Quatrefoil Couture: Four-Leafed Finds from the Design District
By Kendall on Jan 18, 2011 • 9 Comments (give us yours!)
Asilah Bed by Ironies, Culp Associates
As I mentioned yesterday, I adore Suzanne Kasler’s furniture. While scouring for a little background intel for yesterday’s post, I learned Suzanne’s signature trademark is the quatrefoil. I’ve long been a fan of quatrefoil, especially on fabrics or any piece that has a repeating pattern, but for a long time I didn’t even know what it was called!
According to Wikipedia, “the quatrefoil enjoyed its peak popularity during the Gothic Revival and Renaissance,” but it’s also common in Mission style architecture. You might recognize the shape from Gothic churches and cathedrals, “where a quatrefoil can often be seen at the top of a Gothic arch, sometimes with stained glass on the interior.” Here are some examples:
Quatrefoil isn’t just for cathedrals anymore. The shape has been popping up more and more in the world of interior design, adorning everything from lamps and fabrics to rugs and mirrors.
I’ve rounded up the best of quatrefoil in the Dallas Design District.
1) Quatrefoil Floor Lamp in Gilded Iron with Linen Shade by Suzanne Kasler, Hickory Chair 2) Art Beveled Canted Framed Mirror, Bolier Collection, Henredon 3) Asilah Chandelier by Ironies, Culp Associates 4) Collier Dining Table Top by Suzanne Kasler, Hickory Chair 5) Anna Media Center by Julian Chichester, Henredon 6) Anna Screen by Julian Chinchester
I love the subtle incorporation of the quatrefoil in Suzanne Kasler’s Collier Dining Table (#4, above). Also, Baker’s Macao Garden Seat (#9, below) would be a great accessory in any room. It could be used as a stool or even as a little table.
(7) Araby Mirror by Ironies, Culp Associates (8) Tiny Table IV, OomphOnline.com (9) Macao Garden Seat by Tony Duquette, Baker (10) Alexandra Side Chair by Suzanne Kasler, Hickory Chair (11) Opera Rug in Ruby, Kravet
I tend to prefer a quatrefoil that incorporates a square (like the mirror #2, above), but I also love the whimsy, feminine feel of the rounded version of the shape. Which version do you like?
| Culp Associates 1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 500 Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 651-0510 www.wlculp.com |
Henredon
1617 Hi Line Drive, Ste. 390
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 573-7900 |
Hickory Chair 1548 Slocum Street Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 573-8101 www.hickorychairtx.com |
| Baker 1025 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 790 Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 741-2586 www.kohlerinteriors.com |
Kravet 1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 720 Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 761-9131 www.kravet.com |
Quatrefoil architecture photos courtesy of: (1) Lawrence OP (2) Wikipedia (3&4) Thomas Aquinas College (5) BuffaloAh.com (6) Wikipedia (7) Libyan Soup (8) Elle Von Kwasigroch
Post Tags: Baker, Culp & Associates, Finds & Favs, Henredon, Hickory Chair, Kravet, Rugs
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Wow – I never knew the name either!! I LOVE #4, 5 and 11!
Glad I could help educate at least one person! It makes it much easier to search for furniture with designs you like when you actually know what term to use when searching!
‘Nice job on this co-op piece, Kendall! This really promotes that spirit of cooperation we been working on the past few days. Your market timing is impeccable!
Jon
Thank you for the kind words Jon. Cooperation is what we’re all about! Be sure to look for Pettigrew on the blog tomorrow!
You’ll also find the quatrefoil in a couple of downtown Dallas neo-Gothic buildings: The Kirby and Joule Hotel. Coincidentally they are two of my favorite buildings there.
Great post! We are actually working on an étagère with the quatrefoil along the sides. You can see the étagère in progress on our website. Be sure to check back next week for the finished product!
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Kendall – can you say where the Quatrefoil screen comes from? Thank you
Hi Ann, The Quatrefoil screen is the “Anna Screen” by Julian Chinchester and is available at Henredon in Dallas.