories of Asian immigrants that moved to Mexico.”
Zimo S/S 2023
Designer Zimo Yan introduced Dolores Street collection, named after the main street in Chinatown in Mexico, which is inspired by the theme of Asian families immigrating to foreign countries around the world in the 1990s. While settling in their new homes, they made it a point to preserve their culture and often upheld old traditions better than those who never left the Far East. The collection weaves fragments of Eastern influences on Western culture into its collection, thereby showing how these two cultures influenced one another.
“Dolores Street incorporated upcycled jersey cloth and discarded porcelain beads from Chinese elders. In addition, the collection features ample crochet patchwork, inspired by the table cloth typically used by Asian families in the 90s. Exaggerated ruffle hems and Mexican-style patchwork symbolizes a blend of different cultures while Latin-inspired elements embodying stories of Asian immigrants that moved to Mexico. In addition, the collection captures the complex environment in which Asian youth in Western countries grow up. Intertwining expectations from Eastern families and Western friends, influences from two cultures, and the inevitable question of true belonging forges a new identity of individuals finding their place in the world.”
— from ZIMO
