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Currey & Co.’s new Artemis desk and coffee table in inspired by Ancient Greece.
ATLANTA – Furniture and lighting specialist Currey & Co.’s new occasional pieces draw their design influences from various ancient civilizations.
Introduced at High Point Market, the items emulate calligraphy shapes, bamboo details and expand on Greek key motifs. They’re designed by New York-based designer and architect Barry Goralnick, blending his modern style with ancient design.
“When designing new furniture, I find myself drawing inspiration from personal passions: world history and film,” said Goralnick. “Asian-inspired motifs in Western design date as far back in history as the Silk Road. By the 20th-century, many of these design motifs appeared in films, prompting Hollywood stars (and eventually the general public) to decorate their homes to match the lavish lifestyle of film. It brings me great joy to design furniture pieces that honor the history of these ancient civilizations in a way that feels both glamorous and quietly simple.”
The Koji credenza and nightstand duo.
Goralnick says the Koji credenza and nightstand’s curved sides and feet are meant to emulate calligraphy shapes found in Asian characters.
The Hari bench features a universal form found in ancient civilizations all over the world. Interestingly, those cultures could not have communicated with each other, says Currey.
The Merle chair features a faux bamboo detail found in designs ranging from Louis XVI to Billy Baldwin.
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