Jan. 27
Wallpaper Wonders and Other Curiosities at the 2012 Winter Antiques Show
By Lynn Byrne. After this week’s revelations about my house, there can be no doubt that I am obsessed with wallpaper.
So there should be no surprise that my favorite booth at this year’s Winter Antiques Show is the one held by Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz. It is filled with gorgeous wallpaper–most of which looked like papers that are illustrated in her book Wallpaper. How fun to see them in person.
That is why I go to shows like the Winter Antiques Show. I like to see the best of the best. Goodness knows I can’t afford to buy anything!
For example, the heart of the country girl in me quickened when I saw this pie safe. I have always wanted one and this was perfect, except for one detail. It costs $38,000!
Still, having seen it, I will better recognize the best that I can afford. I will be scouting oversized letters and numbers at the flea markets too–that 2 cents sign is super cute.
Sometimes I feel like I have stumbled on what must have inspired the works of other designers. Don’t these c.1950 stoneware vases by Royal Copenhagen just scream Jonathan Adler?
Plus, there’s always the possibility that you will get the ultimate in design-obsessed thrills. At this show, dealer Liz O’Brien has a slipper chair by Billy Baldwin in the exact upholstery shown on the cover of his collectible book Billy Baldwin Decorates. Yep, seeing that is how people like me get their jollies. 
And, once I let myself go and forget about price tags, there are endless charming objects and vignettes. Here are just a few.
Lighthouse made from seashells--it was sold.
This urn might work at Downton Abbey.
Cool chandi. c.1948
More country charm.
The show runs though Sunday, January 29 and it is located at the Park Avenue Armory at 67 street, in NYC.
I am completely obsessed with the chandelier!!
Lord knows how much it costs!
Many dealers don’t list prices—it is definitely the type of place where if you need to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it! Happy weekend. Lynn
Thank you for the tour Lynn – I had wanted to go to Young Collector’s Night but had a conflicting event. I would love to see Thibaut-Pomerantz’s booth and the chandelier is indeed a find!
Maybe next year we can coordinate and go together. The wallpaper was sublime. Lynn
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