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Yvonne Colacion
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It is an ode to the Art Deco style, designed by Yvonne Colacion, to be found
Colacion, who gave this pent-
in Messilah, Kuwait. An interior studded
Deco-style make-over. Her studio
with classical Art Deco icons and furni-
ing the last 25 years she has spe-
ture produced in collaboration with
house in Messilah, Kuwait, an Art
is in southern California and durcialised in high-end, luxurious
interiors for houses, yachts and
commercial projects.
such world-renowned ateliers as those
Above: the master suite.
of Charles Jouffre, Lesage and Frank
hallway. On the left the artwork
Pollaro. The objective was to revive the
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Far left: interior designer Yvonne
Below: the passage to the central
Disegno Siamese by Omar Galliani. In the hallway an enamel
on metal by Karim Ghidenelli.
Below right: the formal dining room with a crystal chandelier
glamour of the twenties and thirties in
made by an Egyptian craftsman. The Deco-inspired dining
an interior dominated by opulence.
made by Frank Pollaro.
The original architectural design is by
fabric inspired by the Japanese ‘obi’.
Dar Al-Omran and Alberto Pinto.
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photos: Eric Laignel
table is a reproduction of an Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann table
The chairs came from Nancy Corzine and are covered in
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Below: the formal sitting room with a mix of antique and reproduction furniture. The two large sofas are by Christian Liaigre and
the silk upholstery is by Dedar. The Ruhlmann-inspired loungers
were sourced from Anne Hauck Art Deco. The coffee table is by
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne and the window treatment is made with
Holland & Sherry fabric. "This chaise lounge is from Anne Hauck Art
Deco with custom embroidery by Maison Lesage."
Below: detail of the living room and, next, the landing and entrance
to the first floor.
Right: detail of the formal sitting room or ‘majlis’, with candleholders made by an Egyptian craftsman. "The applique’ curtains are
by Holland & Sherry and the yellow silk trim on the Christian
Liaigre sofa pillows is custom by Janet Yonaty."
The designer Yvonne Colacion of Colacion Studio in Long Beach, California,
was commissioned by a young, internationally-operating businessman to fully
furnish and decorate his 1000 m2, two-storey penthouse in Messilah. It enjoys
panoramic views of the Persian Gulf.
The client has explicit tastes regarding art and design. He has always been attracted by the elegance and sophistication of the twenties and thirties. Colacion
has underpinned his preferences by creating a contemporary yet sumptuous
Art Deco-inspired home that combines the owner’s Middle Eastern roots with
international influences. It has turned into a comfortable dwelling, in which the
owner’s passion for entertaining can be enjoyed to the full.
In her creation, Yvonne Colacion combines the formal elements of Art Deco
in terms of furniture and its setting, with objects that have been made along traditional lines. She asked craftsmen from all over the world to create something
and add a contemporary element to the Art Deco ambience. "For instance,
she worked with Atelier Charles Jouffre, Lesage and J.Robert Scott on the
project.". They made bespoke furniture, which is found throughout the house.
In addition, various classical Deco pieces were reproduced, including the
Ruhlmann-inspired table made by Frank Pollaro and the elegant chairs sourced
from Anne Hauck Art Deco. The design has been executed with great care,
as were the exotic fabrics and high-gloss finishes.
"Not only did Yvonne Colacion select the items of furniture, she also worked
closely with the client to curate the art collection for the penthouse. She carefully choreographed the placement of pieces, by regional emerging artists,
throughout the home."
“Here, in this Art Deco penthouse on the Arabian peninsula, East meets West
in a fascinating setting”, as the designer puts it.
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