LOBBY SETTINGS: “THE REMIX” BY ROYAL CROWN DERBY

It might be unusual to pair a company viewed as traditional with magazines known for their modern and young points of view. But that’s exactly what Royal Crown Derby’s Vice President, Monica Watts did for the lobby settings during the October Market. She noted, “When design, color and texture are remixed, there’s a new spirit and direction. To help make the point, we invited two of our magazine partners, Metropolitan Home and Martha Stewart Weddings, to rethink and remix setting the lobby tables with some of our classic designs.”

The Modern Mix
by Metropolitan Home
In setting the cozy black cocoon vignette, Linda O’Keeffe, Metropolitan Home’s Design Editor, shared that Royal Crown Derby’s “Black and Gold Aves” pattern has always been one of her personal favorites. “I like it because it is an iconic design and can’t be stereotyped. ‘Modern’ is not confined to one period or style; rather it’s the mix of periods that make a room or table exciting.”
Shown:
China: Black and Gold Aves
Crystal: Baccarat
Flatware and picture frame: Calvin Klein Home
Cyclone black feather lampshade: And Bob’s Your Uncle
Wing chairs: Darryl Carter for Thomasville
SoftWall: Molo
Rug and table: Roche Bobois

 

The Wedding Mix
Darcy Miller, Martha Stewart Weddings’ Editorial Director, recreated the cover of the Fall 2008 issue: a lighthearted garden wedding table. Three patterns, each richly decorated and banded in gold, were layered at each place with gleaming flatware. Juxtaposed with the luxury settings, eye-catching craft ideas from the Martha Stewart website: paper eyelet garlands, table runner and stacked favor boxes, holding wedding mementos.
Shown:
China: Darley Abbey, Elizabeth Gold, Carlton Gold
Flatware: Ricci
Crystal: William Yeoward
Cake stands & linens: Martha Stewart

Classic Luxe Remixed
Dinner for eight, set with a wardrobe of china mixes and matches in endless combinations to always look smart. This inspired example includes Noritake, William Yeoward Crystal, Mottahedeh, Vera Wang for Wedgwood, Marc Jacobs for Waterford, Christofle Silver and Baccarat.

Traditional Remixed
Mixing the old and the new Five Royal Crown Derby patterns result in a feast for the eyes with high style, brilliant color and texture.
Shown:
China: Old Imari, Imari Japan, Traditional Imari, Derby Border and Kimono
Crystal: William Yeoward
Compote: Juliska
Flatware: Reed & Barton
Linens: Kim Seybert
Furniture and rug: Ethan Allen