The best kind of coffee table is the one that draws you in as you enter the room, minimalistic, stylish and with an edge of character and individuality. The books that are showcased on your coffee table say a lot about you and your interests.
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I hate to bring up the subject of ‘Christmas’ so early in the year, but I’m afraid it’s time to start making those Amazon wish lists and I for one, have the below marked up as must haves for my coffee table decorum;
Vogue editor, Carol Woolten, has dug deep into the Vogue archives to piece together images and articles that perfectly depict the different trends and styles that we have seen over the past few eras.With over 300 images, the book is divided into chapters, Show-stoppers, Rock Chick, Minimalist, Exotic and Classical.
The House of Graff, beautifully tells us the story of Laurence Graff and how he founded Graff diamonds in 1960. This book explores the artistry, rarity and most luxurious diamonds and gemstones in the world. A detailed storyline with an extensive collection of imagery, this book is a timeless piece for your coffee table. When purchasing this book direct from the Graff website, you donate to the FACET organisation. This supports education, health and well being for the people of the sub-saharan Africa, where Graff sources many of its exquisite stones.
This volume is a beautifully eclectic show piece of over 100 years of the Cartier Panther jewels. Containing original sketches, Cartier evolution and historical imagery, this book is a mesmirising publication and I absolutely cannot wait to own it and show it off on my coffee table.
Along with statement, classic publications, I like to keep the coffee table bang on trend with the latest magazines. A few of my favourites being;
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