Guest Picks: Mastering Malachite
This L'Objet candle from Williams-Sonoma would make a lovely luxe housewarming gift. Better yet, the recipients are sure to think warmly of you every time they light the exotic candle.
Tony Duquette, an American artist with talent to spare, favored malachite in his jewelry designs and extensively in his own home decor. Today, you can scoop up his signature fabric in many forms, perhaps the most unique is this malachite pattern carpet.
Duquette's original pieces are highly collectable and very expensive. Here is a handsome example from 1stdibs. Why not create your own by reupholstering an old settee or chair at a fraction of the cost?
Dior originally created this malachite-rimmed china. It has been discontinued and is now available for replacement only. I am going to lobby for a reissue!
This malachite placemat from Dransfield & Ross was inspired by the geode craze of the 1970s. I would use it as a place setting for some chic decanters and shakers.
This Bombay chest in a faux malachite finish is a pricey offering from antique site 1stdibs. It caught my eye as a perfect DIY project for an old dresser in need of a face-lift.
Fabled Italian creators of cool, Fornasetti, bring malachite walls to the masses. I would use a bold color and print like this in a bath or on an accent wall. Jaw-dropping.
Exhibit 1: This malachite wall decal via Amazon is only $39.99, a bargain take on this designer trend.
This pretty pair by Made Goods is actually polished clamshell made to look like malachite. Though not exactly a bargain, it's still a fraction of what actual malachite would be.
The marbled, malachite-esque pattern of this pillow would take a lounger from drab to fab. I like using color in my accents, making it easy to change up from time to time.
The Billy lamp finial is made of a thin slab of gorgeous malachite and edged in brass. A luxe lamp topper like this would really dress up my simple living room lamps.
Why not store your precious trinkets in a precious box? This container is the real malachite deal — a splurge to be sure, but a gift that won't be forgotten.
Step down in size, and the malachite box becomes a bit more affordable, and this one comes in an even more interesting shape. Imagine stacking a few of them together? Now that would be an indulgence.
The Rondo table is a beauty! I have a coffee table in this shape with a white marble top, and can confirm that the shape and style work everywhere.
Filed under the totally outlandish is this $100,000 Teti Malachite Baldi bathtub. It also comes with 24-karat gold feet, of course.
Upgrade your existing vanity with this Dransfield & Ross Strada soap dispenser.
Each of these malachite pulls is naturally shaped and individually mounted on a setting that is handmade. I would love to dress up a nightstand with something like this — though my husband would likely divorce me if I splurged on these.
This luxury author's edition of More is More by Tony Duquette is bound in a printed malachite finish, an homage to the man who put malachite on the map.
I heart pretty much all things DwellStudio, including this emerald Malakos Malachite fabric (part of a collaboration with Robert Allen). I wonder if I can talk my mother-in-law into a new curtain project?
Of course, here is the namesake Tony Duquette gemstone fabric from Jim Thompson. Though the DwellStudio material rings in at a healthier price point, for some projects, only the original will do! Maybe some day when I invest in a couple of design-worthy antique chairs that need to be refinished — a girl can dream.
This is a decidedly modern take on the classic wing chair. In an unexpected malachite linen with glossy white lacquered legs, it's the perfect bold perch.
This vintage (faux) malachite ice bucket is definitely the classiest cooler I've ever seen. It makes me thirsty for a cocktail. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, right?
Equally beautiful in its raw form, this malachite specimen via Etsy weighs in at an impressive 10 pounds. Perfect paperweight material.
A mini malachite elephant is the easiest way to score some of this precious material. It's perfect for college chums of mine — Go Jumbos!Next: 5 Edgy Trends in Today's Tile
Malachite really makes a statement in this living room by Amanda Nisbet. Gorgeous green accents pop against the neutral backdrop and yellow shades. The unique details make this space.
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