The same, but different...

We recently re-discovered a custom pair of our model R644 end tables and it got me thinking it might be fun to see how we have adapted the model over the years. Fortunately, we have images of some the various ways we have made this model for clients.

This black and white image below is of the original my grandfather made in the 1950’s with a Rouge Royale marble slab top over a single drawer with 2 drawer fronts and a partially enclosed shelf.

This is the same model but in a natural mahogany finish without its marble top or any of its hardware.

Here is one of the pair that we now have available. This smaller pair was probably made by us sometime in the late 1980’s. The marble is Rojo Alacante.

I really love the scale of this other pair of smaller versions of the table, particularly for a bed side. The marble slabs are Carrara.

Finally here is a larger scale version of the table. You can see the model size on the left in the image below. Because the client in this case wanted a particularly deep drawer, we had to eliminate the partially enclosed shelf altogether. There is still only one drawer, but with 3 drawer fronts. Why such a deep drawer? To house the client’s gun box. This also presented some challenges to be sure the drawer could support the weight when it was pulled out. But we have no images to illustrate that. The top is a painted faux marble.

FP Victoria on Park Opening

Here are some photos from the opening evening at our pop-up installation at The Silver Peacock last week. The pop-up is a collaboration between FPV and The Silver Peacock, so most of the furniture you see is ours, while most of the objects and linens are from The Silver Peacock. With all the pieces we brought in and the abundance of items already there, the whole effort could have easily fallen into chaos. But we were very fortunate to have the talented Christopher Boshears's eye to style and edit the space so harmoniously - not an easy task!

We promise to post more images, and perhaps a video, of the space itself soon! In the meantime, please come by and visit it for yourself if you are in town. The Silver Peacock is located at 1110 Park Avenue, between 89th & 90th streets, 212.426.2610.

Charlie Akwa of The Silver Peacock, Christopher Boshears, Mary-Katherine Ryan, Todd Stein

Alex Papachristidis

Tony Victoria and Mary-Jane Pool, former editor-in-chief of House & Garden

Robert Kaner, James Andrew and Susan Victoria

Maureen Footer

Christopher Boshears

Freddy Victoria, Dennis Rolland, and Tony Victoria

Tony Victoria and Mel Dwork

Found in the Warehouse

We recently "re-discovered" these candlesticks. My father calls them the "Jelly Mold" candlestick for reasons only he knows, but the name has stuck. We used to carry these at Chez Soi in Bridgehampton where they were a popular small gift item. You can see the old protoype in the background before we gave it the rustic, irregularly patinated finish. We might have to bring these back...

Found in the Warehouse

These are some of my favorite items hiding in the warehouse. This is one of a pair of Louis XV 5-light candelabra gilt bronze mounts. Originally, they were used to display a porcelain figure or object in the center. I can't wait to use them for a special project!
Have a Happy 4th of July!

Found in the Warehouse

This is one of several headboard models we have floating around the warehouse. Only, when I went to write this post, my father actually informed me that this was an 18th century original that we've had for ages! Not only that, but it's signed by its maker, Jean-Baptiste Lebas, which of course was not always the case. Never know what you'll find.... Have a great weekend!

18th Century Louis XVI Headboard by JB Lebas

Molding detail of 18th Century headboard by Lebas