Don't Miss This At Next Week's Winter Antiques Show

A mix of old and new: historic wallpaper from Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz and contemporary designs

Dubbed the "High Priestess of Historic Wallpaper," Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz consistently stages one of my favorite booths at New York City's annual Winter Antiques Show.  Typically she lines her space with the most gorgeous mural wallpaper that I have ever seen.

Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz's booth at the 2013 Winter Antiques Show

I predict that her installation at next week's Winter Antiques Show will be her best.

Winter Antiques Show

For the 2017 Winter Antiques Show, Thibaut-Pomerantz had partnered with gallerist  David Gill to present the works of  contemporary decorative artist Mattia Bonetti alongside her glorious papers.  Mixing old and new is clearly where it is at these days when it comes to showcasing art and furnishings.

Bonetti has even designed a wallpaper for the occasion, named appropriately, "Carolle Lines" after Thibaut-Pomerantz which will  hang in her booth together with her historic papers.  His furnishings will fill the floor space creating a marvelous tension between modern, vintage and antique.

Mattia Bonetti's Wallpaper, "Carolle Lines"

Mattia Bonetti

Don't know Mattia Bonetti?

Bonetti's work can be found in museums around the world like London's  Victoria & Albert Museum, Paris' Centre Pompidou and New York's Cooper-Hewitt.  He designs all types of furnishings and lighting.  Always starting with a free hand sketch, Bonetti reimagines traditional forms in both glamorous and often whimsical ways.  He creatively uses rich materials like patinated bronze, gilding, rock crystal, marble, glass, embroidery and gemstones to give his work a signature stamp.  You can see more of Bonetti's work here and here.

I expect that Thibaut-Pomerantz's display of Bonetti's contemporary designs with her historic wallpaper will be unforgettable.  Certainly, the advance photos that I have received from Thibaut-Pomerantz, have stopped me in my tracks.  I cannot wait to see the installation.

Historic Wallpaper and Floor Lamp by Mattia Bonetti

Historic Wallpaper Panels and Desk by Mattia Bonetti

Historic Wallpaper and Sconces by Mattia Bonetti

Winter Antiques Show Details

You can find Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz's booth at the Winter Antiques Show at Stand 66.  The Winter Antiques Show is held at NYC's Park Avenue Armory from January 20 -26. 

While you wait with baited breathe :-) , have a look at highlights from last year's fabulous show which also included a divine mix of old and new.

Photo credits: Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz booth Winter Antique Show 2013.  Collage from the New York Times.  All other photos from Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.