Minotti - Chanintr Living

FacetChandelier“The glass lights up just like the base ofthe table lamp. The crystal and goldfinial captures the light and sends a bit ofshine into the room.”Bench“I like the modest scale. At 50 inches itwould look great at the foot of a bed orpulled up to a dining table. I used leatheron the sides and base, chenille for theseat--I like to mix textures in similarcolors. The nail heads create theboundary between the different fabrics.”Though Pheasant appreciates the “democratization” ofdesign through the media and e-commerce shopping atmiddle-level retailers, “the concept of acquiring good piecesand building interiors over time has yielded to a ‘get it quickand later throw it away’ sensibility,” he says. “I truly lovethe conveniences technology brings, but I’m very concernedabout the human ability to keep up with the new demandsthese advances bring.”“Sometimes the most remarkable interiors are the ones thathave been created totally from the imagination,” saysThomas Pheasant. “Great leaps of faith are required on thepart of the client. That’s why creating interiors for a clientwith whom I’ve worked before is usually the most satisfying.”Pheasant’s diverse accomplishments have been widelypublished in the most prestigious architecture anddesign publications including Architectural Digest,British House & Garden, Elle Décor, Harpers &Queen, The New York Times Magazine and HouseBeautiful.The Thomas Pheasant Collection for Baker and McGuire isavailable exclusively through Chanintr Living at the Bakershowroom, The Promenade Décor, Tel. 02-655-0418.St. GermainArmchair“I wanted to introduce a classicupholstered chair that would fit in anyroom, modern or traditional. In my ownhome I have atraditional tablesurrounded by ivory leather chairs. It's amix I like.”FacetTable Lamp“We started with the shape. I wanted afaceted cone but wasn't sure about thematerial. I thoughtmaybe rock crystalor glass. So we went to Italy and madeone with glass and illuminated it. That'swhen we saw howelegantly the shaftlights up. It was really spectacular!”CHANINTR LIVING 15