Larsen's latest collection might capture the spirit of the Art Deco movement, but the names for each design is Japanese, paying tribute to the terrible 2011 earthquake that struck Japan while the design team was finalizing the assortment. Graphic designs, in crisp linen and complex applique velvet, make this one of the most overtly luxurious collections yet. A restrained color palette typical of Larsen lets the designs and textures command all the attention, whether as a botanical print like Kobo with mother of pearl printed on velvet (pictured above), or the silk damask Hanaki. Katsu, pictured below, is a reversible woven that fools the eye - it's so crisp it looks printed.
Aya is a thoroughly contemporary embroidery that still channels the Josef Hoffman spirit, seen in the background here:
Two velvets, Toshibi on the sofa and Shima on the chairs, showcase the impact of the designs in a classic color palette:
Available through
Cowtan & Tout at the
PDC,
DCOTA and
DDB;
Culp Associates at the
DCH.
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