Category Archives: Fabulous Furniture

Many people may not know this about Miniature Pinschers (the breed of which I am), but we were created many years ago by crossing the Dachshund with the Italian Greyhound. The reason I am telling you this relatively pointless fact is merely to say that Italian runs hot in my blood line, so I am naturally drawn the furniture style generally known as “contemporary Italian.” There are many fine designers and atelier houses that showcase this style, but today I will speak about Giorgetti.

In particular, Giorgetti features two masterfully petite home bar cabinets in the 2011 Ino collection by Chi Wing Lo. Made from a wonderfully warm walnut canaletto wood, the cabinet comes in a classic two door style, as well as an edgier cylindrical style with a single curved metal door.  Both styles are illuminated inside with warm tone LED lights and have movable glass shelves that almost appear to float within.  You can have the interior finished with white wood or gold leaf decoration.  I personally adore the gold leaf, no it’s not over the top Vatican gold, but a subtle sheen that brings the entire interior to life.

Also spotted at the Giorgetti showroom, was a pair of Arabella chairs in soft ivory leather.  And let’s face it, you will need a place to sit down while enjoying the contents of your Ino bar.  The chairs have a sensual asymmetrical design and a swivel base trimmed in bronze finish (which perfectly matches the bronze detail on the Ino by the way).  The curved back is inviting and despite the minimalist exterior, they are quite comfortable.  Although I doubt the fine people at Giorgetti would allow me to enjoy a nap.  Or maybe a snooze in their Plaza Penthouse??  Now, that would be the dog’s life!

For more details, see the NYC showroom.

Winefully Yours- Bennett