Design San Francisco 2010

An Ironies Twist

by Mary Jo Bowling

Ironies, a Bay Area furniture and accessory design power house, is (literally) lightening up with a host of new finishes that are sparkling, pale or cerused. Today at Design San Francisco 2010, Ironies co-founder Kate McIntyre showcased the company’s latest offerings in the Kneedler | Fauchere showroom. On display is the dramatic Apollo Mirror, a circular piece with a sunburst of brass and silver colored “spearheads” forming a jagged ring around it. Also on the floor is the Skiff Lounge Chair, a midcentury-inspired item shown in White Oak, a new bleached-wood color. White Teak, a similar but slightly darker finish, is evident on the Seychelles Dining Table, a piece where clean, angular lines and traditional curves exist in harmony. The ceruse Fog finish can be seen on the D’Artagnan Side Table (named for the hot-headed protagonist in the Three Musketeers). The light, milky patina gives the dark Moorish table a rich, complex look. “The lighter finishes are in response to designers, who are finding creative ways to use them in interiors,” says Sean McIntyre of Ironies. “They give our furniture greater breadth.”

The company, long known for an eclectic use of materials, has kicked the practice up a notch. For example, a bedside table from the Strider collection uses brass-colored pulls and wood covered in parchment-hued goat skin. The resulting look is furniture that can be used in any number of settings—from edgy modern to traditional with a contemporary bent.

Dekayu

by Erin Feher

A green showroom specializing in reclaimed and recycled wood furniture, Dekayu is hosting a discussion about the new residential remodeling program, REGREEN, led by Bill Worthen, Vice President of green-building consulting firm Simon & Associates. Thursday, Feb. 4, Noon, 2 Henry Adams St., Ste. 325.

Welcome Jamie Drake

by Sarah Lynch

The final keynote, “Express Yourself! Define Your Style,” is sure to be entertaining and inspiring, as the New York designer known for his colorful interiors (and personal wardrobe) offers insight about his brand.

Friday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m., 101 Henry Adams St., Galleria Atrium.

Green and Bold

by Sarah Lynch

Following up 2009’s panel discussion about the Bay Area’s green design movement, Eric Corey Freed will again moderate a panel of designers, policy makers and leaders of the nonprofit organizations that have benefited from SFDC’s new volunteer initiative.

Friday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m., 101 Henry Adams St., Galleria Atrium.

Shears and Windows

by Sarah Lynch

San Francisco designer Suzanne Tucker launches her first textile collection, Suzanne Tucker Home, with a tour of showrooms from Paris to New York. But she makes her West Coast debut in her home town at Shears & Window, where the historically inspired line of luxury fabrics will be showcased during the conference.

101 Henry Adams St., Ste. 452.

De Sousa Hughes

by Sarah Lynchr

With dozens of new pieces arriving in time for Design San Francisco, Erik Hughes has lined up some big designer names to fill out the schedule. On any day, you can check out the special guests or just take a peek at new collections from Dakota Jackson, John Pomp, Marjorie Skouras, Cloth & Paper and Berman Rosetti, whose wood-and-metal Sun Valley dining table is
shown here.

2 Henry Adams St., Ste. 220.