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Accessories, p 2

-- Interior Design, 10/31/2003 12:00:00 AM

accessories • building materials • eco-friendly • fabric & wall covering • flooring •
furniture• kitchen & bath • lighting • outdoor furniture • seating

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Totem& p>

Australian artist Elaine Miles considers her mouth-blown vessels a mere starting point—she's more intrigued by the negative space they create and the sounds that can be coaxed from them. We, however, instantly liked Splash for itself. The series of vases renders delicate irregularity a virtue.

Heltzer& p>

We were hooked at first look. After spotting an industrial coat rack in a 1950s office-supply catalog, Michael Heltzer developed a line of hardware and accessories, among them this sharp robe/coat hook in teak and stainless steel. Designed to weather the oudoors, the pieces would nevertheless fit in a bathroom or spa.

Fold& p>

Made of powder-coated aluminum and stainless-steel components, Division can act as a decorative wall hanging, window treatment, or room divider (if mounted on an overhead track). We always thought walls were overrated anyway. Ditto paintings and shades.

Rocky Mountain Hardware& p>

Originally a hardware showroom and distributor, the company quickly began manufacturing fine knobs, pulls, and escutcheons when owners Mark and Patsy Nikum recognized a need existed. The couple wanted designs that would look at home in a rustic log cabin or a Mediterranean villa - like these Luna knobs in white bronze with a light patina.

Tecnoline& p>

The German company's magnificent range of Bauhaus and art deco hardware is now available stateside. In the mix, a coveted Walter Gropius design and this Wilhelm Wagenfeld cast-brass handle, which hasn't been manufactured since the 1920s. At Ironmonger.

Spectra Décor& p>

Seattle artist and jewelry maker Lulu Smith has put her stamp on a spectacular line of decorative hardware. Defined by crisp shapes in cast pewter, the knobs and pulls are inlaid with hand-pigmented resin. In addition to a palette of eight premium hues, a custom color-matching service is available.