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Through the Looking Glass: The Magic of Mirrors
Continue ReadingCan any decorative element match the impact of a mirror? They make small rooms feel larger, and large rooms feel warmer. They elevate any interior by reflecting its light, artwork, and of course, fetching inhabitants. Mirrors have always been PAGODA RED must-haves — whether they feature symbolic carvings, time-worn details or graceful shapes, we’re most drawn […]
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Autumn Entertaining: 4 Festive Ways to Celebrate Fall
Continue ReadingAutumn invites us to spend the last days of warm weather at home, with friends — what more perfect way to end a dinner party than with cocktails around the outdoor firepit? Whether you’re planning a party for a crowd or an intimate gathering for a few close favorites, these ideas might inspire you to […]
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Show & Tell: The New IIDA Headquarters by Gensler
Continue ReadingA truly global organization, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) represents 58 countries and more than 15,000 members. Recently, they relocated from their old offices in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to a 17,000-square-foot space on the second floor of a Mies van der Rohe tower downtown, lined with windows overlooking Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. The […]
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3 Ways to Bring Home Chinese Art Deco Design
Continue ReadingDuring the Art Deco era (from the 1920s through the 40s) Shanghai was the essence of a global city. It was one of those golden ages, when art and culture converged in a place teeming with new life. Even today, signature Shanghai style feels fresh. Clean lines, rich palettes and lasting materials like marble and […]
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Collector’s Edition: Martial Arts Weights
Continue ReadingThese exercise weights were used in China during the 18th and 19th century for martial arts training. Owner Betsy Nathan collected each sculptural stone, one by one, over the past decade. We’re excited to exhibit them together as a collection, for the first time. To learn more about the history of stone weights in Chinese martial […]
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PAGODA RED Gallery: The Spirit of Our Space
Continue ReadingUpdate: In September 2018, we moved from Fulton Market back to Bucktown. See our new space here >> Finding Sacred Space in Chicago’s West Loop Located at 400 North Morgan in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood, PAGODA RED is a retreat from the surrounding city. Passing through a simple, raw steel gate, you step into our courtyard, where you’re transported […]
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Current Moodboard: The East Hampton Antiques Show
Continue ReadingThis month, PAGODA RED will be participating in the East Hampton Antiques Show, hosted by the East Hampton Historical Society. While we’ve presented there in the past, this time we’re invigorated by a different, more soulful and collected mood, inspired by the place where wind-swept natural beauty is underpinned by the residents who give it that […]
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Five Favorites from Douglas Hoerr
Continue ReadingThere’s a reason why students are told to study the masters. What could be better than spending time in the company of true expertise (in real life or in books) to understand a craft? When it comes to designing outdoor spaces, we often look for inspiration overseas or on Instagram—both of which are satisfying from afar […]
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Collector’s Edition: Shopping in 1920s Shanghai
Continue ReadingShanghai in the 1920s was affectionately known as “the Paris of the East” or the “New York of the West,” depending on your perspective. It was one of those golden ages, when art and culture converged in a city teeming with new life. Jazz, cinema, theater, and opium dens thrived. Under British rule, merchants set […]
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Design Diary: Highlights from Asia Week New York
Continue ReadingEvery spring, Asia Week New York captivates collectors, curators and design enthusiasts from around the world. The 10-day festival is like like the ultimate (shoppable) fusion of history, culture and conviviality. PAGODA RED founder Betsy Nathan made the quick jaunt to New York to connect with friends, see the sales and check out the exhibitions. From unexpected […]
