Derian

Derian (Courtesy of Cisco Brothers)

February 28, 2009
John Derian's fusion of eglomise (reverse painted glass) and decoupage (paper cutout decoration of objects) has helped popularize neo-Victorian style in home accessories. Now the New York-based designer has teamed with Los Angeles' Cisco Bros. to produce a seven-piece line of upholstered seating. Referencing 18th and 19th century English styles, the John Derian Furniture Collection by Cisco Bros. is traditional with a minimalist spin. Sitting on simple turned maple legs with brass caster feet, the pieces are devoid of piping, nailhead trim and trendy fabrics. In fact, the 6-foot Field Bench, $3,055, shown here, is the only piece in the collection that is tufted, and the standard upholstery options are limited to four neutral shades of linen from the 150-year-old Belgian mill Libeco Lagae. Available at Cisco Home, 440 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 932-1155; 474 Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, (626) 584-1273; and Tent by Cisco Home, 11975 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, (310) 476-7126.

-- David A. Keeps