Incollect Magazine - Issue 8

Incollect Magazine 85 T imeless Modern Interiors is the first book from the acclaimed and superbly stylish New York interiors and landscape design firm Rees Roberts + Partners, led by Lucien Rees-Roberts. Born in England to a family of artists, he studied architecture at Cambridge University and moved to the U.S. in the early 80s. He met architect Steven Harris soon after, and they became partners in life and business. In 2007, Rees Roberts + Partners was founded, becoming a separate entity, although the two firms collaborate on many projects. In the introduction to his book, Rees-Roberts writes: “We seek out a balance of serenity and drama. Our work has a feeling of simplicity without austerity. Many of our spaces feature a neutral palette, yet we are equally willing to embrace bright or moody colors if they produce the desired atmosphere. Whether calm or striking, we strive to foster intimacy … We want our clients and their guests to feel their best when they’re in a room. That, to us, is the true essence of home.” Timeless Modern Interiors by Pilar Viladas Preface by Lucien Rees-Roberts © Rizzoli New York, 2024 rizzoliusa.com and Amazon day, the table retracted into the floor for dance parties; here, it is encircled by a suite of lissome Dan Johnson ‘Gazelle’ chairs, circa 1955. Handmade in Italy at Dan Johnson Studio, the bronze and cane armchairs are patinated in his “Pompeian Verde” finish, inspired by a shade of green found on artifacts unearthed during the 1950s series of excavations at Pompeii. Due to extremely high production costs and the extensive hand labor involved, very limited numbers of the chairs were produced, making the matched set of eight a rare example of mid-century collectible design. A vintage handblown mid-century Murano glass chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi hangs above. Photo by Scott Frances