A Tale of Two Settees

OK. Technically we're talking benches, but it messed up my pun. Anyway, today we're going to look at the same exact bench upholstered completely differently for two polar opposite clients. The first is an exercise in excess (see "All that glitters..." below) and is the ultimate in hooker chic. I custom-designed this low profile, sensuously curved piece originally with another client in mind but saw how the form could adapt itself to many tastes. This one is pimped out in hot pink velvet with contrasting orange silk flange welt and skirt border. It's actually quite yummy and girlie and was perfect for the application. The second (and originally designed) incarnation is a study in restraint and was designed to complete a seating group without competing with the other pieces. It's upholstered in a linear sand matelasse - 2 extremes from the same fabulous frame. It's also available for purchase at The Nicholson Gallery (shameless plug). The Design Yogi loves getting multiple uses out of things!