Alec Holland had worked with his clients about 8 years ago when they first moved into the Rosario Candela Building built in the 1920s, and wanted help with the decor. When they moved within the building to the much bigger penthouse duplex, they reached out to the designer again. Their style had shifted over the years and they were very interested in decorating their new home with a strong lean towards mid century modern design.
Operative works were “simple, elegant comfort”. They wanted muted colors and simple classic pieces. For furniture, Alec Holland shopped for both iconic mid century pieces as well as new designers who held the same aesthetic of clean lines and subtle details, such as the vintage Mogens Koch bookcases and the sofa from Fair, built new in Brooklyn. The biggest challenge was working with contractors that were already in place. Alec Holland needed to act as his clients’ advocate to make sure they were happy with all results. The homeowners completely put their trust in the designer to create the home of their dreams
Team:
Interior Designers: Alec Holland Design
Photographer: Trevor Parker
Materials Used:
DINING ROOM
The dining table is from Homenature
The Saarinen Executive dining chairs are from Knoll
The rug is Chilewich
The sconces are from Allied Maker
The custom flowering glass structure is by Lyons Glass
The vintage Mogens Koch cubby bookcase is from Modern Link
The blue chair is from DWR
The kitchen is by Christopher Peacock
LIVING ROOM
The sofa and the hanging pendant light are from Fair
The sofa pillows are from The Citizenry
The custom coffee table is from ROOM
The Jens side chairs in yellow, TV Console and recliner are DWR
The vintage rug is client’s ownAn image by Menashe Kadishman is superimposed on the
television. The actual painting hangs on a wall on the other side of
the room.
STAIRS/LANDING
The hanging light fixture is from Allied Maker
The Saarinen table is from Knoll
The Cherner chairs are from DWR
The planters are from Rejuvenation
BEDROOM
The bed and chaise are from Homenature
The bedside tables were custom made by The Joinery
The table lamps are from Visual Comfort
The bench is from Room & Board
The bubble lamp light fixture is by George Nelson
A faux sheepskin rug was found on Etsy
The vanity is by Gio Ponti from Molteni & C
The small bench is by Moller
The sconces are from allied maker
OFFICE
The walnut desk was custom designed and built
The desk chair is a restrung, vintage Wegner Wishbone chair
The vintage Swan chair is by fritz Hansen
The sofa is from Ben Soleimani
A Polish Cyrk poster hangs on the wall
The coffee table is from Global Home
The rug is from Ernesta
TERRACE
The vintage German Beergarden picnic tables and benches were
found on Chairish
The loungers are from Frontgate
The seating area is from Bludot
The landscaping was designed by Manscapers.
ENTRY
The wallpaper is Farrow & Ball
The Entry table is from Global Home
The crackle glazed umbrella stand is from AeroThe bench, coat hooks and mirror are from Rejuvenation
