Monday
Aug272007
Aline Matsika
Mon, 27 Aug 2007Aline Matsika has an incredible talent for adding an ethnic African spin on contemporary and antique furniture. She began with a boutique in Paris and a decade ago opened one in Soho. Her pieces include Louis XVI chairs covered with antique fabric from Zaire and 1930's armchairs covered with Senagalese cotton-and-raffia. Her spaces are thus very unique and so warm and inviting with beautiful patterns and woods. (HGTV's Designstar finalist David used her products in his last room - I LOVED the huge floor lamp!)
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Reader Comments (6)
this post is awesome kim.
i'm working on a project right now for a client who loves modern design but is big into african art and culture as well and i was wondering how i would blend the two, now i have inspiration!
great post.
jenn~
Glad I could be of help Jenn - check out Aline's site for more inspiration (and her amazing furniture and lighting).
You're right. Her lighting is amazing. Also love the white vases in the sixth pic.
Very tasteful, I especially like the bedroom, it is so beautiful.
The African fabric as upholstery is amazing.
Had to have another look at this fabulous post. Look at that seventh pic - profound. Has totally solved the dilemma for me of how to decorate a round room.