FEATURES ARCHIVE

Our South Kensington Interiors specialists select a handful of statement pieces from this month's Style & Spirit sale that are sure to add a bit of magic to any room.

'PEACOCK' CHAIR

With its fantastic plumage painted in blue and green, this exotic Peacock chair from the workshop of Andrea Baccetti is detailed in silver gilt varnish called mecca, which gives the chair its brilliant iridescence. In Greek mythology the peacock is identified with the goddess Hera, who put the "eyes" on the peacock’s tail to guard Io from her lover Zeus. They are said to symbolize the vault of heaven and the "eyes" of the stars. This show-stopping piece is sure to make a bold statement in any interior.

RESTAURATION GILTWOOD HARP

And what better take you into the world of fantasy than this Restauration giltwood harp! This elegant rosewood and ash forty-five string double action harp will surely lure its audience into a dream world where your imagination is your guide. Built by the harp and piano maker Sebastien Erard, this instrument is exemplary of the meticulous craftsmanship Erard practiced when developing the world’s first "double movement" harp. Any music lover will desire this piece as a part of their home.

LACQUER GAMES BOX

And speaking of desire, this magnificent Chinese export lacquer games box is a must have treasure for the lover of beautiful objects. Fitted with four interior boxes and eight card trays and embellished with gilt figures in whimsical garden scenes, this games box is sure to capture your attention and intrigue.

VENETIAN GILT BLACKAMOOR FIGURES

From fanciful beauty to the weird and wonderful, these Venetian late 19th century blackamoor figures are nothing short of extraordinary and will bring a touch of fantasy fun to any room. Sitting atop decorated plinths, each lute playing figure is modeled with glass eyes and a monkey on a chain holding a card tray. Placed in a room as a pair or on their own, these figures declare style in any interior.

PATINATED-BRONZE OCCASIONAL TABLES

And speaking of stylish interiors, what better to impress than with these incredible occasional tables! Modeled after mythical figures, these patinated bronze tables with a beautifully contrasting sycamore top are for the modern collector. In keeping with fantasy, these tables make a bold statement and would look great alongside old and new alike. These are a top pick for anyone who appreciates beautiful material and great design.