Curators of Interesting Objects

A selection from the editors of ForbesLife India, ForbesLife, and Infomedia18

Jasodhara Banerjee
Published: May 29, 2014 06:36:11 AM IST
Updated: May 29, 2014 04:29:52 PM IST


 

Woodstock Arm Chair
Rs 34,500
The shapely seat of the Woodstock Arm Chair makes for a comfy perch; its patch-work style printed cotton upholstery makes it ideal for a cosy bedroom corner.
houseproud.in








Anemos Chair

Rs 49,000
Iconic spring motifs and vintage style amalgamate to form this rosewood seat that is upholstered in a lively floral-pattern cotton fabric.
anemos.in

Qui est Paul Chairs
Price on request
French brand Qui est Paul’s elegant outdoor furniture is manufactured in their factory in Charente, southwest France. The armchairs, sofas, tables, loungers, bar stools and benches are made out of polyethylene—a completely renewable and environment-friendly material. With mastery in rotational moulding, they produce sculptural pieces that remain light-weight, functional and ergonomic. Choose from 17 colours.
worldbazaarindia.com

Faux Leather Chair
Price on request
Upholstered in faux leather, the wooden Daisy armchair from Cadi Furniture has unique three-dimensional form. While the armrests are an extension of the seat, the backrest seems to have been placed as a sweet afterthought.
idus.in







Cocoon Chair
Rs 1,68,000
The Cocoon chair, designed by Mauro Lipparini for Arflex, has a steel frame and is padded with polyurethane foam. The back is held by a sliding bar, which can be moved to either the side or centre of the seat.
zolijns.com









Ace
Maison Lamp

Rs 2,75,700 (for a pair)
Here’s a constellation for your wall. The gold-finished stars of this hand-crafted wall-mounted lamp are made from mahogany wood.
acemaison.com








Wine Decanter
Rs 12,995 (each)
Just placing a bottle of wine on the table is long-forgotten history! The order of the day is a glass wine decanter that comes in interesting shapes, giving an extra edge to your supper setting.
omaliving.com





The TimeTurner clock
Rs 98,000

The Time Turner desk clock has stood the test of time indeed. The rust-finish is achieved by melting steel and chrome together.
anemos.in





Lladro Queen of the Nile
Rs 1.4 crore
Made with 382 porcelain fragments, the Queen of the Nile from Lladro is a limited edition piece (only 100 available). The piece features lithe dancers and musicians entertaining Queen Nefertari, the Pharaoh, and her entourage as they journey down the Nile in a boat. Completely handmade, it took over 100 hours to create just one of these stunners.
lladro.com

(This story appears in the March-April 2014 issue of ForbesLife India. To visit our Archives, click here.)