If I had something that resembled “real” money and could even finagle my way past security into the Wright Important Design Auction I’d design a tasteful and very expensive living room.

First I would anchor it with the Nelson Sling Sofa…my dream sofa…

Estimate: $4,000–5,000

I’d need a lovely rug to go with the sofa. Morroccan it is!


Estimate: $5,000–7,000

A fun coffee table could POP off the dark rug. This custom persimmon Paul Laszlo table could work.

Estimate: $5,000–7,000

More seating of course. A pair of William Lescaze armchairs from the Brooklyn Museum of Art have a nice history.

Estimate: $5,000–7,000

Where is all the drama in this room? Oh, here we go. BAM – Gio Ponti chandelier

Estimate: $25,000–35,000

I need some occasional tables to scatter about and brighten up the room. These geometric travertine 70’s tables may do.

Estimate: $5,000–7,000

A 70’s table lamp to go with my 70’s tables? Yes. Arredoluce contrast lamp.

Estimate: $2,000–3,000

I need ceramics accessories. Bruno Gambone

Estimate: $2,000–3,000

and Guido Gambone

Estimate: $1,000–1,500

But where would all my fancy collectibles and books go? The Breuer adjustable bookshelves would do just fine.

Estimate: $20,000–30,000